Summer is in full swing and we've got some scorching books hot off the press to go with it. Check out these brand new travel guides from DK Eyewitness that are guaranteed to fire your wanderlust.
All books will be available from August 31.
All books will be available from August 31.
Road Trips France
France is best discovered on its back roads. It is these journeys that lead to the heart of the country, unveiled in the taste of sea-fresh oysters at roadside shacks, a tantalising sip of Chablis from the winemaker's tasting glass, the cinematic sight of flamingoes drifting over a Mediterranean lake, and the smells and sounds of a bustling market.
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View BookRoad Trips Italy
Italy is a country tailor made for slowing down. Driving through the countryside, where cuisine and culture have evolved over thousands of years of working closely with the land and its natural resources, is the best way to appreciate everything Italy has to offer – from remote beaches lapped by crystal waters to heavenly perfumed lemon groves.
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View BookDK Eyewitness Germany
Synonymous with art and culture, Germany is bursting with world-class museums, trendy galleries and creative hubs. But travel away from the towns and cities and you'll discover some of Europe's finest lakes, no fewer than 16 national parks and a coastline ripe for water-sports.
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View BookDK Eyewitness Portugal
From the soaring mountains and volcanic craters of the Azores to the subtropical paradise of Madeira, there is plenty of natural beauty to be discovered in Portugal. The cities are equally as unmissable; cutting-edge galleries, cool hangouts, and a thriving food scene make Lisbon and Porto two of Europe's trendiest cities.
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View BookDK Eyewitness Greek Islands
Crystal-clear waters, dreamlike sunsets, tiny seaside tavernas frequented by welcoming locals, fascinating ruins of ancient civilizations... need we say more? The Greek Islands are the ultimate escape we've all been dreaming of. Get yourself some sun therapy.
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View BookTop 10 Barcelona
On the shores of the Mediterranean, dramatic Modernista structures stand amid grand medieval quarters in an aesthetic juxtaposition of old and new. Barcelona's artistic spirit is embodied in Picasso's paint, Gaudi's bricks and, more recently, on plates. The Catalan capital has a stellar food reputation, serving delectable cusine to stir up the senses.
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View BookTop 10 Lisbon
Lisbon is a city of superlatives: the most westerly capital in mainland Europe, one of the oldest, one of the sunniest, one of the least expensive and, draped over a series of hills facing the Tejo estuary, surely one of the most impressively located. With a fast-developing foodie scene and rooftop bars serving views worthy of raising a glass, Lisbon has earnt a reputation for European cool.
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View BookTop 10 Madrid
For all Madrid's big-city bustle, it feels surprisingly intimate. There's plenty of old-fashioned appeal here – a lavish royal palace, stately museums housing world-class art, beautiful parks and gardens – but there's also a creative energy fizzing below the surface, palpable in the contemporary galleries, vintage stores and underground bars.
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View BookTop 10 Prague
The City of a Hundred Spires; the Mother of Cities; home of the world's finest lager – with such grandiose titles, Prague has a lot to live up to. A maze of tiny cobbled lanes winding through enchanting Baroque streetscapes and green spaces, the city is bursting at the seams with architectural treasures, traditional pubs and picturesque pastel buildings.
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Tokyo is a modern metropolis like no other: glittering skyscrapers pepper the city in stark contrast to its serene temples; and back-alley bars are waiting to be discovered alongside Michelin-starred restaurants. Writer Emmie Harrison-West shares our reasons to love Tokyo, and why it should be first on your post-pandemic travel list…
What to eat in Tokyo (that isn’t sushi)
Sushi has taken the world by storm. You probably already know how you feel about it – especially if you’re not a fan of raw fish. But even if you love nothing more than sweet inari-zushi or fresh, creamy scallop nigiri, it would be a shame to limit your culinary adventures in Tokyo to just sushi. After all, it’s one of the world’s most diverse and exciting places to eat, with everything from high-end restaurants – Tokyo has more Michelin stars than any other city – to standing-only counters serving harried commuters.