A small-scale country on the surface, Panama is a Central American giant and gem just awakening to its vast potential. Among its allures are sweeping rain forests teeming with exotic animals and birds; cloud forests cloaking the summits of rugged mountains; vibrant indigenous cultures that predate t[...]
This guide covers all the highlights of the vast, varied, sun-drenched state, beginning with the Los Angeles beach communities, the fabulous Getty Center and the venues of the stars. Moving southward to Orange County's affluent seaside towns, beautiful San Diego's world-class museums and zoo at Balb[...]
The world is open for travel and people are looking for new ways to experience a destination. The acclaimed "National Geographic Traveler" series offers just that. Each guide presents the country in full, beginning with an overview to help develop a game plan. Popular features include insider tips f[...]
All the fabled sights are here - the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre - with detailed background information on each place and how best to visit (purchase museum pass, for instance, for the best price into museums). You will also discover a plethora of lesser-known sights like the great Parisian[...]
A small scale country on the surface, Panama is a Central American giant and gem just awakening to its vast potential. Esteemed travel writer Christopher Baker takes the reader on a journey of this fascinating place in his fully updated edition. Beginning in the cosmopolitan, steamy capital of Panam[...]