Europe Guidebooks
Amsterdam
Dan Colwell | 64 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2323.00.10 | ISBN: 2-88452-147-X
Tolerant, democratic, self-confident and young at heart, Amsterdam is a city that never fails to surprise and delight its visitors. Glide along the canals past 17th-century mansions, gasp at the Old Masters in the museums, go Dutch in the restaurants, buy a diamond—or a pair of clogs.
Andalusia
Martin Gostelow | 88 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2338.00.11 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-473-5
Southern Spain is Andalusia—a land of dazzling light and cool black shadow, dark eyes and flashing smiles, sherry and olives. In a sun-bleached landscape once disputed by Moors and Christians, their legacy remains in three golden cities: Granada, Seville and Cordoba.
Baltic States
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Claude Hervé-Bazin | 104 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2396.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-475-9
The three Baltic States, in a region stretching from the Baltic Sea to the Gulf of Finland, have opened up to the rest of the world. Each has its own charm, its own identity.
Barcelona
Dan Colwell | 128 pages with fold-out map
Cityscape | Ref:2608.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-601-2
With its fantastic blend of Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture, museums covering everything from Picasso to FC Barcelona, a pulsing nightlife and sun-drenched beaches, the Catalonian capital has something for everyone.
Berlin
Jack Altman | 136 pages with fold-out map
Cityscape | Ref:2573.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-564-0
Berlin is well and truly back. Unique among German cities, this mercurial and often eccentric metropolis stands at the crossroads between western and eastern Europe. It vibrates with life, wit, drama and great music. Mushrooming everywhere are new cafés, nightclubs, luxury boutiques and art galleries.
Budapest
Dan Colwell | 80 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2328.00.11 | ISBN: 2-88452-206-9
Budapest savours the good things in life. It’s difficult to decide from which angle the “Paris of the East” is most breathtaking: looking over the river towards monumental Pest from the heights of Buda, or rather in the direction of the hills and towers of Buda from Pest down below.
Corsica
Martin Gostelow | 64 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2344.00.10 | ISBN: 2-88452-176-3
Sardinia welcomes pleasure seekers to the emerald shores of Costa Smeralda—or the equally stunning sapphire or turquoise waters of its other resorts. See the sights of the capital, Cagliari, the charms of Alghero and other towns and ports. Explore, too, the mysteries of prehistoric monuments and giants’ tombs scattered across the interior.
Crete
Jack Altman | 64 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2349.00.11 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-420-9
The Minoan palace of Knossos justly asserts Crete’s proud claim as the cradle of European civilization. Some 4,000 years after its creation, the good times are still rolling at the beach resorts of Agios Nikolaos or Elounda to the east or in the Venetian elegance of Rethimnon and Chania to the west. The interior offers the challenge of a ramble through Samaria Gorge or a visit to the village weavers of Kritsa or Anogia.
Croatia
Dan Colwell | 96 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2350.00.10 | ISBN: 2-88452-391-X
From the Adriatic to Zagreb, Croatia is immensely varied. Thousands of beautiful island escapes lie off the coast; Alpine mountain ranges are riddled with hiking trails and dotted with resorts; in the historic towns and cities you can lose yourself in discovering the nation’s fascinating cultural heritage, enriched by the Greeks and Romans, the Venetians, Turks and Habsburgs.
Cyprus
Jack Altman | 72 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2335.00.11 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-411-7
Cyprus combines craggy landscapes and cliffs with more gentle greenery. Away from sunny beach resorts, the island offers a cool moment of contemplation with Byzantine icons in mountain monasteries. Wherever you go on this enchanting isle, you’ll encounter a warm-hearted and friendly people.
Danube, The
Passau-Black Sea
Martin Gostelow, Elke Frey | 156 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2519.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-509-1
From its source in southwest Germany, coursing through central Europe and the Balkans, the Danube is a river of romance. Europe’s second-longest river, it flows through proud cities—Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and Belgrade, forming the frontier between Romania and Bulgaria before branching into a delta and pouring into the Black Sea.
