Travel - General

My journaling began on my first visit to Europe in 1980 when I wrote of my overwhelming first impressions in a descriptive letter to my in-laws. Several more trips followed to magical places. It wasn't until I traveled through Southeast Asia in 1986 that...

This book is intended as a quick, easy to read, easy to understand tutorial on how to read a U.S roadmap--an actual, printed roadmap. Every driver should know the basics of how to interpret the common types of printed maps. -Highway and Interstate maps...

2 people, 2 years, 20 countries: Trading leisure and enlightenment for sunburns, scars, and blisters.Author: Bridget McGee HouchinsISBN-10: 1733221700ISBN-13: 9781733221702Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/2024Pages: 464Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.94d

The Geographic Information System Analyst Passbook(R) prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study.Author: National Learning CorporationISBN-10: 1731839790ISBN-13: 9781731839794Publisher: PassbooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2018Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.41d

Dubai was meant to be a Middle-Eastern Shangri-La, a glittering monument to Arab enterprise and western capitalism. But as hard times arrive in the city state that rose from the desert sands, an uglier story is emerging.Have you ever thought of moving to Dubai?Have...

Ever thought about your Bucket List? Not many do. This is a great gift for college students to have as they go through life, or a retired person with time on their hands So many wonderful adventures to go on and places to see,...

Are you an Italian speaking traveler? If you are, this book is the solution for your communication problems when you travel through English speaking countries or any other place in the world where English is spoken. Use this book to travel with ease and...

I wrote this book to encourage the people who have allowed doubt, fear, time, money and other excuses to prevent them from exploring, living freely, and experiencing an incredible life.Author: Sonika ArringtonISBN-10: 1728704286ISBN-13: 9781728704289Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/16/2018Pages: 126Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w...

Route 66 once stretched from Chicago to southern California. It was the primary route thousands of victims of the dust bowl took in their quest to find jobs and to better their lives. It's the route made famous by Steinbeck's classic "The Grapes of...

The Best and Most Unique Germany Travel Guide Germany is home to some of the most iconic and exciting tourist attractions in the world, an exceptional country and an exhilarating place to discover. It is also the most underrated country in the world. Germany...

Following the Equator (sometimes titled More Tramps Abroad) is a non-fiction social commentary in the form of a travelogue published by Mark Twain in 1897. Twain was practically bankrupt in 1894 due to a failed investment into a "revolutionary" typesetting machine. In an attempt...

Great for taking notes in class, journal writing and essays. This composition notebook has 100 pages (100 sheets) of wide-ruled paper, and has a flexible paperback cover in an awesome, trendy design. Say goodbye to boring composition books and hello to expressing yourself Dimensions:...

The story of Karl and Helen Hartey's first Gumball 3000 - The Gumball Rally's 15th AnniversaryAuthor: Ade Harris, Karl David HarteyISBN-10: 1723073962ISBN-13: 9781723073960Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/15/2018Pages: 110Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d

"This is great as a journal or notebook perfect for you to write your own thoughts, get a little creative with poetry or just writing down lists or ideas. It is a 150 pages blank college ruled journal ready for you to fill with...

Sailing Alone Around the World (1900) is a sailing memoir by Joshua Slocum about his single-handed global circumnavigation aboard the sloop Spray. Slocum was the first person to sail around the world alone. The book was an immediate success and highly influential in inspiring...

The Road, written by Jack London, is an autobiographical memoir about his life as a hobo during the 1890's. The book also details London's arrest for vagrancy and his experiences after joining Kelly's Army. Jack London was one of the greatest American writers of...

To all the lovers of the earth and who wish to explore treasures in the cities and learn about different cultures. To all those who believe in the magic of travelling, also to those who can sing and understand the melodies of a loving...

Travel Like a PRO Yes, it is possible to plan a family vacation for $2,000 or less and the PRO's who host the nationally syndicated travel and lifestyle show, "The Jet Set," are here to help Co-host Bobby Laurie, a former flight attendant; Nikki...

Great Barrier Reef Tourism. Queensland, Australia. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's great natural wonders. It is the largest reef in the world and consists of nearly 3000 individual reefs, 880 islands and hundreds and thousands of different types of plant,...

Chicago, Illinois. Sights Discovery, A Travel Guide. Often overlooked in favour of New York or San Francisco, the 'Windy City' of Chicago doesn't fall short as a centre of culture, art and architecture. Soaring towers befitting the birthplace of the skyscraper are stacked high...

Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, the People. Cesky Krumlov, in Bohemia's deep south, is one of the most picturesque towns in Europe. It's a little like Prague in miniature a Unesco World Heritage Site with a stunning castle above the Vltava River, an old town...

Budapest, Hungary. Tourism. Is there a finer European city than Budapest? When it comes to classic good looks steeped in history and culture, Hungary's capital lays serious claim to the crown. From the neo-Gothic splendor of the Parliament building to the disorderly comfort of...

Aruba Caribbean. Vacation Headquarters. North Americans fleeing winter make Aruba the most touristed island in the southern Caribbean. The draws are obvious: miles of glorious white-sand beaches, plenty of all-inclusive resorts, and a cute, compact capital, Oranjestad, which is well suited for the two-hour...

Anaheim-Disneyland, California. United States Vacation Home. You can't really talk about Anaheim without mentioning Disneyland but if that's all you talk about, you're missing out. Anaheim has grown into Orange County's largest city. It's a major convention destination and is home to major league...

Mauritius Supremacy. A Nation in Detail. It is hard to find any literature or indicators1 that do not commend Mauritius on its economic performance and political stability. There is no doubt that the island has fared well, despite being small, isolated and resource-poor. Many...

