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Mark Elliott

    1 janvier 1963
    Central Asia
    Denmark
    Indonesia
    Middle East on a Shoestring
    Northeast India
    Azerbaijan, With Excursions to Georgia
    • Azerbaijan, With Excursions to Georgia

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Perched beside the oil-rich Caspian Sea, compact, hospitable Azerbaijan is astounding in its scenic variety. Painted moonscape deserts, snow-capped Caucasian peaks, subtropical forests and flower-filled grasslands all lie within a few hours’ drive of Baku, the artistically-vibrant, cosmopolitan capital with its UNESCO-recognized walled Old City. Since the first edition in 1999 this map-packed book has become the definitive guide for visitors and residents alike. Now in its expanded and fully-updated 4th edition it’s more practical than ever. Practical information – Visas, getting to Azerbaijan, where to stay, where to eat Sights and excursions – Discover bubbling mud volcanoes, linguistically-unique stepped villages, ruined castles, a flaming hillside and fire-temple, iron-wood forests, water that ‘catches fire’, ‘magical’ rocks kissed smooth by superstitious wish-seekers. On foot, by car, 4WD, bus, train or horse be among the first tourists to explore delightful Azerbaijan since Noah sailed across the country 5000 years ago, his Ark carving a great gash through Nakhchivan’s Snake Mountain. 190 maps – Includes even more maps, illustrated with over 160 sketches and diagrams. As well as showing hotels, restaurants, bus stops etc, these maps also include landmarks at key unsigned junctions to help motorists and hikers. History, language, cultural tips Excursions to neighbouring Georgia

      Azerbaijan, With Excursions to Georgia
      4,7
    • Northeast India

      • 384pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      India's Northeast is for the truly adventurous, and Lonely Planet has explored every part of it. We've trekked Sikkim's Monastery Loop, paused to admire sun-kissed peaks in Darjeeling, the hit the wild east in search of rhinos and jungle villages. Our 2nd edition takes you straight to what we discovered. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Full color highlights & clearly mapped itineraries reveal the Northeast's best Parks & Sanctuaries planner guides you to monkeys and rhinos Festivals calendar tells you what's on while you're here

      Northeast India
      4,2
    • Middle East on a Shoestring

      • 817pages
      • 29 heures de lecture

      Covering travel in Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. This guide includes 130 detailed maps, current political information and suggested itineraries for travel.

      Middle East on a Shoestring
      4,2
    • Indonesia

      • 908pages
      • 32 heures de lecture

      Discover natural Indonesia with our special colour chapter. Detailed itineraries for planning the perfect trip. Green index helps you step lightly on your travels. With a Lonely Planet guidebook you'll get the best out of your Indonesian trip. Our 9th edition of Indonesia will take you to the best beaches and bars in Bali, through lush paddy fields in Sumatra, diving with turtles off the Gilis in Lombok and to a traditional dance in Ubud. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

      Indonesia
      4,2
    • Denmark

      • 400pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Providing coverage of Danish history and culture, this guide also includes: an extended cycling section to get around this bike-friendly country; coverage of the crowd-pulling summer music festivals; details of a 1000-year old Viking fortress and Legoland; and a Copenhagen map section

      Denmark
      4,1
    • Central Asia

      • 508pages
      • 18 heures de lecture

      Comprehensive advice on transport options, border crossings and how to get visas is given in this title as well as new in-depth coverage of eco-tourism and community-based tourism options. Additionally, this guide offers historical and practical information on the Silk Road, one of the world's great adventure trips

      Central Asia
      4,0
    • Lonely Planet: Laos

      Culturel guide de voyage pratique

      • 328pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Du randonneur au surfeur, en passant par l'amoureux de la nature ou des coutumes locales, ce guide traduit de l'anglais, c'est la découverte du Monde hors des sentiers battus. Fidèle à son ton franc et décontracté, l'équipe de baroudeurs Lonely Planet vous fait découvrir les recoins et beautés d'une destination : pas une région n'est oubliée, comment traverser un village du bout du monde le guide à la main ou apprendre en détails l'histoire du pays et de sa population, tout y est ! Partisan du voyage économique, ce guide regorge de bonnes adresses pour tous les goûts, du bel hôtel victorien à la bicoque en pleine savane. Et, si vous désirez savoir comment manger tel ou tel produit régional ou apprécier un coucher de soleil, l'étendue d'un paysage, vous y trouverez de nombreux petits conseils originaux et vécus. Peu de photos mais un format pratique et solide, qui s'emmène partout. Voilà un guide de référence qui couvre une grande partie de notre planète et permet de ne rien manquer des beautés du voyage. --Florent Lamontagne

