A Textile Traveler's Guide to Peru & Bolivia
by Cynthia LeCount Samake
A Textile Traveler’s Guide to Peru and Bolivia draws on author Cynthia Samaké’s decades of independent travel in Peru and Bolivia. Her experiences roaming the remote hillsides and bustling cities of both countries combined with her academic research in traditional textiles and costumes create an indispensable guide filled with useful knowledge and frolicking fun adventure. From weekly village markets in the Peruvian highlands to fanciful costumes of Bolivia’s Carnival, Samaké guides readers thro...
AAA Spiral Argentina (AAA Spiral Guides: Argentina)
by Matt Chesterton
This is the story of a young woman's solo journey through the Peruvian Andes into the Amazon Basin. In 1989 Natascha Scott-Stokes journeyed from the source of the Maranon River to the mouth of the Amazon. She crossed the Andes with only a donkey for company, discovering all around her a deep peacefulness in the harsh, dramatic surroundings, but at the same time remaining aware of the political and economic climate of the land in which she was travelling. Making her way along the Maranon, she pas...
From the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu to the bustling metropolis of Cuzco--the country's capital--from dense subequatorial rainforests to the snowy peaks of the Andes Mountains, this volume transports readers to a land with a tumultuous history and deeply rooted spiritual legacy. Armchair travelers explore ancient archaeological sites deep in the jungle, travel on the highest railway line in the world, and admire the meticulous construction of mysterious cities built of stone. With its ac...
Guyana Guyane Suriname Footprint Focus Guide (Footprint Focus Guide) (Footprint Handbook)
by Ben Box
Swaying palm trees, golden beaches, a hammock at siesta time, and sunset rum cocktails: this is the bare minimum of a relaxing Caribbean holiday. Throw in Calypso music, Hindu temples and Parisian cafes selling coffee and croissants and you're close to experiencing the unique melting pot of cultures in Guyana, Guyane and Suriname. Each tiny country is home to a diverse mix of cultures and yet they have all kept their own identities and traditions. Few places boast the cultural and culinary fusio...
The history of Brazil began in Bahia in 1500 - and right up to our day this vibrant state, still the heart of the country, combines the cultures of the Indios, Portugal and Africa. This book takes you to the breathtaking beauty of the Atlantic coast and inside houses designed with a love of detail that nestle in this landscape as if they always belonged there. From a simple beach bungalow or a typical fazenda to a sophisticated residence: tudo bem in Bahia - everything is good in Bahia.
This brand new guide covers the best of this sprawling Brazilian business and cultural centre. Sao Paulo, the largest city in South America at around 3,070 square miles, is recognised as the economic capital of Latin America and as such, it harbours fancy hotels and restaurants, avenues, skyscrapers and all aspects of city life. It is also a cultural crossroads that has attracted people from all over Brazil as well as abroad. It boasts elegant cuisine, lively nightlife and abundant arts attracti...
