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Fodor's Alaska 2014

Fodor's · Fodor's; Pap/Map edition

Alaska is a trip of a lifetime. Nowhere else can you kayak to glaciers; fly over the highest peak in North America; wonder at the Aurora Borealis; stay out all night celebrating the midnight sun; visit quirky towns; spot bear, eagles, moose, and whales; and learn the true meaning of the word...
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Lonely Planet Discover Turkey

James Bainbridge · Lonely Planet; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Lonely Planet The worlds leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Discover Turkey 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. Ride a hot-air balloon over Cappadocias honeycomb landscapes, walk amid...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New York City

DK Publishing · DK Travel; Fol Lam Pa edition
Format: Paperback

Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2014. Experience the best of New York City with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New York City. This newly updated travel guide for New York City will lead you straight to the best attractions Manhattan has to offer, from unearthing archaeological treasures...
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Lonely Planet Hawaii

Sara Benson · Lonely Planet; 11 edition
Format: Paperback

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Hawaii 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. Learn to surf or lie in the sun on a sugary tropical beach, hike across...
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Walden on Wheels: On The Open Road from Debt to Freedom

Ken Ilgunas · New Harvest, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback

In this frank and witty memoir, Ken Ilgunas lays bare the existential terror of graduating from the University of Buffalo with $32,000 of student debt. Ilgunas set himself an ambitious mission: get out of debt as quickly as possible. Inspired by the frugality and philosophy of Henry David...
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Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door 2015: The Travel Skills Handbook

Rick Steves · Avalon Travel Publishing; 2015 Edition edition
Format: Book

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Europe, including how to:Plan your itinerary and maximize your timePack light - and rightFind good-value hotels and restaurantsTravel smoothly by train, bus, car, and planeAvoid crowds and tourist...
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Lonely Planet Chicago

Lonely Planet · Lonely Planet; 7 edition
Format: Paperback

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Chicago 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. Gaze out over the city from the heights of the Willis Tower, chow down...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Italy

Ros Belford · Dk Publishing
Pages: 672
Format: Paperback

The DK Eyewitness Italy Travel Guide is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look...
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Miami for Families: A Vacation Guide for Parents and Kids

Laura Albritton · University Press of Florida
Format: Print book

“From Miami’s famous beaches to the Art Deco district to the Cuban cuisine of Little Havana, Albritton delivers an excellent resource for families looking to get the most out of their visit to Miami. Intelligently written, this book is a guide for not only every budget, but every...
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Provence, 1970: M.F.K. Fisher, Julia Child, James Beard, and the Reinvention of American Taste

Luke Barr · Clarkson Potter; F First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Provence, 1970 is about a singular historic moment. In the winter of that year, more or less coincidentally, the iconic culinary figures James Beard, M.F.K. Fisher, Julia Child, Richard Olney, Simone Beck, and Judith Jones found themselves together in the South of France. They cooked and ate,...
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Frommer's EasyGuide to Germany

Donald Olson · FrommerMedia
Format: Book

Quick to read, light to carry with expert advice in all price ranges, Frommer's EasyGuide to Germany is the complete up-to-date reference for travelers who want to maximize their stay in the smartest, most efficient way. With Frommer's trademark candid and accessible expertise,...
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Naked at Lunch: A Reluctant Nudist's Adventures in the Clothing-Optional World

Mark Haskell Smith · Grove Press
Format: Hardcover

People have been getting naked in public for reasons other than sex for centuries. But as novelist and narrative journalist Mark Haskell Smith shows in Naked at Lunch, being a nudist is more complicated than simply dropping trou. "Nonsexual social nudism," as it's called,...
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The Robber of Memories: A River Journey Through Colombia

Michael Jacobs · Counterpoint; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Magdalena, a river that courses through the heart of Columbia, connects a violent past with the countrys uncertain present. British writer Michael Jacobs struggles to reconcile his love for the land and its people with the dangers that both still present. Determined to eliminate modern...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: California

Dk Publishing. · Dk Publishing
Pages: 632
Format: Print book

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: California will lead you straight to the best attractions this state has to offer.Discover all the major cities and sights, from Los Angeles, Southern California, and the national parks to San Francisco and the Bay Area to wine country, the north, and more. Experience...
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Lonely Planet Ireland's Best Trips

Oda O'Carroll · Lonely Planet; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover the freedom of open roads while touring Ireland with Lonely Planet's Ireland's Best Trips, your passport to up-to-date advice on unique experiences that await you along Ireland's roadways. Featuring 34 amazing...
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