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An intriguing blend of ancient traditions and hi-tech modernity, business suits and kimonos, buzz and Zen, the Land of the Rising Sun exerts an irresistible fascination. A string of islands at the very edge of Asia, stretching from the snows of Siberia to the subtropics of Taiwan, it is an archipelago of volatile geography and exquisite landscapes, where time stops for the contemplation of the cherry blossom. THIS WAY JAPAN introduces you to the dazzling cities, the temples and shrines, the refined cuisine, the polite and welcoming people of a country that will touch your soul.

Text in French. Milan is Italy's acknowledged capital of fashion, finance and football. With great museums and superb restaurants, as well as its close proximity to bewitching lakes such as Como, Garda and Maggiore, this vibrant, forward-looking city can offer something to please everyone. Packed with information on the region's history, culture and cuisine, This Way Milan goes far beyond the Duomo to explore every facet of the city and its surroundings.

Text in German. Milan is Italy's acknowledged capital of fashion, finance and football. With great museums and superb restaurants, as well as its close proximity to bewitching lakes such as Como, Garda and Maggiore, this vibrant, forward-looking city can offer something to please everyone. Packed with information on the region's history, culture and cuisine, This Way Milan goes far beyond the Duomo to explore every facet of the city and its surroundings.

Budapest savours the good things in life. It's difficult to decide from which angle the 'Paris of the East' is most breathtaking: looking over the river towards monumental Pest from the heights of Buda, or rather in the direction of the hills and towers of Buda from Pest down below. This Way Budapest explores both banks of the mighty Danube, the elegant boulevards and romantic riverside walkways, and takes you out to the picturesque towns of the Danube Bend and the wide plains of the Puszta. Includes scores of addresses for sightseeing, dining out and entertainment, with fold-out map and full-colour photos.

Home to the world's biggest beer festival and some of its greatest art galleries and museums, the Bavarian capital has many sides to its nature. Cosmopolitan, yet deeply attached to its traditions, a high-tech dynamo that still loves its oompah bands, the centre of German haute couture where you may well see men proudly sporting lederhosen -- Munich will constantly surprise and delight. From raucous beer gardens to the castles of Ludwig II's fanciful dreams, this guide explores the city and surrounding Upper Bavarian countryside.

The Changing of the Guard, a pint in the pub, red buses and black taxis -- you'd think that London never changes. But notice the new skyscrapers, the gourmet restaurants and wine bars, the faces from far-off lands. Traditional London is ready to greet a dynamic future. This little guide shows you the highlights of the capital and its surroundings, and gives insight into London's history, culture and practical matters.

Text in French. The Changing of the Guard, a pint in the pub, red buses and black taxis -- you would think that London never changes. But notice the new skyscrapers, the gourmet restaurants and wine bars, the faces from far-off lands. Traditional London is ready to greet a dynamic future. This little guide shows you the highlights of the capital and its surroundings, and gives insight into London's history, culture and practical matters.

Text in German. The Changing of the Guard, a pint in the pub, red buses and black taxis -- you would think that London never changes. But notice the new skyscrapers, the gourmet restaurants and wine bars, the faces from far-off lands. Traditional London is ready to greet a dynamic future. This little guide shows you the highlights of the capital and its surroundings, and gives insight into London's history, culture and practical matters.

Whether you stay in Rio, lounge on a beach or foray through the jungle, you will find that one thing remains constant throughout Brazil-its fascinating people. Here, the dream of society as a melting-pot has become reality, and the result is often dazzling. From custom-built Brasília to mysterious Bahia, from the bywaters of the Amazon to stunning baroque cities, This Way Brazil parades through the history, sights and culture of this colourful country.

Tolerant, democratic, self-confident and young at heart, Amsterdam is a city that never fails to surprise and delight its visitors. Glide along the canals past 17th-century mansions, gasp at the Old Masters in the museums, go Dutch in the restaurants, buy a diamond or a pair of clogs. This handy guide is crammed with addresses, priceless recommendations and practical hints, whether you're on a weekend break or a fortnight's adventure.