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Volunteer: A Traveller's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World

Lonely Planet - Lonely Planet; 3 edition
Format: Paperback

Lonely Planet The worlds leading travel guide publisher Are you looking for a more meaningful travel experience? Do you want to give back to the communities you visit, make a genuine connection with locals, meet like-minded travellers and build your skills? International volunteering opens...
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Fodor's Kaua'i, 1st Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides)

Fodor's - Fodor's; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

With the breathtaking Na Pali Coast, colorful Waimea Canyon, and lush waterfalls, it’s no wonder that Kaua'i has 1 million visitos each year. Known as the Garden Isle, Kaua'i gives vacationers the sense that the island was created only days before they arrived.Fodor’s...
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Travels in Siberia

Ian Frazier - Farrar, Straus and Giroux; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

A Dazzling Russian travelogue from the bestselling author of Great PlainsIn his astonishing new work, Ian Frazier, one of our greatest and most entertaining storytellers, trains his perceptive, generous eye on Siberia, the storied expanse of Asiatic Russia whose grim renown is but one explanation...
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Lonely Planet Spain

Stuart Butler - Lonely Planet; 9 edition
Format: Paperback

“Windswept Roman ruins, cathedrals of rare power and incomparable jewels of Islamic architecture speak of a country where the great civilizations have risen, fallen and left behind their indelible mark.” –Anthony Ham, Lonely Planet Author Our PromiseYou can trust our travel...
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Berlitz River Cruising in Europe

Douglas Ward - Berlitz Publishing
Format: Paperback

A river cruise is undoubtedly the most civilized way to see the best of Europe; you can relax in the comfort of a small vessel as you glide through beautiful towns and spec tacular scenery. But how do you choose which cruise company, which kind of rivership, and where to go? The Berlitz...
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National Geographic Guide to the State Parks of the United States, 3rd Edition (National Geographic Guide to the State Parks of the U.S.)

National Geographic Society - National Geographic; 3 edition
Format: Paperback

With lush photography and comprehensive maps, this one-of-a-kind, up-to-date guide is ideal for the 700 million vacationers who visit state parks each year. From the white water at Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania, to the dunes of Pink Coral Sand Dunes, Utah, the parks are presented in vivid...
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Window Seat: Reading the Landscape from the Air

Gregory Dicum - Chronicle Books
Format: Paperback

Talk about a fresh perspective! Perched 35,000 feet in the air, Window Seat decodes the sights to be seen on any flight across North America. Broken down by region, this unusual guide features 70 aerial photographs; a fold-out map of North America showing major flight paths; profiles of each...
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Access All Areas: Selected Writings 1990-2011

Sara Wheeler - North Point Press
Format: Paperback

Adventures in going forth and staying put from one of our greatest travel writersIn vivid, urgent books such as Terra Incognita and The Magnetic North, Sara Wheeler reckoned with the allure and brutality of life on the fringes, exploring distant lands with an extraordinary sensitivity...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California

Dorling Kindersley Inc. - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California is your in-depth guide to the very best of San Francisco and its surrounding area.Experience the greatest attractions the region has to offer, from strolling across the Golden Gate Bridge to sunning with sea lions on Pier...
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Seattle

Heidi Johansen - Insight Guides; Sixth Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Insight City Guide Seattle is a comprehensive travel guide to this innovative and scenic city. Full-color photos and maps throughout combine with authoritative text to inspire you to explore Seattle and its surrounding areas. Be inspired by the “Best Of Seattle” section, which...
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Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond

Andrew Doughty - Wizard Publications Inc.; 4th edition edition
Format: Paperback

The finest guidebook ever written for O'ahu. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new fourth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Written by the author of the best-selling guides, "Maui Revealed", "Hawaii...
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The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2013

Bob Sehlinger - Wiley; 8 edition
Format: Paperback

Unofficial GuidesHotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categoriesEvaluations based on reader surveys and critiques—compiled by unbiased inspectorsDetailed, two-color maps
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Archaeology Hotspot Egypt: Unearthing the Past for Armchair Archaeologists

Julian Heath - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

The Archaeology Hotspots series offers reader-friendly and engaging narratives of the archaeology in particular countries. Written by archaeological experts with a general reader in mind, each book in the series focuses on what has been found and by whom, what the controversies and scandals...
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To the Moon and Timbuktu: A Trek through the Heart of Africa

Nina Sovich - New Harvest; 1 edition
Format: Book

Nina Sovich had always yearned for adventures in faraway places; she imagined herself leading the life of a solitary traveler. Yet at the age of thirty-four, she found herself married and contemplating motherhood. Catching her reflection in a window spotted with Paris rain, she no longer...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New York City

DK Publishing - DK Eyewitness Travel; Fol Lam Pa edition
Format: Book

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 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art to biking...
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Moon Baja: Including Cabo San Lucas

