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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa

Michael R Brett · Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2015.
Pages: 464
Format: Print book

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa is your in-depth guide to the very best of South Africa. From exploring the Palace of the Lost City to seeing the "Big Five" on safari in Kruger National Park to experiencing the multifaceted culture of a country with 11 official languages,...
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Bella Figura: How to Live, Love, and Eat the Italian Way

Kamin Mohammadi · Knopf
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

"She walks down the street with a swing in her step and a lift to her head. She radiates allure as if followed by a personal spotlight. She may be tall or short, slim or pneumatically curvaceous, dressed discreetly or ostentatiously - it matters not. Her gait, her composure, the very...
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Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America's Two-Lane Highways

Jamie Jensen · Moon Travel
Pages: 952
Format: Paperback

The Road Awaits! Criss-cross the country on America's classic two-lane highways with Road Trip USA!Inside Road Trip USA you'll find:A flexible network of route combinations color-coded and extensively cross-referenced to allow for hundreds of possible itinerariesMile-by-mile highlights...
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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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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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100 Things to Do in Houston Before You Die

A J Mistretta · Reedy Press
Pages: 146
Format: Print book

If you think you know what Houston is all about, think again. Long recognized as a business capital, today the Bayou City is a destination for those seeking unique culinary and cultural experiences. Driven by the most diverse population in the nation, Houston offers restaurants, festivals,...
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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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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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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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Earning the Rockies: How Geography Shapes America's Role in the World

Robert D Kaplan · Random House
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

A concise and deeply moving portrait of the American landscape from coast to coast, Earning the Rockies offers a detailed and pragmatic framework for our foreign policy by examining the specific geography from which American power springs. As a boy, Kaplan listened to his truck-driver father...
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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...
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Around the world in 50 years : my adventure to every country on earth

Albert Podell · Thomas Dunne Books, 2015.
Pages: 354
Format: Print book

"This is the inspiring story of an ordinary guy who achieved two great goals that others had told him were impossible - first by setting a record for the longest automobile journey ever made around the world -- in the course of which he blasted his way out of minefields, survived a breakdown...
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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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Travel Anywhere

Jeralyn Gerba · Hardie Grant
Pages: 192
Format: Flexibound

As thrilling as travel can be, planning a great trip can be intimidating for those hoping for a rewarding and personalized journey. The travel editors at Fathom have spent years gathering a treasure trove of recommendations and stories from a network of interesting people who travel well...
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