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Beautiful and accessible, Japan is both modern and traditional. Fast-paced and ultra-modern cities, breathtaking natural beauty, and awe-inspiring cultural sites sit easily side-by-side in this unique and fascinating country. For such a small island, Japan has plenty to offer with cultural festivals, cuisine and experiences, not to mention exceptional skiing opportunities.
Going on a business trip to Japan entails a lot of organisation and research. Things you take for granted in your own country are not always the same in Japan. It is always best to prepare in advance. To save you from having to trawl through the Internet, this report will also provide you with links to relevant websites and apps plus many useful tips on navigating areas that may cause potential…
Makkah Al Mukaramah is the heart of the Islamic world, the cradle of revelation and the holiest city in Islam. The city isthe birthplace of Prophet Mohammed “Peace be upon him” and it is here within the Great Mosque that the Ka’aba, the most sacred shrine of Islam, awaits the Muslim pilgrim in Hajj & Umrah. Discover Makkah Al Mukaramah, the most sacred land on earth and learn more about t…
In winter, when snow dusts the mountains, the year begins with the revelry and cheer of a traditional Hogmanay. Celebrations continue in January in honour of Robert Burns at Burns’ Suppers held across the country. It’s the perfect opportunity to sample Scotland’s national dish, haggis, alongside neeps and tatties (turnips and potatoes), and drink a warming dram of whisky to toast the Bard…
For this reason, destination management has become a major HTA focus and is at the heart of this 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Update. Our previous strategic plans have included attention to community benefits, Hawaiian culture, workforce training, and other destination concerns. What is different now is the greater emphasis and additional resources being directed to them. At the same time, HTA…
Thailand, the land of smiles, has been able to absorb Western influences while maintaining its own rich heritage. It doesn’t matter if you are coming for the Buddhist culture, the stunning beaches or the sophisticated cuisine, you will fall in love with Thailand and once your trip is over, you ’ll be coming back for more. As the only nation in Southeast Asia that was never colonized by a Eu…
From the alps in the north to the rocky shores of Sicily and all the magnicifient cities in between, there are so many different landscapes and cultures to explore in Italy. Not so long ago, you needed to catch overnight trains to cross the country. Don’t underestimate how long it will take to travel from north to south if you are straying from the major cities. Italy only became a unied coun…
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, has a population of over 1,635,000 and is at the heart of a metropolitan region covering some 2,500 km2 with almost 5,000,000 residents, representing 63.4% and 10.4% of the Catalan and Spanish population, respectively. Compared to other well-established metropolitan areas, in terms of population the metropolitan region of Barcelona is approximately a quarter…
The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this breathtakingly beautiful country.Trek across the frozen blue ice of Glaciar Perito Moreno, admire splendid colonial architecture in Cordoba, marvel at the mighty Iguazu Falls or explore Buenos Aires' historic Plaza de Mayo: everything you need to know is …
The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring Turkey. Browse the lively bazaars of Istanbul, laze on Bodrum''s picturesque bays or stroll around the incredible rock formations of Cappadocia: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Turkey with t…
Whether you want to unleash your inner cowboy on the ranches, take in the truly spectacular sight of the Grand Canyon or test your luck in Las Vegas, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Southwest USA and National Parks has to offer. Distinguished by its red sandstone mesas, cactus-studded deserts and towering rock arches, the Southwest USA's dramatic landsc…
DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning t…
Ethiopia is a landlocked country with boundaries from latitude 3N to 15N and from longitude 33 to 48, enclosing an area of 1,127,127 square kilometers (435,186 square miles). Occupying most of the orn of frica, the landmass of Ethiopia is roughly three times the size of alifornia. thiopia comprises two geographic areas: the cool highlands and the hot lowlands. The Great ift Valley divides the…
Another way to reach Bali is through the sea by ferry boat. There are two harbours in Bali, namely Gilimanuk Harbour that can be reached from Ketapang Port, Banyuwangi, by crossing Bali Strait. Another harbor is Padang Bai that can be reached from Lembar Port, Lombok by crossing Lombok Strait. There are a lot of public transportations and taxi around tourist attractions in Bali. Visitors also c…
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Krakow is your in-depth guide to the very best of the city of Krakow. Enjoy the old-world beauty of Krakow with our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide, your companion for discovering what the oldest city in Poland has to offer visitors. Enjoy scenic walks exploring Krakow's unique ar…
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Great Britain takes you to the beautiful villages and stunning landscapes that can only be discovered along the scenic routes and back roads of England, Scotland, and Wales. Discover towns such as picturesque St. Ives, home to national museums and brimming with galleries. Embark on historical journeys through Neolithic stone circles, ancient abbeys and …
