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'The city isn't like it used to be', long-time residents say about San Francisco, neck and neck with New York for America's highest cost of living, as newly arrived coders...

Nestled between the mountains and the beach, this cross-cultural Catalan city enjoys the best of both worlds. It's a hub of the hottest trends in the world of culture, fashion,...

The world's bestselling pocket guidesHome to the ancient Minoan ruins of Knossos, the largest of Greece's islands also offers abundant other attractions - think charming towns, stunning resorts and palm-shaded...

Epic and idyllic, Norway is a country of contrasts. Whether you want to hike around the "Home of the Giants" in Jotunheimen, hit the slopes at Hafjell or hunker down...

Gazing at each other across the Danube, Buda and Pest, the city's two halves, have their own distinct characters. While Buda is famous for its incredible medieval architecture, Pest is...

Spectacular scenery, vibrant cities and captivating culture - welcome to the USA. Whether you want to hike in breathtaking Yosemite National Park, take a road trip from coast to coast...

The world's bestselling pocket guidesA treasure trove of historic sights, picture-postcard villages and scenic beaches, Normandy is one of the most enticing regions of France.Make the most of your trip...

Enchanting villages, forward-thinking design and epic heritage - welcome to Denmark. Whether you want to adventure like a Viking, sample cutting-edge cuisine or practise the art of hygge, your DK...

Cut through by the famous blue Danube, Budapest is blessed with enthralling architecture and healing thermal baths, art-filled museums, and leafy green parks and gardens.Make the most of your trip...

Guidebook to cycling Lon Las Cymru, a 255 mile (410km) route from Cardiff, or 242 mile (390km) from Chepstow to Holyhead, showcasing Wales's beautiful rural heartland. Divided into 5 stages,...

This guidebook presents 16 graded walks exploring the world-famous Cinque Terre villages of Liguria in Italy. Suitable for beginners and experienced walkers, routes take in the villages of Monterosso, Vernazza,...

The Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Camino Frances or Way of St James) is among the world's most famous pilgrimages: Christian pilgrims have travelled to the shrine of St James...

The Wild Atlantic Way is a driving route along Ireland's Atlantic seaboard, covering over 2,350km of coastline and showcasing the region's breathtaking landscapes. This guide adapts the route for cyclists...

This guidebook describes the Way of St Francis a 550km month-long pilgrimage trail from Florence through Assisi to Rome. Split into 28 day stages, the walk begins in Florence and...

In this companion volume to the popular 'Scotland's Mountain Ridges' Dan Bailey offers a passionate introduction to summer scrambles, technical rock routes and challenging winter climbs on ridges in the...

Guidebook to the via ferrata routes of the southern Italian Dolomites. This guide covers via ferrata routes in the major mountain ranges of Civetta, Schiara and Pala as well as...

Tips and ideas for travelling the worldSo you're off to explore the big, wide world: head filled with possibilities and hiking boots laced.But a big trip raises big questions, like...

With routes spanning the province, here is everything you need to explore the highways and byways of Munster - on two wheels.This popular guide has now been updated to include...

John G. O'Dwyer's comprehensive guide to the best walks in Tipperary and Waterford has now been updated and expanded to include Laois and Offaly. From the rugged Comeragh coums to...

The Mourne and Cooley Mountains are quite simply a hiker's paradise.The highest and most dramatic mountain range in Northern Ireland, the Mournes hug the County Down coastline in a compact...

From the doorstep of Dublin city, there is easy access to a cycling haven of deep glens, forested mountains and wild scenery, including the Wicklow Mountains.This guidebook journeys through some...

Adventure is closer than you think.Ireland's wild scenery and dramatic landscapes call out for exploration, and this inspirational guide will open your eyes to the huge variety of exhilarating outdoor...

Cork has long been an important hub for international trade, including the lucrative transatlantic routes. This wealth is reflected in the city's fine architecture, which boasts a wide variety of...

