The essential guide for all international Berlin conquerors. Living in Berlin since 2008 New Yorker author Giulia Pines takes you by the hand and tells you what to expect as an expat. Her lively book gives the answers to every existential question regarding: history, official stuff, finding a place to live, learning German, getting around in the city, Berlin with children, work life, shopping, eating, culture, books, and other expat resources. Page through it for inspiration. Lean it to as...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Berlin, Germany.Berlin is best known for its historical associations as the German capital, internationalism and tolerance, lively nightlife, its many cafes, clubs, and bars, street art, and numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest.Berlin's architecture is quite varied. Although badly damaged in the final years of World War II and broken apart during the Cold War, Berlin has reconstructed itself greatly, e...

This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complemented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city a...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Vienna, Austria.Vienna is the capital of the Republic of Austria. It is by far the largest city in Austria (with a population of 1.7m), as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. As the former home of the Habsburg court and its various empires, the city still has the trappings of the imperial capital it once was, and the historic city centre is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Vienna is famous for its co...

Do you want to maximise your short stay in the beautiful city of Budapest?If so ... this could be the guide for you!Particularly pertinent if this is your first visit to this wonderful city.This ebook travel guide:* Gives daily itinerary's which you can follow, or tailor to suit yourself* Has a map, pictures and information on locations and attractions (including address, opening times, web address, how to get there, history &/or other pertinent informa...

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included.NEW FEATURE: The attraction articles now in...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Kraków, Poland. The city of Kraków covers both banks of the Wisla (or Vistula) river. It is Poland's second largest city, with a population of 756,000 (1.4 million including surrounding communities). Kraków consists of 18 districts. The historic Old City is situated in District I Stare Miasto. Even though the words Stare Miasto mean 'old town', it should not be confused with the historic o...

The author, a travel journalist, was born and lives in Germany. This guide focuses on the Rhine & Mosel Valleys, including Mainz, Cologne, Bonn, Trier, Worms, Speyer and more - with the kind of inside detail that only a resident can provide. The Rhine valley is one of Germanys prime tourist attractions. The most interesting part of the valley is between Speyer, with the largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany, and Cologne (Köln), with the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. In between i...

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders smartphones and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses telephones hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide also features an itinerary with our suggestio...

Heading to Poland or Ukraine for Euro 2012? Our handy guide – written by two England fans living in Poland and Ukraine – will give you the inside tips on where to go, what to do, how to stay safe and enjoy your stay in these beautiful countries.We have the real inside knowledge that you'll need to enjoy yourself and the competition to the upmost.Areas covered:TransportAccomodationTicketsWomenBeerPoliceCultureLanguage

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Munich, Germany.Munich, located at the river Isar in the south of Bavaria, is famous for its beautiful architecture, fine culture, and the annual Oktoberfest beer celebration. Munich's cultural scene is second to none in Germany, with the museums even considered by some to outrank those of Berlin in quality.Many travelers to Munich are stunned by the quality of the architecture. Although it was heavily damaged by allied bombing ...

Why has Switzerland - a tiny, land-locked country with few natural advantages - become so successful for so long at so many things? In banking, pharmaceuticals, machinery, even textiles, Swiss companies rank alongside the biggest and most powerful global competitors. How did they get there? How do they continue to refresh themselves? Does the Swiss 'Sonderfall' (special case) provide lessons others can learn and benefit from? Can the Swiss continue to perform in a hyper-competitive global ...