Reisgidsen algemeen
Dwars door de Balkan
Dwars door Parijs
Earthly Utopias
This rich, beautiful book takes readers from the mountains of Kashmir to a repurposed castle in the west of Ireland, as it tours the most magnificent sacred gardens in the world.
Elements from religious gardens – from labyrinths and grottos to monastic herb gardens and geometrical patterns – have long been familiar in garden design, as has the tradition of seeking spiritual enlightenment through nature. But this book takes the reader straight to the source, showcasing the best gardens designed and informed directly by religious and spiritual teachings.
These include functional gardens created by monks for sanctuary, medicine and food; the sacred bathing pools of Tirta Gangga in Bali; and the kare-sansui garden at Ryōan-ji, informed by Zen Buddhism. Many are ancient sites full of myth, others have been lovingly restored from ruin, and some have been newly created in recent years in a bid to get closer to the Divine, through traditional religion or the worship of nature itself.
Earthly Utopias visits cathedrals, monasteries, and ruined abbeys; temples, mausoleums, and shrines; forests, islands, and deserts, in search of these sacred gardens. And each one serves as a prime example of how religion, philosophy, and spirituality can inform and inspire beautiful garden design.
Een weekend naar buiten
Enchanted Earth
If you’ve ever wished you could step into a fae kingdom, wander a bewitched forest, or lose yourself in a world of magic, this book is for you. Enchanted Earth is a stunning collection of real places that feel like fantasy, captured through extraordinary photography and curated by a real-life team who share your love of escapism, storytelling, and captivating worlds.
You’ll discover:
- A luxurious, large-format coffee table book, with a gold foil cover, gilded edges, ribbon marker, and thick, glossy pages
- Spectacular real-world destinations that look straight out of fantasy, from fairytale castles to glowing caves, celestial skies to volcanic landscapes
- Real-life places compiled by real-life people: DK's editors, picture editors, and designers
- Breathtaking, authentic photography carefully selected and curated by DK’s design experts to transport you into another world
- A visual journey across continents, featuring iconic locations alongside hidden, lesser-known gems
- Six immersive chapters grouped into "realms" that mirror the worlds of fantasy storytelling
The realms:
- Magical Realms – lakeside villages, rolling hills, and palatial buildings
- Celestial Realms – northern lights, starry skies, and luminous waters
- Frozen Realms – snow-covered cabins and glittering ice caves
- Fiery Realms – steaming volcanoes and sun-baked deserts
- Desolate Realms – windswept terrains and abandoned towns
- Shadow Realms – dark forests, shadowy libraries, and hauntingly beautiful castles
Perfect for fans of fairytales, gothic fantasy, and romantasy, Enchanted Earth is made for anyone who wants a little more magic on their coffee table.
With contributions from travel experts Tijana Todorinovic, Zoë Rutland, Lucy Sara-Kelly, Charlie Baker, Keith Drew, Rachel Laidler, Catrina Conway, Laura O'Brien, Katie Cavanagh, Bella Talbot and Simona Velikova. Lees meer
Europe by Train
Take to the rails and have a European adventure with this inspiring and practical guidebook.
Thanks to Europe's ever-expanding and improving rail network, there's never been a better time to explore this diverse continent by train. But with so much ground to cover, it can be difficult to know where to start - and that's where Europe by Train comes in.
Compiled by a team of travel experts, our 50 hand-picked itineraries will kickstart your plans, showing you how to join the dots between Europe's must-see destinations and introducing you to plenty of lesser-visited stops along the way. Featuring a mix of short trips and epic adventures, cross-continent and region-specific itineraries, this book provides endless inspiration, whether you're looking to hop between Europe's capitals, explore Scandinavia or experience the best of Italy.
Packed inside Europe by Train you will find:
- 50 inspiring and practical itineraries for exploring Europe by train.
- Routes cover a variety of distances, from four-day trips to month-long adventures.
- Each route covers either an epic cross-continent journey (eg from the North to the South, East to West) or a particular area, region or country (eg Beneluxe, Northern Italy, Finland), with the text describing the places you stop at rather than the journey between them.
- Practical information details how to get between each stop, total distance travelled, trip duration and ticketing tips.
- Some routes feature suggested detours and opportunities to extend your trip.
