Las islas han tenido un destacado protagonismo en el desarrollo de las sociedades humanas. Fueron el caldo de cultivo de culturas muy importantes y constituyeron un excelente punto de apoyo para las navegaciones y, por tanto, para el contacto entre los pueblos y el ejercicio del comercio. Han dado pie, además, a la aparición de numerosas leyendas y excitado la imaginación de aventureros, conquistadores, escritores y pintores, han sido lugar propicio para el reposo de reyes y emperadores, aristócratas, diletantes, financieros, artistas y gentes del colorín y, en fin, también han constituido lugar adecuado para el extrañamiento de personas molestas. El autor nos propone viajar por algunas de las muchas islas del mundo. Las hay de todo tipo: rocosas, volcánicas y coralinas; desérticas y fértiles, superpobladas como Hong Kong y deshabitadas como Aride, minúsculas como Lobos o el ilheu de Vilafranca y gigantescas como Australia, cercanas, como las islas del Mediterráneo o lejanas, como Tierra de Fuego e Islandia. Pablo-Ignacio de Dalmases Es Licenciado en Periodismo, en Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas y Master en Historia Contemporánea. Periodista en activo desde los 18 años, ejerció como director de Radio Sahara y del diario La Realidad de El Aaiún. Redactor por oposición de Radio Nacional de España, ocupó las jefaturas del Gabinete de Prensa de RTVE y de los Servicios Informativos de Radiocadena Española en Cataluña. Ha viajado por los cinco continentes y desde hace más de 25 se especializó en periodismo turístico. Sus crónicas de viajes se emiten desde hace 15 años a través de Radio 5. En la actualidad es director de Travelport, revista de viajes y turismo, y tutor de la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. En esta misma colección ha publicado Quiero ser Alí Bey. Rutas insólitas por África y el Mediterráneo
The Yakushima Guide is the third edition of this?classic must-have guide to Yakushima. Fully updated and still packed full of everything necessary to visit Yakushima. Whatever your budget, you do not want to go without it.? Highlights: How to get to?Yakushima with full details, up-to-date prices, timetables, website and contact details. Detailed information about how to travel around the island by bus, car, motorbike, bicycle, and on foot. The best of Yakushima's?accommodation from luxurious 5 star resorts to the mountain huts and?campsites.? The Food and drink section covers the best restaurants on Yakushima and also includes bakeries, cafes and bars. Waterfalls, rivers, beaches, parks, hot springs, museums and just about any place you could want to visit on the island are detailed and explained. 16?hiking trails from gentle strolls to major expeditions, including the trail to Jomon Sugi and Miyanoura dake, have their own individual maps and full details of each route.
Este libro incluye 20 recorridos en tren por los cinco continentes, con la historia de cada trazado, un mapa esquema del recorrido, detalles de cada tren, los atractivos turísticos en las diferentes paradas, descripciones paisajísticas... todo acompañado de preciosas imágenes y textos del fotoperiodista Sergi Reboredo. Con prólogo de D. Francisco Polo Muriel, director del Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid. Los trenes de vapor del siglo XIX hicieron posible el viaje de placer y aventura en condiciones seguras. Con ellos se inauguró el turismo moderno. En comparación con el avión o la carretera, la experiencia de viajar en ferrocarril ofrece grandes ventajas: no hay esperas, colas o problemas de tráfico, las estaciones se enclavan en el centro mismo de las ciudades, el espacio es más cómodo para el viajero y, mientras se avanzan kilómetros, se puede disfrutar de la vista, conversar, comer algo o hacer nuevas amistades. Por esas razones, pero también por los avances tecnológicos de la alta velocidad o por la nostalgia de la época dorada del ferrocarril -los años del Orient Express- hoy en día, el viaje en tren de pasajeros ha vuelto a estar de moda. En este libro hay trenes que atraviesan desiertos y trepan cordilleras, atestados de gente local o fletados solo para el turismo, también trenes de lujo más costosos que un viaje en crucero... en fin, hay trenes para todos los gustos. Esta obra es, como dice su autor Sergi Reboredo, una lista de deseos con algunos de los viajes en tren más míticos del mundo como el Transiberiano, el Transcantábrico, Al-Andalus, el Belmond Machu-Picchu, el Maharajás Express de la India... pero también incluye rutas convencionales como el tren de la selva de Madagascar, el tren bala de Japón o el tren del círculo polar en Noruega.
