111 Places in Canterbury That You Shouldn't Miss captures Kent life as it should be - relaxed, carefree and brimming with the ancient and the modern. Take your pick of regal treats which include ancient churches, lengthy piers and in-your-face graffiti. Seaside haunts and a village city display a county at the forefront of Europe that remains unmistakably English. Relics from Christianity's pioneers join modern art and literature in a cultural tangle that thrives to this day. Crazy golf, watery stories and wine to rival the continent's are all to be explored in this sun-soaked corner of the world. Kings, queens and archbishops vie for the local crown but jewels are all scattered around this region. AUTHOR: Nicolette Loizou was born and is based in Kent and studied at the London College of Communication. She loves writing about travel and has contributed to The Guardian, South China Morning Post and The Independent after many years of hot-footing it around the world. She is a big fan of Kent and its varied sights and sounds and loves the region for its laid-back charm and huge variety of things to do. When she is not writing she likes cooking and going to see live bands. SELLING POINTS: . The ultimate insider's guide to Canterbury . Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides . Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 titles and 1.5 million copies in print worldwide . Fully illustrated with 111 full-page colour photographs