London: Monocle Travel Guide (Monocle Travel Guide Series, 1)
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The definitive travel guides that make you feel like a local wherever you go. Monoclemagazine covers the world with its network of bureaus (New York, Toronto, Zurich, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Tokyo, Singapore), its more than 30 dedicated correspondents based from Beirut to Bogota, Sao Paulo to Stolkholm, and its team of on-the-road reporters based out of its headquarters in London. Monocle-the magazine that covers urbanism and the city design like no other-knows about the hidden gems in all the great cities. It also knows where to take an ambassador for breakfast, an on-the-go businessman for a late night cocktail, or where to get an astute concierge at ungodly hours. Its deep understanding of cities and all they have to offer has been compiled in the new Monocle Travel Guides. Launching this spring with editions for London and Tokyo, followed by New York and Hong Kong, these beautiful books reveal the Monocle team's favorite places, from the ideal route for an early morning run to the best spots for independent retail. Aimed at people who do not want to be tourists but rather feel like locals when they travel, these are books for those who want to mix the classic with the contemporary, want to get beyond the cliches, and know they can get a feel for a city even if they only have a few days. And they are full of surprises and quirks: the books will guide you to a grand hotel but also to a cozy two-star, and will leave you drinking in a local corner bar or being served by a great waiter who knows his craft-while being wary of pushing you into the newest, hippest, soulless bar. Created by the Monocle design team, these authoritative guides will be trim enough to drop into your pocket and wise enough to stay by your side throughout your travels. Review: England for the Christmas Holiday and loved all of the suggestions found in the book - Just came back from London, England for the Christmas Holiday and loved all of the suggestions found in the book! I'm a regular Monocole Magazine reader and looked forward to seeing their editorial team's recommendations in person. We stayed at a hotel, Ace, recommended by the book, and it was just as described. The restaurants and other attractions that they recommend aren't necessarily the biggest names on the scene, but more the kinds of quality places a local would want to frequent. I was really pleased that the book covers a vast number of neighborhoods and activities and really gives you a wholistic perspective of the city, and leaves it to the reader to pick and choose based on their lifestyle or interests. When I go on vacation, I typically go on shorter trips and so my time is really valuable. Getting great recommendations is really invaluable. In all, I was very happy with how the book was laid out. The organization of the sections themselves and the specific areas and categories they focused on. Also, its pocketable format (in a jacket or coat) made it really easy to take around town without sticking out as a tourist. A must have for Monocle-enthusiasts and a strong recommend for London visitors wanting make the best use of their time and experience some of the best London has to offer! Review: Love Monocle, great keepsake. A good travel book for the digital age. - Most travel books are used for planning a trip then collect dust after. This is a nice keepsake for a trip and includes general essays and cultural notes that go far beyond the "see & do this" lists that most other guides focus on - you have the internet for that. I plan to get the one for my hometown (Chicago) to help me discover new areas of my own city and keep around for guests.
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,144,824 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #176 in London England Travel Books #267 in General England Travel Guides #936 in General Great Britain Travel Guides |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 116 Reviews |
A**S
England for the Christmas Holiday and loved all of the suggestions found in the book
Just came back from London, England for the Christmas Holiday and loved all of the suggestions found in the book! I'm a regular Monocole Magazine reader and looked forward to seeing their editorial team's recommendations in person. We stayed at a hotel, Ace, recommended by the book, and it was just as described. The restaurants and other attractions that they recommend aren't necessarily the biggest names on the scene, but more the kinds of quality places a local would want to frequent. I was really pleased that the book covers a vast number of neighborhoods and activities and really gives you a wholistic perspective of the city, and leaves it to the reader to pick and choose based on their lifestyle or interests. When I go on vacation, I typically go on shorter trips and so my time is really valuable. Getting great recommendations is really invaluable. In all, I was very happy with how the book was laid out. The organization of the sections themselves and the specific areas and categories they focused on. Also, its pocketable format (in a jacket or coat) made it really easy to take around town without sticking out as a tourist. A must have for Monocle-enthusiasts and a strong recommend for London visitors wanting make the best use of their time and experience some of the best London has to offer!
J**F
Love Monocle, great keepsake. A good travel book for the digital age.
Most travel books are used for planning a trip then collect dust after. This is a nice keepsake for a trip and includes general essays and cultural notes that go far beyond the "see & do this" lists that most other guides focus on - you have the internet for that. I plan to get the one for my hometown (Chicago) to help me discover new areas of my own city and keep around for guests.
B**S
The Monocle guides - like the magazine itself - are handy resources for every ...
The Monocle guides - like the magazine itself - are handy resources for every city they have available. Great local restaurant recommendations and invaluable hotel choices, you can trust that everything in here is hand picked by the wonderful writers of the magazine.
P**R
Guide for Young Professionals
Bought elsewhere because Amazon was out of stock at the time. It's a cheap little guide ($12.50 for a well-printed compact hardcover is nothing) catering towards the higher end traveler. Monocle itself is a lifestyle publication so no surprise they're all about elevated traveling instead of finding the most affordable option. I did not find this guide too useful planning for a trip but it does offer nice insight into what one could do to feel a bit more indulgent on vacation. I found the walking tours in the last few pages kinda neat as they lead you through a few select neighborhoods recommending shops and stores to visit. Where else but NYC would you want to window-shop? It's not the ability to buy but rather seeing all the small independent businesses thrive. For that, this book has its gems to pick out. The written content is pretty comprehensive for the limited options.
J**E
Five Stars
Looking forwards to a trip to New York
A**R
Five Stars
Very cute stocking stuffer for my pal going to london. Yay!
J**S
Five Stars
Excellent as expected!
M**.
Not a helpful guide.
I ordered 2 of these books. One for my Aunt, and one for myself, to prepare for our trip to London. Unfortunately, the content of the book mostly has suggestions for shopping. I read through the entire book and both of us didn't find anything helpful or useful.
M**O
bella
bella chic utile. certo non la migliore al mondo, ma contiene una selezione alternativa di luoghi da visitare oltre a molte curiosità. e poi in una libraria o sopra il tavolino del soggiorno fa sempre la sua sporca figura
N**W
Travel
Another enjoyable book to read - u can certainly learn a lot by reading books like these
M**O
Una gran guia
Es una guía turística para, aprovechar al 100℅ , el viaje programado,me la recomendaron ampliamente, es una guía que no pueda faltar para el viajero.
M**N
Love Monocle Travel Guides
I love the Monocle travel guides. I don't get to everything but it always feels like I'm getting access to interesting activities, great local shopping, and delicious local food. I also love essays component it helps to get you in the mind set of the place you are travelling to. There are also lots of helpful today but that you may not otherwise encounter in standard guide books.
S**T
Toller Reiseführer!
Sehr liebevoll gestaltet. Gute Tipps (wenn auch meist eher hochpreisig). Steigert die Vorfreude auf London nochmal sehr! :)
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