      Lonely Planet: Laos
      4,0
    • The undisputed authority for independent travellers, Lonely Planet's Country Guides include user-friendly maps with grid locators and full cross-referencing from text. The suggested itineraries are stunning and the colour Highlights sections will inspire readers, while in-depth practical information covers all budgets and situations. Dedicated sections on culture, history, food and language are written by expert specialist authors."Down to earth, accurate information for every budget, enthusiastically written." (Travel & Leisure)

      Belgium & Luxembourg
      3,9
    • Iran

      • 398pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Explorez l'Iran, un pays réputé pour son hospitalité. Ce guide de voyage approfondi offre des informations essentielles sur la culture, l'histoire et les paysages variés, allant des montagnes majestueuses aux déserts arides. Les auteurs partagent des conseils pratiques pour la planification de votre voyage, en décrivant les sites d'intérêt avec des horaires d'ouverture et des tarifs actuels. Les ruines emblématiques d'Iran séduiront les passionnés de culture, tandis que la diversité des paysages incite à l'exploration. Vous trouverez également une sélection d'hébergements et de restaurants adaptés à tous les goûts et budgets. Le guide comprend des cartes détaillées, des itinéraires suggérés, ainsi que des thèmes de fond tels que les festivals, la religion et la cuisine iranienne. Avec un ton accessible et engageant, ce guide vous prépare à vivre des expériences enrichissantes. Bienvenue dans l'un des pays les plus fascinants sur le plan culturel au monde !

      Iran
      4,0
    • Public Law

      • 944pages
      • 34 heures de lecture

      'Public Law' is an introductory textbook that offers a mixture of black letter law and political analysis to give students an excellent grounding in the subject. It covers all of the key topics on undergraduate courses and includes a number of pedagogical features to aid understanding.

      Public Law
      3,7
    • Scandinavia

      • 518pages
      • 19 heures de lecture

      Lonely Planet Scandinavia is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise through Norway's majestic fjords, float in Iceland's Blue Lagoon or sample Copenhagen'sfinest new-Nordic cuisine.

      Scandinavia
      3,9
    • Myanmar (Birmanie)

      • 426pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      " Voici la Birmanie et elle ne ressemble à aucune contrée connue ". Ainsi parlait Rudyard Kipling en 1898 et, quelque cent ans plus tard, vous pourriez dire la même chose de ce pays. Cette édition totalement réactualisée a doublé de volume et constitue le guide le plus complet existant sur le fameux Pays d'or. 49 cartes, comprenant de nouvelles cartes jamais publiées à ce jour . Une carte en couleurs mettant en valeur les principaux sites et lieux à ne pas manquer. Des références historiques et culturelles. Un glossaire franco-birman et la transcription en caractères birmans des noms géographiques. Des informations sur les sites ouverts depuis peu aux visiteurs. Des rubriques spéciales consacrées au paya (pagode) Shwedagon ainsi qu'aux sites archéologiques de Bagan et de Mrauk U, regorgeant de stupa et de temples.

      Myanmar (Birmanie)
      3,9
    • Trans-Siberian Railway

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      The only guidebook you'll need on this epic train journey. Ride the rails through Russia in a week, or take a month to explore Siberian outback towns, learn throat singing in the wild Tuva Republic or meet Mongolian nomads. This inspirational guide will help you to make the most of every moment during this trip of a lifetime. Talk Like A Local - Russian, Mandarin and Mongolian language guides including helpful phrases and extended food glossaries. Never Get Lost - with 65 maps of major cities and regions, train routes and coverage of the BAM for the truly adventurous. Travel Smart - new trip-planning and itineraries chapters to help you devise your route. Keep Good Company - our expert authors have been everywhere and done it all to help make your journey more rewarding and hassle-free. Be In The Know - in-depth history, culture, environment and cuisine chapters will keep you informed (and entertained) en route.

      Trans-Siberian Railway
      3,7
    • Lonely Planet Netherlands

      • 342pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      From the cosmopolitan wonders of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague to windmills, tulips and boundless bike tracks, this indispensable guide will help you to experience all that the Netherlands has to offer. -- 45 maps including eight colour Amsterdam city maps -- accommodation options from trekkershutten to five-star hotels -- the background on windmills -- how they work, where to find them -- all the entertainment choices, from coffee shops and brown cafes to opera and classical music -- the lowdown on where to see Dutch art from Rembrandt to Mondriaan

      Lonely Planet Netherlands
      3,7