Author: Joanne Lane
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 1588436276
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
An insider's guide to this magical region by a local resident. Milan is home to Da Vinci's Last Supper and the world's most famous opera house, La Scala. It was here that Verdi's Otello and Puccini's Madame Butterfly were first performed. Milan is one of the great centers for high fashion, and home to some of the world's oldest and most elegant shopping streets. And then there are the lakes. Lake Garda's shoreline is a sheer cliff in many places, with the Alps soaring above. Beautiful Lake Como is ringed with villas, some dating from medieval and Roman times. This is a guide to all the unforgettable palaces and churches, the museums, the shops, the great restaurants and hotels. Color photos and maps, index. Extensively researched and offering the very latest information, Adventure Guides are written by knowledgeable, experienced authors. Outdoor activities are featured - hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, backpacking, and waterskiing, among others - but cultural adventures from culinary classes to language courses are covered in depth as well. The best local resources are listed, along with contact numbers, addresses and recommendations. A comprehensive introductory section provides background on history, geography, climate, culture, when to go, transportation and planning. These very readable guides then take a region-by-region approach, plunging into the very heart of each area and the adventures offered, giving a full range of accommodations, shopping, restaurants for every budget, and festivals.
Adventure Guide to Sicily
Author: Joanne Lane
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 1588436276
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
An insider's guide to this magical region by a local resident. Milan is home to Da Vinci's Last Supper and the world's most famous opera house, La Scala. It was here that Verdi's Otello and Puccini's Madame Butterfly were first performed. Milan is one of the great centers for high fashion, and home to some of the world's oldest and most elegant shopping streets. And then there are the lakes. Lake Garda's shoreline is a sheer cliff in many places, with the Alps soaring above. Beautiful Lake Como is ringed with villas, some dating from medieval and Roman times. This is a guide to all the unforgettable palaces and churches, the museums, the shops, the great restaurants and hotels. Color photos and maps, index. Extensively researched and offering the very latest information, Adventure Guides are written by knowledgeable, experienced authors. Outdoor activities are featured - hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, backpacking, and waterskiing, among others - but cultural adventures from culinary classes to language courses are covered in depth as well. The best local resources are listed, along with contact numbers, addresses and recommendations. A comprehensive introductory section provides background on history, geography, climate, culture, when to go, transportation and planning. These very readable guides then take a region-by-region approach, plunging into the very heart of each area and the adventures offered, giving a full range of accommodations, shopping, restaurants for every budget, and festivals.
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 1588436276
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
An insider's guide to this magical region by a local resident. Milan is home to Da Vinci's Last Supper and the world's most famous opera house, La Scala. It was here that Verdi's Otello and Puccini's Madame Butterfly were first performed. Milan is one of the great centers for high fashion, and home to some of the world's oldest and most elegant shopping streets. And then there are the lakes. Lake Garda's shoreline is a sheer cliff in many places, with the Alps soaring above. Beautiful Lake Como is ringed with villas, some dating from medieval and Roman times. This is a guide to all the unforgettable palaces and churches, the museums, the shops, the great restaurants and hotels. Color photos and maps, index. Extensively researched and offering the very latest information, Adventure Guides are written by knowledgeable, experienced authors. Outdoor activities are featured - hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, backpacking, and waterskiing, among others - but cultural adventures from culinary classes to language courses are covered in depth as well. The best local resources are listed, along with contact numbers, addresses and recommendations. A comprehensive introductory section provides background on history, geography, climate, culture, when to go, transportation and planning. These very readable guides then take a region-by-region approach, plunging into the very heart of each area and the adventures offered, giving a full range of accommodations, shopping, restaurants for every budget, and festivals.
A Guiri's Adventure
Author: Greta Paa-Kerner
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595247148
Category : Barcelona (Spain)
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
A Guiri's Adventure: Barcelona through the eyes of an American is a shamelessly honest chronicle of Greta Paa-Kerner's experiences living in Barcelona, Spain. Spiced up with cynicism, self-deprecation and dry humor, it is a recount of the history, geography, economics, and cultural euphemisms of the region. It's an armchair adventure about an American during her first year of living abroad. With the disputed U.S. presidential elections, the terrorist attacks of September 11 and Europe's transition to the Euro monetary system, it was an eventful time to live in Europe. Every chapter in A Guiri's Adventure captures this unique period in history. Through the highs and the lows of settling into a new culture Greta learned that being a foreigner, a "Guiri" meant more than speaking with an accent. For her it also meant taking a personal journey beyond one's self-made limits and stretching beyond what was comfortable. She wants you to take that journey with her. Barcelona, home of the ancient Roman settlements, the Modernist art movement and the 1992 Olympics is a story unto itself. Famous architects like Antoni Gaudy and artists like Joan Miry have shaped this fascinating city and provide a colorful mosaic backdrop for this foreigner's adventures.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595247148
Category : Barcelona (Spain)
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
A Guiri's Adventure: Barcelona through the eyes of an American is a shamelessly honest chronicle of Greta Paa-Kerner's experiences living in Barcelona, Spain. Spiced up with cynicism, self-deprecation and dry humor, it is a recount of the history, geography, economics, and cultural euphemisms of the region. It's an armchair adventure about an American during her first year of living abroad. With the disputed U.S. presidential elections, the terrorist attacks of September 11 and Europe's transition to the Euro monetary system, it was an eventful time to live in Europe. Every chapter in A Guiri's Adventure captures this unique period in history. Through the highs and the lows of settling into a new culture Greta learned that being a foreigner, a "Guiri" meant more than speaking with an accent. For her it also meant taking a personal journey beyond one's self-made limits and stretching beyond what was comfortable. She wants you to take that journey with her. Barcelona, home of the ancient Roman settlements, the Modernist art movement and the 1992 Olympics is a story unto itself. Famous architects like Antoni Gaudy and artists like Joan Miry have shaped this fascinating city and provide a colorful mosaic backdrop for this foreigner's adventures.
