Venice is an improbable, inimitable masterpiece. Emerging from the Adriatic as if by miracle, its storybook palaces and churches burst with top-tier frescoes, monuments and Insta-snapping tourists. But the place known as “La Serenissima” is more than this. Slip into its calli (streets) to discover the city lived and loved by locals; a maze of dirt-cheap, canal-side bacari (Venetian bars), progressive restaurants and artisan studios crafting everything from handmade jewellery to provocative ceramics.

As well as detailed reviews and maps for world-famous attractions through to hidden treasures, Venice Pocket Precincts also includes a selection of field trips encouraging you to venture further afield to Padua, Vicenza and Verona. And all information has been considered in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Slip this guide into your pocket and head off on an adventure, experiencing authentic places in Venice and surrounds like a local.

Hello Sandwich Japan is for people who value good aesthetics, good food and rich culture – people who will enjoy the craziness of Tokyo’s neon playground just as much as the peaceful Buddhist getaway of Mount Koya. Japan may be one of the world’s travel hotspots, but to get the most out of your vacation you’ll need a local’s insider tips. Ebony Bizys, aka Hello Sandwich, has been living in Tokyo since 2010 and has uncovered the very best places around this unique country.

Her book features a curated selection of places to go from bonsai gardens, contemporary galleries, stunning temples, peaceful ryokan retreats, ‘kawaii’ gift shops and topnotch coffee spots, to unbeatable izakayas, four-seater sashimi bars and ideal hiking destinations for ‘forest bathing’.

Hello Sandwich Japan is a stunning tome filled with travel tips galore along with language essentials and colourful images. All of the key destinations are covered including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakone and Sapporo.  

Including detailed descriptions, suggested itineraries, maps, photos and even interviews with world cyclists, Ultimate Cycling Trips: World is the perfect guide for planning your own cycling adventure. There are trips to suit every fitness level, from riding through the Italian and French Riviera, to Canada’s wildlife-rich Icefields Parkway, and the volcanic island of Jeju off the southern tip of South Korea.  
As we grow more anxious about our planet, author Andrew Bain offers cycling trips as one way to minimise our environmental impact while on holiday. If that wasn’t enough, there are also the added benefits of improving your fitness and becoming more immersed in your surroundings.

Now has never been a better time to see the world by bike, with  Ultimate Cycling Trips: World.