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Rick Steves Best of Europe

Rick Steves · Avalon Travel
Pages: 1104
Format: Print book

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you need to know to experience the Best of Europe. In this guide, Rick covers the best of England, France, Germany, England, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.You'll find a mix of big cities and inspiring landscapes, including:London,...
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Lonely Planet Discover Las Vegas

Sara Benson · Lonely Planet; 2 edition
Format: Print book

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Discover Las Vegas is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise the dazzling glitzy Strip, admire the spectacle of Cirque...
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United States of LEGO®: A Brick Tour of America

Jeff Friesen · Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Book

United States of LEGO takes readers on a journey across America that has never been seen before. Photographer Jeff Friesen composes artful LEGO brick dioramas, each revealing a scene with a witty caption that celebrates what makes every American state unique, incorporating toy-scale monuments,...
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Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest

Sandra Bao · Lonely Planet; 6 edition
Format: Print book

Lonely Planet The worlds leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon the Pacific Northwest is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the funky shops of Pike Place Market,...
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In the Land of Giants: A Journey Through the Dark Ages

Max Adams · Pegasus Books
Pages: 416
Format: Print book

A cultural exploration of the Dark Age landscapes of Britain that poses a significant question: Is the modern world simply the realization of our ancient past? The five centuries between the end of Roman Britain and the death of Alfred the Great have left few voices save a handful of chroniclers,...
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French Ghosts, Russian Nights, and American Outlaws: Souvenirs of a Professional Vagabond

Susan Spano · Roaring Forties Press
Pages: 189
Format: Paperback

Susan Spano, America's original Frugal Traveler, explores some of the most romantic, most exotic, and wildest corners of the world in this captivating collection of her best-loved pieces.French Ghosts, Russian Nights, and American Outlaws: Souvenirs of a Professional Vagabond takes the reader...
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Minnesota Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun

Mark Weinberger · Globe Pequot Press
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Minnesota Off the Beaten Path show you the North Star State you never knew existed. Ski, hike, or just relax at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center; visit a three-billion-year-old...
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Meet Me in Atlantis: My Obsessive Quest to Find the Sunken City

Mark Adams · Dutton Books
Format: Hardcover

"Adventurous, inquisitive and mirthful, Mark Adams gamely sifts through the eons of rumor, science, and lore to find a place that, in the end, seems startlingly real indeed." -Hampton Sides "Infused with humor and pop culture references, Adams makes what could have been a tedious...
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All Dat New Orleans: Eating, Drinking, Listening to Music, Exploring, & Celebrating in the Crescent City

Michael Murphy · Countryman Press
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback

The ultimate compendium of the best bars, restaurants, and more in New OrleansFor New Orleans' 300th Anniversary in 2018, when millions will travel to the city to celebrate, Michael Murphy presents his fifth book about his adopted and beloved home. But with a booming tourism industry...
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Top 10 Rio de Janeiro

DK Publishing · DK Eyewitness Travel
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Newly revised, updated, and redesigned just in time for the 2016 Olympic Games.True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Rio de Janeiro covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canada

Dk Publishing. · Dk Publishing
Pages: 440
Format: Print book

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canada will lead you straight to the best attractions this country has to offer, from the rich historical and cultural treasures of its cities to the stunning scenery of its landscapes and coastlines. Visit the Citadelle of Quebec, eat world-class cuisine in Vancouver,...
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Lonely Planet Discover Canada

Karla Zimmerman · Lonely Planet; 2 edition
Format: Book

Lonely Planet The worlds leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planets Discover Canada is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hit the ski slopes at Whistler, wander Quebecs stunning Old Town, marvel at Niagara...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska

DK Publishing · DK Eyewitness Travel
Format: Print book

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska is your in-depth guide to the very best of Alaska. From going on an adventure to spot wildlife in Denali to exploring the state's glacier-lined coast by cruise ship, Alaska offers an unforgettable experience that will exceed all your expectations.Discover...
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Slow Train to Switzerland: One Tour, Two Trips, 150 Years—and a World of Change Apart

Diccon Bewes · Nicholas Brealey Publishing; Reprint edition
Format: Book

A bestseller in Europe and the United Kingdom, Slow Train to Switzerland is now in paperback! Diccon Bewes, author of the immensely popular Swiss Watching, follows Thomas Cooks groundbreaking tour from England to the Swiss Alps. Bewes uses traveler Jemima Morells diary from 1863 to retrace...
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The Louisiana Field Guide: Understanding Life in the Pelican State

Ryan Orgera · Louisiana State University Press
Format: Hardcover

In Louisiana, every bite of food and each turn of phrase is an expression of cultural literacy. Correctly pronouncing Tchoupitoulas or Atchafalaya, knowing the difference between the first Governor Long and the second one, being able to spot the artwork of Caroline Durieux, and honoring...
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