Adventure Guide to Milan and the Italian Lakes
Author: Catherine Richards
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 158843592X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
An insider's guide to this magical region by a local resident. Milan is home to Da Vinci's Last Supper and the world's most famous opera house, La Scala. It was here that Verdi's Otello and Puccini's Madame Butterfly were first performed. Milan is one of the great centers for high fashion, and home to some of the world's oldest and most elegant shopping streets. And then there are the lakes. Lake Como's shoreline is a sheer cliff in many places, with the Alps soaring above. Beautiful Lake Garda and Lago Maggiore are ringed with villas, some dating from medieval and Roman times. This is a guide to all the unforgettable palaces and churches, the museums, the shops, the great restaurants and hotels.
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 158843592X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
An insider's guide to this magical region by a local resident. Milan is home to Da Vinci's Last Supper and the world's most famous opera house, La Scala. It was here that Verdi's Otello and Puccini's Madame Butterfly were first performed. Milan is one of the great centers for high fashion, and home to some of the world's oldest and most elegant shopping streets. And then there are the lakes. Lake Como's shoreline is a sheer cliff in many places, with the Alps soaring above. Beautiful Lake Garda and Lago Maggiore are ringed with villas, some dating from medieval and Roman times. This is a guide to all the unforgettable palaces and churches, the museums, the shops, the great restaurants and hotels.
Adventure Guide to the Alps
Author: Krista Dana
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 9781588433916
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Annotation Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France, Austria -- the Alps extend through them all and this guide shows you how to experience their excitement and beauty. A native of the German Alps, the author explores the history, flora, fauna, people and culture, foods, festivals, adventures. Cortina, St. Moritz, Innsbruck, Chamonix, Milan, Zermatt, Intertaken and Venice are just a few of the magical spots you will visit.
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 9781588433916
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Annotation Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France, Austria -- the Alps extend through them all and this guide shows you how to experience their excitement and beauty. A native of the German Alps, the author explores the history, flora, fauna, people and culture, foods, festivals, adventures. Cortina, St. Moritz, Innsbruck, Chamonix, Milan, Zermatt, Intertaken and Venice are just a few of the magical spots you will visit.
The Adventures of Giulio Mazarini. His Holiness' Diplomat
Author: Arkady Alexeev
Publisher: Fultus Corporation
ISBN: 1596820012
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
Book Description Pope's diplomat. As a protege of Constable Colonna he receives the rank of captain and is sent to the town of Ancona with a secret mission to expose and neutralize a Spanish spy ring acting in the army. After many dangerous adventures he manages to fulfill this task but faces the wrath of the Spaniards who are formally the Pope's allies. Through his ingenuity and resourcefulness he finds a way to allay the Vatican's fears of the Spaniards, survives the Spanish threats, and even defeats them diplomatically.
Publisher: Fultus Corporation
ISBN: 1596820012
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
Book Description Pope's diplomat. As a protege of Constable Colonna he receives the rank of captain and is sent to the town of Ancona with a secret mission to expose and neutralize a Spanish spy ring acting in the army. After many dangerous adventures he manages to fulfill this task but faces the wrath of the Spaniards who are formally the Pope's allies. Through his ingenuity and resourcefulness he finds a way to allay the Vatican's fears of the Spaniards, survives the Spanish threats, and even defeats them diplomatically.
Adventure
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Vroom with a View
Author: Peter Moore
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0553816373
Category : Italy
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Readers will fall for a side of Italy rarely seen with the just-turned-forty Peter Moore rattling around the country on the back of an ageing Vespa scooter — like himself, a little rough around the edges, and a bit slow in the mornings perhaps, but basically still OK.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0553816373
Category : Italy
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Readers will fall for a side of Italy rarely seen with the just-turned-forty Peter Moore rattling around the country on the back of an ageing Vespa scooter — like himself, a little rough around the edges, and a bit slow in the mornings perhaps, but basically still OK.
Travel and Adventure: Comprising Some of the Most Striking Narratives on Record
Adventures in Patagonia
Author: Titus Coan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
CAPTAIN ANTIFER & THE STAR OF THE SOUTH – Treasure Hunt Adventures (Illustrated)
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026868935
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "CAPTAIN ANTIFER & THE STAR OF THE SOUTH – Treasure Hunt Adventures (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Captain Antifer" - The untold wealth of Kamylk Pasha has been carefully hidden in longitudes of a secret location. But soon Captain Antifer realizes that he isn't the only one with the clue to the mystery and there might be many more people involved in this treasure hunt than he would have originally imagined... "The Star of the South or, The Vanished Diamond" - Victor Cyprien has set out to woo the father of his lady love (Alice) by creating a 243 carat diamond called 'the star of the south' and gifting it to her. But all his plans are tossed aside when the precious treasure is stolen and the culprit is possibly someone known to them... Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his adventure novels and his profound influence on the literary genre of science fiction.
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026868935
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "CAPTAIN ANTIFER & THE STAR OF THE SOUTH – Treasure Hunt Adventures (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Captain Antifer" - The untold wealth of Kamylk Pasha has been carefully hidden in longitudes of a secret location. But soon Captain Antifer realizes that he isn't the only one with the clue to the mystery and there might be many more people involved in this treasure hunt than he would have originally imagined... "The Star of the South or, The Vanished Diamond" - Victor Cyprien has set out to woo the father of his lady love (Alice) by creating a 243 carat diamond called 'the star of the south' and gifting it to her. But all his plans are tossed aside when the precious treasure is stolen and the culprit is possibly someone known to them... Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his adventure novels and his profound influence on the literary genre of science fiction.