Once your head is well and truly packed with rail trip ideas, you'll be ready to start planning out the details. This handy guidebook has all the route infographics, network maps and practical information - including advice on what tickets to buy, how to catch connections and tips for travelling on night trains - you need to get started. We've also included detours and opportunities to extend the route, so you can curate your own rail adventure.
Lees meer
Foodie Places
A region’s food is truly a window into its rich history and culture – nothing tells the story of a place so profoundly as the food it serves.
FoodiePlaces is a stunning, hand-illustrated guide for gastronomic adventurers intrigued by the rich cultural heritage behind the world's best food. Travel journalist Sarah Baxter visits 25 food capitals from across the globe, including traditional foodie havens as well as surprising places with their own world-class offering. Accompanied by stunning illustrations, each entry simmers with the flavor and buzz of the location.
The food featured includes restaurant-ready pastries handmade by nuns and pilgrimage-worthy curries, and many more. Featured locations:
- Marrakesh, Morocco, couscous
- Sichuan, China, Sichuancuisine
- Jeonju, South Korea, Bibimbapandbanchan
- Osaka, Japan, various
- Hanoi, Vietnam, Pho
- Udupi & Karnataka, India, Udupicuisine
- Melbourne, Australia, various
- Lisbon, Portugal, Pasteldenata
- Marseille, France, Bouillabaisse
- Lyon, France, Bouchonslyonnaisrestaurants
- Bologna, Italy, Ragu
- Venice, Italy, Cicchetti
- Nuremberg, Germany, gingerbread
- San Sebastian, Spain, Pintxos
- Valencia, Spain, Paella
- Oostduinkerke & Belgium coast, Belgium, shrimp
- Copenhagen, Denmark, newNordiccuisine
- Whitstable, UK, oysters
- Krakow, Poland, obwarzanek
- Tusheti, Georgia, dumplings
- Tel Aviv, Israel, humousetal
- Lima, Peru, Ceviche
- Buenos Aires province, Argentina, asado
- New Orleans, USA, creole,Cajun
- Montreal, Canada, Jewishfood
Each book in the Inspired Traveler's Guides series offers readers a fascinating, informative and charmingly illustrated guide to must-visit destinations round the globe. Also from this series, explore intriguing: ArtisticPlaces, SpiritualPlaces, LiteraryPlaces, HiddenPlaces, MysticalPlaces, CinematicPlaces and WildPlaces. Lees meer
Forever Paris
To discover every beguiling corner of Paris like a local, follow Marin Montagut to his favorite places; in operation for thirty years or more, these addresses define what makes the city so captivating. His adorable watercolors, accompanied by drawings from antique mercantile stock lists, bring each location to life. Reminiscent of a golden-age-of-travel guide, this book features gilt edging, foil stamping, a leatherette cover, marbled endpapers, a ribbon page marker, and maps.
Step inside these time-honored establishments to be tempted by sundry souvenirs and gifts, handcrafted by local artisans—lithograph prints, letterpress stationery, custom umbrellas, couture fans, and classic toys. Stroll flea markets to source period decor, sturdy workwear, or artist’s palettes. Stock up on culinary provisions, from copper kitchenware to specialty spices, wine, chocolate, candy, and pastries. Visit unique galleries and artists’ studios, a museum of fairground arts, a hunting museum, or the residence of a Second Empire courtesan. See the city’s monuments from a new perspective on a boat cruise along the Seine, meander through hidden squares and neighborhoods that hold the secrets of Paris’s historical past, or stop to smell the flowers in botanical gardens. This exquisite tome celebrates the most soulful and authentic places in Paris, and will be treasured by visitors and armchair travelers alike for years to come. Lees meer
France: The Monocle Handbook
Following Spain: The Monocle Handbook is the third title in the premium series of country-focused guides. France: The Monocle Handbook presents Monocle’s favorite spots across this sunny nation, from Paris and Marseille to Basque Country and Corsica.
Discover innovative retailers and charming hotels, as well as leading museums and galleries—and, of course, a vineyard or two. The book also introduces the smartest areas to move to, plus advice from the plucky entrepreneurs who’ve already set up shop. It’s time to see this varied country afresh.
Lees meer
