Savor the magical harmony of contrasts—from mountains to the sea, cosmopolitan cities to the rolling hills of wine country.
On the surface, Seattle and Vancouver seem so similar as to be inseparable. Dig a little deeper, and their distinctive personalities spring forth. This book revels in the differences as well as the similarities of the two cities and the regions they occupy, and it serves as an exuberant and insightful guide to discovering and enjoying their unique offerings. As in each Great Destinations series guidebook, you'll find important contact information for lodging, dining, shopping, and recreational activities, transportation details, a calendar of events, special "If Time Is Short" options, local history, a host of photos and maps, and essential information for residents. Find out why National Geographic Traveler said the Explorer's Great Destinations series is "consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered. Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture, and history." 60 black-and-white photographs, 15 maps
(19)Victoria Clark has the mind of a historian and the eye for detail possessed by the best novelists. In Why Angels Fall, she combines her gifts to give the reader a look at the sometimes mysterious world of Eastern Europe's Orthodox church. Majestic in their gilt encrusted robes and mitres, the Orthodox churchmen of Europe do convey a mysterious and arcane image. Combining history with contemporary detail, Clark traces the Orthodox faith through the embattled and fading world of late Byzantium to the present. Journeying through Greece, Russia, Macedonia, Romania, Cyprus, and the former Yugoslavia, Clark has met monks, nuns, bishops, and archbishops. Within a religion that traditionally has not accorded full status to women, Clark visits places that women have rarely been allowed to visit and asks questions that women have never before asked. Clark reveals an altogether different but equally engaging European legacy of worship with far-reaching consequences.
(5)Hidden guides combine unique travel choices, outdoor adventures and little-known locales into a guide where vacations meet adventures. Each guide includes detailed maps, complete internet information for each listing, highlighted author favorites, suggested itineraries, and walking and driving tours. While Seattle may be leading the growth in this red-hot region, there are still many unspoiled getaways to be found in the Pacific Northwest. This guide balances coverage of vintage favorites with new hot spots. Hidden Pacific Northwest takes travelers one step further by adding extensive coverage of outdoor activities, from windsurfing the Columbia River Gorge to climbing glaciers on Mount Rainier to sea kayaking the British Columbia coast. It details 333 places to hike and 726 campgrounds. Also described are distinctive lodging options -- including 93 coastal inns -- 18 covered bridges to write home about, 10 lighthouses to climb, and 45 places to shop for Northwest crafts. This edition features 53 maps.
This guide offers insight into Victoria's seductive diversity, including its expansive landscapes and secluded towns. Special sections cover wineries, weekend escapes and state festivals.
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Need elephants? Here is the greatest collection of pachyderms in all of Africa... with zebras and hippos and monkeys, oh my! And the world's largest waterfalls are just a short distance away...
Botswana has the greatest collection of elephants in all of Africa. You can see them - along with giraffes, zebras and hippos - when you walk in the bush, or drive slowly by in a jeep. The Okavango Delta is flooded in winter, so animals flock there – great for close up observation by boat. You ride in mokoro dugout canoes; two passengers with one guide. And you can combine your safari with a visit to the world’s largest waterfalls in Zambia, just a short distance away…
AUTHOR - Ruth Lor Malloy is a freelance travel writer and prize-winning photographer currently based in Toronto, Canada. She has lived in India, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, and the United States. Ruth has published guidebooks on China, worked as a tour guide, and collected ethnic clothing for museums. Her winter sport is alpine skiing, and she has an enjoyable website.
Visual Travel Tours by Ruth Lor Malloy
Quebec's Joyous Ode To Winter
Safaris In Botswana's Okavango And Chobe
The World In Toronto
Toronto's Many Chinatowns
Visiting Today's Mongolia
Russia has the Trans-Siberian Highway, Australia has Highway 1, and Canada has the Trans-Canada Highway, an iconic road that stretches almost 8,000 kilometres across six time zones.
