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A unique collection of tales from working in seventy countries

Posted by bradttravel on 19 June 2012

A unique collection of tales from working in seventy countries Fakirs, Feluccas and Femme Fatales: Tales from an Incidental Traveller is the latest addition to Bradt’s new series of travel narratives, perfect for both the inveterate traveller and for those who want to indulge in the wider travel experience without leaving the comfort of their armchair. FakirsThis collection of tales, based on E. T. Laing’s travels to work in seventy countries presents a kaleidoscope of landscapes, sounds, smells, politics, humour dialogue and, above all, people. 
 
In his introduction to the book the author says “You can talk to the people of a country, starting with the taxi driver on the way in from the airport. You can listen to them and laugh with them. You can watch their sunsets, smell their cooking and walk in their hills. You can discuss their politics, and football. Knit it all together and you have the soul of the country.”

From the funny to the downright frightening, Laing’s tales touch the extremes of poverty and wealth, of beauty and brutality as he recounts some of the weird and wonderful moments from his journeys far from home. As he comments, ‘Nothing sharpens the understanding more than seeing things done ten different ways in ten different countries.’

During the long course of his travels to work, he’s witnessed a Communisty Party boss lose a chilli-eating contest in China; confronted a gaggle of drunken soldiers who threw his passport into a ditch in Nigeria; been kissed again and again in front of a cheering crowd by a tiny babushka at a market stall in Russia; and faced the displeasure of a despotic ruler in the Middle East. 

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Extract from ‘Eritrea’
The camels were sprawled, knees tucked under, along the shore in the shimmering heat haze. In profile they were like throwbacks to prehistory, deeply unbeautiful but aloof, noses held high. They were chewing busily with their rubbery lips, but were otherwise motionless in the unbearable heat. A goatherd flicked each of them with his stick, summoning them to join another group of camels that were already roped together along the beach and being loaded with boxes of vegetables and dried fish. The camels that had been disturbed raised their heads to the sky and bellowed out their unearthly guttural groans of misery. It must have been the sound of the mediaeval caravanserie. Then, grunting and moaning as if in pain, they hauled themselves to their feet and ambled over to join the others, where they stood shuffling, saddle bells clinking, exhaling and stamping in discontent as they were loaded up as beasts of burden.

Until they moved, they seemed the most ungainly of creatures. Then on the command they glided forward – and were transformed. They eased into a light lope, and as they gathered speed, all four legs started to leave the ground, their front and back legs on each side moving – unlike other animals – in parallel with each other rather than in contrary directions. By the time they reached 30 miles an hour, they seemed to be levitating, weightless, as if on the moon.

Within minutes the caravan was a speck in the distance along the beach. 

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Title:  Fakirs, Feluccas and Femmes Fatales       Author:  E. T. Laing
 Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides     Publication:  5th July 2012
Price:  £9.99       ISBN:  9781841624396

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Eccentric London and new editions of top travel guides

Posted by bradttravel on 22 May 2012

Release: 22nd May 2012
Ben le Vay’s Eccentric London  
Eccentric LondonBen le Vay’s second edition of Eccentric London is the perfect quirky guide to this amazing city just in time for the 2012 Olympics. Meet a man who listens to tube trains from the road above with a large hearing-trumpet, another who rides down the river in an Edwardian bath chair, and be introduced to the secrets of this curious capital. This is an insider’s guide to the city by someone who has lived, loved, eaten, drank and worked in London for five decades, and between bizarre bookshops, weird museums and a pile of petrified hot cross buns, Ben le Vay manages to take the reader far beneath its barmy surface and into the even barmier world beneath.

The guide includes an updated calendar of wacky happenings and free events, as well as up-to-the-minute practical tips for newcomers on how to get the best deals and avoid the rip-offs.
 
