A Traveller’s Guide

Venture beyond the great Renaissance cities of Florence and Siena, drive a short distance from Milan, Venice, Rome or Naples, and you come to another Italy, by turns lush and verdant, rugged or parched, the countryside of ancient Rome, of Dante and St Francis of Assisi. Wild Italy will take you there.

A Traveller's Guide

The author takes you through wild Britain, from the broad-leaf woodlands of southern England and the rolling Yorkshire Dales of his childhood to the wind-lashed granite cliffs of the Outer Hebrides. He describes where to fish, climb, cycle, ride, camp and even go ballooning, as well as suggesting some unusual places to stay.

A Traveller’s Guide

The author takes the reader south from the Pyrenees, across the central meseta of Castilla and Aragon and down to Andalucia. He finds wild mountain walks above the tourist resorts of Mallorca, dragon trees on the island of Tenerife and deserted beaches on the Delta del Ebro.

A Traveller’s Guide

Uncover the rich abundance of Ireland’s wild places, North and South, from the peaks and dips of MacGillicuddy’s Reeks to the tranquil loughs of the upper Shannon. Let the author’s lyrical prose inspire you, then plan your own trips using the accompanying fact-packs.

A Traveller’s Guide

From the subtle joys of lowland meadows or the tranquillity of the meandering Loire to the wave-lashed Atlantic coast or the high mountains shaped by millennia of glacial activity, France offers an impressive list of wild places. This book selects the best and conveys with enthusiasm, region by region, the natural charm of the French countryside.

Portrait of a City

With more than 150 photographs, this guide provides both a literal and figurative portrait of Amsterdam. The pictures show the sights. The text paints in the background and captures the spirit of the city. Use the book as a preview and, when you have decided what to see, turn to the Trip Planner on the inside covers to find out how to get there.