Kafka - A Life in Prague (Motorbooks International Red Books)
by Klaus Wagenbach
More than eight decades after his death, the works of Franz Kafka continue to intrigue and haunt us. Even for those with only a fleeting acquaintance with his unfinished novels, or his stories, diaries and letters, 'Kafkaesque' has become a byword for the menacing, unfathomable absurdity of modern existence. Yet for all the universal significance of his fiction, Kafka's writing remains inextricably bound up with his life and work in the Czech capital Prague, where he spent every one of his 40 ye...
This is the first ever guidebook to the Eastern Rhodopes. The Eastern Rhodopes are a region in Southeastern Bulgaria where a huge historical, cultural and natural heritage has been preserved and awaits to be discovered by curious travellers. The guidebook includes all significant tourist attractions in the Eastern Rhodopes and gives ideas and describes routes for active holidays (hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, etc.). There are selected hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs and restaurants list...
What to see and do if you can't stay longPrague Castle, the Jewish Quarter, Old Town Square, Cubist Villas, the haunts of Franz Kafka, and moreThe Short list--Where to see and hear Czech Opera, traditional puppet theater, and experimental jazzTop Shopping for porcelain, garnets, and marionettesEssential side trips to Bohemia's spa townsThe best dining and lodging in every price rangeLavish restaurants, neighborhood hospody, and lively cafes, plus where to grab a bite on the run Baroque hotels, 1...
DK Eyewitness Pocket Map and Guide: Budapest (DK Eyewitness Travel Guide)
DK Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide Budapest will lead you straight to the best of Budapest. It's packed with beautiful illustrations and coverage of all the major areas and sights from museums to parks and markets. There's comprehensive area-by-area information and referencing, plus recommendations for the best hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, galleries and other cultural attractions. You won't miss a thing on your trip as this handy travel guide includes an ingenious and easy-to-use fold-out map...
Frommer's(r) Prague & the Best of the Czech Republic
by John Mastrini and Alan Crosby
Frommer's Budapest & the Best of Hungary, 5th Edit Ion
by Charles Shea
This guide includes a section detailing Budapest's history, five features covering aspects of the city's life and culture, ranging from the mighty Danube to the delicious goulash, a visitor's guide to the sights and a comprehensive travel tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. It also features more than 170 photographs and six maps.
From the summer resorts and ancient walled towns of the Adriatic coast to the mountains and hills of Slovenia, this guide offers complete coverage of touring in Yugoslavia. It includes information on hotels and restaurants and essays on history, arts, folklore, food and drink. It covers all regions of the country including Istria and the Kvarner Gulf, Dalmatia and Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovnia, Slovenia and Croatia, and Macedonia.