Abigail Hole

Contemporary Rome more than stands up to its past. In Best of Rome, our resident author reveals a city bubbling over with festivals, food markets, street parties, open-air opera, jazz, hip hop and salsa clubs, all making use of the city’s unfeasibly beautiful setting. As the saying goes, ‘Roma, non basta una vita’ (for Rome, a lifetime is not enough).Living History – stroll among Imperial ruins, Renaissance refinement and baroque bombast with our top tips on the city’s artistic and architectural legacyWalk The Walk – navigate the lanes of the centro storico and enjoy a bird’s-eye view from Pincio with our detailed walking toursInsider Tips – drink and dine in the city’s funkiest restaurants and coolest bars, hand-picked by our local expertSleep In Style – budget gems, boutique B&,Bs and film star–worthy palazzi, the best of the best for every budgetAfter Dark – party with our top selection of festivals, outdoor cinema, squatter arts venues, dance, music, opera and some seriously sexy clubs

Experience iconic India – the buzz of Old Delhi’s bazaars, the timeless perfection of the Taj Mahal, dusky-pink Jaipur and sky-blue Jodhpur, the golden fort city of Jaisalmer, and star-filled desert nights on camel safari. Take the journey of a lifetime through India’s most enchanting and fabled places with this definitive guide.Escape The Crowds and discover the Rajasthan beyond the tourist trail – remote villages, deserted forts, and the magnificent havelis of ShekhawatiSleep The Sleep Of Kings in the best accommodation, from Rajput palaces to fort-top guesthousesLearn The Local Lore with our coverage of the region’s intriguing history and culture, and a special chapter on Rajasthani HandicraftsTell Your Roti From Your Puri with our comprehensive chapter on Indian cuisine, and in-depth reviews of restaurants all over the regionFind Your Way around the Golden Triangle with the help of our detailed transport information and over 50 maps

Současný Řím se může směle porovnávat se slavnou minulostí. Autor našeho průvodce tu žije, a tak vám zasvěceně představí město překypující festivaly, tržišti, pouliční zábavou, operami pod širým nebem i kluby, kde se hraje jazz, hip hop anebo salsa. To všechno najdete v neuvěřitelně krásných kulisách italské metropole. Na vlastní kůži můžete vyzkoušet, jak pravdivé je italské přísloví `Roma, non basta una vita` - Na Řím jeden život nestačí.

Local interviews with experts on Taj Mahal, Mumbai's colonial architecture, Jaisalmer fort and Udaipur. Discover Goa's beautiful beaches, Kerala's vast backwaters, pick tea leaves in Darjeeling and marvel at the golden temple. Full colour, pull-out map with illustrated highlights to Taj Mahal, Khjuraho and Delhi's red fort.