The Best Travel Books, Maps & Guides 2025

1. Eyewitness Travel Guides: Italian Phrase Book

A travel phrasebook for anyone planning a trip to an Italian-speaking country, this pocket-sized paperback includes all the essential words and phrases for every traveler. Even experienced speakers will benefit from the detailed cultural and travel-specific knowledge, and first-time speakers will find it easy to pick up the key words and phrases they need to get by. Easy to browse and easy to carry, it will travel with you wherever you go and give you language help at your fingertips. Part of the DK Eyewitness Travel Guides Phrase Book series. These pocket dictionaries give business and vacation travelers everything they need for a smooth, successful trip. Organized by subject, they help the traveler quickly find the vocabulary relevant to any situation, whether transportation, hotels, meals, shopping, post offices and banks, sports, or health care, and the phrasebook and glossary are accompanied by a pronunciation guide. At the end of each guide book is a 2,000-word mini-dictionary.

A travel phrasebook for anyone planning a trip to an Italian-speaking country, this pocket-sized paperback includes all the essential words and phrases for every traveler. Even experienced speakers will benefit from the detailed cultural and travel-specific knowledge, and first-time speakers will find it easy to pick up the key words and phrases they need to get by. Easy to browse and easy to carry, it will travel with you wherever you go and give you language help at your fingertips. Part of the DK Eyewitness Travel Guides Phrase Book series. These pocket dictionaries give business and vacation travelers everything they need for a smooth, successful trip. Organized by subject, they help the traveler quickly find the vocabulary relevant to any situation, whether transportation, hotels, meals, shopping, post offices and banks, sports, or health care, and the phrasebook and glossary are accompanied by a pronunciation guide. At the end of each guide book is a 2,000-word mini-dictionary.

2. Angry Wind : Through Muslim Black Africa by Truck, Bus, Boat, and Camel

Hailed by Bill Bryson and the New York Times Book Review as a rising star among travel writers, Jeffrey Tayler penetrates one of the most isolated, forbidding regions on earth--the Sahel. This lower expanse of the Sahara, which marks the southern limit of Islam's reach in West and Central Africa, boasts such mythologized places as Mopti and Timbuktu, as well as Africa's poorest countries, Chad and Niger. In parts of the Sahel, hard-line Sharia law rules and slaves are still traded. Racked by lethal harmattan winds, chronic civil wars, and grim Islamic fundamentalism, it is not the ideal place for a traveler with a U.S. passport. Tayler finds genuine danger in many guises, from drunken soldiers to a thieving teenage mob. But he also encounters patience and generosity of a sort found only in Africa. Traveling overland by the same rickety means used by the local people--tottering, overfilled buses, bush taxis with holes in the floor, disgruntled camels--he uses his fluency in French and Arabic (the region's lingua francas) to connect with them. Tayler is able to illuminate the roiling, enigmatic cultures of the Sahel as no other Western writer could.

Hailed by Bill Bryson and the New York Times Book Review as a rising star among travel writers, Jeffrey Tayler penetrates one of the most isolated, forbidding regions on earth--the Sahel. This lower expanse of the Sahara, which marks the southern limit of Islam’s reach in West and Central Africa, boasts such mythologized places as Mopti and Timbuktu, as well as Africa’s poorest countries, Chad and Niger. In parts of the Sahel, hard-line Sharia law rules and slaves are still traded. Racked by lethal harmattan winds, chronic civil wars, and grim Islamic fundamentalism, it is not the ideal place for a traveler with a U.S. passport. Tayler finds genuine danger in many guises, from drunken soldiers to a thieving teenage mob. But he also encounters patience and generosity of a sort found only in Africa. Traveling overland by the same rickety means used by the local people--tottering, overfilled buses, bush taxis with holes in the floor, disgruntled camels--he uses his fluency in French and Arabic (the region’s lingua francas) to connect with them. Tayler is able to illuminate the roiling, enigmatic cultures of the Sahel as no other Western writer could.

3. Dark star safari : overland from cairo to capetown: 9780618446872

The legendary travel writer's thrilling and dangerous account of his journey across Africa A rattletrap bus, dugout canoe, cattle truck, armed convoy, ferry, and train. In the course of his epic and enlightening journey, wittily observant and endearingly irascible Paul Theroux endures danger, delay, and dismaying circumstances. Gauging the state of affairs, he talks to Africans, aid workers, missionaries, and tourists. What results is an insightful meditation on the history, politics, and beauty of Africa and its people.

Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Capetown (Paperback)

4. The Heartless Stone: A Journey Through the World of Diamonds, Deceit, and Desire, (Paperback)

An adventure story in the tradition of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief, The Heartless Stone is a voyage into the cold heart of the world's most unyielding gem. When he proposed to his girlfriend, Tom Zoellner gave what is expected of every American man--a diamond engagement ring. But when the relationship broke apart, he was left with a used diamond that began to haunt him. His obsession carried him around the globe, from the \"blood diamond\" rings of Africa; to the sweltering polishing factories of India; to mines above the Arctic Circle; to illegal diggings in Brazil; to the London headquarters of De Beers, the secretive global colossus that has dominated the industry for more than a century and permanently carved the phrase \"A diamond is forever\" on the psyche. The Heartless Stone goes beyond investigative reporting into the regions of the human heart that make the diamond empire possible. It has been called \"a dazzling display of intrepid reporting\" (Entertainment Weekly) and \"an illuminating expose of a mineral and an industry\" (The Wall Street Journal). An American Library Association Notable Book