This book is a pictorial and descriptive journey through the history and splendour of the Cornish fishing village of Mousehole. The village cascades down the steep hillside to its harbour. People have watched the boats come in and out of the harbour for centuries. Mousehole (pronounced "Mowzel") is one of Cornwall's most picturesque hamlets; a stunning collection of yellow-lichened houses, built from the local finely grained Lamorna granite, huddled together around the inner edge of the harbour. Protected from the force of the sea coming across Mounts Bay by two sturdy breakwaters. So come with me and explore this little gem. There are very few places that can be found in the United Kingdom that have retained their original character and charm in the way that the tiny fishing village of Mousehole in Cornwall has. Susie and I really enjoyed our holiday to this small Cornish harbour nearly on the tip of England. In this book I will be taking you on a visual and text journey into the history, attractions and I will share with you the joy we found in wandering around the narrow streets of the village and the sur
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Corfu and Mainland Greece is a pictorial and descriptive journey through the history and beauty of the Greek paradise Island of Corfu before we sail away on a trip to the mainland of Greece to visit some of the most important historical sites of ancient Greece. The Island of Corfu is one of the Ionian Islands. It is just off the West coast of Greece and is one of the most Northern Ionian Islands. Many are surprised to learn that the coast directly opposite Corfu is not Greece, but Albania. The narrow channel between Corfu and Albania, in places, is less than 2km. The sea on the East and North of Corfu is shallower whereas the sea on the Western Corfu coast is very deep. Corfu is the second-biggest of the Greek Ionian Islands and one of the most popular Island in Greece. Corfu almost resembles the shape of a bent leg (with a little imagination) in the Ionian Sea. The Island enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate along with excellent beaches making it a popular destination for holiday makers. It is very green compared to other Greek Islands: hot and dry summers along with winter rain creates lush vegetation which
Most travel guide books do not give you the comprehensive information you require when traveling to a new country. Well, that is no longer a problem. For You now can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling.. With his self guided tours book for France you'll explore sleepy villages, romantic hill towns, and cosmopolitan cities, including Paris, Avignon, and Nice. Climb the Eiffel Tower, wander world-renowned museums, and dine at sidewalk cafs. Then escape to the sunny countryside, where you can explore castles of all shapes and sizes or pedal your way from village to vineyard. With its Swiss-like Alps, Italian-style Riviera, and Germanic Alsace, France offers Europe's greatest variety. A good vin rouge is never more than a stroll away. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations on what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your poc
The Lake District is famous the world over for its beauty and cultural history. Author and illustrator John Swanson has spent many years exploring its fells and valleys, and in this book he presents a personal view of what it is to be a fell walker, experiencing the hills with boots and cagoule. ?Filled with tales about walks, local history and famous local personalities, illustrated with nearly 200 drawings and hand-drawn maps, it is a book that will appeal to all who love the Lake District, whether they be hardened walkers or visitors of a more leisurely disposition.?
Las islas han tenido un destacado protagonismo en el desarrollo de las sociedades humanas. Fueron el caldo de cultivo de culturas muy importantes y constituyeron un excelente punto de apoyo para las navegaciones y, por tanto, para el contacto entre los pueblos y el ejercicio del comercio. Han dado pie, además, a la aparición de numerosas leyendas y excitado la imaginación de aventureros, conquistadores, escritores y pintores, han sido lugar propicio para el reposo de reyes y emperadores, aristócratas, diletantes, financieros, artistas y gentes del colorín y, en fin, también han constituido lugar adecuado para el extrañamiento de personas molestas. El autor nos propone viajar por algunas de las muchas islas del mundo. Las hay de todo tipo: rocosas, volcánicas y coralinas; desérticas y fértiles, superpobladas como Hong Kong y deshabitadas como Aride, minúsculas como Lobos o el ilheu de Vilafranca y gigantescas como Australia, cercanas, como las islas del Mediterráneo o lejanas, como Tierra de Fuego e Islandia. Pablo-Ignacio de Dalmases Es Licenciado en Periodismo, en Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas y Master en Historia Contemporánea. Periodista en activo desde los 18 años, ejerció como director de Radio Sahara y del diario La Realidad de El Aaiún. Redactor por oposición de Radio Nacional de España, ocupó las jefaturas del Gabinete de Prensa de RTVE y de los Servicios Informativos de Radiocadena Española en Cataluña. Ha viajado por los cinco continentes y desde hace más de 25 se especializó en periodismo turístico. Sus crónicas de viajes se emiten desde hace 15 años a través de Radio 5. En la actualidad es director de Travelport, revista de viajes y turismo, y tutor de la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. En esta misma colección ha publicado Quiero ser Alí Bey. Rutas insólitas por África y el Mediterráneo
The Yakushima Guide is the third edition of this?classic must-have guide to Yakushima. Fully updated and still packed full of everything necessary to visit Yakushima. Whatever your budget, you do not want to go without it.? Highlights: How to get to?Yakushima with full details, up-to-date prices, timetables, website and contact details. Detailed information about how to travel around the island by bus, car, motorbike, bicycle, and on foot. The best of Yakushima's?accommodation from luxurious 5 star resorts to the mountain huts and?campsites.? The Food and drink section covers the best restaurants on Yakushima and also includes bakeries, cafes and bars. Waterfalls, rivers, beaches, parks, hot springs, museums and just about any place you could want to visit on the island are detailed and explained. 16?hiking trails from gentle strolls to major expeditions, including the trail to Jomon Sugi and Miyanoura dake, have their own individual maps and full details of each route.