Title:  Eccentric London
Author: Benedict le Vay
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides     Publication:  20th April 2012
Price: £14.99    ISBN:  978184162423948

Announcing new editions of Bradt guides to…

Montenegro – 4th edition 
Montenegro 4th editionAuthor: Annalisa Rellie 
A hidden corner of eastern Europe, Montenegro lies across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, its stark mountains rising up from the coast. Medieval architectural gems vie for attention with more recent Venetian fortresses and churches, reflecting the diversity of Montenegrin culture. Updated throughout, this edition has all the practical information the independent traveller needs, including new hotels and restaurants on the coast and in the mountains. Outdoor and cultural enthusiasts will be spoilt with the extended coverage on national parks, fishing opportunities and archaeological finds.  
Published: March 2012    ISBN: 9781841623818  Price: £14.99

USA by Rail – 8th edition 
USA by Rail 8th editionAuthor: John Pitt
Now in its eighth edition, this book covers all the major routes across the United States and Canada. Ever-changing landscapes pass by on the other side of the glass, from the primeval-looking Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert and the saw-toothed peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the pounding surf of the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Whatever the route, sit back, relax and watch a breathtaking continent unfold. 
Published: January 2012  ISBN: 9781841622552 Price: £15.99
 

North Cyprus – 7th edition
North Cyprus 7th editionAuthor: Diana Darke
Hike up to Buffavento, stroll through the cloisters of bellapais Abbey or go barefoot on the golden sands of the karpas Penninsula. Rugged North Cyprus offers charming unspoilt villages, deserted beaches and hidden monasteries – things of the past in the more developed south of the island. Revised and expanded, the seventh edition of North cyprus reveals churches, castles, classical ruins and newly accessible sites, as well as an in-depth overview of the ancient and modern histories of this complex and divided island.
Published: March 2012  ISBN: 9781841622446 Price: £13.99

 Budapest – 3rd edition
Budapest 3rd editionAuthors: Adrian Phillips, Jo Scotchmer & Monica Phillips
Budapest has it all: spectacular architecture, award-winning cultural festivals, Michelin-starred restaurants, historic thermal baths and business-friendly hotels. The authors are winners of the British Guild of Travel Writers Best Guidebook Award and share their enthusiasm for the city in an engaging and witty style. Thoroughly updated, the third edition of Budapest is packed with up-to-date information and provides travellers with all they need on where to stay, eat and drink, and what to see and do.
 Published: March 2012  ISBN: 9781841621852  Price: £9.99
 
Wildlife and Conservation Volunteering – 2nd edition
Wildlife & Conservation volunteering 2nd editionAuthor: Peter Lynch
A unique guide with a dedicated focus on wildlife and environmental conservation volunteering. It is aimed at all three sectors of the age and career spectrum: gap year students and backpackers, vacation conservation volunteers, and the early retired. The extensive range of expedition opportunities include working with antelope, big cats, birds, coral reefs, dolphins, elephants, fish, hippos, monkeys, turtles, whales, zebras, injured wildlife and people – in every habitat – all over the globe.
Published: March 2012   ISBN: 9781841622750 Price: £13.99

 Albania – 4th edition
Albania 4th editionAuthor: Gillian Gloyer
Albania’s unspoilt mountain scenery, cultural sites and beaches mean it is becoming increasingly popular with a growing number of UK travellers. This affectionate guide to Albania covers the length and breadth of the country, discovering remote villages and out-of-the-way towns such as Peshkopia and Erseka. Visitors will find detailed information on wildlife, national parks, hiking routes, and beaches, and with 2012 marking the centenary of Albania’s independence from the Ottoman Empire there will be many celebratory events across the country.
 Published: March 2012   ISBN: 9781841623870  Price: £16.99
 
Luxembourg – 2nd edition
Luxembourg 2nd editionAuthor: Tim Skelton
This is the only English-language guidebook to focus exclusively on the world’s only Grand Duchy, home to the rolling forests of the Ardennes, hill-top medieval castles and one of Europe’s smallest wine-growing regions. From first-class accommodation and Michelin-starred restaurants, to hiking and youth hostelling, this thoroughly updated edition gives tips to suit every taste and budget. 
Published: March 2012  ISBN: 9781841624242 Price: £14.99

 

