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Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 52 Pacific Northwest hikes are for you! Each carefully-selected hike leads you through stunning scenery, and ends near a brewery or a brewpub--where a local craft beer awaits! This full-color guidebook features the best one to six-hour beer hikes in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. Each trail description includes details on access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, and also, at trail's end, a recommended beer: its appearance and taste, as well as an inside look behind the brewing.
'Beijing City Guide' is a full-colour, comprehensive travel guide to this historic and exciting city. Photography and maps throughout combine with authoritative text to give you both inspiration and information to help explore Beijing and its surrounding areas.
China's drive into the 21st century has been fueled by the relationship--and competition--between Beijing, considered by some observers to be the capital of capitals in China, and Shanghai, the nation's economic growth engine. This vibrant third edition of
China's drive into the 21st century has been fueled by the relationshipand competitionbetween Beijing, its ancient political and cultural capital, and Shanghai, its economic growth engine. The history of modern China, since 1850, has in many ways been def
Don't just see the sights-get to know the people.
Belgium has somehow acquired the reputation of being Europe's most boring country-a reputation that is entirely undeserved. But perhaps this bland image is a smokescreen, the conventional exterior hiding a subversive sense of humor, a surreal imagination, and a deep-rooted disdain for authority. Or perhaps it is a camouflage, a way in which Belgium, still overrun-however peacefully-by foreigners, can keep a few of its secrets to itself. Two main factors seem to determine the values Belgians hold and the ways they approach life: the effects of the linguistic divide, and the country's long history of exposure to other cultures through trade, war, and occupation-its experience of being simultaneously very small and very strategically placed. Culture Smart! Belgium will help you navigate these swirling waters. It is for anyone who wants to understand Belgian society and encounter it with sensitivity and poise. We trace the land's turbulent history and look at how the past has shaped the collective and personal values of today's Belgians. We look at the Belgian people at work, at play, and at home, and offer tips to help you get along with the people you will meet, on both sides of the divide, and navigate the new situations that you are likely to encounter. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
Blessed with a tropical climate, abundant wildlife and a varied landscape, it's easy to understand the appeal of this beguiling region. Footprint's Belize, Guatemala & Southern Mexico Handbook will guide you from monumental Mayan ruins, through hypnotic fiestas, to sparkling submarine adventures. - Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including jungle-shrouded ruins, basking in crystal clear cayes, historic churches, delicious cuisine, and exploring volcanic cones - Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from birding spots in Belize to forgotten cities of ancient civilizations - Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscape - Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget - Full-colour planning section to inspire you and help you find the best experiences From idyllic Caribbean waters to awe-inspiring caves, Footprint's fully updated 3rd edition will help you navigate this compelling destination.
From mountainous, tropical rainforests with abundant wildlife to fertile subtropical foothills and bird-filled coastal wetlands and beautiful beaches, Belize is an extraordinary and fascinating country to explore. Whether you want to enjoy world-class diving, snorkeling and sport fishing, ancient Mayan ruins or endless bird-watching opportunities, this brand new Footprint Handbook provides comprehensive coverage of this diverse and unique country including amazing cultural insights, all the best places to eat, drink and sleep, detailed advice on how to get around and how to experience the most from the adventure activities on offer. - Detailed transport advice on how to get there and how to get around - Extensive coverage of Belize's exceptional sights and sites - Amazing cultural & historical insights- Our recommended itineraries to help you plan your trip whether you're traveling for one week or four - Accommodation listings for every budget - Detailed street maps for important towns and cities- Full-color section which includes photos and maps to give you a real sense of the destination and help you plan your trip with ease Packed with information on all the main attractions as well as detailed information on the dozens of activities and adventures that will help you get off the beaten track, Footprint's Belize Handbook will help you get to the heart of this unique country.
As Joseph Pearson poetically puts it in this rich look at one of Europe's most fascinating cities: Berlin is a party in a graveyard. Europe's youth capital, Berlin is also beset by sustained guilt for the atrocities that were ordered by its Nazi officers during the Third Reich. Built and rebuilt on the ruins of multiple regimes, Berlin in the twenty-first-century houses an extraordinary diversity of refugees, immigrants, and expats. Offering a comprehensive but concise history, Pearson tells the story of Berlin's past over nine centuries while also painting a portrait of the vibrant German capital today. Pearson describes the rise of Berlin from a small settlement surrounded by bog to one of the crucial economic and political centers of Europe. Berlin is a palimpsest of a cutting edge and dynamic modern culture over a troubled history, one that is visible in bombsites, museums, late-night clubs, and even a lake that allegedly hosts a man-eating monster. He ultimately shows how the city is imbued with an array of unnerving elements: emptiness, provincialism, ramshackle industrial eclecticism, lurid and lascivious counter-cultural expressions, and a tremendous history of violence--but also that these are precisely the sorts of things that give the city its unique charge. Posing one thought-provoking question after another, Pearson walks the city's neighborhoods, peeling back layer upon layer of history in order to reveal a Berlin that few of us know.
