Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Countries

Venice is a place of fascinating contradictions, equally full of glamour and chaos. It has a unique romantic appeal that lingers in the imagination, attracting millions of travellers each year, and yet truly native Venetians are a secretive, elusive tribe. As a young man, Javier Marias briefly ma...

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Venice and the Veneto will lead you straight to the best attractions Venice and the Veneto has to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of Venice's stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of the key districts to explore on fo...

The Venice Biennale is one of the world's biggest cultural attractions, growing every year with the 'art tourist' market. This book captures the spirit of the Biennale and all that creatively inspiring about Venice, including many hidden gems. The Venice Book will help the art lover plan their pe...

Nooteboom's love for Venice, this "absurd combination of power, money, genius and great art", has been ongoing for more than fifty years. The first visit was in 1964, in the company of a young woman. Then, in 1982, he arrived on the Orient Express. Only on his tenth visit did he take a gondola ri...

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A cornucopia of culture, Vienna puts art, music and theatre at centre stage. Whether you want to explore the stunning gardens of Schonbrunn Palace, gaze at Gustav Klimt's masterpieces at the Belvedere or cycle along the Danube embankment, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience ...

A glamorous night at the opera. Coffee and cake at a Viennese coffeehouse. Centuries of imperial grandeur at the Hofburg. There are so many reasons to visit Vienna. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Vienna to life...

Whether you want to sample steaming bowls of pho at street food stalls in Hanoi, marvel at colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh City or take a cruise in picture-perfect Halong Bay, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Vietnam has to offer. From dramatic mountain land...

Lonely Planet's Vietnam is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Kayak through Halong Bay, sample street food in Hanoi and immerse yourself in a rich history; all with your trusted tra...

Lonely Planet Vietnam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get happily lost in Hanoi's Old Quarter, paddle past Halong Bay's shimmering limestone peaks at dawn, or take a cooking class in charming Hoi An; all with...