Travel - General

Those were the days' is the third book in the Travels with Susie' series. Like the first two, this book is a collection of essays, some of which first saw the light of day as the author's newspaper columns. The topics will appeal to...

Have you ever visited the majestic city of Madrid? Or have you ever felt the warm island sun on your shoulders while traveling to the Balearic Islands? This and more awaits you in "Cruising the Mediterranean and Beyond".Author: Ronald Joseph TocchiniISBN-10: 1466966181ISBN-13: 9781466966185Publisher: Trafford...

This is our own account of moving to Cambodia. What it's really like here, what experiences you can expect to have, what it will cost you and how to get it done. Whether you are looking to change your lifestyle or find a truly...

City life today in Budapest is much like city life in other big European cities. Locals are in the same rush as they are elsewhere, tourists walk around shooting pictures with camera or phone, hustlers selling iPhones to tourists, changing to umbrellas as soon...

As a State Park, Werner-Boyce Salt Springs is very young. The history of the springs and surrounding areas go back to the first inhabitants of Florida, and include a Civil War Salt Works. The nature and cultural history of the area that has become...

In 1834, Osborne Russell joined an expedition from Boston, under the direction of Nathaniel J. Wyeth, which proceeded to the Rocky Mountains to capitalize on the salmon and fur trade. He would remain there, hunting, trapping, and living off the land, for the next...

Remove Before Flight, written by an airline Captain, is a guide to help you remove any fears or concerns before your next flight It will educate and empower you, so that you feel more at ease in the flying environment. This book speaks to...

This is a documentary and expos of my own personal journey as well as that of fellow co-workers who have dealt with the deception, lies, collusion and retaliation after encountering a 'fume event', which is the aviation industry's terminology for an engine wet seal...

Title: Narrative of a tour from the state of Indiana to the Oregon territory, in the years 1841-2.Author: Joseph WilliamsPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Title: A Description of the Azores, or Western Islands, from personal observation, etc. With plates and a map.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: H. C. Hamilton and W. FalconerISBN-10: 1505527287ISBN-13:...

The book is about a sponsored cycle ride undertaken in May 1998, with the objective of cycling from Sheffield to Rome in the space of a fortnight. The story describes the obstacles and hazards involved in trying to complete such a challenging feat.Author: David...

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome aboard. My name is Larry Kritcher, and I will be your captain for this evening's flight. I recommend you keep your seat belts tightly fastened--we will be flying near high peaks and into low valleys of true travel tales and...

In the preface to Rushing to Sunset, the author says, "This isn't a book about aging, but it could be. I'm anxious about the aging thing . . . My fear is feeling and acting old . . ." She goes on to describe...

My dreams of becoming a distinguished English teacher in Brazil and coming to America to become fluent in the foreign language have led me to face many obstacles in my life in USA. I left my origin and family behind and broke up several...

One-way ticket to India. The intentional act of re-becoming. I left broken and came back whole. This is my story. Find out how I incorporated knowledge and wisdom from around the world to find purpose, meaning and happiness.Navigate your own inward journey to emotional...

A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus is a biographical account of Christopher Columbus, one of the first examples of American historical fiction and one of several attempts at national myth-making undertaken by American writers and poets of the 19th century,...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: Robert H. ElliotISBN-10: 1502428962ISBN-13: 9781502428967Publisher: Createspace...

Almost no archaeological research has been done in Paraguay, and the pre-Columbian history of the country is poorly documented. What is certain is that the eastern part of the country was occupied by Guaran Indians for at least 1,000 years before the Spanish conquest....

Author: Dale B. SimsISBN-10: 149900737XISBN-13: 9781499007374Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/21/2014Pages: 330Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.41lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

This is my quest to drive single handedly to every one of the 50 United States of America in alphabetical order. My tick point for each State would be the capitol building in the Capital city. I would be starting and finishing in Washington...

Hero's Loop is a book about the fun and adventure of boating. It begins with circumstances that lead a young boy to love and own boats. His love for boats influences him as an adult to work on old boats as a hobby and...

Four years ago, the author started out on a journey to learn Irish set dancing, at an age, he says "When most men and women are pulling the stool closer to the turf fire and dreaming of life when life was young." The journey...