EXPLORING THE CULTURAL HEART OF EUROPE INSIDE OUT. Berlin is much more than the former capital of Nazi Germany--it is often described today as innovative, fast-paced, avant-garde, rough, exciting, and even sexy. At the political and geographical center of the Second World War and the Cold War, the city had already been at the cultural heart of Europe for hundreds of years--and continues to set architectural, musical, literary and fashion trends in the twenty-first century. Berlin has been shaped by politicians such as Frederick the Great, dictators like Adolf Hitler and architects such as Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Hans Scharoun, and it boasts icons including the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag. Yet no one individual put a decisive stamp on the city, which had to reinvent itself again and again because of its turbulent history. The staid baroque capital of Prussia was succeeded by the up-and-coming capital of newly united Germany; village homes replaced by tenement housing in the nineteenth century; the hierarchical orderliness of the early twentieth century followed by the unconventional statements of modernism. After the destruction of the Second World War, the Berlin Wall cut the city in half and created the brooding image of the Cold War frontier, and since the dramatic collapse of the Wall the latest version of a unified Berlin has arisen as new Germany's capital. Even today, the various communities that now make up the city have their own distinctive identities. Norbert Schürer's cultural guide explores the juxtaposition of Berlin's past and present in history, architecture, literature, art, entertainment and religion and offers an insider account that provides contexts to make sense of Berlin's dazzling variety.
What is it like to travel to Berlin today, particularly as a Jew, and bring with you the baggage of history? And what happens when an American Jew, raised by a secular family, falls in love with Berlin not in spite of his being a Jew but because of it? The answer is Berlin for Jews. Part history and part travel companion, Leonard Barkan's personal love letter to the city shows how its long Jewish heritage, despite the atrocities of the Nazi era, has left an inspiring imprint on the vibrant metropolis of today. Barkan, voraciously curious and witty, offers a self-deprecating guide to the history of Jewish life in Berlin, revealing how, beginning in the early nineteenth century, Jews became prominent in the arts, the sciences, and the city's public life. With him, we tour the ivy-covered confines of the Schönhauser Allee cemetery, where many distinguished Jewish Berliners have been buried, and we stroll through Bayerisches Viertel, an elegant neighborhood created by a Jewish developer and that came to be called Berlin's "Jewish Switzerland." We travel back to the early nineteenth century to the salon of Rahel Varnhagen, a Jewish society doyenne, who frequently hosted famous artists, writers, politicians, and the occasional royal. Barkan also introduces us to James Simon, a turn-of-the-century philanthropist and art collector, and we explore the life of Walter Benjamin, who wrote a memoir of his childhood in Berlin as a member of the assimilated Jewish upper-middle class. Throughout, Barkan muses about his own Jewishness, while celebrating the rich Jewish culture on view in today's Berlin. A winning, idiosyncratic travel companion, Berlin for Jews offers a way to engage with German history, to acknowledge the unspeakable while extolling the indelible influence of Jewish culture.
Experience the real Berlin!
Discover the heart of Berlin on your next visit. Find the best spots, must-sees and restaurants off the beaten path. This local guide to Berlin encapsulates all this German city's hidden gems -- from vintage shopping and street art to flea markets in Kreuzberg and secret speakeasies.
This travel guide to Berlin includes: - Two-color, bold, modern design with contemporary illustrations throughout
- Narrative style throughout, making the local, personal voice central to every entry
- Structured by six themes and subsequent sub-themes, rather than areas, to echo how people are traveling, rather than where. Themes include Eat, Drink, Shop and more!
- Each entry includes its unique address so readers can pinpoint precisely where they are heading
- Each theme ends with a tour spread, dedicated to a specific interest or experience. For example, "An Arab Foodie Tour through Neukölln" and "A Record Store Trail through Kreuzkölln"
- Created keeping in mind readers traveling in a post-Covid world Home to legendary street food, idyllic swimming lakes and a clubbing scene like no other,
this vibrant city is endlessly enticing. But it's not all about the Reichstag and the East Side
Gallery. Beyond the well-trodden sights there's a secret side of the city -- and who better
to guide you to it than the locals? Linger over a drink at the city's oldest beer garden, ponder avant-garde art in Mitte's underground galleries or dance the night away, this Berlin guidebook will help you find all the local's favorite hangout spots and hidden haunts. From New York and London to Paris and Tokyo, there are more places to discover with these niche local guides! Written by the people who call it home, the Like A Local series from DK takes you beyond the tourist track to experience the heart and soul of each city!