Este libro incluye 20 recorridos en tren por los cinco continentes, con la historia de cada trazado, un mapa esquema del recorrido, detalles de cada tren, los atractivos turísticos en las diferentes paradas, descripciones paisajísticas... todo acompañado de preciosas imágenes y textos del fotoperiodista Sergi Reboredo. Con prólogo de D. Francisco Polo Muriel, director del Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid. Los trenes de vapor del siglo XIX hicieron posible el viaje de placer y aventura en condiciones seguras. Con ellos se inauguró el turismo moderno. En comparación con el avión o la carretera, la experiencia de viajar en ferrocarril ofrece grandes ventajas: no hay esperas, colas o problemas de tráfico, las estaciones se enclavan en el centro mismo de las ciudades, el espacio es más cómodo para el viajero y, mientras se avanzan kilómetros, se puede disfrutar de la vista, conversar, comer algo o hacer nuevas amistades. Por esas razones, pero también por los avances tecnológicos de la alta velocidad o por la nostalgia de la época dorada del ferrocarril -los años del Orient Express- hoy en día, el viaje en tren de pasajeros ha vuelto a estar de moda. En este libro hay trenes que atraviesan desiertos y trepan cordilleras, atestados de gente local o fletados solo para el turismo, también trenes de lujo más costosos que un viaje en crucero... en fin, hay trenes para todos los gustos. Esta obra es, como dice su autor Sergi Reboredo, una lista de deseos con algunos de los viajes en tren más míticos del mundo como el Transiberiano, el Transcantábrico, Al-Andalus, el Belmond Machu-Picchu, el Maharajás Express de la India... pero también incluye rutas convencionales como el tren de la selva de Madagascar, el tren bala de Japón o el tren del círculo polar en Noruega.
This book is a pictorial and descriptive journey through the history and splendour of the Cornish fishing village of Mousehole. The village cascades down the steep hillside to its harbour. People have watched the boats come in and out of the harbour for centuries. Mousehole (pronounced "Mowzel") is one of Cornwall's most picturesque hamlets; a stunning collection of yellow-lichened houses, built from the local finely grained Lamorna granite, huddled together around the inner edge of the harbour. Protected from the force of the sea coming across Mounts Bay by two sturdy breakwaters. So come with me and explore this little gem. There are very few places that can be found in the United Kingdom that have retained their original character and charm in the way that the tiny fishing village of Mousehole in Cornwall has. Susie and I really enjoyed our holiday to this small Cornish harbour nearly on the tip of England. In this book I will be taking you on a visual and text journey into the history, attractions and I will share with you the joy we found in wandering around the narrow streets of the village and the sur
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Corfu and Mainland Greece is a pictorial and descriptive journey through the history and beauty of the Greek paradise Island of Corfu before we sail away on a trip to the mainland of Greece to visit some of the most important historical sites of ancient Greece. The Island of Corfu is one of the Ionian Islands. It is just off the West coast of Greece and is one of the most Northern Ionian Islands. Many are surprised to learn that the coast directly opposite Corfu is not Greece, but Albania. The narrow channel between Corfu and Albania, in places, is less than 2km. The sea on the East and North of Corfu is shallower whereas the sea on the Western Corfu coast is very deep. Corfu is the second-biggest of the Greek Ionian Islands and one of the most popular Island in Greece. Corfu almost resembles the shape of a bent leg (with a little imagination) in the Ionian Sea. The Island enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate along with excellent beaches making it a popular destination for holiday makers. It is very green compared to other Greek Islands: hot and dry summers along with winter rain creates lush vegetation which
Most travel guide books do not give you the comprehensive information you require when traveling to a new country. Well, that is no longer a problem. For You now can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling.. With his self guided tours book for France you'll explore sleepy villages, romantic hill towns, and cosmopolitan cities, including Paris, Avignon, and Nice. Climb the Eiffel Tower, wander world-renowned museums, and dine at sidewalk cafs. Then escape to the sunny countryside, where you can explore castles of all shapes and sizes or pedal your way from village to vineyard. With its Swiss-like Alps, Italian-style Riviera, and Germanic Alsace, France offers Europe's greatest variety. A good vin rouge is never more than a stroll away. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations on what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your poc
The Lake District is famous the world over for its beauty and cultural history. Author and illustrator John Swanson has spent many years exploring its fells and valleys, and in this book he presents a personal view of what it is to be a fell walker, experiencing the hills with boots and cagoule. ?Filled with tales about walks, local history and famous local personalities, illustrated with nearly 200 drawings and hand-drawn maps, it is a book that will appeal to all who love the Lake District, whether they be hardened walkers or visitors of a more leisurely disposition.?