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Take the trip of a lifetime through poetry, journalism, historical fact, and science fiction with this daily anthology of travel writing. Travelling's never been easier. Wherever you are, find yourself somewhere else with the newest anthology in the Batsford Bedside Companion series.

Journey through different eras, continents and points of view, with one entry for each day of the year. Whether you're in need of inspiration, you want to manifest your dream trip, or you just need a break, climb aboard and let some of the best travel writers of all time whisk you away to intriguing new lands. This collection is perfect for anyone who loves to travel, explore, and learn.

• Travel from Middle America to Peru with Bill Bryson, Jack Kerouac, and Michael Bond.
• See what the world has to offer, from Venetian Regattas to Iranian hospitality.
• Discover how others have moved through the world, from cities on foot with Lauren Elkin to countryside biking with Dervla Murphy, driving through Russia with Colin Thubron and waiting at railway stations with Bishwanath Ghosh.
• From London to Timbuktu via the Gobi Desert and the Brazilian Jungle, there's poetry, travel guides, memoir, fiction and more as far as the eye can see. Swap your backpack for this book to keep by your bedside, and start or end your days with a trip to wherever you desire.
   
• Publisert: September 2024
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 446
• ISBN: 9781849949194

Which nations have launched which animals into space? Which countries have no sea views? Where were our planet's now-extinct species last sighted? Who is behind the great avocado boom? Where can you hug the world's oldest trees? With infographic maps covering the entire globe, Wild Maps will delight cartography fans and nature lovers, as well as anyone with an interest in all that is fascinating and awe-inspiring on Planet Earth - and beyond. Beautifully designed and illustrated, Wild Maps is an eye-opening celebration of our world, and the plants and animals with whom we share it.

• Publisert: November 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 194
• ISBN: 9781803510392

The ever-popular AA Caravan and Camping Guide continues to showcase the best sites from across Britain. From small spaces in quiet locations to large holiday centres with fun for all the family, all the sites have been professionally inspected on an annual basis by the AA's team of inspectors. Top-rated sites receive the coveted platinum pennant award and the best regional sites are highlighted as premier parks.

The guide also features recommended places for campers based on family friendliness, eco friendliness, fishing, the best views and sites for lake lovers. A key feature is the annual AA Caravan and Camping Award winners, which means the guide receives extensive media coverage in national press and online.

• Publisert: Nov. 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Sider: 368
• ISBN: 9780749584283

1800 spørsmål om norsk natur og friluftsliv. Har du kunnskap om fugl, fisk, jakt, elver, daler, fjell, eller historie og geografiske turmål, så er dette quizboka for deg. Akkompagnert med vakre bilder fra norsk natur kan dette fungere både som turinspirasjon og som quizbok. Laget i samarbeid med Grenland Friluftsråd, som fyller 10 år i 2024.

• Publisert: 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 352
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9788293996057

The final volume in the Kinfolk travel trilogy (following Kinfolk Islands and Kinfolk Wilderness) invites readers along on eighteen of the most unforgettable trips around the world, full of sustainable and sustaining ways to slow down and see the world anew. Celebrate off-the-beaten path travel with Kinfolk Journeys. Whether via road, rail, sea, or trail, each trip will take you on an adventure where the point is not to get somewhere fast and check a lot of boxes but to take it all in-absorbing history, exploring unusual detours, and surrendering to stunning scenery along the way.

The book features eighteen one-of-a-kind travel stories from six continents, including a sailing voyage through the turbulent waters of Antarctica, a horseback trek through the deep, desolate ravines of Nepal's Upper Mustang, a bicycle tour through Norway's wild western islands, a scenic double-decker bus route through England's Lake District, an all-day train to a kooky end-of the-line town in the Australian outback, a goat-herding adventure in rural Spain, and much more. Featuring vibrant photography, practical guidance, and thoughtful reflections on sustainable transportation, Kinfolk Journeys will inspire your next adventure with conscious, conscientious routes through some of the world's most extraordinary landscapes.

• Publisert: November 2024
• Antall sider: 256
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781648291913

The world’s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Mexico City with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Mexico City has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.

