The Road Less Travelled: 1,000 Amazing Places Off The Tourist Trail. Foreword By Bill Bryson

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From alternatives to the Carnival in Rio and the beaches of Thailand to substitutes for the most visited national parks and over-rated restaurants, «The Road Less Travelled» will help you find less crowded, sometimes less expensive and often more spectacular and rewarding places to visit. Presenting 1,000 fascinating alternatives to hundreds of well-known tourist destinations and sights, this compact edition of the bestselling guide brings vibrant cities, enchanting sights, breathtaking natural wonders and unforgettable experiences to life. Written by a team of travel experts and with a foreword by Bill Bryson, «The Road Less Travelled» is divided by theme to help you find what youre looking for - Ancient and Historical Sights, Festivals and Parties, Great Journeys, Architectural Marvels, Natural Wonders, Beaches, Sports and Activities, Art and Culture, and Cities. And its packed with informative narrative and stunning photography, plus practical advice on where to stay, where to eat, when to go and useful need to Know facts to ensure that you get the most out of your time away. Escape the everyday and embrace the new with «The Road Less Travelled».

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E-Book Information

• Series: Eyewitness Travel Guides

• Year: 2,011

• Edition: Compact ed

• Pages: 338

• Pages In File: 338

• Language: English

• Topic: 35

• Identifier: 1405361670,9781405361675

• Paginated: 1

• Org File Size: 131,983,161

• Extension: pdf

• Tags: Библиотека Досуг Путешествия и туризм Путеводители Dorling Kindersley

• Toc: Contents 4......Page 6Foreword 7......Page 9Ancient and Historical Sights 8......Page 11Pyramids of Meroe, Sudan vs Pyramids of Giza, Egypt 10......Page 12Avebury, UK vs Stonehenge, UK 14......Page 16Agrigento and Selinunte, Sicily, Italy vs The Acropolis, Athens, Greece 18......Page 20Pula Arena, Croatia vs The Colosseum, Rome, Italy 20......Page 22Herculaneum, Italy vs Pompeii, Italy 24......Page 26Lalibela, Ethiopia vs Petra, Jordan 28......Page 30Isla del Sol, Bolivia vs Machu Picchu, Peru 32......Page 34Borobudur, Java vs Angkor, Cambodia 36......Page 38Tikal, Guatemala vs Chichén Itzá, Mexico 40......Page 42Krak des Chevaliers, Syria vs The Tower of London, UK 42......Page 4444 More Amazing Ancient and Historical Sights 44......Page 46Festivals and Parties 48......Page 51Salvador Carnival, Brazil vs Rio Carnival, Brazil 50......Page 52Mamaia, Romania vs Ibiza, Spain 54......Page 56Gnawa and World Music Festival, Morocco vs WOMAD, UK 56......Page 59New Year, Singapore vs New Year, Hong Kong, China 58......Page 60Haro Wine Battle, Spain vs La Tomatina, Buñol, Spain 59......Page 61Esala Perahera, Kandy, Sri Lanka vs St Patrick’s Day, New York City, USA 60......Page 62Melbourne Arts Festival, Australia vs The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, UK 62......Page 65Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras,