Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Countries

"Cap off a boat trip with a visit to a hidden market, or stroll around Banglamphu and wind up in conversation with a monk - few cities reward exploration like Bangkok."

Thirty years after the 1992 Olympics, which redefined the city's contemporary identity and changed its destiny, The Passenger travels to Barcelona to understand the history and future of one of the cradles of political, cultural, and urban change in Europe. From the debate about the impact of mas...

"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Barcelona and Catalonia" will lead you to the best attractions this region has to offer. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of Barcelona's major architectural sights, plus a pull-out city map clearly marked with attracti...

Discover Spain's Catalan spirit. Whether you want to tick-off the Modernisme marvels in Barcelona, make the most of Costa Brava's laidback lifestyle, or hike the undulating Catalonian landscape, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Barcelona and Catalonia have to offer.

This insider's guide is packed with recommendations from Barcelonans in the know, helping you to discover all their favourite hangouts and hidden haunts. Of course, with a city as enchanting as Barcelona we could fill the pages of this book tenfold. Rather, Barcelona Like a Local offers a snapsho...

Barcelona Precincts is your guide to the coolest places to shop, eat and drink in the city's 12 hottest precincts. From independent ateliers to Michelin-starred marvels and traditional tapas restaurants, this book offers a curated hit list of the best iconic places and hidden gems that only a loc...

For cocktail enthusiasts and those seeking the most real New York watering holes, this is a comprehensive guide to the city's legendary bars, taverns, and dives across all five boroughs, featuring stories, insider tips, and delicious cocktail recipes. From McSorley's in the East Village and the W...

This book provides a pictorial history of the Bayside area and shows us what life was like in the past. Prominent historical landmarks and people of the area have been chronicled in photographs for over 100 years. Here they have been presented alongside imagery of our Bayside area as it is now. I...

A fascinating journey through the wisdom and wonders of Japan In love with all things Japan or looking to absorb a little Japanese wisdom into your daily life? From the philosophies of ikigai and wabi sabi to kitsch karaoke nights and futuristic robot restaurants; traditional tea ceremonies and t...