Danube, The - to Budapest
Passau-Mohács
Martin Gostelow | 96 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2517.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-511-4
From its source in southwest Germany, coursing through central Europe and the Balkans, the Danube is a river of romance, passing medieval castles, baroque churches and rococo palaces. Europe’s second-longest river, it flows through proud cities—Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava—forming the frontier between Romania and Bulgaria before branching into a delta and pouring into the Black Sea.
Disneyland Resort Paris
Barbara Ender-Jones | 72 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2345.00.12 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-261-8
A wave of the Disney magic wand, a sprinkling of French stardust and voilà: Disneyland Resort Paris can now claim to be Europe’s premier tourist destination. Mickey Mouse reigns over an enchanting wonderland far removed from the bustle of the real world.
Florence
Barbara Ender, Jack Altman | 80 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2343.00.10 | ISBN: 2-88452-359-6
The city of Michelangelo, Giotto and Botticelli—not to mention Macchiavelli and the Medicis—is one great revelation of the Renaissance. Florence has more eternal art per square mile than anywhere else on earth. You’ll want to take time out—strolling the Boboli Gardens, shopping on the Ponte Vecchio, sipping a cappuccino in the Piazza della Signoria, digging into a steak alla fiorentina.
Gran Canaria
Fuerteventura, Lanzarote
Ken Bernstein | 64 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2602.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-597-8
Gran Canaria is only the third-largest island of the “blessed archipelago”, but it’s a continent in itself. The coastline ranges from cliffs to dunes. Inland, eternal springtime beams on banana lands that surround whitewashed villages. History buffs can follow the footsteps of Columbus. After hours, the footwork moves on to discos and floorshows.
Iceland
Dan Colwell | 80 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2355.00.10 | ISBN: 2-88452-287-5
A land of ice and fire, with a wild and rugged beauty: high cliffs plunging precipitously into narrow fjords, deep ravines, vast glaciers streaked with grey ridges of moraine, deserts of black sand, smoking volcanoes and steaming geysers.
Ireland
Martin Gostelow | 116 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2638.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-645-6
Several years of unprecedented growth brought a new self-confidence and attracted a trendy young population to the cities of the Emerald Isle. Though times are harder now, the Irish remain cheerful. And there’ll always be an unhurried land of music and folklore, of eccentrics and the greatest conversationalists in the world.
Istanbul
Aegean Coast, Central Anatolia
Jack Altman | 72 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2356.00.11 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-050-8
Turkey’s cultural and business centre stands with one foot in Europe, the other in Asia. Glittering palaces and monumental mosques, crooked wooden houses and twisting, narrow lanes, sweeping boulevards lined with gleaming glass and steel-the sights, sounds and smells of this bewildering, captivating city weave a pattern as intricate as a Turkish carpet.
London
Dan Colwell | 120 pages with fold-out map
Cityscape | Ref:2458.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-453-7
The Changing of the Guard, a pint in the pub, red buses and black taxis—-you’d think that London never changes. But notice the new skyscrapers, the gourmet restaurants and wine bars, the faces from far-off lands. Traditional London is ready to greet a dynamic future.
Madeira and the Azores
Claude Hervé-Bazin | 88 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2591.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-579-4
Nature has been more than liberal with Madeira; purple bougainvillea cascades over ancient walls, mimosa fills the air with its scent, jacaranda petals carpet the streets in blue. This is the land of eternal spring. Year-round, the clean, clear sea is excellent for all kinds of water sports, while the neighbouring island Porto Santo boasts a long golden beach.
Majorca and Minorca
Jack Altman | 64 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2341.00.11 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-029-4
More than just an island of beaches and nonstop nightlife, Majorca is rich in history and a diversity of off-beat attractions. From Palma’s splendid Gothic cathedral to stunning seascapes, the sightseeing is a worthwhile break from holiday hedonism. Minorca attracts a quieter crowd, charmed by the rolling meadows, the archaeological sites and the rare convergence of civilizations.
