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Texas Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff

John Kelso · Globe Pequot Press
Pages: 339
Format: Paperback

The definitive collection of Texas's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Texas residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
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Fodor's Essential Ireland

Fodor'S. · Fodor'S
Pages: 704
Format: Print book

With an array of dazzling photographs, this book deftly guides the traveler through all the sights and experiences--from Connemara to Georgian Dublin to pub culture to Irish dance--that make the Emerald Isle one of Europe's most popular destinations.
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Lonely Planet Paris

Catherine Le Nevez · Lonely Planet
Pages: 431
Format: Print book

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Paris is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Grab a cafe creme at a Parisian sidewalk cafe, explore the grand Champs-Elysees, shop for haute...
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Europe by Eurail 2014: Touring Europe by Train

LaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski · GPP Travel; 38 edition
Format: Paperback

Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler’s one-stop source for visiting Europe’s cities and countries by rail for more than thirty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed...
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The Rough Guide to Vietnam

Rough Guides · Rough Guides; 8 edition
Format: Print book

The Rough Guide to Vietnam is the essential guide to one of Southeast Asia's most enticing destinations. Roam the markets, temples, and shops of thousand-year-old Hanoi, and then slow down the pace with a trip to national parks or the remote highlands. The introduction will help you choose...
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Big Bend Vistas: Journeys through Big Bend National Park

William MacLeod · Texas Christian University Press
Pages: 190
Format: Paperback

A superb souvenir of this exotic terrain, Big Bend Vistas takes you on five journeys that begin at Panther Junction and travel to Study Butte; then on to the Chisos Basin, Santa Elena Canyon, Boquillas Canyon, and finally to Persimmon Gap. Easy to read and understand, Big Bend Vistas describes...
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The Good Shufu: Finding Love, Self, and Home on the Far Side of the World

Tracy Slater · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Hardcover

The brave, wry, irresistible journey of a fiercely independent American woman who finds everything she ever wanted in the most unexpected place. Shufu: in Japanese it means "housewife," and it's the last thing Tracy Slater ever thought she'd call herself. A writer and academic,...
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Fodor's New Orleans 2014

Fodor's · Fodor's
Format: Paperback

New Orleans is an incredible, vibrant, bursting at the seams, melting pot of a city. Whether you're visiting for the music, the food, to get to the know people, or to just party all night long (or all of the above), Fodor's New Orleans 2014 is the guidebook that makes every trip...
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Fodor's Arizona & the Grand Canyon 2015

Fodor's · Fodor's; Fol Pap/Ma edition
Format: Book

Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Arizona, including awe-inspiring canyons and deserts, stellar spas and golf courses, and Native American culture. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your...
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National Geographic Traveler: Greece, 4th Edition

Mike Gerrard · National Geographic; 4 edition
Format: Paperback

Active travelers trust National Geographic to deliver what they want in a guidebook: expert advice, insider tips, and the cultural feel of each destination not easily found online. These guides are pitch-perfect for today's experiential travel enthusiasts who want an authentic, enriching...
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Fodor's Seattle

FODOR'S. · Fodor's
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Seattle is a city of many personalities: eclectic, urban, outdoorsy, artsy, gritty, down-to-earth, or posh--it's all here, from the quirky character of the Seattle...
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Fodor's Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada: with New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland

Fodor'S. · Fodor'S
Pages: 336
Format: Print book

Canada is the second most visited destination for travelers from the United States, and the provinces of Atlantic Canada remain extremely popular. Fodor's Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada is among our best-selling Canadian titles. From whale-watching to witnessing the Bay of Fundy's...
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Free Spirit: Growing Up On the Road and Off the Grid

Joshua Safran · Hachette Books; F First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

An Unforgettable Journey Through an Unconventional ChildhoodWhen Joshua Safran was four years old, his mother--determined to protect him from the threats of nuclear war and Ronald Reagan--took to the open road with her young son, leaving the San Francisco countercultural scene behind. Together...
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