Discover the heart of Berlin on your next visit. Find the best spots, must-sees and restaurants off the beaten path. This local guide to Berlin encapsulates all this German city's hidden gems -- from vintage shopping and street art to flea markets in Kreuzberg and secret speakeasies.
This travel guide to Berlin includes: - Two-color, bold, modern design with contemporary illustrations throughout
- Narrative style throughout, making the local, personal voice central to every entry
- Structured by six themes and subsequent sub-themes, rather than areas, to echo how people are traveling, rather than where. Themes include Eat, Drink, Shop and more!
- Each entry includes its unique address so readers can pinpoint precisely where they are heading
- Each theme ends with a tour spread, dedicated to a specific interest or experience. For example, "An Arab Foodie Tour through Neukölln" and "A Record Store Trail through Kreuzkölln"
- Created keeping in mind readers traveling in a post-Covid world Home to legendary street food, idyllic swimming lakes and a clubbing scene like no other,
this vibrant city is endlessly enticing. But it's not all about the Reichstag and the East Side
Gallery. Beyond the well-trodden sights there's a secret side of the city -- and who better
to guide you to it than the locals? Linger over a drink at the city's oldest beer garden, ponder avant-garde art in Mitte's underground galleries or dance the night away, this Berlin guidebook will help you find all the local's favorite hangout spots and hidden haunts. From New York and London to Paris and Tokyo, there are more places to discover with these niche local guides! Written by the people who call it home, the Like A Local series from DK takes you beyond the tourist track to experience the heart and soul of each city!
Marco Polo Berlin: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Experience all of Berlin's attractions with this up-to date, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their destination - that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Discover hotels, restaurants and trendy nightlife venues, as well as numerous tips for shopping, and find out about festivals and events, sports and other activities. Also contains: the Perfect Day, Travel Tips, Travel with Kids, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, German phrasebook and a comprehensive index. People have always been hooked on Berlin. A haven for various lifestyles and artistic movements, and the setting for momentous political and historical events, the city never stops reinventing itself. Despite its tumultuous past, today Berlin considers itself very much at the modern heart of Europe and is acknowledged as a trendsetter the world over. A practical, pocket-sized guide, MARCO POLO Berlin takes you on a tour through its endlessly varied cultural landscape. The 'Where to Start' panels highlight the best places to begin sightseeing, the best places to shop, and the trendiest places to go in the evening in the metropolis that never closes. The Insider Tips explain how to take a ride in the U-Bahn Cabrio (open-top metro) and where to buy violet mustard, milk grappa, and garlic chocolates. The 'Best Of' pages highlight some unique aspects of Berlin, recommend places to go for free, and contain tips for rainy days and where you can relax and unwind. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you're on a tight budget and where to pick up some real bargains. The City Walks include exploring the past in the Hackesche Hofe (courtyards) and strolling along the line of the now vanished Wall. The Dos & Don'ts explain why its best to steer clear of conjuring tricks, and the Travel Tips tell you why it's best to put your money on the Welcome Card. MARCO POLO Berlin provides comprehensive coverage of the city. To help you find your way around there's a detailed street atlas inside, a useful public transport map in the backcover, plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers, including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past.
For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo.The Berlin Marco Polo Handbook offers expert advice and is aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination - from detailed cultural information to Insider Tips - in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood or interests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion. Inside the Berlin Marco Polo Travel Handbook: Building Site Berlin: The Marco Polo Handbook to Berlin and Potsdam accompanies you past grand Government buildings to fantastic museums and a lively arts and cultural scene. The Background chapter deals with Berlin's economy, its history, architecture and people, and tells the story of the Wall from its construction to demolition. Discover & Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amounts of data into a format which is easy to understand. In the mood for: Fun suggestions help you to experience the variety of Berlin - whatever your personal preferences and interests. Unique 3D images explain the perfidious construction of the wall and give vivid insights into Museum Island and the Reichstag and an overview of Sanssouci Park. Tours: Discovering Berlin on foot - exciting tours lead, inter alia, through the Scheunenviertel and across the Museum Island to the world of diplomats, art and politics, and enter the murky world of Berlin's criminal past. All suggested tours are plotted on detailed maps and combine the best and most interesting places to see, with tips for exciting stops along the way. Experience & Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: from eating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums & galleries, staying the night, travelling with children, festivals and going out in the evening. What are the city's culinary specialities and where can you find them? What is there to do with children? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in this chapter. In depth knowledge: Knowledge is king and Marco Polo Handbooks are packed full of information to help you get the best out of your trip. Insider Tips and special Marco Polo insights reveal hidden gems and well-kept secrets. For example how to enjoy a peaceful and environmentally-friendly cruise from Köpenick to Müggelsee, where you can enjoy a real ketwurst (hot dog) and what the phantom of the Bundestag is called. Large pull-out map: Includes a separate pull-out map handily placed in a high quality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as a storage pocket.