Boasting ancient tombs, atmospheric castles and sacred retreats, the Wild Atlantic Way is alive with treasures to explore.Beginning in Kinsale, Neil Jackman guides us northwards to visit his top 100...

In recent times the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has prompted renewed interest in pilgrim walks in Ireland. Increasing numbers now follow ancient Irish pilgrim paths to such holy...

The Wild Atlantic Way follows the magnificent west coast of Ireland, passing golden beaches, thrusting headlands and soaring sea cliffs. Renowned walking-guide author Helen Fairbairn explores the best walking routes...

The Kerry Way is Ireland's longest waymarked trail and one of the most popular. Looping around the Iveragh Peninsula, it follows narrow country roads, forest paths, abandoned coach roads and...

The Beara and Sheep's Head Peninsulas, in the southwest of Ireland, are both unspoilt and hold some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery. These routes range from short hikes to longer...

The Iveragh Peninsula, the largest in southwest Ireland, stretches from Killarney to Bolus Head and attracts thousands of visitors annually. The Ring of Kerry coastal road winds along its fringes...

A guide to some of the best walking routes in the region, with lucid descriptions and additional information to enhance the walkers' enjoyment and appreciation of the place. Each route,...

In Ireland there are 269 mountain summits that are 600 metres or higher, and with a prominence of 15 metres or more. These are The Vandeleur-Lynams. And there are 404...

This revised guide presents top-class walking routes in Northern Ireland. From rugged mountain peaks to spectacular coastal scenery, from challenging hill walks to shorter woodland and waterside excursions, there is...

Nowhere in Ireland is there such a rich diversity of walks as Killarney. Thousands visit every year to walk in the beautiful landscape for which Killarney is renowned, and until...

The northwest of Ireland provides a diversity of walks, from the wild, untamed landscape of Donegal to the gentler hills and green valleys of Sligo and Leitrim. This guidebook describes...

The Burren in County Clare contains one of the densest concentrations of archaeological remains in Ireland. Its monuments illustrate the story of human activity since it began here nearly 10,000...

West Cork is a place apart, with its unique combination of flora, fauna, history and landscape, and is quietly explored by large numbers of visitors annually. This guide to some...

The Dingle, Iveragh and Beara peninsulas dominate the spectacular landscape of southwest Ireland. Their rugged peaks, dramatic ridges, captivating valleys, glittering lakes and stunning Atlantic coastline form a treasure chest...

The Rough Guide to Buenos Aires is the ultimate travel guide to the sophisticated and enchanting capital of Argentina, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the city's best...

The Rough Guide to California is the ultimate guide to the USA's most exciting and varied state. Whether you're looking for inspiring accommodation, great places to eat, the best bars,...

The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago is the definitive guide to these lively twin islands. Beautiful white-sand beaches, swaying palms and reef-studded waters are all on offer, but there's...

The Pocket Rough Guide Paris is your essential guide to Europe's most elegant city; covering all the key sights, hotels, restaurants, shops and bars you need to know about. Slim,...

Got some time on your hands before you hit Dublin's famous pubs? Then you need this book, an invaluable guide to twenty of Dublin's highlights for visitors and native alike....

The perfect walking guide to the wilderness and beauty of Kerry. Discover the landscape and wildlife of Ireland's most beautiful county with walking enthusiast and expert naturalist Kevin Corcoran. These...

Newly revised and updated.Where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the seaThey sweep down to the sea, they rise in huge heathery humps, surrounded by farmlands divided into tiny,...

New edition of this ever-popular walking guide Explore the counties of Clare, Galway and Mayo in the company of a wildlife expert.The West of Ireland offers a huge choice of...

In the build-up to the food-themed Universal Exposition (May 1 - Oct 31, 2015), Milan is buzzing with so many new openings, it's hard to keep up. We provide the...

The second volume of the Time Out Book of Country Walks has been fully revised and updated. It features 30 country walks within easy reach of London - taking you...

Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates is an extraordinary mixture of ancient Arabic culture and modern Western capitalism. The most opulent hotels in the world fight for...