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Into the Wild [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Jon Krakauer
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THE ALASKA INTERIOR April 27th, 1992 Greetings from Fairbanks! This is the last you shall hear from me, Wayne. Arrived here 2 days ago. It was very difficult to catch rides in the Yukon Territory. But I finally got here. Please return all mail I receive to the sender. It might be a very long time before I return South. If this adventure proves fatal and you don't ever hear from me again I want you to know you're a great man. I now walk into the wild.--Alex. (Postcard received by Wayne Westerberg... more info>>
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A Dragon Apparent: Travels in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam [Secure eReader]
by Norman Lewis
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An account of a journey through Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in 1950. This is an illuminating and entertaining portrait of a civilization before it changed out of all recognition, painted by one of the great travel writers of the twentieth century.
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A Year in the World [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Frances Mayes
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The author who unforgettably captured the experience of starting a new life in Tuscany in bestselling travel memoirs expands her horizons to immerse herself--and her readers--in the sights, aromas, and treasures of twelve new special places. A Year in the World is vintage Frances Mayes--a celebration of the allure of travel, of serendipitous pleasures found in unlikely locales, of memory woven into the present, and of a joyous sense of quest. An ideal travel companion, Frances Mayes brings to th... more info>>
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Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth [Secure eReader]
by James M. Tabor
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The deepest cave on earth was a prize that had remained unclaimed for centuries, long after every other ultimate discovery had been made: both poles by 1912, Everest in 1958, the Challenger Deep in 1961. In 1969 we even walked on the moon. And yet as late as 2000, the earth’s deepest cave—the supercave—remained undiscovered. This is the story of the men and women who risked everything to find it, earning their place in history beside the likes of Peary, Amundsen, Hillary, and Armstrong.
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Blue Cuban Nights [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Ted Ferguson
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Ted Ferguson, in thrall to a love affair with the island since the eighties, breaks out of the tourist bubble and tunes into the pulsing heart of Cuba to discover the passions of its people. Poetry, politics and passions, Cuba encompasses all that is sexy, vibrant and utterly alluring about the hotbed of the Caribbean. (Published: 2004)
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Culture Smart! Japan [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Paul Norbury
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Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successfu... more info>>
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Fodor's eBook San Francisco [Secure eReader]
by Fodor's Travel Publications
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Fodor's eBook San Francisco brings the best travel information to you in a whole new way. The coverage is selective and includes choices for all budgets--the best things to see and do, and the top places to stay and eat. The advice is priceless--from expert sources who call San Francisco home. And the format is ideal for when you're on the go--easy-to-read, interactive, and available right on your laptop or PDA, making planning a snap wherever you are. Inside, you'll find: Full-color photos intr... more info>>
Words: 150000 - Reading Time: 428-600 min.
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Fodor's How to Pack [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Fodor's Travel Publications
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Aiming to trade your jumbo suitcase for one that's merely medium-size? Trying to fit everything into a carry-on? Do you always pack too much, too little, or the wrong thing and obsess about it? Fodor's How to Pack is a must-have to helps you get organized. Packed with info and advice on everything from foolproof pre-trip to-do lists; travel kits; how to arrive wrinkle-free; tips for packing tricky items; help for moms and dads; carry-on packing all the secrets; how to pack for the way back; and ... more info>>
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Getting Stoned with Savages: A Trip Through the Islands of Fiji and Vinuatu [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by J. Maarten Troost
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From the bestselling author of The Sex Lives of Cannibals, the laugh-out-loud true story of his years on the islands of Vanuatu and Fiji, among cannibals, volcanoes ... and the world's best narcotics. With The Sex Lives of Cannibals, Maarten Troost established himself as one of the most engaging and original travel writers around. Getting Stoned with Savages again reveals his wry wit and infectious joy of discovery in a side-splittingly funny account of life in the farthest reaches of the world.... more info>>
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Iceland Adventure Guide [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Don Young
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Iceland is unique, and the Adventure Guide tells you about all the things that make it so. It has some of the most spectacular glaciers in the world; learn the best way to visit them. Thermal springs sprout near almost every community; find out which are the best. An unspoilt interior beckons adventure trekkers; educate yourself on how to travel safely in the wilderness. Iceland is expensive; almost everything is imported. The authors have been visiting here for years and know how to travel on a... more info>> (Published: 2008)
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In A Sunburned Country [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Bill Bryson
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Every time Bill Bryson walks out the door, memorable travel literature threatens to break out. His previous excursion along the Appalachian Trail resulted in the sublime national bestseller A Walk in the Woods. In A Sunburned Country is his report on what he found in an entirely different place: Australia, the country that doubles as a continent, and a place with the friendliest inhabitants, the hottest, driest weather, and the most peculiar and lethal wildlife to be found on the planet. The res... more info>> (Published: 2001)
Words: 150000 - Reading Time: 428-600 min.
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Ireland - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by John Scotney
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Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successfu... more info>>
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Mornings in Mexico [Secure eReader]
by D. H. Lawrence
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In this book, first published in 1927, Lawrence gives us the flavour of Mexico, a place and a culture which he got to know first-hand. Its climax comes in the shape of entrancing accounts of the ceremonial dances at local religious festivals -- the Dance of the Sprouting Corn and the Hopi Snake Dance -- which are also investigations into the nature of religion and art, and what it means to be human.