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist best known for his novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876), and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), the...

The Dynasty of Theodosius: Or Eighty Years' Struggle with the Barbarians is a historical book written by Thomas Hodgkin. The book provides a detailed account of the reign of the Roman Emperor Theodosius and the struggles faced by the Roman Empire against the barbarian...

Part travelogue, part memoir, and part novel, David M. Dinga's newest book explores the many disparities between fantasy and reality lived by many immigrants to the United States. Featuring characters both real and fictional, Dinga shares his observations about the realities of making a...

Seeking adventure and a new place to go and explore, whether you've been travelling or are just thinking about it, then this book is a great introduction. Describing the fun, the sights, the conquored fears and successes. This uplifting read will inspire you see...

Nowhere in the world can you be arrested for having too much fun while riding a bicycle Unless, of course, you read 'BICYCLING AROUND THE WORLD' Whether you're 'flying' over 15,000 foot passes with two condors in the Andes, riding with an emu in...

In 1999 Roz Hiebert learned about a ship scheduled to sail around the world as the new millennium began. Convinced that she must go on that voyage, she retired from her long-time career as public affairs director of the National Association of State Universities...

Traveling and living abroad can be a wonderful and rewarding experience, a dream come true for some, but it can also be a horrific and interminable nightmare. "From Dust to Snow: Bush-Faller" chronicles the true-life experiences of (Bush-Fallers) Africans (primarily Cameroonians), in Europe and...

Lafacadio Hearn (1850-1904) was born in Greece, grew up in Ireland, and worked as reporter in the United States before moving to Japan. A true exhibition of observation, philosophy, reflection, and storytelling, Shadowings is both weird and wonderful. Hearn takes the reader from an...

A classic guide to traveling in the wilderness, written by one of the truly great woodsmen of the 19th century. Fascinating and in-depth knowledge to help you plan, equip and execute a trek in the wilderness in comfort and above all safety.Author: Stewart Edward...

We are a gathering of extraordinary individuals who met under extraordinary circumstances. Coming of age in a small high school in Morocco decades ago, we have something unique in common, and decades later it has somehow never left us. We are the Sultans of...

This anthology collects writings by established and new writers associated with Kyoto. The contents range widely from fiction to non-fiction: an extract from a novel, a short story, and a fantasy; articles on child-rearing, ceramics, the tokonoma, and the spirit of rocks; contemporary free...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

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 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 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 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...

Planning a trip to India and need to learn Hindi? Want to learn Hindi fast, quick and easy? Need a reference for your upcoming trip to India? Need grammar, spelling or just pronunciation of a word in the Hindi Language? Want to know how...

This is a guide to a multi-days trip in the Italian Riviera. It starts with a visit to Milan, then to the Charterhouse of Pavia, to continue through Portofino, Camogli and the San Fruttuoso Abbey. It then goes to Genoa and Savona before heading...

Are you looking for a more travel-friendly version of "Outside the Rails: A Rail Route Guide from Chicago to St. Paul, MN"? This 54-page book contains some of the same interesting stories that the 300-page version covers. Learn about the Amtrak train route through...

Plan your backpacking adventure without creating a strict itinerary. Backpacker's Book is filled with long-term monthly plans, city-by-city itineraries, and financial management pages that are all customizable to your trip.Author: Thomas OstapchukISBN-10: 1320911579ISBN-13: 9781320911573Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/25/2015Pages: 126Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x...

Pura Vida means "pure life" and this philosophy forms the basis of culture in Costa Rica, one of the world's last pristine, untouched wildernesses. This is the ultimate guidebook to Costa Rica's culture and wildlife. Easily accessible with color photos on every page, you'll...

Mapping Medieval Geographies explores the ways in which geographical knowledge, ideas and traditions were formed in Europe during the Middle Ages. Leading scholars reveal the connections between Islamic, Christian, Biblical and Classical geographical traditions from Antiquity to the later Middle Ages and Renaissance. The...

Inspired by walking the famous Camino de Santiago, teacher and travel writer Denise Fainberg and companion Patrick Roberts undertook to walk one of the ancient pilgrimage routes running across France toward the same shrine of St. James in northwestern Spain. Walking through Sunflowers: across...