If you’re shopping for stocking stuffers for friends or family who love to travel, consider the newly updated 2015 DK Eyewitness Guides. This refreshed series includes country and city titles such as Paris, Ireland, Berlin, Germany, London, Myanmar, Prague, Italy, Rome, Thailand and many others. Each guide is packed with practical advice and detailed information to help travelers plan memorable trips.
The guides combine clear, full-color photography with informative illustrations. Notable features include cutaway drawings of famous buildings and historic sites, museum floor plans, and engaging background on each destination’s history and culture. Sample itineraries help visitors prioritize attractions and structure their time efficiently.
City-specific guides come with detachable walking maps complete with street indexes, making it easy to plan walking routes. They also include maps of metro and public-transport systems and concise tips for navigating them. Handy charts show walking distances between major sights, while 3-D aerial views of neighborhoods offer a close-up sense of the areas visitors will explore. Together, these elements make the DK Eyewitness Guides a practical, visually appealing resource for travelers seeking inspiration and reliable local knowledge.