50 of the most spectacular, luxurious, unusual and exhilarating routes across the globe
The World’s Great Rail Journeys describes over 50 of the world’s most exciting, unusual and exotic railway journeys, including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia, updated to include photographs of new trains travelling on the same spectacular routes.
Great Railway Journeys in Europe features 34 fascinating journeys in North-West, Nordic, Central, Southern and South-East Europe, ranging from international mega-trips to short, nostalgic excursions on steam trains.
Great Railway Journeys in Asia showcases 34 of the best rail journeys in South, Southeast and North Asia. The journeys chosen by David Bowden, an avid rail traveller, range from quirky trains used as essential travel for locals, such as the North Borneo Railway.
50 scenic voyages along the waterways of 5 continents
Journeying by river provides the perfect opportunity to discover new places or see a new side of a familiar destination. Presented here are 50 remarkable and memorable trips chosen because of the stunning scenery they pass through as well as the historic and cultural sites that can be visited from side excursions. Some cover lengthy trips such ......
A Naturalist’s Guide to the Frogs of Australia is an introductory photographic identification guide to the 262 species and 6 subspecies of frog in Australia. It is perfect for resident and visitor alike.
A Field Guide to the East Asian-Australasian Flyway describes and illustrates the world's largest migratory flyway, used by nearly 600 species of migratory bird. Some of the best-known migratory species in the world undertake long and daunting migrations in this flyway. Russia, Mongolia, Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, ......
Great Pilgrimage Walks in Europe covers 40 routes in North-West, Nordic, Central and Southern Europe, presenting a wide spectrum of sacred destinations, steeped in history and diverse cultures. The walks range from those that require a commitment of a week or more to others that can be done in a day. The longest pilgrimages are divided into ......
Great Railway Journeys in Europe covers fascinating routes in North-West, Nordic, Central, Southern and South-East Europe. The journeys range from international mega-trips to short, nostalgic excursions on steam trains. There are journeys through stunning scenery, such as the trip on The Rauma Line in Norway; tracks that defy the terrain, such as ......
Enchanting Australia describes and illustrates the spectacular natural world, the bustling cities and the adventurous pursuits just waiting to be explored throughout the country. This fully revised second edition contains numerous up-to-date photos and current information. From deserts to rainforests, coral reefs to mountains, the parched ......
