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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Atlas of Geographical Curiosities a glorious celebration of an unusual world. Welcome to this compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre geographical anomalies that are guaranteed to delight and inspire. The world is full of little-known facts that have sometimes been a source of diplomatic or military struggle. Many still exist under the radar now to be revealed by this entertaining treasure trove. Where else can you discover: Countries that do not really existA UK hotel room which became Yugoslavian for one day onlyAn island which is Spanish for six months of the year and French for the other sixA city which is officially constituted by one single high-rise (14 floor) buildingThe world's first and only railway that belonged to one country and ran across anotherA hotel room whose bedroom is in France and whose bathroom is in SwitzerlandBir Tawil which is one of the very few territories on earth not claimed by any countryThe only place in the world where you can find so-called counter-enclaves where in a 20-minute walk around the town you can cross an international border at least 50 times at 50 different points The world is full of wonderful and strange geographical irregularities. Turn to the Atlas of Geographical Curiosities to uncover more little known but important facts. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Have your favourite pet blessed, visit an underground mine in the centre of Madrid, see the astounding liquefaction of the blood of Saint Pantaleon once a year, meet Spain's only Catholic exorcist, find out how the king had his medicine made using alchemy, smell the apple odour that wafts once a year from the still-intact body of Mariana de Jesus who died in the 17th century, visit an underground art gallery, dine in a car park. . . Madrid is overflowing with extraordinary and little-known places and curiosities. You just have to know where to look . . . An essential guide for those who think they know Madrid well or for those looking to discover the hidden side of the city. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Mingle with the most extravagant handlebar moustaches in Britain, pay your respects at the dog cemetery in Hyde Park, visit a Masonic temple, take trapeze lessons in a former power station, pray in a floating church, sail on a disused reservoir, discover the stone from which Arthur drew Excalibur, admire the sacred penis of a pharaoh, take aim on the City's last bowling green, go stargazing at Greenwich Observatory, examine a rare cucumber straightener, a stuffed mermaid or a cow's heart. Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, London still holds hidden treasures for those who know how to wander off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew London well, or who would like to discover the hidden face of the city. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Let Secret Naples guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Naples guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants and curious travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Now in its fourth edition, Secret Naples features more than 250 secret and unusual locations. Inside Secret Naples: A calcified lizard in a church, vestiges of a former brothel, a "hole" that cures headaches, a bunker turned art gallery, a customised Vespa from the Second World War, remarkable secret private collections, extraordinary old libraries unknown to Neapolitans, a Greek watchtower in a theatre, a rare clock that measures the equation of time, the bars of a chapel door that resonate like a xylophone, a mysterious phallic symbol in San Gennaro catacombs, a little-known museum with a section dedicated to Punch, a unique anatomical model dating from the 18th century, a raft ride 20 metres below Piazza del Plebiscito . Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Naples holds many well-hidden treasures that are revealed only to local residents and travellers who know where to step off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who think they are familiar with Naples or who want to discover another side of the city. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Let Secret Paris guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Paris guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Now in it's sixth edition, Secret Paris features 330 secret and unusual locations. Inside Secret Paris : A priest who blesses animals, winemaking firefighters, a tree in a church, an inverted phallus at a well-known entrance, an atomic bomb shelter under Gare de l'Est, a real Breton lighthouse near Montparnasse, unsuspected traces of former brothels, a patron saint of motorists, royal monograms hidden in the Louvre courtyard, the presentation of Christ's crown of thorns, a prehistoric merry-go-round, a sundial designed by Dali, war-wounded palm trees, bullet holes at the ministry, religious plants in a priest's garden, a mysterious monument to Freemasonry at the Champ-de-Mars, a solid gold sphere in parliament, a Chinese temple in a parking lot, the effect of the Bievre river on Parisian geography, a blockhouse in the Bois de Boulogne . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shoot a rifle off Fifth Avenue, track the path of an underground river that flows beneath Washington Square, take a trip within yourself in a sensory deprivation chamber, learn to spot fossils in the walls of buildings or collect your own on city beaches, observe bats on the hunt during a night walk, listen to a Stradivarius in a tiny concert hall created by an obsessed luthier, explore forbidden islands in a kayak, prepare for the end of the world at a survival class in Central Park, speed through the bay on the rail of a racing sailboat, climb giant trees in a botanic garden, go on the beat with a pair of NYPD cops, take a puppet-making class from an expert, watch feeding whales lunge from the deep. A continuation of adventures begun in "Secret New York: an Unusual Guide," author T.M. Rives shows you that the town that has everything has more than you ever imagined. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Enjoy unforgettable experiences with the Soul of Vienna guide. Here are unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Vienna. Discover the best experiences, read interviews with those who give the city its spirit and see illustrations that capture the city's soul.Inside Soul of Vienna you can:Visit culinary snail farm on the outskirts of the cityDiscover a ship on which you can go ice swimmingExperience an unknown Renaissance palaceEnjoy a night in a luxury bunk bed panelled with polished mahogany woodTaste a scoop from the most delicious goulash pot in Central EuropeTake a fake detour to TokyoVisit a cemetery for people who drowned in the River DanubeSoul of Vienna is written by Barbara Kadletz and Wolfgang Reitter who explored the city at length to discover the multiple facets of this legendary city that is capable of reinventing itself and surprising us.If we really want to experience the true essence of Vienna today, where do we go? Soul of Vienna is your guide to the best of what this city really is right now and how its evolving. Celebrating both the old and the new, well meet the guardians of the citys authentic heritage and talk with the bright young things who are building its future, well eat at hidden restaurants and explore the citys long-forgotten corners.Join us as we experience the soul of Vienna together. The Soul of Vienna Guide reveals unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Vienna. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Discover the soul of Brussels with this guide to 30 exceptional experiences that will unlock the hidden doors of the city. Inside Soul of Brussels:You've seen the Atomium and the Manneken Pis. But if we really want to experience the true essence of Brussels, where do we go? Soul of Brussels is your guide to the best of what this city really is right now and how its evolving. Celebrating both the old and the new, well meet the guardians of the citys authentic heritage and talk with the bright young things who are building its future. Well eat at hidden restaurants, explore the citys long-forgotten corners, fall asleep in an old meeting house and gorge on transcendent pralines and divine chips. Each guide in the Soul of collection includes: - the 30 best experiences a city has to offer- interviews with those who give the city its spirit- original illustrations that capture the citys soulDont miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge?The Soul of guides are a new approach to the art of travel, full of secret places and unforgettable experiences. Each place holds the promise of an exceptional moment, with something for every taste and budget. Soul of Brussels - A guide to 30 exceptional experiences introduces a new approach to the art of travelling which consists of chance encounters and unforgettable experiences. Travel guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A guide to Paris - exceptional experiences, passionate authors, a new approach to the art of travelling. Getting lost in a sublime secret garden in the heart of the Marais, the bistro of your dreams, spending the night in the capitals most charming hotels, a day in Montmartre without the crowds, night visits to museums, where to buy the best baguette in Paris, a techno club like in Berlin, a truly hidden bar, the citys most romantic sunset stroll, watching a film in an armchair for two, stargazing in the heart of the city, exploring a secret library, a night praying at the Sacre-Coeur, a super-elegant boutique, an unforgettable sandwich .You've seen the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre so what's next? If you really want to experience the true essence of Paris today, where do you go? Soul of Paris is your guide to the best of what this city really is right now and how its evolving. Celebrating both the old and the new, well meet the guardians of the citys authentic heritage and talk with the bright young things who are building its future, well eat at hidden restaurants and explore the citys long-forgotten corners.Join us as we experience the soul of Paris together.Each guide in the 'Soul of' collection includes:- the 30 best experiences a city has to offer- interviews with those who give the city its spirit- original illustrations that capture the citys soulDont miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge? The Soul of Paris Guide reveals 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Paris. Exceptional