Malta
Gozo and Comino
Ken Bernstein | 72 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2367.00.11 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-366-0
The Knights of Malta used the island’s ochre stone to build a gem of a city, Valletta. Crucially set in the Mediterranean, Malta has been an outpost of civilization since the Stone Age-you’ll marvel at megalithic temples older than Stonehenge. From archaeology to scuba diving to festivals, the hospitable archipelago has something memorable for every visitor.
Milan
and the Italian lakes
Dan Colwell | 80 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2366.00.10 | ISBN: 2-88452-194-1
Milan is Italy’s acknowledged capital of fashion, finance and football. With great museums and superb restaurants, as well as its close proximity to bewitching lakes such as Como, Garda and Maggiore, this vibrant, forward-looking city can offer something to please everyone.
Munich
Dan Colwell | 72 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2368.00.10 | ISBN: 2-88452-379-0
Home to the world’s biggest beer festival and some of its greatest art galleries and museums, the Bavarian capital has many sides to its nature. A high-tech dynamo that still loves its oompah bands, the centre of German haute couture where you may well see men sporting Lederhosen—Munich will constantly surprise and delight.
Naples and Amalfi Coast
Jack Altman | 32 pages with fold-out map
Horizons | Ref:2462.00.10 | ISBN: No ISBN
You may not die when you see Naples, but it will certainly knock you over! A throbbing, vibrant, chaotic city, full of noise, gossip, argument, song, its cobbled alleys festooned with washing, Vespas nipping round corners, colourful markets—and elegant shops, beautiful old palaces and breathtaking baroque churches. You can feel the history oozing from its grimy walls. Over it all looms Mount Vesuvius, whose eruptions preserved for ever the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This little guide goes further, hopping to Capri and Ischia, the idyllic islands in the bay, as well as the city of Sorrento and the exquisite Amalfi Coast.
North Cyprus
James Hardy | 32 pages with fold-out map
Horizons | Ref:2282.00.11 | ISBN: No ISBN
Sun-drenched beaches, lemon groves and forests of pine and cypress await visitors to the northern part of this Mediterranean island, governed by Turkey since 1974. Friendly and welcoming, the island is a paradise for birdwatchers, orchid-fanciers, butterfly-spotters, hikers and lovers of watersports, with a wealth of history and culture to discover in its ruined Crusader castles, Gothic abbeys and Byzantine monasteries. Not to mention the delights of Turkish cuisine and local wines.
Norway
Martin Gostelow | 112 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2629.00.11 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-641-8
Deep fjords indent the entire coast of Norway. Ships can sail far inland, passing tiny fishing villages and traditional farms, bright and crisp against a backdrop of snow-covered mountain peaks. The Vikings sailed from these very places, and their de scendants have kept Norway among the world’s greatest seafaring nations.
Paris
Barbara Ender-Jones, Claude Hervé-Bazin | 136 pages with fold-out map
Cityscape | Ref:2407.00.12 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-338-7
The charm is eternal, but Paris is on the move, changing graciously with the times. A glass pyramid reflects the Louvre in brilliant, luminous style, Place de la Concorde has been spruced up, and old districts have been revitalized. Thanks to the legendary Parisian elegance, the modern and the historic happily coexist in the city on the Seine, as romantic as ever.
Portugal
Martin Gostelow | 120 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2583.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-575-6
Long ago, its explorers sailed the oceans, returning with riches and tales of the world’s wonders. Today, Portugal invites the traveller to discover the charms of a friendly, accessible country. Urban renewal has modernized Lisbon, yet it is still as quaint as its jolting trams and cobbled streets. Picturesque mountain villages and crusty port towns come alive with colourful feiras and festas.
Prague
Philippe Bénet, Renata Holzbachová | 64 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2376.00.11 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-418-6
Prague, nestling below its great castle, has an elusive, almost magical personality. You may discover it in winter, veiled with snow, or in spring, when the golden stones resound with music—at any time, the city looks a little unreal, like a stage set for an opera.
