Travel - General

The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian is a nineteenth-century edition of the famous travelogue written by Rustichello da Pisa and Marco Polo, describing the travels of the latter through Asia, Persia, China and Indonesia between 1271 and 1291. The book secured lasting...

This book is equal parts reflection, factual account of the challenges and joys of the Pilgrimage, and practical advice for preparing for it and making it the best experience possible. Read it if you are planning to walk El Camino de Santiago de Compostela....

On the day Fisher Milaiic leaves home, he doesn't know what a Gap Year is. But as he travels he discovers an entire culture of people taking one or many years off from regular life: students and criminals, escapists and tourists, searchers and evaders...

A worldwide guide to ice cream destinations, a collection of stories, and inspired recipes based on 60 ice cream shops across eight countries. From California to Taiwan to Argentina to Italy. Jennifer Ng, a lifelong ice cream lover, chronicles visits to a dairy plant,...

HARDBACK, sleek matte finish cover 8.5" x 8.5" (216mm x 216 mm) 96 lined quality white pages Welcome page with space to add your personalized message Left page with Date, Name & Where we are from Right page for Comments (full page) The Guest...

As cruise ships sail in comfort past Alaskan glaciers, passengers can imagine themselves down in a sail boat, bobbing amongst the growlers: Smell the biting cold air as you drift under towering blue ice and ancient cliffs. Historical references place the Alaskan scenery in...

EVERY MOUNTAIN TOP IS WITHIN REACH IF YOU JUST KEEP CLIMBING - Barry Finlay It is January 16, 2009, and 60 year-old BARRY FINLAY and his son CHRIS are propped against a rock, struggling to draw a breath on their treacherous climb up Africa's...

A pictorial and descriptive journey through the history and beauty of the Greek paradise islands of Crete and Santorini which are set in the warm blue Mediterranean Sea. Explore the pretty beaches, villages and towns of these two picture perfect island of Greece. The...

This beautifully illustrated book will take you through an incredible journey to the beautiful Greek Island of Skiathos which is the best known of the Sporades Islands. People are drawn by the allure of its beaches along with pretty villages, pine covered hills and...

This is not your usual travel guide. Powerful Places in Malta provides detailed descriptions of specifically selected powerful places. It also gives background information and an overview of the controversies, conflicts, and conspiracies that swirl around many of Malta's ancient sacred sites. In addition,...

This book serves as the official guide to the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail of Ohio. From July 13-26, 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan led a daring group of more than 2,000 men across Southern Ohio. His mission: to distract and divert...

Some days the magic hits a bit harder...and when it does you need to remember it. Life's a ROADTRIP is the latest installment in the "Insert your story" series, following Swept Away by WANDERLUST and My BUCKETLIST it's here to inspire you to plan...

"I am so loving your book ... I am laughing so hard my eyes are leaking. It is wonderful Thank you indeed for a happy start to my day." - Catherine R."Absolutely wonderful writing and a joy to read ... many resonating points with...

The excitement and wonder of sailing a small boat from Florida to the beautiful Exuma Islands in the Bahamas. Witness the rescue of fishermen lost at sea, and a return cruise extended to Long Island and Cat Island, where homes are inhabited by spirits....

This comprehensive guide offers something for everyone with detailed mile to mile descriptions and photos of the Allegheny River Trail and a large section of the North Country Trail from Franklin to Parker. It also provides detailed histories of the towns and places that...

Lilly Setterdahl's Not my time to die: Titanic and the Swedes on board, presents a brief, but thorough history of the Titanic. The book describes the conditions in Sweden in 1912, the reasons for the emigration, and profiles each of the 125 Swedes on...

Fortunate Isle: A Memoir of TenerifeIn 1960, with a mere 40 in his pocket, 18-year-old Ronald Mackay hitched from Scotland to Spain then took a tramp steamer to Tenerife, thinking to voyage on to South America. Instead, he discovered the snug village of Buenavista...

* What to include in your hiking or travel repair kits * Duct tape dos and don'ts * New sections on caring for technical wool garments and repairing softshell fabrics, single-wall tents, hydration systems, and more Whether you need to remedy a leak in...

This is the first illustrated edition of the diaries kept by Australian-born photographer and film maker Frank Hurley about his work on the Mawson and Shackleton Antarctic Expeditions, his two expeditions to Papua in the 1920s, and his experiences during the First and Second...

When geographic ideas change the world in our heads, the impact can be read on the ground and in our lives. In these thought-provoking, witty essays, some of America's most distinguished geographers explore ten geographic ideas that have literally changed the world and the...

More than four million Americans visit Canada every year, and this comprehensive, coast-to-coast guide presents the best of everything our neighbor to the north has to offer. From the Maritime Provinces to the exciting cities of the Pacific shores, here's all any traveler could...

Every golfer alive knows that he or she has two ancestral homes: one's own, and Scotland. On her rolling shores the game of golf had its origins, and to walk the links of St. Andrews is to feel at one with the shepherd who...

Before Norwood, Massachusetts became a town in 1872, hardy settlers from Dedham left security and comfort behind and began building homes along the Neponset River and Hawes Brook. Living in an area still known as the South Parish, these hard-working citizens fought for their...

The small town of Bardstown, Kentucky was once an uninhabited wilderness, but in 1780, William Bard lured fellow Pennsylvanians, traveling along the Ohio River, to join him and freely settle his brother's untamed land. He offered rent-free opportunity for the duration of the American...

Though a tragic death tinges the memory with sorrow, the name Stinson is still revered in aviation circles.By the early 1920s, the charismatic daredevil pilot Eddie Stinson had become famous throughout the US for his fearlessness and skill. In 1926, he and his close...

