Jules Brown

The Rough Guide to Barcelona is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's most compelling cities. With 30 years experience and our trademark 'tell it like it is' writing style Rough Guides cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable alternatives to the usual must-see sights. At the top of your to-pack list, and guaranteed to get you value for money, each guide also reviews the best accommodation and restaurants in all price brackets - we know there are times for saving, and times for splashing out.

The rough guide to Barcelona

This travel guide includes full details of Hong Kong harbour, its shopping and nightlife districts, traditional sites and off-the-beaten track areas of the New Territories and outlying islands.

The rough guide to Hong Kong & Macau

A laugh-out-loud train journey across Europe with a travel writer who should know better. Inspired by the budget InterRail trips of his youth, veteran travel writer Jules Brown thought he'd try and visit 9 cities in 9 countries in 9 days. Sadly, that wasn't his only mistake. It soon turned into a hot and steamy adventure (no, steady on, not that kind) by rail across Europe, taking in Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Liechtenstein, Zürich and Milan. A tale of relaxing train rides to famous tourist destinations and guidebook sights? Not so much. All aboard for an offbeat travel adventure with a very funny writer seriously in danger of losing his cool. Readers love Not Cool: Europe by Train in a Heatwave 'I laughed out aloud so much that I scared the cat' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer 'I don't generally enjoy 'humorous' travel books. This book was different. It has been crafted by a travel writing professional who knows how to (a) travel and (b) write.' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer 'What captivated me from the start was the author's style of writing and sense of humour.' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer 'This is the kind of travel writing I love - full of charming moments, unusual sights and a writer who is determined to discover what really makes a place unique. ' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer 'It was a joy to read a travel book by a travel writer who can actually write well. Couldn't put the book down.' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer 'The title and subtitle were irresistible to me. I love books like this which take you along, without all the stress and sweat!' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer 'While I began reading this book for a good travel laugh, I came out having had a much deeper reading experience than expected.' (5 stars) Goodreads reviewer 'Jules' travel writing is funny, inspiring, quirky and always engaging' - Mark Ellingham, founder of Rough Guides and publisher of Driving over Lemons

Not Cool: Europe by Train in a Heatwave

Rough Guides

Slim, stylish and pocketable, Barcelona Directions is full of ideas for stop-overs, long-weekends and flying visits to one of Europe''s most popular city break destinations, richly illustrated with hundreds of specially commissioned photos. The full-colour introduction features 28 themed spreads - from shopping and designer bars to architecture and art galleries. The main section of the guide, "Places", gives a district-by-district account of the sights, restaurants, shops, transport links and nightlife - all generously illustrated. Every listing and review is pin-pointed on accompanying user-friendly maps.

Barcelona directions

The Rough Guide to Barcelona is the ultimate guidebook to one of Europe's most vibrant, exciting, and stylish cities. In full-color throughout, with dozens of photos, this guide not only gives you the finest coverage of Barcelona's historic sights and famous architecture, including the magnificent Gaudí creations like the Sagrada Familia, but also has a keen eye for offbeat attractions and in-the-know sights, from quirky museums to neighborhood markets, city beaches, and urban parks. With up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, bars, restaurants, and clubs for all budgets, you'll find just what you're looking for in The Rough Guide to Barcelona, whether a hideaway boutique hotel or the best sangria in town. Make the most of your vacation with The Rough Guide to Barcelona.

The Rough Guide

Barcelona

The listings and maps in the fourth edition have been updated, and the guide contains a new section on SoHo.

Hong Kong and Macau

Robert Andrews

Floating on the edge of Europe, Sicily features some of Italy's most beautiful scenery. We illuminate the island's rich heritage as a European and African colony, and explore its ancient cave dwellings, Greek temples, volcanic islands, and foothills of Mount Etna. Complete details on the resorts ensure your quotient of fun and sun, while escapes to sleepy fishing villages and remote beaches recapture the Sicily of lore.

Sicily

The Rough Guide to Barcelona is the ultimate guide to this intoxicating Spanish city, whether you are backpacking on a budget, or city-breaking in luxury. This up-to-date guide has an introduction that showcases the colourful streets and astonishing architecture, and there are newer sections exploring Antoni Gaudi and modernism, as well as Barcelona’s exotic festivals. The city is covered neighbourhood by neighbourhood, with dozens of reviews for restaurant and hotels in Barcelona, easy-to-use maps and area highlights. With all the practical advice you need, and in-depth examinations of Catalan history, culture, music, cuisine, sport and folklore, this if the must-have item for any trip to Barcelona, from the adrenalin junkies to those craving some first-class tapas. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Barcelona!

