Journeys Of A Lifetime:500 Of The Worlds Greatest Trips by National Geographic

Journeys of a Lifetime:500 of the Worlds Greatest Tips
National Geographic
AED 188.00
ISBN 9781426201257

Description

No one knows the world like National Geographic--and in this lavish volume, we reveal our picks for the world's most fabulous journeys, along with helpful information for readers who want to try them out.
Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's travel writers, "Journeys of a Lifetime" spans the globe to highlight the best of the world's most famous and lesser known sojourns. It presents an incredible diversity of possibilities, from ocean cruises around Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered.
A timely resource for the burgeoning ranks of active travelers who crave adventurous and far-flung trips, "Journeys of a Lifetime" provides scores of creative ideas: trekking the heights of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania... mountain biking in Transylvania... driving through the scenic highlands of Scotland... or rolling through the outback on Australia's famous Ghan train... and dozens of other intriguing options all over the world.
"Journeys of a Lifetime" also features 22 fun Top 10 lists in all sorts of categories. What are the world's top 10 elevator rides, bridges to walk across, trolley rides, ancient highways, or underground walking adventures? Readers will love evaluating and debating the selections.
Each chapter showcases stunning photography, full-color maps, evocative text, and expert advice--including how to get there, when to visit, and how to make the most of the journey--all packaged in a luxurious oversize volume to treasure for years to come.

In an Antique Land by Amitav Ghosh

In an Antique Land
Amitav Ghosh
AED 66.00
ISBN 9781847081940

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In an Antique Land is a subversive history in the guise of a traveller's tale. When the author stumbles across a slave narrative in the margins of an ancient text, his curiosity is piqued. What follows is a ten year search, which brings author and slave together across 800 hundred years of colonial history. Bursting with anecdote and exuberant detail, it offers a magical, intimate biography of the private life of a country, Egypt, from the Crusades to Operation Desert Storm.

Lights, Camera...Travel! by Lonely Planet

Lights, Camera...Travel!
Lonely Planet
AED 53.00
ISBN 9781742204932

Description

Since the Ancient Greeks, actors have been society’s storytellers. And ever since Hollywood first left the back lot, these storytellers have been traveling to far-flung corners of the world to tell those tales. We decided to ask some of the most widely traveled people in the film industry to sit down and tell us their own stories – personal, inspiring, funny, embarrassing and human experiences from their time on the road.

Featuring contributions by Alex Baldwin, Brooke Shields, Richard E. Grant, Neil LaBute, Bruce Beresford and Sandra Bernhard.

Lonely Planets 1000 Ultimate Sights by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planets 1000 Ultimate Sights
Lonely Planet
AED 95.00
ISBN 9781742202938

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Where do you start? Iconic buildings, awesome canyons, weird monuments, vast animal migrations, spooky dungeons and romantic vistas are just some of the man-made marvels and natural wonders in 1000 Ultimate Sights. Make your own list, hit the road, and start exploring the world's most breathtaking sights. Natural phenomena, including the bubbling Pitch Lake of Trinidad. Architectural masterpieces, including the ground-breaking Sagrada Familia in Spain. Wildlife spectacles, including the Elephant Gathering of Sri Lanka. Historic sights, such as the magnificent ruins at Volubilis, Morocco. Cultural icons, including the Giant Buddha of Leshan, China.

Paris by Dk Eyewitness Travel

Paris
Dk Eyewitness Travel
AED 94.00
ISBN 9781405347051

Description

The new-look "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Paris" - now complete with a free pull-out city map, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook - will lead you straight to the best attractions France's elegant capital has to offer. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from shopping Parisian-style on Avenue Montaigne to exploring the richly designed Gardens of Versailles. It also includes in-depth coverage of all Paris' unforgettable sights, from the world-famous Eiffel Tower and Louvre gallery, to the artistic Montmartre and atmospheric Cimetiere du Montparnasse. The stunningly visual "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Paris" includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of Paris' best districts to explore on foot. And the new-look guide's indispensable city map is so easy-to-use - keep it with the book or remove and use on its own. The map has detailed street views of all the key areas, plus there are transport maps and information on how to get around the city, from the best bus routes to the most useful tickets to buy for your stay, there's even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers. "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Paris" shows you what others only tell you.

Spain by Dk Eyewitness Travel

Spain
Dk Eyewitness Travel
AED 113.00
ISBN 9781405348386

Description

The uniquely visual "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Spain" is your indispensable guide to this exciting country. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of Spain's must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all its grand cities and quaint towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions this diverse country has to offer. "DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide Spain" will help you to discover Spain region by region; from the unique culture of luscious Catalonia to unspoilt paradise island, Formentera. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, car or ferry. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips will get you under the skin of Spain, from finding a traditional Spanish fiesta to sampling the most delicious paella. "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Spain" shows you what others only tell you.

China by Rough Guide

China
Rough Guide
AED 110.00
ISBN 9781848366602

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"The Rough Guide to China" covers of all of mainland China and Tibet, as well as the lesser known administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau. "The Rough Guide" provides all the information you need, whether you want to explore the sophisticated nightlife of Beijing and Shanghai, chill out in the mellow travellers' havens of Dali and Yangshuo, or roam the streets of wonderfully historical towns such as Lijiang. Up-to-date descriptions provide you with the low-down on famous sights such as Beijing's Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army outside Xi'an, limestone peaks around Guilin and the cruise through the mighty Three Gorges along the Yangzi. There's also full practical information on where to drink, sleep, party and eat - from streetside snack stalls to luxurious Beijing Duck restaurants. Detailed maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of China, whilst the guide's stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make this your ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your time on earth' with "The Rough Guide to China".

Dubai Tear Proof Map – 2nd Edition by Explorer

Dubai Tear Proof Map-2nd Edition
Explorer
AED 45.00
ISBN 9789948450191

Description

Completely tear proof and water resistant, this practical fold-out map is virtually indestructible. The map is north orientated for easy navigation and covers the whole of Dubai, from Jebel Ali to Sharjah, and includes salik gates, interchanges, hotels, landmarks, metro stations and much more.

Abu Dhabi Mini Visitors Guide – 4th edition by Explorer

Abu Dhabi Mini Visitors Guide – 4^th edition 
Explorer
AED 55.00
ISBN 9789948450238

Description

The little book that packs a big punch, the Abu Dhabi Mini Visitors' Guide may fit in your pocket but it is also bursting with information on the largest of the emirates. With excellent maps to aid exploring, a shopping chapter full of the inside information on the best buys, a lowdown on sports and spas, as well as a selection of sumptuous restaurant reviews, this is an indispensable guide to the Abu Dhabi emirate.

Abu Dhabi Map – 3rd edition by Explorer

Abu Dhabi Map- 3rd Edition
Explorer
AED 45.00
ISBN 9789948450344

Description

This large fold-out map shows the whole of Abu Dhabi in pinpoint detail. The easy-to-read map features road names and numbers, hotels, malls, parks, beaches, embassies, hospitals, and places of interest.