Kenya A Nation with Multi Culture. These are the abnormalities that characterize Kenya's politics of transition to democracy. This discussion unravels the challenges to Kenya's participatory democracy. The discussion seeks to fill out what went wrong with the project to bring 'democracy and participation'...

Travel to Vanuatu Islands, New touristic Destination. Information. Travel Guide Information for Vacation, Honeymoon, Business Recently voted the happiest place on the earth, Vanuatu truly does live up to its name. It is one of the safest countries in the Pacific and strives to...

la Alhambra is one of the best known monuments in Spain. An old fortress and residence of Arab kings it was the last Arab castle conquered by the catholic couple formed by the queen Elizabeth and the king Ferdinand.Author: Carolina MazonISBN-10: 1714552713ISBN-13: 9781714552719Publisher: BlurbLanguage:...

Herbert Allen Giles (8 December 1845 - 13 February 1935) was a British diplomat and sinologist who was the professor of Chinese at Cambridge University for 35 years. Giles was educated at Charterhouse School before becoming a British diplomat in China. He modified a...

By the Ionian Sea: Notes of a Ramble in Southern Italy is a classic Italian travelogue by George Gissing. Gissing was a British novelist who published 23 novels. He also worked as a teacher and tutor throughout his life.Author: George GissingISBN-10: 1714376095ISBN-13: 9781714376094Publisher: BlurbLanguage:...

Col. J.C. Fremont was a military officer, explorer and the first republican candidate to run for US President. From 1838 to 1841 he worked on many expeditions exploring and mapping the western portions of the United States. In 1842 Kit Carson and 25 men...

In October 1974, eighteen-year-old Karen Solomon began what would become an eight-month journey. Along with her companion, Dave, their silver flutes, backpacks, tent, sleeping bags, and a stove, they flew from Montreal to Munich, the first stop on an odyssey that would take them...

Few human events have stirred the imagination, inspired myths and movies and had such a hold upon the weste world as the sinking of the unsinkable ship, the RMS Titanic. In his convincing analysis of the facts and evidence, experienced ice-pilot Captain Marmaduke Collins...

A must-buy for the Geography Bee contestant - Karan Menon, 2015 National Geographic Bee Champion, 2015 United States Geography Olympiad JV Champion, and 2017 International Geography Bee U.S. Varsity Championships Third Place Winner.The Geography Bee Comprehensive U.S. Reference Guide groups nearly 10,000 locations, facts,...

A brief travelogue / history of the Llangollen canal; generally reckoned to be the most scenic of all the inland waterways of the British Isles. This guide is the fifth of a series of guides, all written "with one eye on the history".Author: John...

The Grand Canyon Caverns, located 230 feet below ground level, are the largest dry caverns in the United States. The caverns were discovered in 1927 by a wood cutter for the Santa Fe Railway named Walter Peck. Rumored that he was late for a...

Ten pickets later, we found ourselves on the roof of North America. Yeeeahhhh I roared at the top of my lungs. I yelled so loud that I actually knocked the wind out of myself for five minutes. At that moment, we were the highest...

The second volume of mini-travelogues by poet and writer Thomas Porky McDonald, On the Tour: More City Walks, picks up where A Walk in the City: An Incomplete Tour left off. This time, in addition to some previously unmentioned museums, a number of parks,...

This is the most awesome coloring book on the market. Adults call it an adult coloring book. Children call it theirs. This Super Coloring Book contains a combination of the Best-Selling and world famous Lake Fun Book and Water Safety book all in one...

This is the most awesome coloring book on the market. Adults call it an adult coloring book. Children call it theirs. This Super Coloring Book contains a combination of the Best-Selling and world famous Lake Fun Book and Water Safety book all in one...

This is the most awesome coloring book on the market. Adults call it an adult coloring book. Children call it theirs. This Super Coloring Book contains a combination of the Best-Selling and world famous Lake Fun Book and Water Safety book all in one...

A cool coloring book for adults and children that teaches the value of water safety. This summer's top book from the creators of Lake Fun. Color your way to safety with the Water Safety Coloring Book.Author: Jobe LeonardISBN-10: 1523906529ISBN-13: 9781523906529Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage:...

"A Popular Account of Dr Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and its Tributaries" from David Livingstone. Scottish missionary and explorer (1813-1873).Author: The Perfect Library, David LivingstoneISBN-10: 1522869522ISBN-13: 9781522869528Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/21/2015Pages: 286Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.60d

Catholic monasteries are alive and well in America. This state by state guide will open your eyes to these schools of love. Easy to use and complete with the information needed to make a monastery a stop on everyone's itinerary.Author: Barbara SvendsenISBN-10: 1522788050ISBN-13: 9781522788058Publisher:...

Tourism is one of the most rapidly evolving industries of the 21st century. The integration of technological advancements plays a crucial role in the ability for many countries, all over the world, to attract visitors and maintain a distinct edge in a highly competitive...

Drawing the attention of tourists to different destinations around the world assists in the overall economic health of the targeted region by increasing revenue and attracting investment opportunities, as well as increasing cultural awareness of the area's population. Strategic Place Branding Methodologies and Theory...

"On an Irish Jaunting-car" from Samuel Gamble Bayne. Businessman, international traveller, philanthropist (1844 - 1924).Author: The Perfect Library, Samuel Gamble BayneISBN-10: 1519565003ISBN-13: 9781519565006Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/27/2015Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.17d

In this light-hearted and humorous novella, Kate Mathieson traces her journey from suburban Sydney life to the rice paddies of Taiwan, a country with many social customs, most of which she seems to strangle. Living among rice paddies and posing as an English teacher,...

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...

This book gives a summary of the history of the Kennecott Mining Co. in Alaska from 1900 to 1938. The second half of the book consists of photos taken on a trip to Kennecott, Alaska. Library of Congress control number 2015376544.Author: J. L. SmithISBN-10:...