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Northern Europe

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  Iceland Globetrotter Island Guide by Rowland Mead

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  A colourful and exciting guide packed with full-page photographs and informal essays on Icelandic life. As such, one to read before you go rather than carry.

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  Iceland Bradt Guide by Andrew Evans

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  A typically fantastic Bradt covering all aspects of Icelandic travel conscientiously and with great verve.

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  Iceland by Insight Guides

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  A bulky volume full of excellent reading material and inspirational photography - perhaps not the best guide to carry but certainly one to consult pre-trip.

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  Reykjavik by Wallpaper

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  A stylish pocket guide for citybreakers looking to indulge.

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  Reykjavik Cityspots by Thomas Cook

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  A handy pocket guide with decent listings and some good suggestions for jaunts out of town.

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  Faroe Islands by Bradt

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  The only specific guide to these autonomous islands off the North West coast of Scotland.

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  Scandinavia and Finland by Michelin

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  Michelin's Green Guides are very good, with helpful practical information, well-written sightseeing entries, and interesting suggested tours. There are some restaurant and hotel listings.

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  Finland by Lonely Planet

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  A very good, reliable practical companion that covers town and country with equal care.

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  Finland Compact by Insight Guides

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  More recently updated than its full-size counterpart, this handy slender guide focuses on sightseeing and recommended walks & tours. Plenty of colour photographs throughout.

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  Finland Travellers Guide by Thomas Cook

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  Somewhere between pocket guides and full-scale handbooks stands the Travellers series, offering reasonable introductory reading as well as plenty of suggested sights and tours. This Finnish volume is excellent.

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  Finland by Insight Guides

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  Never intended as a practical companion, the slightly aged nature of this guide does not detract from its lush and inspiring charm, filled as it is with colour photographs and readable introductions to the country.

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  Helsinki by Wallpaper

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  A sleek, chic guide to Helsink, ideal for a designer mini-break.

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  Helsinki Pocket Guide by Insight

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  A slender selection of tailored itineraries and excursions, with some contextual reading and tips on where to shop, eat and stay.

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  Helsinki: Birth of the Classic Capital 1550/1850 by Jonathan Moorhouse

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  An exquisite little book that fuses walking tours with insightful historical context and beautiful illustrations.

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  Helsinki by Thomas Cook CitySpots

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  Geared for the short break, this lightweight companion steers you towards the best sights, with a few decent maps included as well as a cursory introduction to Finnish.

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  Lapland by Bradt

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  The only guide you will find to this region of Scandinavia, thankfully Proctor's book is diligently researched and presented with great affection.

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  The Good Pub Guide

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  With over 5,000 pubs, independently rated according to beer, dining and accommodation, this is an excellent guide for touring around the UK.

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  1000 Things to do in Britain by Time Out

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  A selective guide to some of the more extraordinary activities to be found in Britain.

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  British Hotels & Inns by Alastair Sawday

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  A charming range of hotels around England, the Channel Islands, Wales and Scotland, from the boutique, urban and stylish to the grand old country estate.

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  Great Britain by Eyewitness

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  A vibrant guide to Great Britain with plenty of colour photographs, illustrations, aerial views and detailed cultural and historical information. A great sightseer's companion, but less useful on practical advice and listings for the traveller on a budget. Includes approximately 40 pages on Wales and 40 pages on Scotland.

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  Living and Working in Britain by Survival Books

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  A very detailed guide for anyone moving to Great Britain. Includes thorough sections on finding a job, permits and visas, accommodation, education and insurance.

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  Walking in Britain by Lonely Planet

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  An excellent walking guide for any standard, including some long distance recommendations. The 51 walks are arranged by region and have all the practical information you will need.

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  Discover Great Britain by Lonely Planet

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  A practical guide to the highlights of the country, best for a budget visit. It's full of photographs with good introductory chapters too, plus a handy pull-out map.

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  Wild Swim by Kate Rew

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  The essential guide for any adventurer who loves the feel of fresh, cold water on their skin written by the founder of the Outdoor Swimming Society.

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  Seaside by Time Out

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  A coffee-table style guide to the best of Britain's beaches. Great for researching a trip with wonderful photos, a description of the area, recommended places to stay and eat.