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The Mountains of California [Secure eReader]
by John Muir
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When John Muir traveled to California in 1868, he found the pristine mountain ranges that would inspire his life's work. The Mountains of California is the culmination of the ten years Muir spent in the Sierra Nevadas, studying every crag, crook, and valley with great care and contemplation.Bill McKibben writes in his Introduction that Muir "invents, by sheer force of his love, an entirely new vocabulary and grammar of the wild . . . a language of ecstasy and exuberance." The Mountains of Califo... more info>>
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The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by J. Maarten Troost
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The laugh-out-loud true story of a harrowing and hilarious two-year odyssey in the distant South Pacific island nation of Kiribati--possibly The Worst Place on Earth. At the age of twenty-six, Maarten Troost--who had been pushing the snooze button on the alarm clock of life by racking up useless graduate degrees and muddling through a series of temp jobs--decided to pack up his flip-flops and move to Tarawa, a remote South Pacific island in the Republic of Kiribati. He was restless and lacked di... more info>>
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When in Italy: How to Pass for a Native and Have the Best Regional Food in Italy [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by Carol Plantamura
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When in Italy is a guidebook written especially for foodies who want peak food experiences when traveling. Many Italian dishes are available only in Italy and only to travelers who know how to find them. When in Italy contains invaluable information about the culture, the customs and the regional foods of Italy that will lead you straight to these unique, delectable Italian dishes. * learn Italian table manners * make Italian waiters your food guide * find restaurants serving the best regional f... more info>>
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239 Great Places to Escape to Nature Without Roughing It [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Fodor's Travel Publications
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Fill your lungs with country air, ride horsebak through a lush valley, spy on starfish, or hike into the desert--and still return to a good meal, fresh sheets, and a hot shower. Our accommodations are handpicked according to four criteria--wilderness setting, serenity, seclusion, and environmental awareness--then divided into categories that describe the experience.
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50 Best Girlfriends Getaways in North America, 2nd Edition [Secure eReader]
by Marybeth Bond
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Ten information-packed chapters make up this engaging guide to women's travel for the growing number of women--young, old, single, married, divorced, and widowed--who are hitting the road. The guide covers everything from fabulous birthday getaways to the best places to heal, shop, and bond with friends and family. The trip choices range widely and and entice--and suit every occasion, mood, and pocketbook. From fun-filled weekends in New York, Quebec, and San Francisco to festive forays to Las V... more info>>
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A Baby in a Backpack to Bhutan: An Australian Family in the Land of the Thunder Dragon [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Bunty Avieson
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When novelist and former editor Bunty Avieson's husband found his work led him to India and the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, Bunty decided to take her young baby and travel with him. This resulting travel narrative outlines the joys and horrors of travelling in the developing world with a small child.
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A Basketful of Snowflakes: One Mallorcan Spring [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Peter Kerr
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It's the peak of orange harvesting season at the Kerrs' little farm in the entrancing Tramuntana Mountains of Mallorca, and the family are trying to relax into their new life on the sunny Spanish island. But it's also crunch time and, after an eventful first year, hard facts have to be faced. Will all the work they've invested in restoring their finca provide them with a decent living, or will their dream turn into a nightmare? Will Peter's new-found aptitude for manananess delay their home impr... more info>>
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A Goodfella's Guide to New York: Your Personal Tour Through the Mob's Notorious Haunts, Hair-Raising Crime Scenes , and Infamous Hot Spots [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Henry Hill
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Offers a guide to New York's infamous mob landmarks, including ganster trivia and tips on where to find the best calzone in the city.
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A New World Order [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Caryl Phillips
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The Africa of his ancestry, the Caribbean of his birth, the Britain of his upbringing, and the United States where he now lives are the focal points of award-winning writer Caryl Phillips? profound inquiry into evolving notions of home, identity, and belonging in an increasingly international society.At once deeply reflective and coolly prescient, A New World Order charts the psychological frontiers of our ever-changing world. Through personal and literary encounters, Phillips probes the meaning... more info>>
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A Sarong in My Backpack [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by Ayun Halliday
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In A Sarong in my Backpack, Ayun Halliday explores the high-octane underbelly of the low-budget backpacker lifestyle. From drug-induced Apocalypse Now reenactments in Vietnam and trouble in the red light district in Amsterdam to an unexpected encounter on a camel in Pushkar, Ayun offers an armchair portal on the experiences of the shoestring traveller. With a knack for inserting herself in bizarre situations around the globe, Ayun shares the travel stories most are too selfconscious to reveal. (Published: 2005)
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A Town Like Paris [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Bryce Corbett
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At the age of twenty-eight, stuck in a dead-end job in London, and on the run from a broken heart, Bryce Corbett takes a job in Paris, home of l'amour and la vie boheme; he is determined to make the city his own--no matter how many bottles of Bordeaux it takes. He rents an apartment in Le Marais, the heart of the city's gay district, hardly the ideal place for a guy hoping to woo French women. He quickly settles into the French work/life balance with its mandatory lunch hour and six weeks of pai... more info>>
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A Traveler's Greece: Exploring the History and Culture of Mainland Greece [MultiFormat]
by William J. Bonville
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This is not just another travel book. Nor is it your standard history book. It is a literary adventure that takes you exploring the history and culture that made Greece what it was and is. Call it history on the hoof, your personal discovery of a whole new kind of travel experience. Sit with Agamemnon in the palace chamber where he gathered his chiefs to plan the expedition against Troy. Stand on the knoll at Thermopylae where remnants of the Spartan three hundred were cut down by a storm of Per... more info>> (Published: 2005)
Words: 107168 - Reading Time: 306-428 min.
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