Provence and Côte d’Azur
Claude Hervé-Bazin | 112 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2593.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-654-8
Provence echoes its traditional fabrics, a dazzling splash of colour. From the bright yellow sunflowers to the purple lavender, from the ochres and terracottas of the houses to the blue of the Mediterranean Sea, every landscape is a work of art.
Rhine, The
Jack Altman, Elke Frei | 164 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2627.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-571-8
Castles, cathedrals, vineyards and forests: the romantic essence of Germany and its Swiss, French and Dutch neighbours is revealed on cruises along the Rhine and its tributaries, the Neckar, Main and Mosel. Stop off at such fine old cities as Basle, Strasbourg, Heidelberg and Amsterdam; take side trips along the Saar and to the truly grand duchy of Luxembourg.
Rhodes
Jack Altman | 80 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2592.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-582-4
The ancient sun god Helios still reigns supreme in Rhodes, capital of the Dodecanese. People are drawn to these islands by the combination of lazy days at the beach and ample opportunities to visit the ancient and medieval monuments of the region’s rich history.
Rome
Jack Altman, Francesca Grazzi | 104 pages with fold-out map
Cityscape | Ref:2507.00.11 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-503-9
As sacred as St Peter’s, as profane as the Via Veneto, the bustling capital of Italy has something for every taste and mood. The Colosseum sums up the Roman empire, the Sistine Chapel is better than ever, the Piazza Navona remains the ultimate outdoor café scene.
Russia
Martin Gostelow, Anne Kanjounzeff | 116 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2518.00.12 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-512-1
Russia is undergoing radical change, welcoming ideas from the West, while reviving ancient traditions that had been repressed but never allowed to die. In Moscow and St Petersburg, in cities all the way down to Astrakhan, churches and cathedrals are being restored, private enterprise is flourishing. In the countryside you’ll discover villages and landscapes lost in time, imperial palaces and walled monasteries, wide lakes and lazy rivers, and everywhere, clusters of glistening onion domes.
Saône and the Rhone, The
Claude Hervé-Bazin | 108 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2578.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-568-8
Two rivers linking two of France’s best-known regions, which have long delighted those who appreciate the good things in life: Burgundy and Provence. All along the banks, you will encounter the same passion for wine, the same love of art and culture: Roman remains, Romanesque churches and abbeys, medieval castles, not to mention the colourful markets, their stalls overflowing with luscious sun-ripened produce. Between the two, the proud city of Lyon leaves no one indifferent, with its striking buildings, its silk-manufacturing heritage and a worship of good food.
Sardinia
Jack Altman | 88 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2618.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-612-8
Sardinia welcomes pleasure seekers to the emerald shores of Costa Smeralda—or the equally stunning sapphire or turquoise waters of its other resorts. See the sights of the capital, Cagliari, the charms of Alghero and other towns and ports. Explore, too, the mysteries of prehistoric monuments and giants’ tombs scattered across the interior.
Scotland
Jack Altman | 128 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2347.00.10 | ISBN: 2-88452-246-8
The folk here are more important than the folklore, belying all the myths with their warm hearts, good humour and hospitality. Taste those single malts along the Whisky Trail, or explore the lochs and glens and lairds’ castles of the Highlands. Play golf on the green, green courses, fish for salmon or trout in the rushing streams or bag the monster in Loch Ness.
Sicily
Jack Altman | 96 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2358.00.11 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-166-6
With a sombre beauty at once stark, austere, and dazzlingly bright, Sicily has always been an island apart. The climate is both subtropical and Mediterranean, the landscape serene yet arid, the people gentle and volatile, sometimes apt to erupt like Etna, their great volcano.
St Petersburg
Claude Hervé-Bazin | 32 pages with fold-out map
Horizons | Ref:2318.00.11 | ISBN: No ISBN
Founded by Peter the Great as a Window on the West, the most European of Russian cities is 300 years old. Since the break-up of the Soviet Union, the former Leningrad has been given a complete facelift, and enchants visitors with its countless bridges and canals, museums, palaces and churches, held in the embrace of the glittering Neva. Horizons Saint Petersburg includes excursions to the summer residences of the tsars and other historic cities such as Novgorod.