Marco Polo Pocket Guide Berlin: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Berlin with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful city has to offer...Berlin almost defies description. It's a breath-taking city heaving with art and culture, stunning architecture and a nightlife that will test even the hardiest of souls. A haven for various lifestyles and artistic movements, and the setting for momentous political and historical events, the city never stops reinventing itself. Despite its tumultuous past, today Berlin is very much at the modern heart of Europe and is acknowledged as a trendsetter the world over. This is Berlin! Your Marco Polo Berlin Pocket Guide includes: - Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into the city. Enjoy breakfast with an amazing view, be guided by former inmates at the Stasi prison or travel underground in carriages with the roof down. - Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Berlin experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself. - Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organized by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day. - Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Berlin. You can experience all of Berlin's unique character with these personal tours. - Berlin in full-color - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Berlin includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip. - Touring App - you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! - Street Atlas and pull-out map - we've included a detailed street atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. - Useful German phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Berlin to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Berlin has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.
Berlin's best culinary and nightlife secrets You can feel like a true Berliner thanks to the insider's tips in this handy guide. From the best Currywurst stand to the coolest place to grab a cocktail and all the best places to sample fine Berlin cuisine, these are truly priceless pointers. Highlights: - Legendary restaurant and bar Paris Bar - Diener Tattersaal, German pub with typical Berlin beer and food - Green Door, you have to ring the doorbell to gain entrance to this stylish night spot - Caf? Einstein, a classic coffee house in an old villa - Kumpelnest 3000, a glamour-trash bar in a former brothel?- Borchardt, the brasserie where the likes of Tom Hanks, Goldie Hawn, Gerhard Schr?der have eaten Wiener Schnitzel - Konnopke's Imbiss, birthplace of the famous Berlin Currywurst - Wohnzimmer, a cosy, vintage-style caf? in Berlin's most hottest neighborhood, Prenzlauer Berg Special features: ? exclusive hand-illustrated cover ? exclusive hand-illustrated map for each area ? information such as history, design, opening hours, and signature dishes ? hand-illustrated tear-out postcard ? softcover with a sturdy PVC jacket
Shopping ist gut for you! Go traipsing through Berlin and be sure to catch all the most trendy, original, and traditional shops with this guide to the best the city's shops have to offer. Whether you?re a fan of avant-garde fashion or old-fashioned handmade items?or both?we?ve got all your bases covered. As always, we also suggest perfect places to grab a bite or relax with a refreshing drink while on your shopping spree. Highlights: - Adidas Originals Store - DIM, 130-year-old, wickerwork and brush shop where products are made by physically and mentally handicapped people - Steiff famous German teddy bears, company founded in 1877 - Original Erzgebirgskunst, decorative wooden items from a famous German region of traditional crafts - KPM (K?nigliche Porzellan Manufaktur) German Royal Porcelain founded in 1763 where you can buy vases designed by famous architect Karl-Friedrich Schinkel - J?nemanns Pantoffel-Eck, handmade felt slippers - Ausberlin, souvenirs made in and about Berlin such as books or candles shaped like the Brandenburger Tor - Andreas Murkudis, avant-garde fashion, impressive selection of cutting-edge labels and young Berlin brands - Chocolatier Erich Hamann, scrumptious chocolate made in Berlin in a shop designed by Bauhaus icon Johannes Itten in 1928 - KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens), opened in 1907, it is Europe's largest department store with an outrageous delicatessen department Special features: ? exclusive hand-illustrated cover ? exclusive hand-illustrated map for each area ? information such as opening hours, history, and signature dishes ? hand-illustrated tear-out postcard ? softcover with a sturdy PVC jacket
This title provides detailed descriptions and ratings for 284 ships cruising the world's oceans and waterways. It covers tips on getting the best value for money, the best choice for family cruising, expert advice for singles, honeymooners and the physically challenged.
Ward provides detailed descriptions and ratings for 285 ships cruising the world's oceans and waterways. The guide highlights new ships set to debut in 2011 and features expert advice for singles, honeymooners, families and the physically challenged.