Italian Life: A Modern Fable of Loyalty and Betrayal by Tim Parks

$35.00 AUD

Category: Travel

Forty years ago, Tim Parks made the bel paese his home. Italian Life is his reckoning with his adopted country, an attempt to get to the core of it, to make sense of it, to fold others' stories in with his own experience - now that he is, in his own words, 'to some degree Italian' himself. The result i s an arresting, on-the-ground account of 21st century Italy told through the eyes of a rich cast of characters, among them students from poverty-stricken Basilicata trying to start new lives in the wealthy gloom of Milan, a priest, a poet, a young professor from Padua, and an Englishman who refuses to toe the line.  At the book's centre is a story of corruption and power. But it is also a celebration of culture and history, fact and fable, sacred and secular, ancient and modern- a thought-provoking, surprising, entertaining and even definitive account of how Italy actually happens.   ...Show more

The Border - a Journey Around Russia by Erika Fatland

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Category: Travel

Living next door to Russia - a cultural encounter with each of its neighbours. An extraordinary odyssey through the fourteen countries that border Russia todayFrom North Korea into China, through former Soviet states and breakaway republics in Asia and the Caucasus, crossing the Caspian and Black Seas, northwards to Europe, into the Arctic Circle and through the icy waters of the Northeast Passage, Erika Fatland travels alone and explores the rich, diverse and often dramatic histories and scarred landscapes of these bordering nations. Along her twenty-thousand-kilometre journey, she meets survivors of interminable wars and indiscriminate deportations, and some communities still nostalgic for Soviet times. She drinks tea with a reindeer nomad in Mongolia and encounters displaced Ingushetians in Kazakhstan; she meets a history professor-turned-tank driver in Ukraine and tours the vestiges of Chernobyl. She hears an extraordinary story of endurance from one of the last survivors of the Minsk Ghetto, and learns that the area of Russia that borders Norway, her own country, is the most polluted place in the world. The Border is the log of an unmatchable journey, and offers vivid portraits of cultures and individuals living at the limits of this dominant land mass. ...Show more

Best of Canada 2 by Lonely Planet

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Category: Travel | Series: Travel Guide Ser.

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Best of Canadais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the grandeur of the Rockies, wander the labyrinth of lanes in Quebec City, and h it the powdery slopes on the outskirts of Vancouver - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Canada and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Canada: Colour maps and images throughout Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics CoversToronto, Niagara Region, Atlantic Provinces, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, the Prairies, Vancouver, Haida Gwaii, the Yukon and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best ofCanadais filled with inspiring and colourful photos, and focuses on Canada's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Looking for a more comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country? Check out Lonely Planet's Canadaguide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline mapsprevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notesto personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice:The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.   ...Show more

Best of Greece and the Greek Islands 1 by Lonely Planet

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Category: Travel | Series: Travel Guide Ser.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Best ofGreece & the Greek Islandsis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the elegant Acropolis, watch the sunset in Santorini and feast your way around Crete - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Greece & the Greek Islands and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Greece & the Greek Islands: Colour maps and images throughout Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics CoversAthens, Thessaloniki, Delphi, Meteora, Peloponnese, Kefallonia, Santorini, Mykonos, Delos, Crete, Rhodes, Karpathos Island, Corfu, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best ofGreece & the Greek Islandsis filled with inspiring and colourful photos, and focuses on Greece & the Greek Islands' most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline mapsprevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notesto personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice:The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.   ...Show more

Best of USA 3 by Lonely Planet

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Category: Travel | Series: Travel Guide Ser.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Best of USAis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the kaleidoscopic streets of New York City, feast on lip-smacking jambalaya in New Orlean s, and find solitude and space in Yosemite National Park - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the USA and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of USA: Colour maps and images throughout Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics CoversNew York City, New England, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami, Walt Disney World, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of USAis filled with inspiring and colourful photos, and focuses on the USA's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline mapsprevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notesto personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice:The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.   ...Show more

San Francisco Pocket Precincts - A Pocket Guide to the City's Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries by Sam Trezise

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Category: Travel | Series: Pocket Precincts Ser.