Borneo – 2nd edition
Borneo 2nd editionAuthor: Tamara Thiessen
Updated throughout, this revised guide caters for all with information on how to trek through one of the region’s national parks, catch a glimpse of an orang-utan, spend the night in a longhouse, or shop in the bustling markets. From the highlands and islands of Sabah and Sarawak, to the mosques and mysticism of the Sultanate of Brunei, Borneo is a mesmerizing mix of cultures, endangered animals, tropical rainforest and carnivorous plants. 
Published: May 2012  ISBN: 9781841623900  Price: £17.99
 
Macedonia – 4th edition
Macedonia 4th editionAuthor: Thammy Evans
A treasure trove of adventures, Macedonia is emerging as a top new tourist destination. With unspoilt mountains, lakes and spas, traces of old communism, and friendly hospitality at rural boutique hotels, it’s not hard to see why. The wines are rich, the history steeped, and the culture varied. This remains the only standalone English-language guide to the country and the author shares her love of the country with expanded coverage of eastern Macedonia and its hot springs, rock art and megalithic observatory. 
Published: May 2012 ISBN: 9781841623955 Price: £16.99  


To request a review copy of any of the above titles or for more details contact Debbie Hunter press@bradtguides.com  Tel +44 (0)1753 893444

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New guide for eclipse watchers and new editions from Bradt

Posted by bradttravel on 13 February 2012

Release: 13th February 2012

New guide for eclipse watchers and new editions of top travel guidesSolar Eclipses 

Bradt has just published a guide to the 2012 and 2013 solar eclipses, likely to become the bible for all eclipse chasers worldwide.
In 2012, a total eclipse starts in Australia’s Northern Territory and crosses Queensland before disappearing over the Pacific, while June sees the extremely rare transit of Venus, where the planet can be seen moving across the face of the Sun from several regions of the world. During the hybrid eclipse of November 2013 the Sun will be totally eclipsed by the Moon, if you travel to locations including the central and eastern Atlantic Ocean, Gabon, Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. The booklet is packed with maps, information on weather conditions, photography tips and health and safety advice. 
 
Title:  2012 & 2013 Solar Eclipses with the transit of Venus   
Author: Sheridan Williams  FRAS
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides     Publication:  14th February 2012
Price: £6.99    ISBN:  978184162423665

Announcing new editions of Bradt guides to…

Colombia – 2nd edition  Colombia
Author: Sarah Woods
 Jagged, volcanic peaks, sands of gold, black and silver, palm-trimmed coastlines, fields of coffee, dense jungles, snow-capped mountains and idyllic islands with numerous indigenous cultures and exciting buzzing cities - Colombia is ‘ten countries in one’. Now in its second edition Bradt’s Colombia enchants flora and fauna fanatics and provides plenty of first-hand insight into striking colonial cities, rainforests, beaches, historic villages and secret gems.
Published: January 2012    ISBN: 9781841623641  Price: £17.99

Argentina – 2nd edition Argentina
Author: Erin Mccloskey
From eating beefsteak in Buenos Aires to drinking Malbec in Mendoza, from the tango rhythms of town to remote landscapes and hidden gems, this second edition of the most in-depth guide on the market takes visitors beyond the tourist haunts. From horseback trekking to watching penguins, it details many small-scale, offbeat and sustainable projects for those interested in culturally-sensitive, eco-friendly travel.
Published: September 2011  ISBN: 9781841623511 Price: £16.99

 Zambia – 5th edition
Author: Chris McIntyreZambia
One of the best destinations in Africa for walking and river safaris, hot springs and waterfalls. This fifth, fully updated edition leads visitors through all the prime attractions from the newly declared Ngonye Falls National Park, through the Sioma Ngwezi National Park to the famous Luangwa Park, host to several unique species and an ideal place for leopard-spotting. It includes advice on how to bush camp in comfort and survival techniques for canoe encounters with hippos. 
Published: December 2011  ISBN: 9781841623733 Price: £18.99

