Rough Guide

With 1,000 must-do activities from around the world--and perfect for both the seasoned traveler and the armchair dreamer--this volume highlights the very best of travel: extraordinary landscapes, jaw-dropping architecture, white-knuckle adventures, and the worlds best beaches.Make the Most of Your T... More

Written by a new team of Vietnam specialists, this edition contains dedicated chapters on history, culture, environment, and Vietnamese cuisine. It includes a new full-color introduction and highlights section.Discover Vietnam Lie back on your very own junk and enjoy the languid beauty of Halong Bay... More

The Rough Guide to Climate Change is a complete, unbiased guide to one of the most pressing problems facing humanity. From the current situation and back ground science to the government sceptics and possible solutions, this book covers the whole subject. The guide looks at: Visible symptoms of chan... More

The Rough Guide to India is the essential handbook to this extraordinary country. The 24 page full-colour introduction includes stunning photography of the country''s many highlights. The guide has comprehensive accounts of every attraction, from fast-paced Delhi and the sacred sites of the Ganges p... More

"The Rough Guide to South India "is the ultimate handbook to this spectacular region. The full-colour section introduces South India's highlights from cruising on Kerala's teeming Kuttanad backwater region to the madness of the Maharasthran capital. This fully-updated 5th edition includes expanded c... More

"The Rough Guide to Goa "is the most thoroughly researched and engagingly-written guide to Portugal's former colony. You'll find detailed accounts of every major tourist sight, along with candid reviews of all the best places to sleep, eat, drink and shop, in all price ranges. The title includes fir... More

With over 1300 pages and 150 maps, the Rough Guide to China is the essential handbook to this vast and extraordinary country. In-depth coverage of the entire country, from buzzing Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai to the ethnic minority regions of the southwest and Tibet. The authors give expert pract... More

This volume has emerged out of an enthused response to contribute essays on the making of Indian nationalism - an aspect that assumes importance in the wake of a spectacular return of national consciousness through the decades of the 80s and 90s. The essays in this volume are incisive analytical com... More

The Rough Guide to Switzerland tells you all there is to know about this beautiful and varied country. The 36-page, full-colour section introduces all of Switzerland''s highlights, from snowboarding in the Alps and sampling swiss wine to the country''s Gothic cathedrals and medieval castles. The gui... More

The Rough Guide to Goa is the essential guide to Indiaas best-known resort region. The guide includes a 16-page, full-colour section introducing many of Goaas highlights. There are evocative accounts of every beach in the state, from remote fishing villages to luxury resorts, plus the regionas templ... More

Written by Belgium experts, this guide contains detailed maps, including a full color Brussels metro map, accommodations information for all budgets, a comprehensive guide to the clubs and cafes of Brussels, Antwerp, and Luxembourg City, and special sections on Belgian beer and chocolate.Discover Be... More

The Rough Guide First-Time Asia is the perfect comprehensive planning guide for anyone thinking about heading to Asia for the first time. It includes general information on what tickets to buy, where to stay, what to eat and how to stay healthy. There are 21 individual country profiles highlighting ... More

The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka is the definitive guide to one of the world's most beautiful islands. Features include a full-colour section introducing Sri Lanka's highlights. Detailed accounts of all the sights, from the sedate tea plantations of the highlands to Colombo's bustling street markets and... More

Whatever you're doing in Los Angeles, you'll need a map. The city, depending on how you measure it, is up to 100 miles long, and 50 miles across. It can take two hours, driving steadily at 50mph, to get through on the Interstate. The Rough Guide map -- tough, dependable, accurate and detailed -- giv... More

The Rough Guide Map South India is the most comprehensive map to this spectacular region. With a scale of 1: 1,200,000 the map is detailed enough to make an essential companion whilst also covering all of this vast area from Mumbai to the Cardamon Hills. As with all maps in the Rough Guide series, t... More

The Rough Guide Map Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain is the most detailed and comprehensive map to this intriguing destination. The scale of 1: 470,000 allows for enough detail to include even the smallest dirt tracks and settlements whilst also being a manageable size for use in the c... More

The Rough Guide to Vietnam is ideal for people who want to travel independently and discover more about this incredibly diverse country. It includes lively reviews of the best places to eat, from street kitchens to the upmarket restaurants of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and practical advice on activ... More

More than 100 of the worlds best events are covered in detail alongside the culture and history of the festivals and location itself. Festivals are categorized by type such as religion and folklore, carnivals, food and drink, music and arts, and sports.It''s Party Time - The Rough Guide World Party... More

Slim, stylish and pocketable, Rough Guides Directions St Lucia has all you need to get the most out of your trip to the island. Pirate hangouts, glorious beaches and lush rainforests are all covered in detail, as are the bustling Castries and the many nature reserves. The guide''s hand-picked accomo... More