Stroll around Singapore's atmospheric colonial centre, relax on the white-sand beaches of Pulau Langkawi or trek through the the jungle in Taman Negara: everything you need to know is clearly laid out in colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Malaysia and Singapore with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Malaysia and Singapore: - Over 25 colour maps help…
The DK Eyewitness China Travel Guide is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer.…
Tuk tuks, temples, sizzling street food and remote tropical islands: discover the best of Southeast Asia with Rough Guides. Our intrepid authors have trekked, cycled and snorkelled from Bali to Myanmar, seeking out the best-value guesthouses, activities and restaurants. In-depth reviews of budget accommodation and eating are combined with some choice "treat yourself" options allowing you to rou…
Whether you want to visit the majestic towers of Angkor Wat, cruise along the mighty Mekong River or go ziplining through the canopies of Bokeo Nature Reserve, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Cambodia and Laos have to offer. Lively cities, white-sand beaches, mist-wreathed mountains and ancient temples rising above jungles teeming with wildlife. It's easy t…
True to its name, this Cancun and the Yucatan travel guide covers all the region's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Cancun and the Yucatan will lead you straight to the best attractions these locations have to offer, from swimming with whale sharks to snorkeling with turtl…
An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Los Angeles, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map - all designed to help you see the very best of Los Angeles. Go hiking in the Hollywood Hills, spend time on Venice Beach, explore Beverly Hills or visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. From Top 10 beaches to the Top 10 movie theaters - discover …
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Washington, D.C. will lead you straight to the very best attractions the city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the best nightspots, this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists — from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a l…
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Barcelona and Catalonia will lead you to the best attractions this region has to offer. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of Barcelona's major architectural sights, plus a pull-out city map clearly marked with attractions from the guidebook and an easy-to-use street index. DK's insider travel tips and essential local …
Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of legendary heroes at the Minoan palace, swim in the turquoise waters of idyllic Zakynthos bay or watch the sun set over Corfu from Kaiser's throne, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Greek Islands have to offer. The perfect escape, the Greek Islands offer spectacular beaches, crystal-clear seas and picturesque …
The Himalaya are world-renowned for their exquisite mountain scenery, ancient traditions, and diverse ethnic groups that tenaciously inhabit this harsh yet sublime landscape. Home to the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, and some of its deepest gorges, the region is a trove of biological and cultural diversity. Providing a panoramic overview of contemporary land and life in the Ea…
Complemented by easy-to use, reliable maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, these popular travel guides cover in detail countries, regions, and cities around the world for travelers of every budget, along with extensive itineraries, maps with cross-referencing to the text, "Top 10" and "Top 5" lists, and other pract…
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Doing Business in Denmark is intended as a guide for foreign investors. Its focus is to introduce some of the most important regulation and practical issues to be considered before committing to a more detailed examination of Denmark as an investment destination. This guide concentrates on in-bound investments, mergers & acquisitions, and various issues which should be considered when making an…
From the people who have been delivering trustworthy guidebooks to every destination in the world for 40 years, Lonely Planet's 50 Beaches To Blow Your Mind helps you discover the planet's most pristine, jaw-dropping, wild and wonderful sandy spots. This pocket-sized book is the perfect gift for any sun-worshipper or beach-lover and is the ultimate guide to the world's best beaches. A beach …
From the people who've been delivering trustworthy guidebooks to every destination in the world for 40 years,Lonely Planet's 50 Natural Wonders To Blow Your Mind will take you on a tour of the world's most mind-boggling wild and wonderful places, and help you discover just how extraordinary our planet really is. For all of our obsessions with man-made wonders, nothing compares to the creatio…
The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! Truly the guide that shows you what others only tell you, DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Places to Stay in Europe features detailed street maps, cutaways of important attractions, a handy phrasebook, and advice on the best places to eat, shop and sleep. Wake to the sounds of cocks crowing at the Quinta Nova da Conceicao in Li…
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Norway is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit Oslo; Norway's cultural capital, hike glacier-strewn high country, or simply hope to catch the elusive Northern Lights -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Norway a…
Lonely Planet Iceland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Splash around in the Blue Lagoon's geothermal water, catch a glimpse of the celestial Northern Lights, or take a boat trip among the icebergs; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Iceland and begin your journey now!
