Travel

This book is a companion for any traveler, regardless of experience. It is meant to be an introduction to traveling, a Travel 101, if you will. No matter how often you fly, inside are some basic tips to ease travel stresses, and a hopefully...

Retreat Magazine presents POOLSIDE: The Word's Most Extraordinary Hotel Pools, a hardcover book showcasing the world's most spectacular pools. From iconic infinity-edge pools to private plunge pools with a view, this book is designed in celebration of the best poolside experiences. Travel's ultimate amenity,...

In this dazzling literary collection, writers explore and celebrate their lives with and love for birds--detailing experiences from Alaska to Bermuda, South Dakota to Panama. In When Birds Are Near, fresh new voices as well as seasoned authors offer tales of adventure, perseverance, and...

An indispensable companion and guide to one of the world's great archaeological sites The three-thousand-year-old rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel and the story of their rescue from the rising waters of Lake Nasser in the 1960s are almost as familiar worldwide as the tale...

From the bright blue hues of Jodhpur, Rajasthan's medieval metropolis, to the deep purples of Provence's lavender fields, discover the world through a stunning collection of photographs with the first and only travel guide by color palette.This inspiring book features 400 photographs of amazing...

Magris recreates the journey through the cultural landscape that crosses the 3,000 kilometers of river. Like the Danube, European culture crosses national, human, and psychological boundaries. The trip would be the way to save those borders as saved by the river, but remains above...

A pocket-sized travel guide, packed with expert advice and ideas for the best things to see and do in New York City, and complemented with a sturdy pull-out map - perfect for a day trip or a short break. Whether you want to ogle...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Australia is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs outside the city by picking a hike that works for you, from a few hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Stroll verdant hillsides,...

In the mid-1800s, wealthy farmers and businessmen began bringing their families to North Carolina's Outer Banks to escape the blistering inland summer heat. Soon after, the region's first hotel was built with accommodations for 200 guests. By the mid-1900s, hotels such as the Carolinian,...

LightFoot Guides are written for Walkers and Cyclists, helping them to find the route, places to stay and meet their personal goals.The LightFoot Companion is an optional partner to the Lightfoot Guide.A step-by-step guide to the history and culture of the via Francigena in...

Walking makes a lot of sense in London, whether for pleasure, exercise or simply to get from A to B. Although the city has a comprehensive public transport system, it's also one of the world's most expensive and very crowded, with the result that...

Fully revised and updated, Hiking Grand Canyon National Park provides first-hand descriptions and detailed maps for all of the park's developed trails as well as tips on safety, hiking with children, access, and services. This guide includes scenic and exciting hiking adventures for both...

With Rick Steves, Reykjav k is yours to discover This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Iceland includes: Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Reykjav k's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips for how to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid...

In 1987 the author set forth on his attempt to travel the Canadian inland water route used by the French-Canadian Voyageurs, the early traders who moved goods from coast to coast by canoe during the fur trade years of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries....

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Bhutanis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Join the pilgrims at colourful Changangkha Lhakhang, hike to the dramatic cliff...

Make Adventure Your StoryTM DREAM IT Best Easy Day Hikes Seattle, Second Edition includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow trails, for an accessible range of abilities. LOOK INSIDE TO FIND - Casual hikes to full-day adventures - After-dinner strolls to full-day...

A mother-daughter story of an adventure-filled search for the amazing aurora borealis. Alix and her mom are fascinated by the nighttime light displays in the sky known as auroras, or northern lights, but being able to see them in person proves to be more...

Singapore Through 19th-Century Photographs is a comprehensive photographic record of Singapore from the early 1840s to the 1900s. Paired with lively commentary, the more than 120 rare photographs from leading institutional and private collections recreate a compelling portrait of 19th-century Singapore.Author: Jason TohPublisher: Editions...

A selection of the 150 loveliest international restaurants, that each have a unique story to tellAn exclusive selection made by popular food blogger Am lie Vincent "Reflecting the international food scene, this book presents a bucket list showing today's most inspiring gourmet experiences." -...

Isabella L. Bird was one of the most famous British travelers of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Her destinations included Canada, the United States (the Rocky Mountains), Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Persia, Kurdistan, China, and Morocco. She is particularly known for her intrepidness and...