Sweden
Dan Colwell | 96 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2467.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-467-4
From sophisticated cities like Stockholm and Gothenburg to historic Viking settlements, from the pine forests and lakes of the interior to the endless expanse of Sami-inhabited Lapland, from the beach-lover’s paradise of the Bohuslän Coast to skiing under the Midnight Sun—Sweden has something for every visitor.
Switzerland by Train
Barbara Ender-Jones | 76 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2331.00.12 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-299-1
The railway lines of Switzerland hum with superlatives: the world’s steepest line, the longest metric gauge tunnel, the highest station—and the slowest Express train.
Tenerife
La Gomera, La Palma, El Hierro
Ken Bernstein | 64 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2601.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-594-7
The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife thrusts from the Atlantic to the summit of the mystical Mount Teide, at more than 3,700 m. Below the snow level, eternal springtime embraces forests, plantations and beaches that have inspired big-time international resorts. Everything is right at hand, from cosmopolitan cuisine to bargain shopping.
Trans-Siberian
Moscow to Beijing
Dan Colwell and Martin Gostelow | 72 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2475.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-486-5
This is no ordinary experience. On the Trans-Siberian, the train itself becomes its own fascinating world. Nowadays, it’s a lot easier to stop off at some of the intriguing and historic towns along the way, including Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Ulan Ude and the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar.
Turkey, Southern
Ken Bernstein | 80 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2616.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-611-1
Following in the footsteps of the Hittites, Alexander the Great and the Apostle Paul, modern sun-worshippers have discovered southern Turkey. Everything you could want is at hand, from idyllic beaches and pine-forested mountains to classical Greek and Roman monuments, with keen shopping and memorable cuisine. And the proud local folk are noted for their hospitality.
Tuscany
Jack Altman | 116 pages with fold-out map
This Way | Ref:2625.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-624-1
Here is everything you imagined Tuscany to be: palazzi, villas and churches in that enchanting landscape of olive groves, vineyards and lofty cypresses. Masterpieces of Renaissance painting and sculpture are there, but so is a great Chianti with a plate of steaming pasta. After the treasures of Florence, the pageant of Siena’s Palio, the magic towers of San Gimignano and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, take it easy on a beach at Viareggio, do some designer shopping or cycle round the vineyards. Tuscany is eternal.
Ukraine
JPM Guides | 36 pages with fold-out map
Horizons | Ref:2322.00.11 | ISBN: No ISBN
Little known and seemingly remote, the second-largest country in Europe straddles East and West, poised between the Black Sea and the eastern European lowlands, between Catholicism and Orthodoxy, between a rich past and a promising future. When you’ve discovered the treasures of the historic capital of Kiev, take a cruise on the Dniepr, seek out the hidden charms of Lvov in the west or Kharkov in the east, and discover the Crimean peninsula with its 19th-century resorts and highly regarded wines.
Venice
Jack Altman, Barbara Ender-Jones | 104 pages with fold-out map
Cityscape | Ref:2432.00.12 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-448-3
More than 400 bridges stitch togetherthe islands that make up this dream of a city. The sublime setting ennobles Venice’s palaces, churches and canals. For art lovers, a survey of the local talent – Titian, Bellini, Tintoret to, Lotto and Canaletto – is worth the trip. Take a cappuccino break in Piazza San Marco, Europe’s most sumptuous square.
Vienna
Philippe Bénet, Renata Holzbachová | 112 pages with fold-out map
Cityscape | Ref:2546.00.10 | ISBN: 978-2-88452-532-9
The art of good living is carefully nurtured in Vienna, whose gracious people waltz through their existence on a diet of opera, winter balls and Sachertorte. Clichés apart, this delightful city has preserved the splendours of the Habsburg empire and memories of the artists who helped to shape the 20th century.