Take a journey through the back roads of Germany to discover the area's real soul and charm. Twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days on…
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Kyoto is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk through thousands of vermillion entrance gates to
Lonely Planet Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander through wild orchids in Mae Hong Son, charter a longtail boat on the Andaman Coast or look for tigers and monkeys in national parks; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Thailand and begin your journey now!
Astonishingly exotic and utterly compelling, Vietnam is a country of breathtaking natural beauty with a unique heritage, where travel quickly becomes addictive. Eat, drink and shop til you drop in beautiful, ancient Hoi An; kite surf in Mui Ne; or visit the impressive pagodas and royal tombs of Hue; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vietnam and begin your journey no…
Ascend to the realm of the gods, Angkor Wat. Descend into hell at Tuol Sleng Prison. With a history both inspiring and depressing, Cambodia delivers an intoxicating present. Stand under the glimmering spires of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, trek the lush rainforest of the Koh Kong Conservation Corridor, or explore the floating village of Kompong Luong; all with your trusted travel companio…
Lonely Planet Borneo is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dive with sea turtles on the Semporna Archipelago, visit the water village of Kampung Ayer, or hang with the orangutans at Tanjung Puting National Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Borneo and begin your journey now! Insi…
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stand amongst the clouds on Gunung Rinjani, party all-night in Kuta, or experience the Gili Islands' phenomenal diving scene; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of B…
This book is the companion volume to 2021’s Creative Tourism in Smaller Communities: Place, Culture, and Local Representation, also published by the University of Calgary Press. That book offered a variety of authorial per-spectives on a central question: In what ways are creativity and place-based tourism co-engaged to aid sustainable cultural development in smaller com-…
Issues arising from overtourism in many of the world’s major cities call into question the adage “bigger is better,” as do touristic desires for au-thentic, human-scale immersion in local life, culture, and knowledge. Overtourism accounts for many headlines, and some of these posit an alternate travel experience—for example, Elaine Glusac’s …
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Austria takes you by the hand, leading you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer. DK's insider travel tips and essential local information will help you discover the best of Austria, from the breathtaking Alpine scenery to the country's imperial castles and palaces. Discover one of the world's greatest collections of art in Vienna, visit Mozart…
Walk along the banks and bridges of the River Seine, the tree-lined Champs-?lys?es, and the intricate back streets of the Montmartre neighborhood, to the popular Eiffel Tower and Louvre with your guide in hand to really embrace the culture of the most glamorous and romantic city in Europe. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Paris. - Hotel and restaurant listings and recommendations. - Detaile…
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Northern & Central Italy takes you away from the main roads to beautiful villages and picturesque landscapes. This full-color travel guide uses in-depth local knowledge to create driving tours full of original ideas for activities, off-the-beaten-track stops, and authentic places to eat and to stay. The itineraries include guided walks through historic to…
Gleick's story begins at the turn of the 20th century, with the young H. G. Wells writing and rewriting the fantastic tale that became his first book, an international sensation: The Time Machine. A host of forces were converging to transmute the human understanding of time, some philosophical and some technological - the electric telegraph, the steam railroad, the discovery of buried civilizat…
Given the fact that there are perhaps 400 billion stars in our Galaxy alone, and perhaps 400 billion galaxies in the Universe, it stands to reason that somewhere out there, in the 14-billion-year-old cosmos, there is or once was a civilization at least as advanced as our own. The sheer enormity of the numbers almost demands that we accept the truth of this hypothesis. Why, then, have we encount…