Finally, a wine guide and tasting journal all in one. Claim your passport to wallet friendly wine travel in the North Puget Sound AVA--find the wines you love at the prices you can afford. Make your tasting notes right in the book, giving you...

Are you returning "home" after living, working or studying abroad? Warning: for most people, re-entry (also called reverse culture shock or repatriation) is the HARDEST part of the entire living abroad experience That's why the Re-entry Roadmap workbook takes you by the hand and...

A compelling true life story of a young man's adventurous experience of riding a motorcycle from California to Panama. Once there, he decides to walk 200 miles through the nearly impenetrable Darien Jungle into Colombia, South America. Re-written 40 years years after the experience,...

Shortly after his retirement, author Robert S. Ashton buys a 1983 Nordic 40 sailboat. He names the boat Chandelle, not realizing at the time that it will be his home for the next ten years. Along with his friends, Don, Roger, and Martha, Ashton...

just the two of us, sailing for five years across the South Pacific on our 44 foot sailboat, Crusader.The Blue water passage strengthened our marriage and gave us deeper insights into ourselves and each other.The more we cruised the more we wanted to keep...

This is THE essential, comprehensive driving guide for anyone planning to drive overland through Mexico, Central and South America. Complete with border crossing documents, route suggestions, camping locations, GPS, anecdotes and more.Author: Donald GreeneISBN-10: 0557007127ISBN-13: 9780557007127Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/16/2008Pages: 364Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.00h x...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

The ultimate guide to international behavior.now completely updated and expanded! Do's and Taboos Around the World 3rd Edition "Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post." --The New Yorker "Can help you make friends [and] avoid travel trouble." --BusinessWeek "Helpful.fun to read." --Steve Birnbaum The...

The first ever and only comprehensive encyclopedia of fishable trout water accessible from the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail through California. From alpine lakes at over 10,000 ft. elevation to blue ribbon streams in Northern California, the Pacific Crest Trail is a super highway...

In the Lands of the Christians presents original translations from Arabic of four Christian and Muslim writers who visited Western Europe and America in the seventeenth century. These essays contain careful descriptions of the regions, societies, customs, and religions these intrepid travelers encountered in...

If you've ever gazed up the sky and wondered what life would be like as a flight attendant.. wonder no more Before you apply for a job as a flight attendant / cabin crew read this quick start guide first This book breaks down...

Famous poet and novelist John M. Synge recounts his travels to the Aran Islands in 1906 - a group of small yet culturally significant isles off the west coast of Ireland. Notable for their history, which stretches back thousands of years, it was with...

Despite earlier naval expeditions undertaken for reasons of diplomacy or trade, it wasn't until the early 1400s that European maritime explorers established sea routes through most of the globe's inhabited regions, uniting a divided earth into a single system of navigation. From the early...

On March 9, 1862, the "battle of the century" took place at Hampton Roads. The U.S.S. Monitor, the world's first all-iron fighting ship, repulsed the Confederate ironclad Merrimack. In so doing, the Yankee vessel demolished forever the "wooden walls" of the fleet's oak and...

This highly acclaimed book, the standard history of Thailand for almost twenty years, has now been completely revised by the author. David K. Wyatt has also added new sections examining the social and economic changes that have transformed the country in the past two...

A concise history of GPS, from its military origins to its commercial applications and ubiquity in everyday life.GPS is ubiquitous in everyday life. GPS mapping is standard equipment in many new cars and geolocation services are embedded in smart phones. GPS makes Uber and...

I used to get extremely burnt out and couldn't even handle booking a hotel or flight when I did have time off. I thought "Wouldn't it be awesome if someone would write a guide that gave you one perfect escape; the perfect hotel, spa,...

This book is a fascinating collection of short stories about chance encounters, travel, love and adventure, all of which are entirely true. When we are young, and before the weight of responsibility and the complexities of life have smothered our adventurous spirit, we should...

New islands are under construction or emerging because of climate change. Eccentric enclaves and fantastic utopian experiments are multiplying. Once-secret fantasy gardens are cracking open their doors to outsiders. Our world is becoming stranger by the day--and Alastair Bonnett observes and captures every fascinating...

Statistics are important tools for validating theory, making predictions and engaging in policy research. They help to provide informed commentary about social and environmental issues, and to make the case for change. Knowledge of statistics is therefore a necessary skill for any student of...

Paul McGrath is Ireland's best loved sportsman and also its least understood. An iconic football presence during a professional career stretching over 14 years, he played for his country in the European Championship finals of 1988 and the World Cup finals of 1990 and...

From mythic mountain peaks to paradise private islands, the editors of The Sunday Times Travel Magazine have selected their 200 most amazing places on the planet--along with the inside-track info that will get you there too. Highlights include Bazaruto, Mozambique--the secret islands more beautiful...

Mobile computing and wireless technology have grown at a phenomenal rate in recent years, and so has artificial intelligence. The most advanced software applications that the world ever witnessed can be realized through a combined aspect of these disciplines, capable of delivering high level...

Part Memoir. Part History. Part Travelogue.Part Love Letter to the State of New Jersey. On a late summer day in 2009, Al Frazza began a journey of exploration. His goal - to visit, research, and photograph hundreds of NJ Revolutionary War historic sites. While...

After almost forty-four years of marriage, the trials and intrigue of travelling together can make you wonder why...From cruising in Alaska, to railway journeys in Australia, to walking tours in thunderstorms in Adelaide, why do we do these things?Being eaten alive by sand flies...