Rough Guide Travel Guides Series

A ROUGH GUIDE to London which recommends pubs, restaurants, hotels and bed-and-breakfast accommodation catering for all budgets, and provides information on London's top tourist attractions as well as less frequented areas, such as the Docklands and the City.

The Rough Guide to Scotland

by Donald Reid and Rob Humphreys

Published 25 March 2004

From the nightlife of Glasgow to the peaceful calm of the Western Isles, this travel guide to Scotland provides the reader with up-to-date commentary, advice and reviews. There is reliable information on public transport and pub opening times together with the best places to eat and sleep.

The Rough Guide to Prague

by Rob Humphreys

Published 26 January 2006

"The Rough Guide to Prague" is the definitive guidebook to the Czech capital. A 24-page, full-colour introduction gives an inspiring insight into many of Prague's highlights, from the spectacular castle complex to the cobbled back streets and secret gardens of Mala Strana. The guide includes extensive and reliable reviews of hotels and restaurants in every price range, plus the low-down on the best places to sample Czech beer. There are comprehensive accounts of day-trips to the medieval town of Kutna Hora and other nearby attractions. The guide also includes thorough and informed commentary on Prague's history, politics and culture, plus detailed maps and plans for every region.

The Rough Guide to Vienna

by Rob Humphreys

Published 31 March 2005

The Rough Guide to Vienna is the ultimate guide to Austria's dazzling capital city. This new edition includes a full-colour section showcasing Vienna's highlights, from the magnificent gothic cathedral to the monumental imperial boulevards of the Ringstrasse. The following chapters give evocative accounts of all the sights, from the Hapsburg palaces to the cutting-edge galleries of the new Museums Quartier. For every district there are up-to-the-minute reviews of the city's best hotels, restaurants, bars and classic coffeehouses. Beyond the city, the guide gives lively accounts of day-trips to the spa town of Baden, the monastery at Klosterneuberg and elsewhere. Maps and plans accompany every chapter and the 'contexts' section gives an informed commentary on Vienna's history, musical heritage and contemporary culture.

The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands

by Donald Reid and Rob Humphreys

Published 29 April 2004

Make the most of your time with "The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands". The full-colour section introduces the regions highlights, from the picturesque coloured houses of Tobermory to the moody, poignant and spectacular Glen Coe. Clue-up on all the top sights from St Magnus Cathedral and the Prehistoric standing stones of Calanais to the deserted golden beaches of South Harris. The guide takes a detailed look at Highland history, literature, music, politics and cultural life with expert background on everything from puffin spotting in Shetland to whisky tasting along the Speyside Way. There are plenty of practical tips on accommodation, transportation and restaurants and lively reviews of hundreds of shops, bars and clubs. Discover every corner of the Scottish Highlands and Islands with the clearest maps of any guide.

Moscow

by Dan Richardson

Published 27 July 1995

"The Rough Guide to Moscow" is the most up-to-date guide available to the Russian capital, regarded by many as Europe's wildest and fastest-changing city. Features include:

Scandinavia

by Jules Brown, Mick Sinclair, and Et Al

Published 25 March 1993

A guide to Scandinavia which covers Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It features in-depth accounts of all the main towns, critical reviews of accommodation, restaurants and bars, practical guidance on the great outdoors, and discussion of politics, architecture and the environment.

The Czech and Slovak Republics

by Rob Humphreys and David Charap

Published 25 March 1993

The most comprehensive handbook to these two fascinating countries is now in its fourth edition

Catch up on the latest from the Czech and Slovak Republics: punchy reviews of the best restaurants, pubs, and accommodations in every town; insider's accounts of Prague and Bratislava; and tips on everything from clubs to opera productions. New background articles address the Romanies, racism, and the Slovak/Romanian problem.

Prague

by Rob Humphreys

Published 30 July 1992

"The Rough Guide to Prague" is the most detailed handbook to the city's available, giving background on the sights plus all the information necessary to get the best out of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Features include:

The Rough Guide to the Czech and Slovak Republics

by Rob Humphreys and Tim Nollen

Published 25 May 2000

This guide gives background information on all aspects of culture and history. It discusses the politics of the area from the Hapsburg dynasty to the break-up of Czechoslovakia, as well as coverage of the countryside and critical reviews of restaurants and accommodation in every price range.

Hungary

by Dan Richardson, Charlie Hebbert, and Et Al

Published 6 August 1992

A handbook to one of Europe's most fascinating countries. The features of this text include: coverage of Budapest; reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in every region and for every budget; a discussion of all the sights and monuments; and background on diverse topics of interest.

Scottish Highlands and Islands

by Rob Humphreys and Donald Reid

Published 24 February 2000

This guide highlights the best places to sleep, eat and drink, and, in the remoter areas, whether there's anywhere at all. There is coverage of outdoor activities, and background information on subjects ranging from the Highland Clearances to the wildlife of Orkney and Shetland.

Vienna

by Rob Humphreys

Published 31 July 1997

Freud's hometown gets the Rough Guides treatment in this updated edition. Rough Guides waltzes you through informed accounts of Vienna's eclectic sights, from Baroque churches co wacky post-modernist buildings and the great museums. You'll find critical reviews of Vienna's hotels, restaurants, and bars, and detailed coverage of its imperial past, current politics, and famous music scene -- from opera to raves.

St.Petersburg

by Rob Humphreys and Dan Richardson

Published 24 June 1993

St Petersburg is one of the loveliest cities in Europe, the former capital of the Tsars of Russia. Known throughout the Communist decades as Leningrad, Russia's traditional "window on the West" is now ripe for rediscovery following the break-up of the Soviet Union. This guidebook covers the city in great detail, guiding the visitor through problems and pitfalls and explaining how to arrange visa or private lodgings, how to get into the best restaurants, how to use a Russian bathhouse, and how to speed through the canals. It features detailed maps which mark all street names and metro stations. There is also coverage of imperial palaces and the surrounding towns of Novgorod and Vyborg.