Bon Voyage!: An Oblique Glance at the World of Tourism

by Nick Yapp

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A look at the history, tradition and future of tourism. Why do we travel? Where do we go? How do we get there - and how will we get there in the future? These are just some of the questions asked and answered in this exploration of man's wish to see the world beyond his front door. In illustrated chapters that cover such topics as modes of transport, luggage, destinations, accommodation and travel fashion, this book looks at past trends and current practices, stereotypes and oddities, kitsch and class. From the Greyhound coach to the Queen Mary; youth hostels...Read more
  • ISBN10 3823855778
  • ISBN13 9783823855774
  • Publish Date 30 May 2002
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 7 December 2009
  • Publish Country DE
  • Publisher teNeues Publishing UK Ltd
  • Imprint teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 144
  • Language English