Bookmark the site

Return to Homepage


US Shopping
UK Shopping



 










HomePage > Travel > Countries and Regions

page 1 of  250
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  18  19  20 
Search Travel - select a category



1.Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart by: Tim Butcher
January 03, 2008
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

>>More Details
Travel : Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart
List Price: £7.99
Off The Bookshelf's Price: £3.86
You Save: £4.13 (52%)
Prices subject to change.

Used Price: £1.74

Initially, Tim Butcher's account of his "insanely dangerous" trip through the Congo raises the question why? Why put yourself through the very real risks of being captured or killed by the numerous rebel groups that infest the country? Why endure the mind-numbing boredom of hundreds and hundreds of kilometres on the back of motorcycles negotiating stiflingly hot jungle tracks? Why bother to retrace Stanley's already well documented expedition down the Congo river? Is this man mad?... certainly most of those he meets on this very strange journey think so.

But, mad or not, what he discovers makes for fascinating reading as he and we are taken into the heart of what has become an unbelievably shocking world... one that has degenerated ... Read More:

2.Friends Like These by: Danny Wallace
July 03, 2008
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

>>More Details
Travel : Friends Like These
List Price: £11.99
Off The Bookshelf's Price: £7.19
You Save: £4.80 (40%)
Prices subject to change.

Used Price: £7.00

I haven't read a Danny Wallace book before. I hadn't even heard of him until I read a couple of extracts from "Friends Like These" in the paper.

To say it is funny doesn't get near to doing it justice. I commute on the train and it is now embarassing reading it as I am unable to control laughing out loud at the book. I am the same age as Danny, so whether some of his memories ring even more true because of this, I don't know. But his observational humour, hilarious stories and descriptive narrative really make you feel like you are on a journey with him.

Just so very, very funny - I don't see how anyone could fail to find it hilarious

3.Wild Swimming: 150 Hidden Dips in the Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls of Britain by: Daniel Start
April 21, 2008
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

>>More Details
Travel : Wild Swimming: 150 Hidden Dips in the Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls of Britain
List Price: £14.95
Off The Bookshelf's Price: £13.49
You Save: £1.46 (10%)
Prices subject to change.

Used Price: £8.68

Wild Swimming manages to be both a delightful coffee-table book that one can dip into on a cold winter evening, and also a practical and well-organised guide book. Daniel Start's stunning photographs and lively commentary will entice would-be swimmers to seek out his favourite spots, and the systematic information will enable them to find them. The book lists the key details for each site including the map reference, post code, water quality, a brief description of type of swim and how to get there. It's not just a book for hardened swimmers, Daniel doesn't forget the children suggesting good places to paddle and some innovative ideas for fun on the banks. It's a book for anyone who enjoys wild swimming - or who would like to try it.

4.Russia: A Journey to the Heart of a Land and Its People by: Jonathan Dimbleby
May 01, 2008
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

>>More Details
Travel : Russia: A Journey to the Heart of a Land and Its People
List Price: £25.00
Off The Bookshelf's Price: £13.00
You Save: £12.00 (48%)
Prices subject to change.

Used Price: £12.00

After quick first reading I have found how difficult it could be for a West foreigner to learn Russia without more or less good knowledge of Russian language. That is good lesson for Russian authorities if especially they want to attract investments more actively and thus to reopen the country, make it easier to be understood.

In many aspects, the book is full with illusions and stereotypes. The author as a representative of older generation tries to find answers for questions which have been relevant to this audience. This book heads into wrong direction. Worst of all, such the attitude is very close to position of official London.

For example, the author describes Mikhail Khodorkovsky as a man who "worked to create genuine ... Read More:

5.Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places: 500 Ways to Discover the Wild by: Christopher Somerville
July 03, 2008
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

>>More Details
Travel : Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places: 500 Ways to Discover the Wild
List Price: £25.00
Off The Bookshelf's Price: £12.50
You Save: £12.50 (50%)
Prices subject to change.

Used Price: £9.00

If you love a wild or strange place then you should know about Christopher Somerville's new labour of love: a lyrical gazetteer to over 500 hidden and forgotten corners of the British Isles, each one a desolate, magical or inspirational place.

Christopher is one of Britain's most prolific travel writers. This guide and travelogue represents a synthesis of his life's adventures and treasured finds, whether the pagan May day eve chorus of Obby Osses in Padstow, the lost jungled underworld of the coastal undercliff in Dorset or the magical waterfall plunge pool of Cautley Spout in the Yorkshire Dales. Each is written with passion, history and anecdote and supported with grid references and directions.

