Travel

"Forget the off-putting cover and the even more off-putting promise of humor "guaranteed to cause abdominal cramps, nausea" and far worse. Beneath these dire warnings, Andrew Bombeck's "Traveler's Diarrhea" is one of the most entertaining travel memoirs to come along in years." 4 stars....

At the age of 24, Alastair Humphreys set off to try to cycle round the worldAuthor: Humphereys AlastairPublisher: Eye BooksPublished: 03/09/2015Pages: 368Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.10dISBN: 9781903070888Review Citation(s): Library Journal 11/01/2015 pg. 108About the AuthorAlastair Humphreys is an author, blogger,...

This is the story of a Photo Reconnaissance pilot in WWII shot out of the sky over the rain forest of the island of New Britain in the South Pacific. After 30 days alone he was found by friendly natives. Hidden from the nearby...

Recalling memoirs like Wild and Educated, an internationally renowned whitewater rafting guide offers a gripping and inspiring memoir about overcoming hardship and coming into her own through her relationship with the rivers she has known.After Bridget Crocker's parents split in a vicious divorce, she...

Edinburgh in Scotland is a delightful place where lightness and darkness combine and fuel the imagination. There is a castle standing on an ominous hill and a spire that reminds us of wizards and all sorts of possibly scary things. This is where Photographer...

Paul Murton has spent half-a lifetime exploring some of the most beautiful islands in the world - the Hebrides. He has travelled the length and breadth of the Scotland's rugged, six-thousand-mile coast line, and sailed to over eighty islands.In this new and updated edition...

The history of the Caribbean is a history of migrations. Peoples of the region came as conquerors and planters, slaves, and indentured laborers from all parts of the globe, including China. The Chinese diaspora spread their culture across the world, including to the Caribbean,...

Pulled pork in the Delta. Sliced brisket in the Ozarks. Juicy ribs. Savory chicken thighs. Arkansas is far more than a crossroads between barbecue giants. It's a land with multiple barbecue traditions that originated right here in The Natural State. Kat Robinson set out...

No book describes modern-day Telluride's beauty and bemusements better than Telluride Storyz - by uproarious, irreverent, and occasionally notorious writer Rob Story. A veteran scribe for Rolling Stone, Men's Journal, Outside, Skiing, and other publications you might know, Story has won the Lowell Thomas...

Taking the Risk is Hilary Bradt's engaging, insightful, amusing and sometimes alarming memoir about serendipitous adventures in travel and publishing. A travel industry trail-blazer who co-founded Bradt Guides, Hilary looks back on 50 years of escapades, surprises, mishaps, disasters... and success. From her first...

Starting a new life in a new country, even if you believe you know it well is a daunting prospect. So if you are thinking of buying a house and living in France and/or moving here and starting a business or even purchasing a...

By the winner of the John Burroughs Medal for nature writing "Gary Nabhan went to walk in old Italy like a pilgrim. . . . This is a story about moving from sad uncertainty to part-time joyousness. It is a great book."--William Kittredge "In...

Jan Hogle and Bruce Slater had been married for three years when they left the US to spend more than seven years in the 1980s living and working in West and East Africa. They were based initially in Niger and then in Kenya. They...

An updated and expanded new edition of the definitive walking guide to Seattle One of America's most walkable cities, Seattle rewards urban trekkers with expansive scenery and architectural and historical riches. The second edition of this acclaimed guidebook offers eighteen walks chosen for interest...

It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to WYOMING! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Equality State in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting...

It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to NEW MEXICO! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Land of Enchantment in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the...

It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to INDIANA! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Hoosier State in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting...

Santa Fe: A Local's Enchanting Journey Through the City Different (2nd Edition)Ready to experience Santa Fe like never before? Santa Fe: A Local's Enchanting Journey Through the City Different (2nd Edition) is more than just a guidebook; it's your personal invitation to the captivating...

In the tradition of Kon-Tiki, a great adventure story--the riveting account of the first expedition to travel the full length of the Amazon by kayak. First time in paperback. Illustrated.Author: Joe KanePublisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing GroupPublished: 05/12/1990Pages: 320Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 8.03h x 5.25w...

This compact, pocket-sized New Zealand travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips, who want to make sure they experience the destination's highlights and really get a flavour of the place. It includes ready-made walking and driving itineraries, with detailed directions, that allow...