Kirjahaku

This book is part of the smaller-formatted Pocket Images series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in Great Britain, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.

Morocco's imperial city of Marrakech is known for its fortified walls which extend around the circumference of the city and is called the rose city because of the red earth from which they were constructed. The city reminds the visitor of centuries past with its snake charmers, belly dancers and traditional bazaars.Marrakech - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Djemaa El Fna - Menara Gardens - Marrakech Gates - Marrakech Museum - Koutoubia Mosque - El Bahia Palace - Arsat Moulay Abdeslam Cyber Park - El Badi Palace Ruins - Saadian Tombs - Majorelle Gardens - Ben Youssef Medersa - Dar Si Said Museum - Visit a Tannery - Traditional Hammam-Steamroom at Les Palais Rhoul - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Le Riad Monceau - Villa Rose Sultan - Caravanserai - Riad W - Riyad El Cadi - Places to Eat & Drink - Chez Yassine - El Fna Food Stalls - Dar Moha Al Madina - Al Fassia - Grand Caf de la Poste - Places to Shop - Ethno Art Shop - Spice Markets - Dar Nejjarine Carpets - Mohammed Ben El Hair - Ensemble Artisanal

Ethiopia is an evocative land of contrasts. Its natural beauty ranges from the majestic Simien Mountains to the vast Blue Nile Falls and from the tranquility of Lake Tana to the parched, salt-encrusted volcanic craters of the Danakil Depressions. Budget travellers will enjoy the affordable accommodations and eateries. Coffee lovers are in for a treat. In Ethiopia, the coffee ceremony is a point of national pride.Ethiopia - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Addis Ababa - Lalibela - Bahar Dar - Gondar - Simien Mountains National Park - Axum - Oromia Region & Sof Omar Caves - Omo Valley - Harar - Danakil Depression - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Afro Land Lodge - Red Rock Lalibela Hotel - Homland Hotel - Kereyu Hill Resort - Atse Kaleb Hotel - Places to Eat - Yod Abyssinia - Gusto Restaurant - Ben Abeba Restaurant - Lake Shore Restaurant - Habesha Kitfo - Places to Shop - Sabahar - Buying Coffee in Addis Ababa - Merkato - Salem's Ethiopia - Haileselassie Alemayehu

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 500 km off the coast of Senegal in Western Africa, is the archipelago of the Republic of Cabo Verde, popularly known as Cape Verde. This sunny collection of ten islands has been growing in popularity among snowbirds from northern Europe looking for a winter sun alternative to the Canary Islands. The islands offer seaside relaxation and a unique culture that provide "fun in the sun" year-round.Cape Verde - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Sao Vicente - Mindelo - Santiago - Praia - Cidade Velha - Tarrafal - Sal - Fogo - Boa Vista - Sao Nicolau - Maio - Santo Antao - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Casa Verde Mindelo - Hotel Pontao - Sab Sab Sal Hotel - Palm Beach Resort - Hotel Gaudi - Places to Eat - Restaurant Pont d'Agua - Chocolate Restaurant - Ocean Caf Restaurant - Geko Gourmet - Marlyne's Restaurant & Bar - Places to Shop - L'Alambic Cabo Verde - Mercado Municipal Mindelo - Scuba Caribe - Mercado de Peixe - Boa Vista Mini-Markets

Located 2,400 kilometres from the southeastern coast of Africa, Mauritius is an island nation and tourist paradise in the Indian Ocean. The island is part of the Mascarenhas Archipelago along with Rodrigues Island and French R union, sharing with them a common geologic origin. The official language in Mauritius is English with French also in common everyday usage. Mauritius - Planning Your Stay - Climate & Weather - Sightseeing - Beaches - Souillac Village - City of Mahebourg - Champ de Mars Racecourse - Rodrigues Island - Black River Gorges National Park - Natural History Museum - China Town - Aapravasi Ghat (Immigration Depot) - National History Museum - L'Aventure du Sucre (Sugar Factory) - La Citadelle (Fort Adelaide) - Tomb of Blessed Pere Laval - Eureka Mansion - Red-Roofed Church, Cap Malheureux - SSR Botanical Garden - Mauritius Aquarium - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Le Grand Bleu Hotel - Pereybere Hotel & Apartments - Coin de Mire Attitude - Emeraude Beach Attitude - Hotel le Palmiste - Places to Eat & Drink - La Toque Blanche - Green Island Beach Restaurant - Tandoori Express - Hippocampe - Hidden Reef - Places to Shop - Port Louis Central Market - Port Louis Craft Market - Grand Baie Bazaar - Quatre Bornes Market - Goodlands

Set in the Indian Ocean to the south of the Indian subcontinent the Maldives is a group of over a thousand islands and atolls. Tourists enjoy luxurious resorts and as much peace and seclusion as they desire. Consequently, the Maldives are a popular romantic destination for newlyweds and the discerning holidaymaker.Maldives - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Male - Jumhooree Maidan - Esjehi Gallery - Mulee-Aage Palace - Tomb of Mohammad Thakurufaanu - National Museum - Grand Friday Mosque (Huskuru Miskiiy) - Surfing in the Maldives - Male Atoll - Central Atolls - Outer Atolls - Scuba Diving - Banana Reef Diving - Other Notable Diving Locations - Shipwreck Diving - Atoll Cruising & Live-Aboard Holidays - Environmental Tourism - Kudahuvadhoo Island - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Hotel Octave - Asdu Sun Island - Lucky Hiya Hotel - Fuana Inn - Boutique Inn at Villa Shabnamee - Places to Eat - Sea House Maldives - Symphony Restaurant - Chop Chop - Seagull Cafe House - Shell Beans - Places to Shop - Chaandanee Magu - Dhoni Boats, Shark's Teeth & Maldivian Curiosities - Creative Arts & Crafts Training Center - Reed Mats of Huvadhoo - Wooden Boxes from Thulhaadhoo

The Tunisian island of Djerba (Jerba) is a lush, golden oasis located off Tunisia's southeastern coast in the Gulf of Gabes. With an area of 500 square kilometers and a population of just 140,000, it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in north Africa.Djerba - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Practicalities - Sightseeing Highlights - Beaches - Water Sports - Houmt Souk - Musee du Patrimoine Traditionnel Djerbien - Borj el Kebir - El Ghriba Synagogue - Guellala Village & Museum - Lonely Mosque - Fadhloun Mosque - Ras Rmel (Peninsula of Flamingos) - Djerba Explore Park (Hadria Lalla Museum-Crocodile Farm) - Star Wars Movie Locations - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Hotel Dar Ali - Hotel Flamingo Beach - Hotel Dar El Bhar - Hotel Dar Dhaifa - Hotel Touring Club Marhala - Places to Eat & Drink - Rachid et Sophie - Restaurant Essofra - Restaurant Sidi Ali - Chouchou - Restaurant de L'ile - Places to Shop - Houmt Souk Markets - Midoun Gift Shops - Guellala Pottery Shopping - Carrefour Market - Djerba Explore Shops

Offers a pictorial history of Kirkby and Knowsley, along with a series of photographs, images, and historical captions.