There are also moody satin photos, ... Read More:

6.Man in Seat 61 by: Mark Smith
July 01, 2008
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

>>More Details
Travel : Man in Seat 61
List Price: £12.99
Off The Bookshelf's Price: £8.52
You Save: £4.47 (34%)
Prices subject to change.

Used Price:

Paperback version of the fantastic Seat 61 website - essential for anyone interested in travelling around Europe by train. Everything is laid out in an easy to read format and a lot of the leg work is done for you. Full of handy tips and advice and even suggestions for a quick meal whilst awaiting your connection. Fully deservesd 5 stars.

7.MOT Atlas France A4 spiral (Michelin Tourist & Motoring Atlases) (Michelin Tourist & Motoring Atlases) by: Michelin
January 02, 2008
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

>>More Details
Travel : MOT Atlas France A4 spiral (Michelin Tourist & Motoring Atlases) (Michelin Tourist & Motoring Atlases)
List Price: £12.99
Off The Bookshelf's Price: £8.44
You Save: £4.55 (35%)
Prices subject to change.

Used Price: £6.73

I compared the Michelin A4 guide against other guides. To me the Michelin guide is much more detailed, and is a perfect size for the car
Also saved £4.55 through Amazon to the RRP, and received it the day after ordering it, even though I'd selected the free postage option - great service.

8.Brit Guide to Orlando 2008 by: Simon Veness, Susan Veness
October 31, 2007
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

>>More Details
Travel : Brit Guide to Orlando 2008
List Price: £14.99
Off The Bookshelf's Price: £8.94
You Save: £6.05 (40%)
Prices subject to change.

Used Price: £8.40

Been on 4 trips to WDW and each time we bought a new version of this book. I have recommended it to friends and they have also come back saying the books was brilliant and full of great advice. A must buy if you are going to this great place.

9.Italy (Lonely Planet Country Guide) by: Damien Simonis, et al
February 01, 2008
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

>>More Details
Travel : Italy (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
List Price: £15.99
Off The Bookshelf's Price: £7.99
You Save: £8.00 (50%)
Prices subject to change.

Used Price: £6.50

This is a good guide book, as all the guide books in the series, but I did expect a bit more from it. I travelled around Italy together with my husband the summer of 2005, and we used this guide book a lot. But it is a guide book, nothing more. There are quite a bit of things that have changed since the book was last edited, but this is expected. We are planning to send the findings we did to the editor, so that it can be added or changed in the next edition, perhaps.
We felt that the book focused too much on churches, castles etc, and a lot of really interesting things were missed - like the local food markets, which we love to visit. There wasn't much of "different" or "special" recommendations, it was just focusing on the "What to see if you are a tourist", ... Read More:

10.Cool Camping: France (Cool Camping): France (Cool Camping) by: Nicola Williams, Keith Didcock, Sam Pow, Paul Sullivan
April 01, 2008
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

>>More Details
Travel : Cool Camping: France (Cool Camping): France (Cool Camping)
List Price: £14.95
Off The Bookshelf's Price: £11.91
You Save: £3.04 (20%)
Prices subject to change.

Used Price: £13.28

When my book came through the post and flicked through the pages, I actually started juming about and screaming!!! The pictures are so amazing. I was in so much excitement about the holiday I am going on this summer. I am going cycle touring in France, and this book is going to become my bible. Infact I was so impressed by it, I planned my whole route so that I could pick up as many campsites as possible. Trust me, the campsites are totally stunning, well thats if you think stunning is beautiful, rural, and peaceful campsites with breath taking views!

page 1 of  250
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  18  19  20 
 



Off The Bookshelf.co.uk gives you a unique shopping experience, you can find all the Travel products you like within a few minutes online, locate the latest charting CD's, DVD's & Games, read Travel reviews on the bestselling Travel Books and Travel products. All Travel are available to buy Used (at a greater saving) or New (at a great discounted RRP). Add the Travel items you would like to your shopping basket, pay securely online and we send these products to be delivered to your door. We take great pride in being able to offer you the great savings partnering with Amazon, offering you cheaper prices than the high street retailers, we have thousands of discounts on all the the Travel's you can buy off the shelf and hope you find the website easy to use.

Thanks for visiting and browsing Off The Bookshelf.co.uk


 

In association with Amazon.co.uk
SME-WS
HolidayHavens - Holiday Rental Accommodation