Category: Travel Writing | Reading Level: 5 Travel
The Roman Forum, the Leaning Tower, the Piazza San Marco- these are the sights synonymous with Italy. But such landmarks only scratch the surface of this magical country's offerings. In See You in the Piazza, Frances Mayes introduces us to the Italy only the locals know, as she and her husband, Ed, eat ...Show more
Category: Travel Guides
From lap pools to sea pools, the ocean, waterfalls, hot springs and rockpools, Places We Swim features 60 of the very best swimming spots around Australia. Each destination entry includes information on what makes the swimming spot unique, local knowledge and things to do, see and eat in the area. The t ...Show more
Category: Travel Guides
Today's discerning travelers are not merely looking for the best accommodations and eateries, they're seeking a unique experience. In this age of low-cost flights and easy travel, sponsored search results and thousands of indistinguishable reviews, how do you avoid the crowds and find the hidden gems? T ...Show more
Category: Travel Writing
Tracks meets Wild in this account of Chinese Australian journalist Monica Tan's 6 month odyssey though outback Australia.
Category: Travel Guides
Ravishing La Ville-Lumière is understandably regarded as Europeâe(tm)s most beautiful, but while she can be sweet and coquettish, she can also be a snooty grande dame indeed. We've taken her over our knee and she's promised to behave âe" so crack open a bottle, it's champagne tim ...Show more
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Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country is a curated guidebook to Indigenous Australia and the Torres Strait Islands. In its pages, respected Elder and author Professor Marcia Langton offers fascinating insights into Indigenous languages and customs, history, native title, art and dance, ...Show more
Category: Travel Guides | Series: The\Precincts Ser.
Discover where the hippest Parisians eat, drink, and shop in this insider's guide Welcome to Paris, city of light. Hidden behind its grand boulevards and majestic buildings is a tapestry of streets where past and present blend. Paris Precincts is your guide to the treasures within. Wea ...Show more
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Venture not onto Tamarama Beach if you've been tapped with the ugly stick. Off to the emerald city of Sydney in the fabled land of Oz? Sydneysiders are totally spoiled for fabulous food, excellent shopping and hordes of great outdoor activities. When the sun shines and the sky is blue (which it very oft ...Show more
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What's big, green, lush and will leave you tickled pink with pleasure? Why, Bali, of course. The Island of the Gods is one versatile jewel, whether you seek dancing or romancing, retail or culture, surfing the breaks or hilltop meditation, going solo or with the tots in tow. ////// LUXE Bali. Because li ...Show more
Category: Travel Guides | Series: The\Precincts Ser.
Rome Precincts is your guide to the coolest places to shop, eat and drink in the city's 18 hottest precincts. From authentic trattorias and gelaterias to hip wine bars and local ateliers, you'll find a curated list of the best iconic places and hidden gems that only a local would kn ...Show more
Category: Travel Writing | Series: Travel Literature Ser.
Journey back in time with this collection of classic travel writing from great authors and adventurers. These extraordinary odysseys over land and sea captivated audiences and gave them a glimpse into countries, cities and cultures like never before. Tales include Robert Falcon Scott's doomed Antarctic ...Show more
Category: Travel Guides | Series: Curious Travel Guides
Florence is renowned for its Renaissance art, yet this celebrated city is more than just a tourist hub for galleries filled with gilt-framed paintings. Go beyond the facade of the palazzi and instead take a turn down the cobblestone side streets to discover vintage stores housing designer names, restaur ...Show more