In the summer of 2012, on the highway's 50th birthday, Mark Richardson drove its entire length to find out how the road came to be and what it's now become. In his daily account of the 10-week road trip, originally published as a blog on macleans.ca, he follows the original "pathfinders," Thomas Wilby and Jack Haney, who tried to drive across the country before there were enough roads, he discovers the diverse places along the highway that contribute to the country's character, and he meets the people who make the Trans-Canada what it is today — the road that connects a nation.
English language laminated road and travel map in color of Vancouver city center and surrounding area. Scale 1:15,000. Indexed with international and regional airports, major highways, city streets, one-way roads, parking, subways, major hotels, monuments, churches, shopping areas, skiing, beaches, points of interest, museums, and parks. The map includes insert of Sea Bus, Sky Train, and West Coast Express Commuter Rail. Indexed inserts: Greater Vancouver, Scale 1:100,000; Vancouver-Seattle Area, Scale 1:1,800,000; Granville Island, Scale 1,5,500. The map also includes a measurement conversion chart, time zones of the provinces, and a month-by-month chart of the average temperatures, humidity, precipitation and hours of sunlight.
"DK Eyewitness Top 10: Vancouver & Victoria" will lead you straight to the best attractions Vancouver and Victoria have to offer. Whether you're looking for the best spots to ski, climb, cycle, or want to find the great parks, gardens and attractions for all the family; this pocket-size travel guide is packed with essential information for every corner of this magnificent area of Canada. Whether you're travelling first class or on a limited budget, there are dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 features of Stanley Park and the Top 10 gloriously secluded coastal spots and walking trails to the Top 10 restaurants, outdoor activities, shops and hotels in Vancouver and Victoria. To save you time and money, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area, covering all of Vancouver and Victoria's highlights and packed with reviews for restaurants and hotels. Plus, there's all the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of these fantastic cities effortlessly in the "DK Eyewitness Top 10: Vancouver & Victoria" and its FREE pull-out map. "DK Eyewitness Top 10: Vancouver & Victoria" - showing you what others only tell you.
Canada resident and experienced outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead offers an insider’s perspective on dining at the best restaurants and cafés in Vancouver and spotting gray whales and orcas near Victoria. Andrew offers unique trip ideas that cover the best of this remarkable region, including the Vancouver and Victoria Highlights Tour and Nature Lover's Tour. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, this has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. With guidance on exploring Stanley Park, visiting the Royal British Columbia Museum, and skiing and snowboarding at Whistler, Moon Vancouver and Victoria gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
On the surface, Seattle and Vancouver seem so similar as to be inseparable. Dig a little deeper, and their distinctive personalities spring forth. This book revels in the differences as well as the similarities of the two cities and the regions they occupy, and it serves as an exuberant and insightful guide to discovering and enjoying their unique offerings. As in each Great Destinations series guidebook, you'll find important contact information for lodging, dining, shopping, and recreational activities, transportation details, a calendar of events, special "If Time Is Short" options, local history, a host of photos and maps, and essential information for residents. Find out why National Geographic Traveler said the Explorer's Great Destinations series is "consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered. Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture, and history."
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(15)Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, each book in DK's Top 10 series uses evocative color photography, excellent cartography, and up-to-date travel content to create a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel guide.
Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from uncovering a city's most memorable sights to finding the best restaurants and hotels in each neighborhood. And to save you time and money, there's even a Top 10 list of Things to Avoid.
Each Top 10 contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day.
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Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Victoria and Albert Museum, LondonAfor less than the price of a cappuccinoARick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the V&A, including when to go and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the museum along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Victoria and Albert Museum, London is a tour guide in your pocketAand on your smartphone.
Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.
(1)This is a complete study of all known surviving pieces of medieval jewellery. It covers 700 years of European jewellery, and there is a complete catalogue of the Victoria and Albert Museum's holdings. Chapters covers the coronal, the brooch, the penelope, the girdle and the collar.