Inside this guide to Mexico City, you’ll find:-Top 10 lists of Mexico City's must-sees and must-dos, including wandering around the Historic Center, visiting the Museo Nacional de Arte and taking a boat ride through the Xochimilco Floating Gardens-Mexico City’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping-Themed lists, including the best museums, parks and gardens, festivals, local dishes and much more-Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week-A laminated pull-out map of Mexico City, plus five full-colour area mapsDK's Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Mexico City’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Mexico travel guide.

• Publisert: Des 2024
  
• Antall sider: 128
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241698105

This selection of 108 portrait images documents the many journeys made by Diane Barker to join in the everyday lives of the ancient nomadic people of Tibet. Taken over the course of thirty years, th e photographs share the timeless practices and traditions of the n omadic lifestyle as well as the shifts and changes which have beco me visible in more recent times, seeing them at work and leisure.

• Forfatter: Diane Barker
• Publisert: September 2022
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781912213559

Turskøyting i Norge er en veiviser til de beste turskøyteperlene våre. Boka er laget til deg som er hekta på opplevelsen av å sveve over islagt vann, og som jakter etter nye steder å dra på eventyr. Her kan du lese om mulig­hetene for oppdagelsesferd på islagte små tjern, store sjøer, mektige fjellvann og spektakulære fjorder.

Denne innholdsrike boka er resultatet av et gigantisk dugnadsprosjekt, med bidrag fra 39 turskøytere fra hele landet. De deler raust informasjon om sesong, svake områder, adkomst og en rekke andre praktiske tips til 167 favorittvann – fra Namsos i nord til Tvedestrand i sør.

Her er alt du trenger for å planlegge din neste tur, inkludert terping på mantraet: Det finnes ikke trygg is, det finnes bare trygge skøyteløpere.

De tre erfarne turskøyterne Håvard Tørring, Per Sollerman og Terje Johnsen er redaksjonstrekløveret som har laget en vakker, lesverdig og nyttig helhet av tekst, foto og kart. Her finner du garantert nye steder å utforske i vinter.

• Forfattere: Håvard Tørring, Per Sollerman og Terje Johnsen
• Utgitt: 2024

Voyages is a celebration of the joys of adventure in places of breathtaking and pristine natural beauty.

From paragliding part of the migration route of the Monarch butterfly, to sailing some of the remotest areas of the South Pacific to ski mountaineering in Tajikistan, Voyages takes you around the world in the company of intrepid souls seeking big vistas far off the beaten track. Whether mountain biking, skiing, surfing, or riding on horse-back, the stories collected here inspire with their scale and ambition, their passion and ingenuity.

Featuring stunning photography and immersive accounts of challenging and life-changing journeys across deserts, snowscapes, mountains, and seas, Voyages invites the reader to seek out the undiscovered and see the world anew.

• Publisert: Juli 2024
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9783967041446

This compact, pocket-sized Nice and the French Riviera travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips, who want to make sure they experience the destination's highlights and really get a flavour of the place. It includes ready-made walking and driving itineraries, with detailed directions, that allow you to organise your visit to Nice and the French Riviera without losing time planning. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

This Nice and the French Riviera pocket guidebook covers: Promenade des Anglais, Cimiez, Promenade du Paillon, Colline du Château and Vieux Port, Corniches drive, Monaco, Menton, Vence, Antibes, Cannes, Grasse, St Tropez, Massif des Maures. Inside this Nice and the French Riviera travel book, you will find: 14 ready-made walks and tours - easy-to-follow walking and driving trip plans featuring the best places to visit, as well as what to do and where to eat along the way- Itinerary details - each walk or tour starts with pointers on the time taken, distance covered and how to connect with other itineraries in the book- Things not to miss in Nice and the French Riviera.

• Publisert: Des. 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 144
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781835290576

Join National Geographic on a world tour like no other, with over 200 exhilarating photographs that’ll take you soaring above the colourful roofs of European cities, discovering the intricate patchwork of American cornfields, tracing the surprising silhouettes of tropical islands, and witnessing the startling intricacy of underwater anemones - all thanks to photographers who refocused their lenses, looking down.