experiences, passionate authors, a new approach to the art of travelling Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A guide to Lisbon - exceptional experiences, passionate authors, a new approach to the art of travelling. Drink a cocktail that takes you back in time, slip into a pocket-sized bookstore, unlock the secrets of bacalhau, run with the clouds, make a stopoverin the tropics, track down the restaurant whose address we wont tell you, clink glasses with an old-timer, awaken your inner ceramics-maker,scuffle with a spider crab, infiltrate the secret hide-away of the citys fado singers, bite into an elephant-ear cookie made to linger in your memory forever Soul of Lisbon is written by Lauriane Gepner, journalist and traveller, and Fany Pechiodat, founder of My Little Paris, the influential newsletter-cum-lifestyle brand. You've seen Castelo de Sao Jorge, wandered through the medieval streets and ridden a tram, what next? If we really want to experience the true essence of Lisbon today, where do we go? Soul of Lisbon is your guide to the best of what this city really is right now and how its evolving. Celebrating both the old and the new, well meet the guardians of the citys authentic heritage and talk with the bright young things who are building its future, well eat at hidden restaurants and explore the citys long-forgotten corners.Join us as we experience the soul of Lisbon together.Each guide in the Soul of collection includes:- the 30 best experiences a city has to offer- interviews with those who give the city its spirit- original illustrations that capture the citys soulDont miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge? 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Lisbon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Girard, Coline (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Let Secret Paris guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step of the beaten track with this fascinating Paris guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitantts and curious visitors alike. Winemaking firefighters, a tree in a church, an inverted phallus at a well-known entrance, an atomic bomb shelter under Gare de l'Est, unsuspected traces of former brothels, a patron saint of motorists, royal monograms hidden in the Louvre courtyard, the presentation of Christ's crown of thorns, a prehistoric merry-go-round, a sundial designed by Dali, war-wounded palm trees, bullet holes at the ministry, religious plants in a priest's garden, a mysterious monument to Freemasonry at the Champ-de-Mars, a solid gold sphere in parliament, a Chinese temple in a parking lot, the effect of the Bievre river on Parisian geography, a blockhouse in the Bois de Boulogne . For those who thought they knew Paris well, the city is still teeming with unusual and secret places that are easily accessible. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Let Secret Washington DC guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar.Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Washington guide book and let our local experts show you over 140 well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants and curious visitors alike, here you can find:a Darth Vader gargoyle on a churcha giant chairthe longest escalator in the western hemispherea faithful replica of the Holy Land for those who cannot make the pilgrimage to Jerusalema fence forged from War of 1812 musketsthe oldest continually operating airport in the worldthe only embassy state in the nationFar from the crowds and the usual cliches, Washington DC is a reserve of well-concealed treasures only revealed to those who know how to wander off the beaten track, whether resident or visitor.* Winner of the Gold Award in the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Travel Media Awards competition * Let Secret Washington DC guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Washington DC travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this beautiful city. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Let Secret Amsterdam guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Amsterdam travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Discover the historic location of Rembrandt's famous "Night Watch"Explore the origin of the invention of cognacSee an homage to prostitutesDecipher gable stonesMake love quite legally in the open airVisit magnificent interior courtyardsSki in the heart of the townBecome adept at the "boat-in" - the Amsterdam version of the "drive-in" - and eat pizza in your own boatAway from the crowds and the stereotypes, Amsterdam still keeps her treasures so well hidden that they only reveal themselves to the inhabitants and to travellers who know how to wonder off the beaten track. Let Secret Barcelona guide you through the cities hidden treasures. Ideal for locals and curious travellers. Let Secret Amsterdam guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Amsterdam travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this beautiful city. