Wow, what a year it has been. Our customers have certainly covered some ground and we’ve loved hearing about your travel plans. If you are looking for some travel inspiration, here are the Stanfords bestselling Travel Guides of 2024
£19.99
Summit Mount Fuji, pay your respects at Buddhist temples in Kyoto, and have your fill of sushi and sake; all with your trusted travel companion. Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji, The Japan Alps, Honshu, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Shiko-ku, Kyushu and Okinawa
£17.99
This new, fully updated third edition of Bradt”s Uzbekistan remains the definitive and only standalone practical travel guide to this increasingly liberal destination – central Asia’s most populous country and the heart of the Silk Road. Offering more detail for independent travellers than any other guidebook, it includes first-hand descriptions of everything from UNESCO world heritage sites and the world’s best collection of Russian avant-garde art, to riding across deserts by camel and cooking plov.
£16.99
Trek through dense jungles in Parque Nacional Corcovado, swim under Montezuma Waterfalls and catch waves on Santa Teresa; all with your trusted travel companion. Covers San Jose, Central Valley, Highlands, Caribbean Coast, Northwestern Costa Rica, Arenal, Northern Lowlands, Peninsula de Nicoya, Central Pacific Coast, Southern Costa Rica, Peninsula de Osa, and more
£7.99
From top tourist attractions like the Tremiti islands, the Gargano peninsula and Otranto, to cultural gems, including Alberobello – the centre of Puglia’s famous trulli, the quaint, conical-shaped houses – Castel del Monte, a unique medieval masterpiece, and Lecce, Puglia”s Baroque gem, packed with lavish architecture and fanciful facades, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one compact travel guide.
£17.99
This new, fully revised seventh edition of Bradt’s Albania remains the most authoritative standalone guide to what is still a relatively little known part of Europe. Coverage is comprehensive, starting in the capital, Tirana, then moving through central, northern and southern Albania to provide all the information needed for a successful trip. Included are knowledgeable and rigorously researched historical and archaeological background, detailed notes on popular and less well-known hiking routes and other outdoor activities, and specialist contributions on wildlife, military history and other topics.
£22.99
This Japan guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. This Japan guidebook covers: Tokyo (and around); Northern Honshu; Hokkaido; Central Honshu; Kyoto and Nara; Kansai; Western Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu; Okinawa.
£7.99
This mini pocket Athens travel guidebook is perfect for travellers seeking basic information about Athens. It covers key places, main attractions and a short hotel and restaurant recommendations list. This Athens travel book covers: The Acropolis, Around the Acropolis, Monastiraki and Psyrri, Omonia and environs, From Omonia to Syndagma, Syndagma Square and around.
£14.99
Compiled by a team of travel experts, 50 hand-picked itineraries will kickstart your plans, showing you how to join the dots between Europe’s must-see destinations and introducing you to plenty of lesser-visited stops along the way. Featuring a mix of short trips and epic adventures, cross-continent and region-specific itineraries, this book provides endless inspiration, whether you’re looking to hop between Europe’s capitals, explore Scandinavia or experience the best of Italy.
£7.99
This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Bologna. It covers top attractions like Santo Stefano, le Duo Torri and San Luca, to cultural gems, including the show-stopping Neptune’s Fountain in the heart of the city, the Palazzo dell’Archignnasio, a former university building with anatomical theatre where human corpses were dissected, and the monumental Basilica di San Petronio, one of Italy’s most imposing Gothic churches. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating Bologna
£18.99
Written by two highly experienced travellers, Europe by Rail describes 50 key routes spanning Europe including the British Isles. Classic rides and scenic adventures. Penned by two avid travellers, the book gives useful tips on how to plan your journey, what tickets to buy and where to stop off along the way. The perfect guide for holders of rail passes, including Interrail and Eurail.Each route can be followed in its entirety or used as a building block in a longer itinerary. Beyond the main routes you will find worthwhile excursions well off the beaten track. Now in its 17th edition.