This extraordinary collection contains: 4 sections exploring how these images from above speak to us through colour, shape, texture, and scale. In-depth interviews with prestigious photographers showing how the artists climbed, flew, dug, or rocketed into space to capture their most impressive shots.

Dedicated sidebars revealing how we have always experimented with top-down perspective, from ancient earthworks to modern drones. Curated by acclaimed nature photographer and National Geographic explorer Jeffrey Kerby, every photo in World From Above offers a new way of looking at life on our planet.

• Publisert: Oktober 2024
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Antall sider: 364
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781426223402

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Islands in the World - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides' Inspiration range - reveals the world's most spectacular archipelagos in a brand-new gift book. From tiny sand-laced specks in tropical waters to remote Arctic archipelagos and wildlife-rich Ecuadorian islands, Rough Guides has combed every corner of the globe to find the most beautiful, curious and surprising islands. In this photo-rich coffee-table book, Rough Guides' dedicated team of experts reveal their favourite spots, from the Bay of Naples' best-kept secret to a haven of pristine wilderness off Canada's Pacific Coast.

Whether you're after nature, history, wildlife or culture, we've got the island for you. This fully illustrated book aims to inspire readers to head off the mainland and escape the tourist trail, whether that's to the wind-contoured Faroe Islands, the sun-soaked Caribbean or the remote southwest coast of Japan. Over 150 stunning images combine with authoritative text and insider information to give a strong flavour of each destination in this first-edition hardback book.

With every destination selected by expert Rough Guides' authors and editors, this brand-new, hardback book arms travellers with visual inspiration that'll enthuse them to get out there and explore the world with fresh eyes. 

• Publisert: Oktober 2024
• Antall sider: 236
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781835290163

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Ireland - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides' Inspiration range - shines a light on Ireland's most spectacular places in a brand-new coffee-table book. From remote rolling hills, to vibrant cities, Rough Guides have combed every corner of Ireland to bring you its most awe-inspiring spots in this photo-rich, first edition gift book. Our exploration of Ireland's iconic natural landscapes and remote historic hotspots is complemented by spotlights on the country's exciting cities and urban hubs.

This staggering photography collection - with more than 150 fabulous images - features spell-binding vistas, gritty cityscapes and fascinating historic highlights. Text and images combine to give a strong flavour of each destination, including what makes each spot unique and - ultimately - unmissable. Every place has been carefully selected by Rough Guides' dedicated team of expert authors and editors, with the contents helpfully organised geographically by region.

• Publisert: Oktober 2023
• Antall sider: 248
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• ISBN: 9781839058509

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Scotland shines a light on the country's most spectacular places in a brand-new coffee-table book. From the wild and remote mountains of the Highlands to the rolling sand dunes at St Andrews, via magical lochs and glens, buzzing cities and remote islands, Rough Guides have combed every corner of the country to bring you its most awe-inspiring spots. Our exploration of Scotland's iconic natural landscapes and romantic castles is complemented by spotlights on the country's exciting cities, from grand Edinburgh and arty Glasgow to cosmopolitan Aberdeen.

This staggering photography collection - with more than 150 fabulous images - features spell-binding vistas, gritty urban cityscapes and fascinating historic highlights. Text and images combine to give a strong flavour of each destination, including what makes each spot unique and - ultimately - unmissable. Every place has been carefully selected by Rough Guides' dedicated team of expert authors and editors, with the contents helpfully organized geographically by region.

No matter what draws you to Scotland, this brand-new, hardcover book shines a light on it, and will inspire you explore every corner of the country. Features of the Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Scotland- Uncovers the top places to visit in the country- Stylish coffee-table book with more than 150 inspiring photographs- Employs Rough Guides' "tell it like it is" ethos- Organised geographically by country region- Carefully curated by Rough Guides' team of expert authors and editors.

• Publisert: Oktober 2022
• Antall sider: 248
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• ISBN: 9781839057809

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in the USA - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guide's Inspiration range - celebrates the most breathtaking and unmissable locations across the country in this irresistible coffee-table book. From the iconic cities of the Northeast to the sweeping landscapes of the Southwest, crossing the Great Lakes, the Plains and the Rocky Mountains, this glossy guide will transport you across some of the most impressive locations throughout America. Each location has been carefully selected by the devoted team of skilled writers and editors at Rough Guides, and these destinations are thoughtfully arranged based on their geographical regions.

