New books
Just received advance copies of my two most recent books: St Oswald’s Way and St Cuthbert’s Way, published by Cicerone Press Istria. The Bradt Travel Guide, published by Bradt (co-author with Thammy Evans) Both published February 2013
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Sighisoara, Transylvania
A quick visit to Sighisoara, Transylvania – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a lovely, atmospheric old town centre. Although Sibiu remains, for me at least, the most beautiful city in Transylvania…. The main square (Piata Cetatii) Orthodox cathedral Woman in doorway All photos © Rudolf Abraham. No unauthorized use.
A rainy day in Sibiu, Transylvania (2)
Here are a few more photos from lovely Sibiu. Playing in the fountain on the main square, Piata Mare Piata Mare from the Council Tower, with the Cindrel Mountains in the distance Totem #1 Totem #2 Salve A section of the old fortifications on the southeast side of the city centre, near the Powder Tower …
A rainy day in Sibiu, Transylvania
I’m in Sibiu – European Capital of Culture 2007, with its beautifully preserved medieval core – for a couple of days, working on the updates for the Bradt guide to Transylvania. Here are a few photos from today… Street #1 Street #2 Paparazzi Kindness View from the Council Tower Dracula kitsch Members of the ‘Balkans …
4th edition of Bradt Croatia published (updated by yours truly)
….even though someone spelled my name wrong on the half-title (no, that bit wasn’t in the proofs), huff, huff From the Bradt website: ‘This fourth edition of Bradt’s Croatia further strengthens its outdoors coverage, including new hikes and information on cycling, national parks and environmental issues. It has increased coverage of Croatia’s literature and film …
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