San Francisco is a city that needs little introduction. Author Sam Trezise points you in the right direction around the Golden City, paying equal homage to the iconic places and current trends that make this city so progressive. Discover the heart of the downtown area with its stalwart diners and dive b ars, take a cable car across the city's undulating streets, or let the effects of Silicon Valley and tech giants like Google sink in while you shop in some of the best high-end designer shops and vintage stores to be found anywhere in the US. San Francisco Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to the city's best cultural, shopping, eating and drinking experiences. This guide includes a selection of 'field trips' encouraging you to venture further afield to the outer Bay Areas, the Napa Valley wine region and Yosemite National Park. ...Show more

Walks in Nature: Australia 2nd Ed - Easy Escapes into Unspoiled Landscapes Complete with Foodie Stops by Anna Carlile

$29.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: EXPLORE AUSTRALIA

Walks in Nature: Australia is a celebration of being outdoors. From coastal cliffs and crescents of sand, to iconic bush landscapes and wild offshore islands, this book offers more than 100 walking trails around the country, all within an easy distance of your capital city. This second edition has been completely updated and contains new walks for every state. In every chapter you'll find a variety of walks to suit every season and fitness level, with detailed track notes and easy-to-use maps. Each trail is 6-20km in distance and includes a delicious suggested foodie stop, where you can refuel and reflect on a day walking in nature. The book features walks in and around Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Hobart. ...Show more

Best of Italy 3 by Lonely Planet

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Category: Travel | Series: Travel Guide Ser.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Best of Italyis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See the might of ancient Rome, discover the wonder of a city of marble built on a lagoon in Ven ice, and string it all together with the freshest food and finest wine imaginable - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Italy and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Italy: Colour maps and images throughout Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics CoversRome, Florence, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Milan, Venice, Italian Lakes, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Sardinia, Sicily, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best ofItalyis filled with inspiring and colourful photos, and focuses on Italy's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)   ...Show more

Bondi to the Baltic by John McCombe

$32.95 AUD

Category: Travel

Australia 18E by Lonely Planet

$39.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Travel Guide

Lonely PlanetAustraliais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. While away the day on Sydney's Bondi Beach; explore tropical jungle in ancient Daintree Rainforest; and experience the unique Indigenous culture of the Tiwi Isla nds; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Australia and begin your journey now! InsideLonely PlanetAustralia: Colourmaps and images throughout Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - culture, history, art, film, music, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, wine, environment, sport Free, convenient pull-outSydney map (included in print version), plus more than 190maps Covers Sydney, Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef, Darwin, Uluru, Perth, Queensland, Adelaide, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Canberra, the Great Ocean Road, Cairns, Daintree Rainforest, Brisbane, Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Margaret River, Phillip Island, Launceston and more The Perfect Choice:Lonely PlanetAustralia, our most comprehensive guide to Australia, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights? Check outDiscover Australia, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. Looking for a guide focused on Sydney or Melbourne? Check out Lonely Planet'sSydneyandMelbourne & Victoria guides for a comprehensive look at all these cities have to offer, orPocket Melbourne,a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Charles Rawlings-Way, Meg Worby, Carolyn Bain, Celeste Brash, Kate Armstrong, Brett Atkinson, Peter Dragicevich, Anthony Ham, Paul Harding, Alan Murphy, Miriam Raphael, Benedict Walker, Steve Waters. About Lonely Planet:Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 in the Favorite Travel Guide category. ...Show more

Singapore Pocket Precincts - A Pocket Guide to the City's Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries by Shawn Low

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Category: Travel | Series: Pocket Precincts Ser.

Singapore might be small in size, but it definitely packs in plenty of excitement, while also being firmly rooted in its traditions. Here, sleek skyscrapers sit aside heritage-protected temples, mosques and churches. You can shop to your heart's content before recharging with a plate of Michelin-starred chicken rice in a hawker centre, and then satiate your cultural appetite with a spot of museum and gallery hopping. If museums aren't your thing, go for a walk through the kitschy neon-lit 'supertrees' at Gardens by the Bay, or fawn over giant pandas at the Singapore Zoo. Singapore Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to the city's best cultural, shopping, eating and drinking experiences. This guide also includes a selection of 'field trips' encouraging you to venture further to the islands of Pulau Ubin and Sentosa. ...Show more

The Great Australian Bucket List by Robin Esrock

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Category: Travel

Renowned international travel writer Robin Esrock has spent over a decade scouring the planet in search of bucket-list-worthy experiences, infusing his inspirational adventures with humour, quirky facts, intimate photography and worldly insight. Turning his attention to Australia for the first time, Esr ock has come up with the definitive list of the most spectacular destinations and experiences this sunburned land has to offer. The Great Australian Bucket List leads you across a land that is strikingly beautiful, thought-provoking, incredibly diverse and often very funny. From the big-ticket tourist sights to the secret, the hidden, and the entirely surprising, this is a celebration of Australia that will inspire dreams and adventures for many years to come.Get ready to … race across the sand dunes on a quad bike in Port Stephens (NSW) steel yourself against the ghosts of Old Melbourne Gaol (VIC) meet a real-life Australian prince in the Hutt River Principality (WA) hear the Tasmanian devils grunt at Cradle Mountain (TAS) fossick for opals in Coober Pedy (SA) zipline between the trees of the Daintree Rainforest (QLD) hear the secrets of the universe under a NASA satellite at Tidbinbilla (ACT) ...Show more