Christopher Somerville Bücher

Great Britain's natural beauty, refined culture, and rich history attract millions of visitors each year, making it the top European destination for Americans. Over 4 million tourists annually explore its charms, from the rolling moors of Devon and Yorkshire to London's world-class museums, dining, and theater. The stunning scenery of Scotland's islands and highlands, alongside majestic mansions and castles, further enhances its appeal. This comprehensive guide, illustrated with over 150 photographs and 30 full-color maps, equips travelers with essential information for exploring 21st-century Britain. Veteran travel author Christopher Somerville, a native Englishman, offers insights into the island's history, food, land, and culture, which shape the unique character of its people. The book delves into distinct regions, including Scotland and Wales, covering every corner of this diverse land. Highlights include Westminster Abbey, the Tate Modern, Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon, and John Lennon's childhood home in Liverpool. Special features cover topics like London's parks, Wedgewood pottery, Thomas Hardy's Dorset, and golfing in Scotland. It also includes seventeen guided walks and drives through scenic areas, such as Oxford, Bath, Snowdonia National Park, and the Lake District. A Travelwise section provides hotel and restaurant recommendations across all price ranges, ensuring a memorable trip, whether bird

Mehr Wissen. Besser Reisen. Die National Geographic-Experten begleiten Sie auf Ihrer Reise zu allen Highlights und unvergesslichen Erlebnissen. Mit übersichtlichen Detailkarten, 3D-Grafiken und der großen Reisekarte zum Herausnehmen sind Sie immer auf dem richtigen Weg. Mit über 500 Adressen. Faszinierendes Inselreich vor Europas Nordküste: Zwischen Land's End im südwestlichen Cornwall und John O'Groats im Nordwesten Schottlands bietet Großbritannien Kultur und Geschichte inmitten atemberaubender Natur. Lassen Sie sich von diesem National Geographic Reiseführer das Beste von Großbritannien zeigen. Ein Reiseführer mit allen Sehenswürdigkeiten, Geheimtipps und einzigartigen Touren. Mit Hintergründen und Fakten tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Kultur, Gesellschaft und Geschichte Großbritanniens.

Der Reiseführer weist Ihnen den Weg zu den brühmten und zu den weniger bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten - ausgewählt, um Ihnen das Land auf eine neue und spannende Art nahe zu bringen.

HARBOURS AND COASTAL VILLAGES (COUNTRY S.) (Map)

This revised and expanded edition covers walking in Britain, from long-distance paths to leisurely day walks. Maps, planning advice, accommodation and transport recommendations accompany each route.

A new collection of walks from one of Britain's best-known walking journalists and currently Walking Correspondent for The Times.

Illustrated with 160 photographs and 20 full-colour maps, this guide to Costa Rica takes you through this varied and alluring country. It includes full-spread, mapped walking and driving tours, three-dimensional illustrations, and a section of detailed visitor information, including the author's picks of hotels and restaurants.

National Geographic Ireland, Second Edition provides in-depth information on Irish history and culture, along with practical travel advice for getting around the enchanted isle. From the cosmopolitan streets of Dublin to the horse-racing stables of County Kildare, from the fabled Ring of Kerry to the Yeats Country surrounding Sligo Town, from a walking tour of Dingle Way to a self-guided drive through the Sperrin Hills of Northern Ireland, from mountain moorlands to eerie bogs, this new edition guides you to memorable attractions throughout Ireland's many storied regions.