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From Yves Saint Laurents private library to the best orange juice on the legendary Djemaa el-Fna, from the most beautiful riads and outstanding restaurants away from the tourist crowds to the search for the perfect carpet, this guide reveals a different Marrakesh. Spend a night beneath the desert sky in an open-air tent, discover a secret museum where every object is for sale, and explore the citys most refined and discreet addresses. A curated immersion into the soul of Marrakesh, beyond the familiar postcards. Far from the Marrakesh you think you know, this book invites readers to step into the intimate, hidden side of an extraordinary city and experience its most generous, intense and unexpected moments. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This collection of carefully curated experiences paints an intimate and daring portrait of Lisbon, from boutique hotels and outstanding restaurants to hidden bars and discreet strolls. Designed for both residents and travellers, the guide offers a demanding and eclectic approach to the city, where every address promises discovery beyond the obvious, far from crowds and cliches. A fresh and immersive way to experience Lisbon in all its depth and contrast. Lisbon Confidential reveals the city through a series of singular and memorable experiences: running above the clouds, dining in an eighteenth-century palace, exploring secret fado venues or enjoying truly exceptional tables.A refined selection designed to capture Lisbons vibrant and unexpected soul. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Paris Confidential reveals the city's best-kept secrets hidden restaurants, bars, hotels, and unexpected addresses in the Marais, Montmartre, and beyond, hand-picked by locals for travellers who want to experience Paris from the inside.Inside this guide:An exceptional selection of secret and little-known addresses, from beloved local favourites to hidden gems that rarely appear in conventional guidesRestaurants, bars, hotels and unexpected places across the city, chosen by passionate local authorsA hidden garden in the Marais, an after-hours museum visit, a techno club with Berlin energy, a secret library, and the sandwich worth crossing town forAn accessible format designed to accompany you as you explorePart of the Jonglez Confidential collectionThe bistro you'll dream about for years, a night in one of the capital's most characterful small hotels, Montmartre without the crowds, an after-hours museum visit, the bakery locals queue for at dawn, a bar so hidden you'll need the address twice, the most romantic sunset walk in the cityThe perfect companion for a long weekend off the beaten track and for Parisians looking to rediscover their own city through its best-kept secrets. A contemporary way to discover one of the world's most exciting cities, away from the obvious and closer to the places insiders truly love. Paris Confidential reveals an intimate and unexpected side of the French capital, far from the tourist crowds that sweep through its most famous landmarks. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. New York Confidential reveals the city's best-kept secrets hidden restaurants, bars, hotels, and unexpected addresses in Manhattan, Lower East Side, and beyond, hand-picked by locals for travellers who want to experience New York City from the inside.Inside this guide:An exceptional selection of secret and little-known addresses, from beloved local favourites to hidden gems that rarely appear in conventional guidesRestaurants, bars, hotels and unexpected places across the city, chosen by passionate local authorsThe Lilliputian hotel room, once slept in by sailors, now perfect for the solo traveller; the cinema that restores Golden Age glamour to the movie-going experience; the modern pharmacist who will cure your cold (or hangover) with a tonicAn accessible format designed to accompany you as you explorePart of the Jonglez Confidential collectionDiscover the spot to sip a Manhattan while gazing at pictures by Warhol and Basquiat; the market that offers a true slice of the Lower East Side; the high end burger and the hidden one; the pizza place that created a neighborhood; the surf town thats just a subway awayThe perfect companion for a break off the beaten track and for New Yorkers looking to rediscover their own city through its best-kept secrets. A contemporary way to discover one of the world's most exciting cities, away from the obvious and closer to the places insiders truly love. New York reveals its many layers through the sharp and sensitive eye of journalist Taraja Morrell, capturing a city that is at once old and new, refined and raw, vibrant, resilient and constantly in motion. Let New York exhaust you, it will reward you in return. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Los Angeles Confidential reveals the city's best-kept secrets hidden restaurants, bars, hotels, and unexpected addresses in Malibu, Venice Beach and beyond, hand-picked by locals for travellers who want to experience LA from the inside.Inside this guide:An exceptional selection of secret and little-known addresses, from beloved local favourites to hidden gems that rarely appear in conventional guidesRestaurants, bars, hotels and unexpected places across the city, chosen by passionate local authorsDiscover a secret beach in Malibu, where to drink the oldest cocktail in Hollywood, how to order your burger the right way and a secret museum in Holmby HillsAn accessible format designed to accompany you as you explorePart of the Jonglez Confidential collectionFrom 24-hour Korean spas to cult film locations and sun-filled gardens, this guide captures Los Angeles through its diversity, freedom and cultural energy. Blending iconic references with more unexpected discoveries, it offers a way to experience the city that feels both local and deeply personal.The perfect companion for getting off the beaten track and for Angelenos looking to rediscover their own city through its best-kept secrets. A contemporary way to discover one of the world's largest cities, away from the obvious and closer to the places insiders truly love. Los Angeles Confidential reveals a different side of the City of Angels, far from cliches and glossy facades. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Let Secret New York Hidden bars & restaurants guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating guide book to New York Citys bar and restaurant scene. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. In its 4th edition, Secret New York Hidden bars & restaurants features 150 secret and unusual secret spots. Inside Secret New York Hidden bars & restaurants:A supperclub on a helipadHave dinner in a dumpsterDiscover a hidden heavy metal bar in BrooklynEnjoy a dim-sum restaurant that turns into a nightclubNew Yorks most legitimate speakeasyExperience a Swiss ski chalet accessed through a kitchenHave dinner in a referral-only Japanese restaurantDrink in a grungy underground sake barVisit an open-to-the-public dining room in the United NationsFeast on gourmet donuts inside a car washA hundred places with amazing decor, eccentric owners, bizarre food, old-time survivors and more that will please and astonish underground and postindustrial design buffs, refined gourmets and cocktail drinkers, world food lovers and anyone curious enough to discover the infinite possibilities to have fun in New York.An absolute must-have guide to enjoy the amazing, hidden New York City bar and restaurant scene.Dont miss - Each chapter of this Secret New York Hidden bars & restaurants travel guide book corresponds to a different part of the city so that one can always find a hidden or secret place to discover. Let Secret New York Hidden bars & restaurants guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating guide book to New York Citys bar and restaurant scene. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Let Secret Los Angeles guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Los Angeles travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of a fascinating city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Secret Los Angeles features 140 new secret and unusual locations. A concrete jungle surrounded by abundant nature, Los Angeles is surprisingly more than just celebrities, beaches, and theme parks. From bison in the wild, to the actual end of Route 66, an old Cold War army base, a monument to a Japanese man recognized as Righteous Among the Nations, the original Batcave, a unique statue of a shirtless Abraham Lincoln, and an abandoned Nazi camp, the L.A. urban sprawl is packed with unusual and secret treasures.Intended for everybody, visitors and locals alike, who would like to explore the city in depth, this guide seeks to dispel the misguided image of a megalopolis that is often superficially dismissed or even disliked.Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Los Angeles is still a reserve of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those who know how to wander off the beaten track, whether residents or visitors. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Los Angeles well, or who would like to discover the hidden face of the city. Let Secret Los Angeles guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Los Angeles travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of a fascinating city. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Let Secret New Orleans guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar.Step off the beaten track with this fascinating New Orleans travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this beautiful city.Step this way to discover:Houses built to resemble riverboatsThe finest business hall in the worldA meteorite in a golf courseA back alley that serves as a portal of the voodoo afterwoldA 1960s time capsuleA house made of 1200 glass ashtraysLee Harvey Oswald's forgotten Commemorative PlateA secret doll museum on the second floor of a private houseThe largest religious work of art on canvas in the worldFar from the crowds and the usual cliches, New Orleans offers countless off-beat experiences and is home to any number of well-hidden treasures that are revealed only to residents and travellers who find their way off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew New Orleans well or would like to discover the other face of the city. Let Secret New Orleans guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating New Orleans travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this beautiful city. