Book Review: The World’s Best Bowl Food by Lonely Planet
You can always rely on Lonely Planet’s recipe books to come up with an eclectic mixture of the familiar and the exotic, an individual selection of dishes from every continent. The latest title – The World’s Best Bowl Food – is no exception. It includes 100 recipes,...
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GPSMyCity Giveaway – FREE One Year Subscription
I’ve written before about GPSMyCity article apps and tours. These are phone-based apps that use GPS to give you information and self guided walks in hundreds of cities across the world. Now they’re even easier to use, because GPSMyCity have introduced annual...
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Book Review: Culture Trails by Lonely Planet
You can always rely upon Lonely Planet publications to show you something new. Something unexpected, challenging, or just plain quirky. And their recent title – Culture Trails – is no exception. About Lonely Planet Culture Trails Culture Trails features self-guided...
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Book Review: The Cities Book by Lonely Planet
Cities are an endless source of fascination for the traveller. They might offer centuries of history, stunning modern architecture, or trendy nightlife. Most have a variety of cuisine and entertainment, and they all have a few surprises to stumble upon. The new...
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Shadow of the Dome: A Tale of Friendship and Destiny at the Court of Kublai Khan
This has been a tremendous week for me: my first novel, Shadow of the Dome, has just been published by Endeavour Press. I’m sharing the news here not just because I’m mega excited – which I am! – but because travel is one of the major themes of the book. Read on for...
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Books to Read Before You Visit Ireland
I’ve just booked my trip to Killarney in October, and I’ve been thinking about what books I’d recommend to anyone visiting Ireland for the first time. It’s not an easy task. Ireland’s long and sometimes troubled history, combined with a rich folklore, has provided...
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Book Review: Secret Marvels of the World by Lonely Planet
What sort of traveller are you? Do you prefer to stick to well-known sights, or are you keen to discover something new? Or do you like to explore the wonders of our planet from the comfort of your own home? A new title from Lonely Planet, Secret Marvels of the World,...
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