The Heartless Stone: A Journey Through the World of Diamonds, Deceit, and Desire, (Paperback) Author: St. Martins Press-3PL ISBN: 9780312339708 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 2007-06-12 Page Count: 352

5. Pre-Owned Top 10 New York (Paperback) 0789483513 9780789483515

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide, designed to help you see the very best of New York City. Exhilarating, ever-evolving and unforgettable-New York is one of the most visited cities in the world, known for its world-class museums and galleries, dazzling Broadway shows, towering skyscrapers, amazing food, and fast-paced life. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around New York City with absolute ease. Our annually updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of New York City into helpful lists of ten-from our own selected highlights to the best museums, art galleries, restaurants, performing arts venues, children's attractions, LGBT+ points of interest, and famous department stores. You'll discover- - Fifteen easy-to-follow itineraries , perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Top 10 lists of New York City's must-sees , including detailed descriptions of the Empire State Building, American Museum of Natural History, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Times Square and Theater District, Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York City's most interesting areas , with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including festival and events, bars and lounges, hidden gems off the beaten track, and things to do for free - A laminated pull-out map of New York City and its environs, plus thirteen full-colour neighbourhood maps - Streetsmart advice - get ready, get around, and stay safe - A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move DK Eyewitness Top 10s are the UK's favourite pocket guides and have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more New York City's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness New York City .

Title: Top 10 New York ISBN10: 0789483513 EAN: 9780789483515 Author: Berman, Eleanor Pre-Owned Condition- Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

6. Culture Shock! Sri Lanka: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette [Paperback] [Feb 15, 2007] Barlas, Robert and Wanasu

Information and background for travelers and expatriates includes a brief history and description of the country, along with facts about the food, language, culture, and pastimes to help the "shocked" function in society, business, and residence.

Culture Shock! Sri Lanka: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette [Paperback] [Feb 15, 2007] Barlas, Robert and Wanasu

7. Time Out Guides: Time Out Paris Eating & Drinking (Paperback)

Paris means haute -- and hot -- cuisine. With reviews of more than 750 restaurants, bars, and cafés -- anonymously tested and meticulously checked by a team of experienced, Paris-based journalists -- this eighth edition of Time Out Paris Eating and Drinking is the most authoritative English-language restaurant guide to the City of Lights. For every destination, these candid critics identify the best, the worst, the most fashionable, and the more overrated venues in the ultimate food town. Informative sidebars help travelers expand the experience.

Time Out Paris Eating & Drinking: Time Out Paris Eating & Drinking (Paperback)

8. Italian Phrase Book & CD

These pocket dictionaries give business and vacation travelers everything they need for a smooth, successful trip. Organized by subject, the traveler can quickly find the vocabulary relevant to the situation, whether transportation, hotels, meals, shopping, post offices and banks, sports, or health care, accompanied by a pronunciation guide. At the end of each phrase book is a 2,000-word mini-dictionary. Fully updated from the original editions to reflect currency changes such as the Euro and new vocabulary such as e-tickets.

A travel phrasebook for anyone planning on visiting an Italian-speaking country, with an included CD so you can listen for the correct pronunciations. The book includes all the essential words and phrases for every traveler. Even experienced speakers will benefit from the detailed travel-specific knowledge, and first-time speakers will find it easy to pick up the key words and phrases they need to get by. Part of the DK Eyewitness Travel Guides Phrase Book series. These pocket dictionaries give business and vacation travelers everything they need for a smooth, successful trip. Organized by subject, they help the traveler quickly find the vocabulary relevant to any situation, whether transportation, hotels, meals, shopping, post offices and banks, sports, or health care, and the phrasebook and glossary are accompanied by a pronunciation guide. At the end of each guide book is a 2,000-word mini-dictionary. Fully updated from the original editions to reflect currency changes such as the Euro and new vocabulary such as e-tickets.

9. South Africa

CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780756628741 ISBN10: 0756628741 Contributors: O'Leary, Ian, Brett, Michael, Johnson Barker, Brian, Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff, Renssen, Mariëlle,

Paperback, DK Publishing, 2007, ISBN# 0756628741

10. National Geographic Destination City Map Orlando Map, (Paperback)

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel Map National Geographic's City Destination map of Orlando is both a comprehensive map and travel guide for the city for business and leisure travelers alike. The city is presented using various maps with different levels of detail. A road map of the entire state of Florida shows the city's position in the center of the state and a regional map shows the roads leading in a out of the city. A city map of the Orlando area shows the city and its suburbs and inset maps of the Walt Disney Resort, International Drive and Downtown provide unparalleled detail of these popular areas. Pinpointed on the maps are hundreds of hotels, theaters, churches, parks, train stations, churches, notable buildings and points of interest. Each inset map is accompanied by an easy to use index of cities and towns, roads, hotels, attractions, golf courses, parks and other points of interest, which will aid in planning your route and arriving at your destination. A diagram of Orlando Airport will allow you to navigate this travel hub quickly and efficiently. Background information about the city, an overview of the public transit system and descriptions of top attractions in and around the city are also provided. Every Destination Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough -- capable of withstanding the rigors of any kind of travel. Map Scale = 1:28,500 Sheet Size = 24.75" x 17.75" Folded Size = 4" x 8.75"

National Geographic Destination City Map Orlando Map, (Paperback) Author: National Geographic Maps ISBN: 9781597750769 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 2022-01-01 Page Count: 2