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Let Secret Rio guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Rio travel guide book and let our local experts show you over 150 well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Visit an extraordinary hill where the 'little angels' are buriedDiscover remarkable forgotten Art Deco buildingsSee a plane taking off at really close rangeExperience leftovers from the 1908 and 1922 Universal ExpositionsView a beautiful private palace open to visitors once a monthMarvel at modernist ceramics hidden on the 15th-floor terrace of a former government buildingExplore little-known walks and views of the cityFind an Amazonian talisman at CopacabanaUncover vestiges of the Carioca riverPhotograph a rare statue of the great-grandmother of JesusEnjoy a taxi nightclub, a work of art in a favela, a disused airship hangar.Far from the crowds and the usual beach and carnival cliches, Rio de Janeiro has countless treasures it reveals only to residents and travellers who wander off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for all those who thought they were familiar with Rio or would like to discover the other face of the city.The definitive insiders guide to Rio. Let Secret Rio guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Rio travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Let Secret New York guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating and unusual New York guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city.Ideal for local inhabitants and curious travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Now in it's third edition, Secret New York - An Unusual Guide features 200 secret and unusual locations.Admire an apocalyptic pillar in a churchRelax in secret gardensDiscover the New York version of the Sagrada FamiliaVisit a secret metro tunnelFind bullet impacts outside the Bank JP MorganObserve the stars with a university telescopeFind a statue of LeninFly your skirt in the same place as Marilyn MonroeExplore a room filled with earthDiscover a gigantic Venetian palace above an old stableVisit an island whose independence was proclaimed from a canoe in 2004Discover the 'pig' of St. Patrick's CathedralPlay scrabble with the signs of QueensFind out where is the last tooth of WashingtonAway from the crowds and cliches, New York always has surprises for those who know how to think outside the box. An indispensable guide for those who want to wander off the beaten track.* * WINNER - NYC Big Book Award * * Let Secret New York guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating guide book to New York City. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Let Secret Boston guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Boston guide book. Let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing city. Featuring over 100 unusual and unfamiliar places, this Secret Boston guide is ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.Cower before a VikingConjure the ghosts of a lost conventSit on an unsittable benchArtistically arrange abandoned rocking horsesWorship a codRoam ruins of a zooTour a dozen enormous eggs perched on an islandHonor the forebears of Excel spreadsheetsLose yourself in a trippy Russian artistic dreamscape hidden in a Masonic HallHonor a huge pearRent a dragonFind Harvard's secret pigTake a mini gondola ride through teeny VeniceFall in love with a DonkeyKiss President Jackson's lipsRead 20,000 cookbooks Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Boston offers countless off-beat experiences and is home to any number of well-hidden treasures that are revealed only to residents and travellers who find their way off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Boston well or would like to discover the other face of the city. Let Secret Boston guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Boston guide book. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Soul of Venice guide is a new approach to the art of travelling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences.We tried 1,000 places. And included only the 30 best. 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Venice. Every guide in the "Soul of" collection includes: - the 30 best experiences a city has to offer - interviews with those who give the city its spirit - illustrations that capture the city's soul.** Winner of the Silver Medal in the 'Travel-Guidebook' category at the Independent Publisher Book Awards, USA. **Dont miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge? The Soul of Venice Guide reveals 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Venice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Soul of Tokyo guide is a refreshing approach to the art of travelling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences.Here are are 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Tokyo.a teahouse secreted away behind a flower shopa Michelin-starred chef who does things like no one elsea Tokyo street-food marketa hidden restaurant in the heart of Shibuyaspending a night on a library bookshelfdrinking the ultimate cocktailfinding a restaurant whose address we won't tell youcelebrating an 'un-birthday' at an izakayagoing for 'standing sushi'getting a massage in a hammock Soul of Tokyo is written by Fany and Amandine Pechiodat, the founders of My Little Paris, the influential newsletter-cum-lifestyle brand. Having scoured the depths of Paris for 10 years to share the city's best-kept secret spots, they now take on another city they love: Tokyo.Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul.As well as 30 unique and unforgettable experiences, we also include interviews with those who give the city its spirit and illustrations by a local artist to truly bring Tokyo to life. Dont miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge? The Soul of Tokyo Guide reveals 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Tokyo. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A guide to Athens - exceptional experiences, passionate authors, a new approach to the art of travelling. Cinema under the stars, the secrets of contemporary Greek cuisine, Athens most agreeable goats, a chemistry set that produces the finest wine in Greece, fish that will send you to heaven, outlaw folk music amongst the chickens, dining, and a show on the legendary Orient Express, ancient but chic Greek sandals, a charmingly chaotic community art center, the most idyllic island escapes, an urban oasis for artists and skaters, a decadent Nouvelle Vague drinking hole, the finest Greek art collection that most Athenians have never seenSoul of Athens was written by Alex King, who explored his adopted city at length to discover the multiple facets of this capital at the heart of Europe that is capable of reinventing itself and surprising us.If we really want to experience the true essence of Athens today, where do we go? Soul of Athens is your guide to the best of what this city really is right now and how its evolving. Celebrating both the old and the new, well meet the guardians of the citys authentic heritage and talk with the bright young things who are building its future, well eat at hidden restaurants and explore the citys long-forgotten corners.Join us as we experience the soul of Athens together.Each guide in the Soul of collection includes:- the 30 best experiences a city has to offer- interviews with those who give the city its spirit- original illustrations that capture the citys soulDont miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge? 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Athens. The Soul of collection is a new approach to the art of travelling that consists ofvagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Soul of Milan guide is a new approach to the art of travelling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences.Some of the experiences you can discover:Learn ballroom dancing in an authentic Milanese bocciofilaAdmire the rainbow on the ceiling of an inner-city churchDine with strangers in an old Milanese flatEnjoy a night out with Andy Warhol and Madonna in the most iconic club of the 1980sForget the city chaos in a spa oasis within the ancient Spanish walls of Porta RomanaSee cinematic masterpieces under the starsTake a ride at one of the legendary venues of Italian cyclingVenture into a Cabinet of Curiosities owned by the citys greatest industrialistVisit a former locomotive factory transformed into an artistic spaceSpend the night in an exclusive bar surrounded by sports memorabiliaThe Soul of guides are a new approach to the art of travel, full of secret places and unforgettable experiences. Each place holds the promise of an exceptional moment, with something for every taste and budget.Dont miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge? The Soul of Milan Guide reveals 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Milan. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Soul of Marseille guide is a new approach to the art of travelling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences.Some of the experiences you can discover:Sample the citys best pizzasSpend the night in an old palaceRediscover that when it comes to food the Phoenician city is the most Italian of French citiesDelve into the secret of the MucemExplore Marseilles cafe-bar cultureFollow in the footsteps of Marcel PagnolVisit a villa-cum-art galleryEnjoy breakfast at the top of the calanquesBook one-of-a-kind hotel roomsThe Soul of guides are a new approach to the art of travel, full of secret places and unforgettable experiences. Each place holds the promise of an exceptional moment, with something for every taste and budget.Dont miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge? The Soul of Marseille Guide reveals 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Marseille. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Let Secret Brighton guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating London guide book. Let our local expert Ellie Seymour show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing city. Featuring over 190 unusual and unfamiliar places, this Secret Brighton guide is ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. Discover the city's smallest art gallery in a phone boxVisit a hidden city orchardEnjoy Brighton's only waterfallExplore the city's most beautiful hidden streetExperience a seafront sauna spaFind a forgotten railway line in the seaVisit a hidden pet cemeteryMarvel at a long-forgotten muralDiscover a Thai restaurant at the back of a supermarketTap the nose of a gargoyle and make a wishEnter an EarthshipPlay glow-in-the-dark miniature golf with dinosaurs Away from the cliched seaside sights, Brighton is a city full of alternative things to discover for those who like to dig beneath the surface.Secret Brighton - An Unusual Guideis the perfect compact gift-worthy companion for locals, curious visitors and armchair travellers, alike. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…