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Discover the freedom of the open road with Italy's Best Trips. We've selected 38 amazing road trips through Italy, from two-day escapes to week-long adventures, and packed them full of expert advice and inspirational suggestions. Whether you want to tour gourmet towns and historic vineyards, picture-perfect coastlines or pristine national parks,...

Marble palaces balanced atop wooden poles, commuters crossing the Grand Canal standing in gondolas, prosecco bottles popping in tight quarters: Venice and its surrounding islands defy all common sense, and choose wonder instead. This vibrant city guide unlocks one of the most popular destinations in the world, featuring colour sections such as 10...

Take your tastebuds touring around the buzz of food stalls at Taipei's Shilin Night Market Soak yourself in the steaming, smooth waters of the Taian hot springs Hike the Walami Trail to the sound of monkeys crashing through the jungle canopy Emerge from the temples of Penghu straight onto some of East Asia's finest beaches In This Guide: Two...

Revel in Dublin's amazing nightlife, stunning architecture and rich literary heritage. Stroll over Ha'penny Bridge to the lively Quartier Bloom. Savour Guinness at its source and drink in the spectacular city view from the Gravity Bar. Be illuminated by the Book of Kells in Trinity College and walk in Joyce's footsteps down cobbled streets and...

Much more than beach resorts, the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbeanrsquo;s most geographically diverse countries, not to mention its evocative colonial history and warm welcoming people. Neighbouring Haiti is a proud country, born of revolution, and its people are determined to rebuild for a better future.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Three authors, 15...

Thrill to the high passes, breathtaking landscapes and exhilarations of trekking in Nepal. Whether you want to make a tilt at Everest Base Camp, reach remote Tibetan villages or circuit sacred lakes, this guide will get you to the roof of the world.Detailed mapsColour section details life on the trail, from teahouses to prayer wheelsEverything you...