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Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Pennsylvania Off the Beaten Path shows you the KeystoneState with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed--from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path....

Chronicles the history of London, providing information on every aspect of London's society, government, people, natural history, laws, towns, architecture, and influence on world history.

An updated edition of a popular traveler's guide to Italy offers comprehensive recommendations for a multi-week trip, covering everything from major cities and the Forum to the Colosseum and Michelangelo's David while providing walking-tour options and helpful Italian phrases.

"DAZZLING."
—Time
"[THEROUX'S] WORK IS DISTINGUISHED BY A SPLENDID EYE FOR DETAIL AND THE TELLING GESTURE; a storyteller's sense of pacing and gift for granting closure to the most subtle progression of events; and the graceful use of language. . . . We are delighted, along with Theroux, by the politeness of the Turks, amazed by the mountainous highlands in Syria, touched by the gesture of an Albanian waitress who will not let...

"Whether you want to explore Edinburgh, sip Scottish whisky, or hike the Highlands, the local Fodors travel experts in Scotland are here to help! Fodors Essential Scotland guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos....

"Get high in the Alps, cruise on crystal-clear lakes, and consume daily doses of chocolate. Now more than ever, count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know to travel in Switzerland. In this book, you'll find his up-to-the-minute advice alongside time-tested travel tips"--Page 4 of cover

"Whether you want to have sushi in a top Tokyo restaurant, visit the shrines of historic Kyoto, go skiing on the slopes of Hokkaido, or head to the beaches of Okinawa, the local Fodor's travel experts in Japan are here to help! Fodor's Essential Japan guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned...

Outfitted with a pair of ratty sand shoes and a knapsack full of trade goods, Eric Hansen set off to cross the rainforest of Borneo, one of the last places on earth largely untouched by Western civilization. For seven months Hansen hunted wild pig, gathered roots, and lived among tribes whose longhouses were still decorated with the headhunting swords of their ancestors, completing one of the great adventures of our time.

Discusses the land and the lives of the people of Alaska, the wilderness areas and the urban centers.

Chronicles the events surrounding the mutiny aboard His Majesty's armed transport Bounty on April 28, 1789, using details from the wills, diaries, and correspondence of figures not directly connected to the events to uncover the true story behind the mutiny.