101 ADVENTURE WEEKENDS IN EUROPE
This inspirational book presents 101 ideas for invigorating and adventurous weekend breaks across Europe. With destinations chosen for their excitement and accessibility, outdoor adventures of all descriptions have never been easier to enjoy. The low-down on each activity includes a detailed description of the destination and the pastime to be enjoyed, plus any practical details such as activity operators or equipment hire and how to get there.
Illustrated by stunning photography throughout, fresh and innovative ideas for weekend adventure breaks include white water rafting in the Czech Republic, sightseeing Madrid by Segway, ice fishing in Lithuania, abseiling in the Netherlands, orienteering in Italy, deep-sea fishing in Ireland, kiteboarding in Portugal, ice climbing in France, rowing in Florence, ice swimming in Finland, horse riding in Iceland, off-roading in Estonia, hiking in Austria, night diving off the coast of Spain, and many more.
‘From Iceland to Turkey and from Portugal to Greece, all of the countries of the continent are included, making for a truly comprehensive guide to adventure weekending in Europe.
Award-winning travel writer Sarah Woods has clocked up almost one million kilometers in 20 years of travel, criss-crossing the globe in several directions and visiting around 60 countries along the way. A keen adventurer, Sarah spends up to 200 days of each year ‘on the road’, often on kayak, bike or horseback. In 2005 she won the British Guild of Travel Writers' ‘Guide Book Writer of the Year’, and was awarded the KWJ Memorial Prize for Travel Writing in 2007. Sarah has contributed to a wide range of travel magazines, newspapers and publications worldwide, including the Sunday Times, Escape and Wanderlust.
Also published by New Holland:
101 WEEKENDS IN EUROPE
by Robin Barton
101 tasters of cities around Europe, each one described in terms of its culture, sights, shopping, accommodation and food. Featuring old favourites such as Paris and Florence, there is also a selection of emerging destinations such as Vilnius and Brno.
ISBN 978 1 84773 0817, 160 pages, £14.99
101 ROMANTIC WEEKENDS IN EUROPE
by Sarah Woods
Where to go for the ultimate romantic get-away, with details of relaxing activities, accommodation and restaurants. From the familiar, such as touring Venice by gondola, to more unusual ideas such as visiting ancient spas in Budapest and sampling fabulous chocolate in Bruges.
ISBN 978 1 84773 416 7, 160 pages, £14.99
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