Shawn Middleton: 21 books

Even when Carnival is not in full sway, Brazilians know how to party and do so in style. Rio de Janeiro is home to two of the world's most memorable beaches, both of which have been immortalized in song. Copacabana is arguably the more famous but the hit song Girl from Ipanema earned Ipanema a permanent...

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...

With its pleasant climate and proximity to northern Europe, the Costa del Sol has been attracting tourists for centuries. The famous resort cities of Marbella, Puerto Banus, Torremolinos and Benalmadena are quick and cheap airline flights away from the colder European winters.     TABLE...

Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is located on seven hills near the Tejo River. In spite of the hilly terrain, the city can be easily explored on foot. Lisbon has a good transportation system, which includes hill elevators known as “funiculars”. The longest bridge in Europe and some of the...

The Federal Republic of Austria is a culturally rich European country with an impressive past that offers a memorable experience for the visitor. Vienna and Salzburg are Austria’s most famous cities and Innsbruck stands out for its medieval appeal and as a reminder of ancient times. Austria has...

Bangkok is the vibrant heart of Thailand and is the pulse of the nation. A sprawling metropolis, Bangkok has amazing food, elegant temples, luxurious spas, the largest weekend market in the world, interesting museums and a giant reclining Buddha. Bangkok will delight, impress and overload your senses...

Bulgaria is an emerging tourist destination in the Balkan region on the Black Sea and bordered by the countries of Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, Greece and Turkey. Bulgaria offers sandy beaches, picturesque churches, inexpensive winter sports and is a beautiful place to visit.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:...