Jennifer Kramer - Moon Travel
Format: Print book

Make Your Escape Travel writer and local guide Jennifer Kramer shares her expert perspective on Baja, guiding you on a memorable and unique experience. Whether you're tasting your way through wine country or riding the waves at the region's premier surfing spots, Moon Baja has activities...
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The Creaky Knees Guide Washington, 2nd Edition: The 100 Best Easy Hikes

Seabury Blair - Sasquatch Books
Format: Print book

This day-hiking guidebook features the best 100 low-impact trails in the state from the Olympic Peninsula and Mount Rainier National Park to Eastern Washington. Written in an informative style that will appeal to anyone, regardless of age, the guide covers hikes in 10 regions throughout...
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Portland Family Adventures: City Escapades, Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Itineraries for Fun-Loving Families

Jen Stevenson - Sasquatch Books
Format: Paperback

Discover Portland's best family-friendly outings, activities, attractions, and day trips in this complete, portable guide to family fun.The Family Adventures guides are must-haves for local parents and visitors, as well as babysitters and other family members who want to explore...
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The Smithsonian Guide to Historic America: The Carolinas and the Appalachian States

Sandra L. Ballard - Stewart Tabori & Chang
Format: Paperback

An illustrated guide to the historic places of America, part of a 12 volume series which covers the length and breadth of America. Each volume is devoted to a particular region, and describes historic towns, cities and natural wonders. All entries are arranged geographically.
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USA 101: A Guide to America's Iconic Places, Events, and Festivals

Gary McKechnie - National Geographic
Format: Paperback

Countless travel books display some aspect or region of America, but USA 101 stitches together a whole crazy quilt of iconic places, events, fairs, and festivals that celebrates our country in all its quirky diversity.Whoever you are, wherever you're going, whatever you like to do, it's...
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The Lunatic Express: Discovering the World . . . via Its Most Dangerous Buses, Boats, Trains, and Planes

Carl Hoffman - Broadway Books; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Indonesian Ferry Sinks.  Peruvian Bus Plunges Off Cliff.  African Train Attacked by Mobs.  Whenever he picked up the newspaper, Carl Hoffman noticed those short news bulletins, which seemed about as far from the idea of tourism, travel as the pursuit of pleasure, as it was possible...
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Insight Guides: Norway

Insight Guides - Insight Guides; 5 edition
Format: Print book

Insight Guide Norway is a comprehensive full-color guide to the culture, history, and people of this land of contrasts. Be inspired by our Best of Norway section highlighting unmissable sights and experiences and lavish Photo Features on topics such as Norwegian folklore, culinary traditions,...
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The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot

Robert Macfarlane - Viking Adult; First Printing edition
Format: Hardcover

From the acclaimed author of The Wild Places, an exploration of walking and thinkingIn this exquisitely written book, Robert Macfarlane sets off from his Cambridge, England, home to follow the ancient tracks, holloways, drove roads, and sea paths that crisscross both the British landscape...
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Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii, 1st Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides)

Fodor's - Fodor's; 1 Pap/Map edition
Format: Paperback

Lava fireworks, lush rainforests, snow-capped Mauna Kea, and hidden perfect beaches: the Big Island defies expectations, and it attracts nearly 1.5 million visitors each year. Fodor’s Big Island of Hawaii is the key to discovering it all, from green sand beaches to charming old plantation...
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Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro

Lonely Planet. - Lonely Planet Pbns
Format: Print book

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Samba the night away in Lapa, people-watch and sip sunset cocktails on Ipanema...
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Alaska Off the Beaten Path

Melissa DeVaughn - Insiders' Guide
Format: Print book

For those looking for adventure in the Last Frontier, Alaska offers something different. Pan for gold in GuggieVille, visit an Igloo-shaped Catholic Church, or explore Alaska on a llama trek through Knik Glacier.
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Home Sweet Anywhere: How We Sold Our House, Created a New Life, and Saw the World

Lynne Martin - Sourcebooks
Format: Print book

"Nearly every page has some crack piece of travel wisdom ... an accessible, inspiring journey." -KirkusThe Sell-Your-House, See-the-World Life!Reunited after thirty-five years and wrestling a serious case of wanderlust, Lynne and Tim Martin decided to sell their house and possessions...
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The Rough Guide to Travel with Babies and Young Children, 1st Edition

Fawzia Rasheed de Francisco - Rough Guides
Format: Paperback

From pre-trip planning to pre-empting and dealing with challenges when away, The Rough Guide to Travel with Babies and Young Children is the ultimate comprehensive guide to hassle-free family travel. With the low-down on everything from planning your itinerary and accommodation to what...
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1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die

Patricia Schultz - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Print book

