Rough Guides Travel

Rough Guides publishes books on hundreds of destinations worldwide, and we put that content online for our readers to access for free. Browse our destination coverage online, and check out information on everything from flights to food to accommodations and more.

Extended travel for life in Asia and around the world
If you think gap years are just for students, think again. Wherever you want to go, whatever you want to do; we've got it covered in our run-down of options for extended travel.
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Routes around Africa & Middle East
Explore the cultural wonders of the Middle East or sample Africa's natural highlights following one of our recommended routes.
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Clean breaks in Europe
Key "ecolodge" or "ecotourism" into a search engine and it will throw up thousands of results, but how can you be sure that any are the genuine article?
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Marvellous Moravia
The word's been out for some time now: the Czech Republic does not begin and end with Prague...

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New Zealand Map
Packed with listing recommendations and constructed of waterproof and virtually indestructible paper.
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Yucatán
The ultimate guide to Mexico's vibrant peninsula, from Mayan ruins to Cancún's spectacular beaches
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New York City Mini
An inexpensive pocket-sized guide containing listings for restaurants, hotels and bars in all price ranges.
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Bahamas
Guides you effortlessly to the beaches, whether you plan to go snorkeling, get a tan, or follow the steps of Blackbeard.
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Scotland
The most thorough and reliable travel guidebook for Scotland.
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Italy

The definitive guide, from the Renaissance splendours of Tuscany to the ancient monuments of Sicily.

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