This incredible photography collection - with more than 150 fabulous images - showcases a mesmerising array of jaw-dropping landscapes, sparkling urban cityscapes and fascinating historic highlights. The combination of gripping text and eye-catching imagery creates a vivid sense of each destination, including what makes each spot unique. So whether you're looking for weird, wacky or wonderful, on a short vacation or the trip of a lifetime, the USA is bound to exceed expectations and leave you wanting more.

• Publisert: August 2024
• Antall sider: 232
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781835290200

From the skyscrapers of New York City and the hustle of Marrakech to the foodie haven of Singapore and the natural wonders of Cape Town, discover the worlds 100 best cities to explore including amazing skylines, mouthwatering bites, and pure fun in this smart and inspiring travel resource. Grab your passport and get ready to explore 100 cities around the world. This informative travel guide--the next in National Geographic's blockbuster 5,000 Ideas series--takes you from skyscraper-filled concrete jungles to coastal urban oases.

You'll find hot tips for the best sights, bites, museums, and more for each location, as well as practical planning advice for when to go and what to expect when you arrive. And there's something in these pages for every traveller: history buff, art lover, foodie, beach bum, or anyone in between. Take a dim sum tour through San Francisco's Chinatown; hop a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto to capture two of Japan's best cities in one vacation; discover the hidden historical gems in bustling Mumbai; bathe in the sun on Sydney's beaches; temple hop your way through Bangkok and shop its floating markets; stand on the edge of the world in Ushuaia, Argentina, the world's southernmost city; take a walk through art history in Florence; or go on an urban safari in Nairobi.

• Publisert: 2022
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 400
• ISBN: 9781426221675

1000 års gleder og sorger er de etterlengtede memoarene fra en av verdens viktigste levende kunstnere.

Ai Weiweis skulpturer og installasjoner har blitt sett av millioner over hele verden, og hans politiske aktivisme har lenge gjort ham til et mål for kinesiske myndigheter.

I sine memoarer gir Ai Weiwei oss et portrett av Kina fra de siste hundre år, samtidig som han belyser sin kunstneriske prosess. Det er også historien om hans far, Ai Qing, en gang nær venn av Mao Zedong, og en av Kinas mest innflytelsesrike diktere. Under kulturrevolusjonen ble Ai Qing stemplet som dissident og dømt til straffarbeid. Hele familien, inkludert sønnen, ble forvist til en avsidesliggende og øde del av landet kjent som "Lille Sibir".

Ai Weiwei beskriver barndommen i eksil og den vanskelige beslutningen om å forlate familien for å studere kunst i Amerika, hvor han ble venn med Allen Ginsberg og ble inspirert av Marcel Duchamp og Andy Warhol. Og han forteller om sin retur til Kina og veien fra ukjent kunstner til kunstverdenens superstjerne og internasjonal menneskerettighetsaktivist – og hvordan hans arbeid har blitt formet ved å leve under et totalitært regime.

1000 års gleder og sorger gir en dyp forståelse av de utallige kreftene som har formet det moderne Kina og tjener som en påminnelse om det presserende behovet for å beskytte ytringsfriheten.

Utgitt: 2022
Forlag: Cappelen Damm
Innbinding: Innbundet
Språk: Norsk Bokmål
Sider: 339
ISBN: 9788202485658
Utgave: 1. utg.
Orig.tittel: 1000 years of joys and sorrow: A memoir
Format: 23 x 16 cm

Welcome to Leeds; a great northern powerhouse of a city that has reinvented itself from an industrial centre of wool, textiles and coal to one of the country's biggest financial and commercial cities outside of London. Leeds is famous for its beautiful Victorian arcades, its magnificent architectural landmarks, its eclectic mix of shops and bars and its sporting venues. But scrape its bare bones and you will find it is a city rich in history, heritage and culture with a plethora of hidden places and talents.

Can you really sit in Her Majesty's seat, catch a Dutch water taxi, go otter spotting in the centre of town or get married on a tiny island in the city?Leeds offers so much to locals and visitors alike and you can discover the answers to these questions and much, much more in this guide to 111 places in the great city of Leeds.

• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9783740820596

Liverpool's unique history as an international port and a cultural melting pot has given it a character all its own. The city has produced music that conquered the world and is home to more historic buildings than any other British metropolis outside London. It features two magnificent cathedrals and many world famous museums.

But beyond its renowned exterior is a labyrinth of places hidden and unknown. This deliciously offbeat guidebook will lead you to a different Liverpool: down tunnels, up skyscrapers, and into secret bars, speciality shops, and disused factories. You will see Balenciaga trainers and football trophies, rolling bridges and disappearing statues, Liver Birds and suitcases, extravagant cakes and cast-iron churches.

Explore Britain's first mosque. Wander a roof garden of wild flowers, where different species bloom each month of the year. Marvel at the world's most expensive book or largest brick building (27 million bricks!).

Relax in a hip tea bar with over 50 varieties of tea (loose leaf, naturally); or visit a place where you can drink Dandelion and Burdock with your fish and chips. Think you know Liverpool? Think again!Whether you're a first-time tourist, a repeat visitor, or a long-time local, prepare to be charmed and surprised by 111 eccentric and unusual places you'd never expect to find in the city best known for football and the Fab Four.

• Publisert: 2022
• Antall sider: 240
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9783740816070

15 of the best short walks in Cornwall around Falmouth and the Lizard. Our guidebook comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images.

Includes St Agnes Beacon and Wheal Coates, Truro, Gwennap Pit, St Mawes, Mylor, Frenchman's Creek, Loe Pool, Cadgwith and Lizard Point. Most walks are under 3 hours in duration. All routes are accessible by public transport. Information on local beauty spots and refreshment stops. GPX files available for download.

• Forfatter: Phil Turner
• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786311733

15 of the best short walks in the Lake District around Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere. Our guidebook comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images Includes Buttermere, Derwentwater, Cat Bells, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Rannerdale Knotts, Castle Crag, Ashness Bridge and SkiddawMost walks are under 3 hours in durationAll routes bar one are accessible by public transportInformation on local beauty spots and refreshment stops. GPX files available for download

• Forfatter: Vivienne Crow
• Publisert: Januar 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786312020

15 of the best short walks in the Lake District around Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere. Our guidebook comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images Includes Buttermere, Derwentwater, Cat Bells, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Rannerdale Knotts, Castle Crag, Ashness Bridge and Skiddaw. Most walks are under 3 hours in duration. All routes bar one are accessible by public transport. Information on local beauty spots and refreshment stops. 

• Forfatter: Graham Uney
• Publisert: Mai 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786311931

15 of the best short walks in the South Downs around Brighton, Eastbourne and Arundel. Our guidebook comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images.

Includes ancient hill forts, Bramber Castle, Devil's Dyke, the Long Man of Wilmington, Litlington White Horse, Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. Most walks are under 3 hours in duration and from 4km to 13km (2–8 miles). Most routes are accessible by public transport. Information on local beauty spots and refreshment stops. GPX files available for download.

• Forfattere: Nike Werstroh og Jacint Mig
• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786312037

The worlds best hikes and walks in one volume with breath-taking photography, detailed terrain and route guides, maps, and expert descriptions whether you need to unplug for an afternoon or get away for longer. A carefully selected collection of 200 routes designed to appeal to perambulatory enthusiasts of all stripes. From vigorous hikes around Lake Tahoe to enjoying the charms of Englands Thames Valley, there is something for everyone.

Itineraries cover a range of sights sure to appeal to a diverse audience: pastoral countrysides, dramatic mountain views, soothing seaside panoramas, and historical landscapes such as famous battle sites or medieval pilgrimage routes. Expert descriptions include facts and trivia only locals would know and call out special not-to-be-missed features. Some routes are easy and take a few hours, while others might require a few days to complete.

The book is organized into 50 main itineraries that link to three to five additional similar or related routes. Sample entries include New Englands Franconia Ridge Loop, Washingtons Mount Rainier Trail, the pilgrimage route of Saint Francis in Italy, and Mont Blanc, where France, Italy, and Switzerland meet.

• Publisert: Sept. 2023
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 320
• ISBN: 9780847873524