The Rough Guide to Barcelona

This guide is the ultimate guide to this fascinating island. From flamboyant Arabo-Norman cathedrals to stunning galleries and the best collection of Greek temples outside Greece, all Sicily's attractions are thoroughly covered.

The Rough Guide to Sicily

Phil Lee

A travel handbook featuring coverage of hiking routes, the national parks, and descriptions of Norway's fjords and tundra. The book offers reviews of the best places to eat, drink and sleep, whether in Oslo or in the villages, and has accounts of museums, galleries and ancient sites.

Norway

Rough Guides har eksistert i mer enn 30 år og er kanskje verdens mest populære reisehåndbokserie. Guidene gir informasjon om stedets kultur, historie og severdigheter. De er kjent for å gi detaljerte opplysninger om overnatting, restauranter, sport og aktiviteter - også for lavere reisebudsjetter.

The Lake District

THE ROUGH GUIDE TO BARCELONA is the best guide available to Spain's most dynamic city. Features include:

The Real Guide

Tom Hutton

Donald Reid

Rob Andrews

Rob Humphreys

Provides information for traveling in England, Wales, and Scotland, including travel tips, recommended accommodations, historic sites, and annual events.

The Rough Guide to Britain

David Leffman

Explore every corner of two of Asia's most exciting destinations with the fully-revised seventh edition of the Rough Guide to Hong Kong and Macau. From shopping on 'The Golden Mile' to the Ten Thousand Buddha's Monastery - inspired by dozens of photos - the 20-page, full-color introduction highlights all the 'things-not-to-miss'. The guide includes 'author's pick' section of the very best hotels and restaurants, plus up-to-date listings of all the top bars, clubs and shops, to suit all budgets. The section on Macau has been completely revised and extended and there are detailed chapters on Hong Kong's background from post-handover politics to feng shui and Chinese Astrology. The guide comes complete with maps and plans for both regions.

The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau

Simon Baskett

Mark Ellingham

Marc Dubin

John Fisher

Geoff Garvey

This is a guide to one of Europe's most intense and dramatic countries - Spain. Featuring in-depth coverage of all the great historic cities and monuments, it also provides information on the best hotels, restaurants, beaches and nightlife.

The Rough Guide to Spain

James Proctor

Neil Roland

Whether you plan to sunbathe on Gotland, hike in Lapland, or cross-country ski in Dalarna, this Rough Guide has the most up-to-date information with a special emphasis on budgeting for this pricey part of the world. Stockholm, arguably Scandinavia's most beautiful city, is covered in lively detail, including critical reviews of accommodations, restaurants, and nightlife. 40 maps.

Sweden

The new Rough Guide to Barcelona is the ultimate all-round guidebook to one of Europe's most vibrant, exciting and stylish cities. In full colour throughout, with dozens of colour photos, this guide not only gives you the finest coverage of Barcelona's historical sights and famous architecture, including the magnificent Gaudí creations like the Sagrada Familia, but also has a keen eye for offbeat attractions and in-the-know sights, from quirky museums to neighbourhood markets, city beaches to urban parks. There are up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, bars, restaurants and clubs for all budgets, so whether you're looking for a hideaway boutique hotel or the best gintonic in town, you'll find it in the Rough Guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Barcelona. Now available in PDF format.

Offering details of all the sights of Sicily, from the mosaics of Monreale and the temples of Argrigento to bustling markets in Palermo, this guide also includes reviews of hotels and restaurants for every budget and region of the island. It also includes information on mountain hikes.

Mick Sinclair

Peter Bejder

This Rough Guide helps travelers to Scandinavia navigate this beautiful region, offering tips to help them make the most of a budget in this notoriously expensive part of the world. The guide includes accounts of all the main towns, from urbane Copenhagen to the imperial squares of Helsinki, and takes a look at the outdoors with coverage of the Norwegian fjords, the Swedish and Finnish lakes, and the icy northern tundra. 80 maps & plans.

Scandinavia

This distant land is home to some of the world's most spectacular scenery, has one of its most prettily sited cities, Oslo, and is the northern-most accessible point in all of Europe. The Rough Guide brings is all alive with detailed coverage of the great outdoors, the Same tribes, the North Cape, and all of the lively historic towns along the way. 35 maps & plans.

Jules Brown

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