Following 150 Bars, 150 Restaurants, 150 Hotels, 150 Houses and 150 Gardens, 150 Golf Courses You Need to Visit Before You Die is the newest addition to the successful 150 series. Here are the most beautiful golf courses in the world presented in a handy and handsomely illustrated guide.The golf courses bundled in this book are located all over the world and can be found along coastlines, in the mountains, in deserts, and along lakes, and they are all accessible to the public...
Jurgen Lijcops, author of the bestseller 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die, selected the 150 wine bars you must visit, from Bordeaux to Cape Town, from Bangkok to Sydney. Some are unique because of their exquisite decor, others for their breathtaking views or their exceptional service. All of them have a unique wine list that will surprise even the most demanding connoisseurs.
Innovations in tailoring, technique and materials, as well as a new vision of fashion with an emphasis on comfort, timelessness and tactility created clothing whose primary aim is to please the wearer, not to impress the viewer. An image of women was also introduced that was no longer obsessed with youth but left room for women of different ages, thus generating an alternative vision of beauty.This key period between 20th- and 21st-century fashion is evoked through interviews...
This book highlights and explores some of the world's most extraordinary and luxurious spa destinations. It offers readers a curated list of 150 exceptional spas across various countries and regions, each renowned for its unique treatments, breathtaking locations, and exceptional wellness experiences.Includes detailed insights into each featured spa, its amenities, signature treatments, wellness philosophies, and the overall ambiance. Readers can expect to find a combination ...
This book explores all continents and countries in search of the most extraordinary national parks. Well-known and lesser-known parks are featured, but they are all special because of breathtaking views, a unique atmosphere or exceptional fauna and flora. In these parks you will experience unforgettable treks and adventures and enjoy magnificent views. From desert parks to safari parks, from jungle areas to the highest mountains; each park has its unique story to tell.This bo...
Architectural travel is on the rise. With this book you not only have a fantastic reference book of the best 150 private houses, but also a bucket list to plan your next city trip or trip. All houses guarantee a unique experience through the aesthetics of the house, the architectural masterpiece or the sophisticated design. This book is the ultimate architecture travel wish list. At each house, the authors provide the reader with a clear identity kit regarding the year of con...
150 Gardens You Need to Visit before You Die profiles a selection of the most beautiful gardens in the world, renowned for their exceptional flora, imaginative designs, and inspiring locations.From Kew Gardens in London to the Singapore Botanical Gardens, and from Monet's garden at Giverny to the Zen garden of the Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto, this handsomely bound book captures in words and images the most notable features of these 150 glorious, not-to-be missed gardens. An esse...
Chefs, gastronomy and lifestyle are hot topics. However, finding the ultimate dining experience around the world might be challenging and can be disappointing. From Paris (Plaza Athénée, Septime) and Mexico City (Quintonil, Lorea) to Tokyo (Den, Florilčge, Sushi Saito), Amélie Vincent, also known as The Foodalist, selects 150 must-visit restaurants around the world.These culinary hotspots promise a unique experience to the diners, through exquisite menus, original designs and...
Since 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die came out in 2018, more than 17,000 copies have been sold. Time for an updated version, with no less than 50 new bars.Discover which bars you must visit worldwide, because of their delicious cocktails, unique interiors or authentic atmosphere. Sommelier and spirits connoisseur Jurgen Lijcops once again takes you on a trip/bar crawl around the world and also gives you the best cocktail recipes en cours de route....
Surf & Stay is made for surfers and sea lovers who look further than the waves. For lovers of freshly baked pastries, beachfront boutique hotels or dreamy camper spots. Dive into the seven regions in this book - Cornwall, West Flanders, South Brittany, La Côte Basque, Cantabria, Tenerife and Alentejo - and discover a mapped route for your salt-coloured holiday. Where to surf, eat and sleep.This book also guides non-surfers. Surf & Stay is filled with salt & wonder; 256 pages ...
After the global success of their first book Weird and Wonderful Post-Mortem Fairy Tales, and the even more successful follow-up Dark and Dystopian Post-Mortem Fairy Tales, the eccentric artistic duo, Mothmeister, once again ignites the imagination with their third book Sinister and Spiritual Post-Mortem Fairy Tales.This grim and spiritual dream world draws inspiration from bog bodies, druids, voodoo cults, the mummified Sokushinbutsu monks, the cannibalistic Asmat tribe, Vic...
After 150 Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Houses, Gardens and Golf Courses, there is now also 150 Vineyards you need to visit before you die. For lovers of wine, both professional and hobbyists, and of nature, vineyards are real must-see places.These vineyards can often be found in the most scenic regions in the world where you can wander for hours, or unexpectedly, right in the middle of the city.A selection of the most unique and worth visiting vineyards in the world, from Japan...
Henk van Rensbergen is a Boeing 787 pilot who flies around the globe. While his crew rests at the swimming pool, he goes out to explore abandoned places in our world. From the breakaway state of Abkhazia, a floating warship cemetery in France, a forgotten love hotel in Japan to an abandoned rail depot in Detroit, van Rensbergen searches for the beauty of their desolation and pinpoints the richness of their decay. Van Rensbergen is a pioneering urban explorer. His Abandoned Pl...
The World's Best Swimming Pools is a visual exploration featuring 200 of the most remarkable swimming pools around the world.Discover pools that are architectural gems that push the boundaries of traditional pool design - from swimming pools perched on the roofs of skyscrapers and offering breathtaking views, to natural pools that completely blend into their surroundings, including pools formed by rock formations, fed by springs or hidden in wooded areas.Through stunning phot...
Renee & Matthew Hahnel, two professional travel photographers, embarked on the adventure of a lifetime ... a seven month journey to every national park in America. Over the course of this epic road trip, they traveled through 39 states, two US territories, drove over 25,000 miles, took 26 flights, and hiked hundreds of miles across some of the most dramatic landscapes on the planet.Roaming America tells their story through breathtaking imagery and musings from the road that w...
In this book, writer/stylist Vivienne Ayers and photographer Brent Darby take us on a journey through picturesque locations in England, Wales, Ireland, Italy, Majorca and New Zealand, unearthing the most chic modern country homes. Architecturally varied - the homes range from converted workshops to cabins, farmhouses to historic pubs, newbuilds to old barns - each one is packed with personality, epitomising a soulful interior. In these inspirational homes, chintz has been chu...
Scandinavian and Japanese design styles 'highlight' the philosophy of 'less is more', each in its own way. When put together, a unique new concept called 'Japandi' arises. Influenced by the ancient Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi and the Scandinavian's practice of hygge, Japandi celebrates refined quality, subtlety and craftsmanship. It takes the minimalistic home to another level of luxury and elegance.With more than two hundred inspiring images of the most beautiful Japand...
Hotels continue to appeal to the imagination. The sector re-invents itself time and time again and sets the limits for the ultimate overnight stay. But which hotels offer you a once in a lifetime experience? This book lists the ultimate top 150 hotels, compiled by travel and lifestyle journalist Debbie Pappyn.All hotels guarantee a unique experience: a unique view or location, the incredible luxury or inimitable charm, the sophisticated design, the service or simply manta ray...
After 150 Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Houses, Gardens, Golf Courses and Vineyards, now also 150 Bookstores you need to visit before you die.These bookstores open up a world of beauty. You can wander endlessly in the peculiar selection of the independent, often specialized book merchant. Every store is a reflection of the thoughts, opinions and tastes of the owner. Discover established bookstores that have been providing their readers with reading matter for decennia or newly o...
