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Author | : Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide |
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Total Pages | : 25 |
Release | : 2019-07-10 |
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ISBN | : 9781079496130 |
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The main cities in the region are along the river Rhone which cuts through the bottom of the valley, between its source at the Rhone glacier in the east and its temporary destination of Lake Geneva in the west. The main tourist resorts and many small villages are in the side valleys to the north or the south. Valais offers an amazing diversity of landscapes. Within a few kilometers there are some of the highest glaciers and mountains of the Alps and almost subtropical places where even almond and pomegranate trees grow. Some of the best spring skiing in the world is available in the Valais, at prices which although high beat the equivalent offerings in Colorado. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Author | : Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide |
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Total Pages | : 25 |
Release | : 2019-07-12 |
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ISBN | : 9781080145263 |
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Ticino is an Italian-speaking region in Switzerland. It is in the south of the country bordering Valais, Uri, Graubunden and the north of Italy. Ticino is generally divided by the Monte Ceneri pass: Sopraceneri ("above the Ceneri") - Alpine, rural. Encompasses the cities of Bellinzona, the seat of the cantonal Grand Council, and Locarno. Sottoceneri ("below the Ceneri") - Highlands and flat valleys, still not exactly urban but much less rural. Encompasses the city of Lugano and large towns Mendrisio and Chiasso. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Author | : Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide |
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Total Pages | : 25 |
Release | : 2019-07-09 |
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ISBN | : 9781079492545 |
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Western Switzerland comprises most of the French part of Switzerland with the exception of the Valais. It includes the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Neuchatel, Jura as well as the French speaking parts of the cantons of Fribourg and Berne. The cities of the northern Jura are where the famed Swiss watch-making industry took off in the 18th and 19th centuries, and so there are a lot of interesting watch-making related things to see in the region. The Plateau is the most densely populated area, with the two important cities of Lausanne, known as a university town, and Geneva, famous for housing numerous of international organisations. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Author | : Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide |
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Total Pages | : 25 |
Release | : 2019-07-10 |
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ISBN | : 9781079615838 |
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Lausanne, the capital of the Swiss canton of Vaud, is a medium sized city (around two thirds the size of Geneva). The city is the host to the International Olympic Committee and two major universities. It is also the transportation hub of Vaud, and a gateway to the alpine Canton of the Valais, home to some of the best known ski slopes in the world. As you might expect the large student population makes for a lively nightlife and arts community, revolving around the Flon district. You'll also find a number of quality restaurants and two dozen museums of note, including the Olympic Museum and the offbeat Collection de l'Art Brut. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Author | : Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide |
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Total Pages | : 25 |
Release | : 2019-07-10 |
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ISBN | : 9781079642964 |
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Graubunden, sometimes also called Grisons, is a region and canton of Switzerland. While it is Switzerland's biggest canton by area, it is also the most sparsely populated. Graubunden is a mountainous canton, from maps one can see that it is dominated by the Engadin and Rhein valleys. However these have many a side valley that offers hidden and isolated splendours. It is a spectacular landscape, home to Switzerland's only National Park. Graubunden combines wild rugged scenery with charming villages and a unique Romansch culture. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Author | : Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide |
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Total Pages | : 25 |
Release | : 2019-04 |
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ISBN | : 9781092342599 |
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Lucerne (Luzern in German, Lozärn in Swiss-German, Lucerna in Italian) is a beautiful small city in the heartland of Switzerland, across the lake from Altdorf, where legend has it William Tell shot an apple off his son's head. In addition to being a fine place to visit in and of itself Lucerne is a great base from which to explore famous Swiss sites such as Mount Rigi and the Rütli Meadow. The first city to join the Swiss Confederation, today Lucerne is a lovely small city with a thriving tourism industry, owing mainly to its status as a gateway to Central Switzerland. The city became a center of Swiss history and legend. Tourism in Lucerne has a distinguished history dating from the mid 19th century, with Mark Twain among them. In "A Tramp Abroad" he recalls the nascent souvenir business, and other budding examples of the tourism trade. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Author | : Elizabeth Musser |
Publisher | : Bethany House Publishers |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2020 |
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ISBN | : 9780764237850 |
Download Promised Land Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"Desperate to mend her marriage and herself, Abbie Bartholomew joins her son in walking the famed Camino pilgrimage. During their journey, they encounter an Iranian working in secret to help refugees and a journalist searching for answers from her broken past-and everyone is called into a deep soul-searching that threatens all their best laid plans"--
Author | : Lisa Scottoline |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 414 |
Release | : 2009-10-13 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0061797766 |
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Dirty Blonde comes a fast-paced thriller in which a young law professor must unravel a conspiracy to see justice done Law professor Natalie Greco’s life is going according to plan, with a boyfriend handpicked by her father and tenure status only a review board away. Then, during a visit to a prison with her colleague Angus, a riot explodes. Rushing to the aid of a fatally wounded prison guard, Nat is privy to his last words—words that, unknown to Nat, can unlock the key to a dangerous conspiracy. Suddenly Nat, A Girl Who Always Plays By The Rules, finds threats around every curve: ruthless killers desperate to keep her from exposing their secret; police who are convinced she is responsible for a cold-blooded murder; and sexy Angus, whose mere presence makes her question her dedication to her long-term boyfriend. With her life on the line, her career in the balance, and her boyfriend on hold, Nat has to go into hiding to buy enough time to figure out the hidden secrets behind one man’s last words.
Author | : Mark Twain |
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Total Pages | : 606 |
Release | : 1907 |
Genre | : American literature |
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Details Mark Twain's journey through central and southern Europe, including Germany, the Alps, and Italy.
Author | : Diane Von Furstenberg |
Publisher | : Phaidon Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2021 |
Genre | : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY |
ISBN | : 9781838662226 |
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Von Furstenberg, a celebrated fashion designer and philanthropist, presents a collection of words to live by. Following an A to Z format, she shares her manifesto for turning problems into assets, and enjoying personal growth at any age. -- Adapted from back cover