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Romania is one of the most beautiful countries in southeastern Europe and an emerging tourist destination with beautiful villages, well-preserved medieval castles and good Black Sea resorts. The World Travel and Tourism Council recently ranked Romania as the fourth-fastest-growing tourist destination....

Discover the Treasures of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. A lavishly illustrated publication containing the most important highlights of all centuries displayed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. A perfect guide to preparing yourself to your visit. It makes sure that you'll recognize and fully enjoy...

A wealth of facts and history fill this beautifully designed armchair and reference book. This single volume, packed with full-color and vintage photos, contains everything a lighthouse lover or maritime historian wants to know about lighthouse history, changing technologies, lighthouse keepers, and...

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and has been the capital of the region of Bohemia for centuries. It is regarded as one of Europe's most charming and beautiful cities and Prague has become the most popular travel destination in Central Europe with millions of tourists visiting...

San Diego is one of North America’s most appealing cities and is located on the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. The city has beautiful beaches, a warm climate, top universities, famous biotech and hi-tech companies, a great nightlife, an outdoor culture and well-established ethnic diversity....

Catch a wave, explore the buzzing craft beer scene, or just hang loose on the beach. Whether you're seeking thrills or kicking back, get a taste of the SoCal lifestyle with Moon San Diego. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries including the best of the city, beaches, and breweries,...

This Mediterranean island of Cyprus is the mythological birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, and the country’s stunning beauty makes it easy to see why it’s a popular tourist destination. With lots of sunshine and a coastline of white sandy beaches, the relaxed atmosphere of South Cyprus...

Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city and the capital of the state of Victoria. The city is often mentioned as Australia’s finest and offers numerous galleries, parks, museums and theatres alongside beaches, cafes and shopping. Many people use the city as a base from which to explore the...

Welcome to *Weird Europe...*where truth is stranger than fiction. Thrill-seekers, students of the bizarre, travelers searching for relief from the usual tourist attractions--rejoice! At last, here is a guidebook to Europe's dark side, compiled by Kristan Lawson and Anneli Rufus. From strange...

One of the most popular museums in Amsterdam, the Anne Frank House, attracts over 1.2 million visitors a year. A museum you should definitely see when you are in Amsterdam. It was the hiding place during the Second World War of Anne Frank to escape deportation by the Nazis. Discover the secret...

Located on the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea, the Russian city of St Petersburg is one of the most famous destinations in Russia, attracting millions of tourists every year. Founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great, St Petersburg is the 2nd largest city in Russia and is known for its stunning...

Every year millions of Americans visit national parks and monuments, state and municipal parks, battlefields, historic houses, and museums. By means of guided walks and talks, tours, exhibits, and signs, visitors experience these areas through a very special kind of communication technique known as...

Thelonius Monk, Billy Taylor, and Maceo Parker--famous jazz artists who have shared the unique sounds of North Carolina with the world--are but a few of the dynamic African American artists from eastern North Carolina featured in The African American Music Trails of Eastern North Carolina. This first-of-its-kind...

Have you ever wondered why some travel destinations set your soul on fire and drive you to return again and again while other locations leave you cold?  A Colonial Williamsburg Love Affair: Tales, Takes and Tips From a Lifetime of Visits, explores this very theme. Through heartfelt and intimate reflections...