Burkina Faso – 2nd edition
Author: Katrina Manson and James KnightBurkina Faso
From balafon players to masters of horsemanship– plus internationally recognised film, jazz, hip hop and craft festivals – Burkina Faso, in the heart of west Africa, has something to offer everyone. This new edition of the only English-language guidebook leads visitors from desert markets to dramatic waterfalls and sandstone rock formations, the extraordinary architecture of 16th-century Mossi, Lobi stone ruins and Koro’s hillside caves. Sports fans can witness the cycling race, Tour du Faso.  Published: October 2011  ISBN: 9781841623528  Price: £17.99
 
The Arctic – 3rd editionArctic
Author: Tony Soper
Visitors can cruise the arctic coast in the company of blue whales and belugas, observe polar bears pursuing barnacle geese and seals and experience a host of shorebirds and wildfowl gorging on the abundant food. Tony Soper’s expert knowledge is supplemented with full-colour illustrations by award-winning wildlife artist Dan Powell. This edition includes a new section on the distinct flora and fauna of the Bering Sea, an area about to see an increase in visitor numbers as a result of changes in the ice cover.
Published: January 2012   ISBN: 9781841623801 Price: £16.99
 
Iceland – 2nd edition
Author: Andrew EvansIceland
Bradt’s new edition of this award-winning guide to Iceland caters to the outdoor enthusiast as well as those who share Andrew Evans’ passion for the country’s rich Viking traditions and history. Learn when to use each one of the eight Icelandic words for sheep, how to avoid injury from dive-bombing Arctic terns, or the connections between present-day sites and Iceland’s rich literary tradition of sagas. Biking, trekking, deep-sea and river fishing, horse-riding, glacier exploration, Reykjavík’s wild nightlife – it’s all covered.
Published: September 2011   ISBN: 9781841623610  Price: £15.99
 
Lapland – 2nd editionLapland
Author: James Proctor  
Take in the indigenous Sámi culture, experience a husky safari or snorkel alongside killer whales. James Proctor leads visitors across magical frozen scenery, from the world-famous ICEHOTEL and the stunning Laponia World Heritage area to the Arctic’s midnight sun. Now in its second edition, it’s the only guidebook to this wintry wonderland.
 Published: October 2011  ISBN: 9781841623658 Price: £15.99

Tibet – 3rd editionTibet
Author: Michael Buckley
With the ‘land of snows’ having some of the wildest and roughest road routes in high Asia, motoring, mountain-biking and trekking options are all given due attention in this new edition. High quality, numerous maps set this guide apart from other guides on Tibet and the trekking section has been expanded to include more on the main treks, including Everest Base Camp, Genden to Samye, Namtso trek and Kailiash region treks. 
Published: January 2012  ISBN: 9781841623825  Price: £17.99 

Kazakhstan – 2nd editionKazakhstan
Author: Paul Brummell
Landlocked between Russia and China, and surrounded by the shimmering Caspian Sea shores and the Altai and Tian Shan mountains, a trip to the exotic wilds of Kazakhstan will erase any association Westerners may have with the film Borat. Now updated with more detail, Kazakhstan provides in-depth explanation of the rich and unique Kazakh traditions and nomadic heritage. The most comprehensive guide available.
Published: November 2011 ISBN: 9781841623696 Price: £16.99

 
Kyrgyzstan – 2nd editionKyrgyzstan
Author: Laurence Mitchell
Kyrgyzstan is a must-stop destination for anyone travelling through Central Asia or along the Silk Road. With more maps and practical information than any other guide, Bradt’s Kyrgyzstan details towns and villages not covered by the competition.It includes an update on the country’s political situation.
Published: November 2011 ISBN: 9781841623498 Price: £16.99

Israel – 2nd edition
Author: Samantha WilsonIsrael
This second edition gives practical tips on the top hotels and restaurants plus all the information to get the best from Israel’s range of attractions. From archaeological remains of Crusader castles and Roman cities, scuba diving off Eilat’s coast, marvelling at the mountainous Golan Heights to floating in the Dead Sea, Bradt’s Israel is the perfect travelling companion, enlightening and enhancing every trip.
Published: September 2011  ISBN:9781841623627  Price: £15.99

Published: September 2011  ISBN:9781841623627  Price: £15.99
 

To request a review copy of any of the above titles or for more details contact Debbie Hunter press@bradtguides.com  Tel +44 (0)1753 893444

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