{"product_id":"the-road-less-travelled-foreword-by-bill-bryson-by-bill-bryson-foreword-quadrum-solutions-pvt-ltd-creator-3615d","title":"The Road Less Travelled: Foreword by Bill Bryson by Bill Bryson (Foreword), Quadrum Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Creator)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Road Less Travelled is a guide to the world's unspoilt sights and experiences. Presenting 1,000 fresh and fascinating alternatives to hundreds of well-known tourist destinations and sights; including alternatives to the Carnival in Rio and the beaches of Thailand, the most-visited national parks, over-rated restaurants and holiday clichs. Written by a team of travel experts, and with a foreword by Bill Bryson, this book brings vibrant cities, enchanting sights, breathtaking natural wonders and unforgettable experiences to life with informative narrative and stunning photography. Choose your destination by theme - Ancient and Historical Sights, Festivals and Parties, Great Journeys, Architectural Marvels, Natural Wonders, Beaches, Sports and Activities, Art and Culture, and Cities - or simply flick through this sumptuous guide and be inspired. Rely on practical advice on where to stay, where to eat and when to go, as well as useful 'Need to Know' facts, ensure that you get the most out of your time away. Less crowded, generally less expensive and often more spectacular and rewarding, these lesser-known wonders of the world remind travelers what real travel is all about - escaping the everyday and embracing the new.  Holidays will never be the same again when you choose The Road Less Travelled.  Review A book to keep by the bedside to fuel your dreams -- The Mail on Sunday, September 20, 2009  This is a beautifully simple idea executed with no small degree of elegance... -- The Irish Times, August 1, 2009  its main appeal lies in its lavish illustrations, but it also includes entertainment and adventure ideas -- The Sunday Telegraph, August 9, 2009  The format is eminently dip-in-able, with page upon page of beautiful photographs, locator maps and practical information -- Wanderlust Magazine, October 2009  a coffee-table book to drool over -- Bella Magazine, November 24, 2009  a sequence of sumptuous pictures, well informed text and a surfeit of practical information --The Scotsman, December 2009  About the Author  Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and grew up there, but has spent most of his adult life in Britain. He has worked for a number of newspapers, including The Times and the Independent. His books on the English language include Mother Tongue and Troublesome Words, both published by Penguin.  Bill Bryson is the author of several bestsellers including The Lost Continent, Neither Here Nor There, Notes from a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods, Notes from a Big Country, Down Under, A Short History of Nearly Everything, One Summer: America 1927 and his memoir, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. His most recent bestseller is The Road to Little Dribbling. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41843985612874,"sku":"3615d","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/9101\/8826\/files\/3615d.jpg?v=1764511404","url":"https:\/\/www.bookexpress.nz\/products\/the-road-less-travelled-foreword-by-bill-bryson-by-bill-bryson-foreword-quadrum-solutions-pvt-ltd-creator-3615d","provider":"Book Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}