Staggering ethnic diversity, rich cultural history, and a robust arts scene make Queens one of the most exciting destinations in all of New York City. See and taste the world, travel back in time, and
What came first - the Porsche or the Beetle? Which Porsche racing car set every world record in the very year it was first presented in racing at Monza? And who is "Sascha"? Immerse yourself in the u
The ultimate insider's guide to Turin. Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides. Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 titles and 1.
The ultimate insider's guide to Vancouver, BC. Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides. Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 title
Why are half of the bars in Barcelona called "Frankfurt", why is chocolate booming here, and why do the people of Barcelona never write their names on their doorbells? Why are brothels/transient hotel
"Cologne is a feeling", say the locals, and it is also a magnet for tourists. Some five million people visit this cathedral city every year. Cologne is not a polished and shiny place, but has its roug
You think you know Paris inside out? Then let yourself be surprised by this book! Written by three true connoisseurs, it tells you the secrets of the city. Curiosities, secret gardens, unknown museums
The magnificent historic city of Bath - home to sweeping crescents in honeyed stone, restorative thermal waters, and beautiful boutiques - is no stranger to those who seek to explore its manifold char
It is no mere chance that Astrid Lindgren created such wonderful stories as "Karlsson-on-the-Roof" and "Mio, My Son" in Stockholm. The city is full of exciting, tragic, scurrilous, and startling tales
Istanbul is being transformed at full speed; it is a melting pot of cultures and a meeting point of continents. The city has already shed the skin of its history and invented itself anew numerous time
thens can be noisy and crowded and confusing, but it's spontaneous and always surprising. A cable ride up Lykavittos rewards with an incredible panorama but veer off the track to discover the hill's s
Tel Aviv is known for two things above all: its Bauhaus architecture and its nightlife. Both are wonderful, but represent only a small part of this many-faceted city. Often called the Big Orange, for
Once the second capital of the British Empire, Dublin is a city of monumental architecture with a history both glorious and tragic. But it's also a city brimming with humanity: home to a friendly, gr
