Western Europe category: 1822 books

Vienna is the capital of Austria and the country's epicenter for tourism, culture, business, and politics. The city was once the focal point of the Habsburg Empire and Vienna's imperial city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Bratislava on the Danube River has historic palaces, a medieval...

Our illustrated travel guide will introduce you to the idyllic Canary Islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Both are perfect all-season holiday vacation destinations and two of the only places in Europe for guaranteed winter sun. Wifi access in tourist resorts is problematic so carry your guidebook...

Our illustrated travel guide will introduce you to the idyllic isle of Tenerife. It's the perfect all-season vacation destination and one of the only places in Europe for guaranteed winter sun. Contents Introducing Tenerife Weather and Climate Tourist Cities -- Los Cristianos -- Puerto de la Cruz...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Copenhagen the capital of Denmark. This "friendly old girl of a town" is big enough to be a metropolis with shopping, culture and nightlife par excellence, yet still small enough to be intimate, safe and easy to navigate. Overlooking the Øresund...

Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ was once the best-kept secret in the Mediterranean region. Today this Croatian city has become one of the most popular tourist hotspots in Europe. Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage site and mesmerizes visitors with its picturesque red-roofed medieval houses,...

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark is known as a "friendly old girl of a town." Located on the Øresund strait, the city is close to Sweden and offers good shopping, culture and nightlife.  Copenhagen acts as a link between mainland Europe and Scandinavia and has impressive buildings,...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Budva, Montenegro. Budva is a coastal tourist resort in Montenegro and is often called the "Montenegrin Miami" because it is the most popular tourist resort in Montenegro, with its charming beaches and vibrant nightlife....

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country, but today is suffering geographical division of ethnic groups. The city was the most heavily bombed of any Bosnian city during...

Auvergne in central France evokes the era of “La Belle Epoque” with its Route des Châteaux d'Auvergne, spa towns Romanesque churches and national parks. The scenic region has the largest density of volcanoes found in Europe. The region’s capital is the delightful city of Clermont-Ferrand....

Lyon’s “Vieux Lyon” (Old Town) is a gourmand’s delight that is located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. This city of beautiful Renaissance houses is one of the most important in France and has many historical attractions to see including the Roman City and the Notre Dame de...

Frankfurt is the commercial centre of Germany and the largest city in the state of Hesse. The city is known for its impressive skyline and the country's largest airport. Frankfurt is the location of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Stock Exchange (DAX) and hosts many of Europe's largest trade...

Welcome to London. Welcome to a city of eccentricity, lauded throughout world history and throbbing with the iconic and the alternative. Black taxis, red buses, famous clocks, flashing skyscrapers, wine bars tucked down labyrinthine alleys...and that's all within an hour of landing in this chaotic...

Albufeira is one of the most popular beach resorts in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Once a small fishing village it has been developed into an attractive holiday resort which attracts many tourists from the colder parts of northern Europe and elsewhere. Many vacationers return year-after-year...

Valencia has a curious charm all its own. There are remnants of ancient history dating back to 138 B.C. rubbing shoulders with ultra-modern buildings that have sprung up since the America’s Cup was held here twice in the last few years.  The Costa Blanca is a holiday paradise on the Mediterranean...