The 1,000 Places to See books are pleasurable, inspiring, wondrous, a best-selling phenomenon and, yes, practical: Announcing the updated edition of "1,000 Places to See in the USA & Canada Before You Die," "The New York Times" No. 1 bestseller. Because USA &...
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Traveling in Place: A History of Armchair Travel

Bernd Stiegler - University Of Chicago Press
Format: Hardcover

Armchair travel may seem like an oxymoron. Doesnt travel require us to leave the house And yet, anyone who has lost herself for hours in the descriptive pages of a novel or the absorbing images of a film knows the very real feeling of having explored and experienced a different place or time...
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Fodor's Bermuda

Fodor's - Fodor's; 32 edition
Format: Paperback

Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of Bermuda, including historic St. George's, the south shore's stunning beaches, and Hamilton's posh boutiques. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first...
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I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After Twenty Years Away

Bill Bryson - Broadway; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

The master humorist and bestselling author of A Walk in the Woods now guides us on an affectionate, hysterically funny tour of America's most outrageous absurdities.After living in Britain for two decades, Bill Bryson recently moved back to the United States with his English wife and four...
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The Little Book of Japan

Charlotte Anderson - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Book

Japan is a country shrouded in mystery, even now in the 21st century. The myriad facets that, when put together, compose the whole of this nation are impossible to fully capture. But in The Little Book of Japan, the dynamic photographer-writer team of Gorazd Vilhar and Charlotte Anderson...
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Fodor's New Orleans 2010

Molly Moker - Fodor's
Format: Paperback

Fodor's. For Choice Travel Experiences.Fodor's helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you're at the helm, Fodor's offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity,...
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In My Father's Country: An Afghan Woman Defies Her Fate

SAIMA WAHAB - Crown
Format: Hardcover

Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, at age three Saima Wahab watched while her father was arrested and taken from their home by the KGB. She would never see him again. When she was fifteen an uncle who lived in Portland, Oregon brought her to America. Having to learn an entire new language, she nonetheless...
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Headhunters on My Doorstep: A True Treasure Island Ghost Story

J. Maarten Troost - Gotham
Format: Hardcover

The bestselling author of The Sex Lives of Cannibals recounts his latest hilarious misadventures in the South Pacific, following in the footsteps of his unlikely idol, Robert Louis Stevenson  Readers and critics alike adore J. Maarten Troost for his signature wry and witty take on the adventure...
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Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton

Becky Lomax - Avalon Travel
Format: Print book

Travel writer Becky Lomax reveals the splendors of Yellowstone Park and Grand Teton, from the sought-after vacation town of Jackson and a world-class museum complex in Cody to the gorgeous badlands topography of Old-West Dubois. Lomax is the essential tour guide, covering itineraries such...
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Camping Washington: The Best Public Campgrounds for Tents & Rv's

RON JUDD - MOUNTAINEERS Books
Format: Print book

* More than 600 campgrounds* Now includes private campgrounds in areas where public facilities are lacking* New photographs throughout and greater detail on individual campsites.This popular guidebook reviews and rates each campground so you'll know exactly what to expect, including...
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Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook

Andrew Doughty - Wizard Publications Inc.; All new 6th edition edition
Format: Book

The finest guidebook ever written for Maui. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new sixth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawaii resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island...
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Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls

David Sedaris - Little, Brown and Company
Format: Hardcover

A guy walks into a bar car and...From here the story could take many turns. When this guy is David Sedaris, the possibilities are endless, but the result is always the same: he will both delight you with twists of humor and intelligence and leave you deeply moved. Sedaris remembers his father's...
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On the Orient

Rudyard Kipling - Hesperus Press
Format: Book

Travel with Kipling through India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canton (now Guangzhou), Japan, and BurmaRudyard Kipling spent many years abroad and his relationship with India is explored in several of his works, both fiction and non-fiction. After leaving school, Kipling was sent to Lahore to work...
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Rick Steves' Snapshot Scotland

Rick Steves - Avalon Travel Publishing; Second Edition edition
Format: Paperback

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Scotland.In this 188-page compact guide, Rick Steves covers the best of Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, and the Northern Highlands. Tour the Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile,...
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Fodor's France 2009

Fodor's - Fodor's; Revised edition
Format: Paperback

Fodors. For Choice Travel Experiences.Fodors helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although youre at the helm, Fodors offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice...
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Universal Orlando 2011: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure

Seth Kubersky - The Intrepid Traveler; 10th Edition edition
Format: Print book

Universal Orlando, the preferred destination for sophisticated adult fun-seekers and thrill-seeking teens, celebrates its 20th anniversary with the hottest new set of attractions in the business: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This new edition not only provides the first printed in-depth...
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Spain

Nick Inman; John Ardagh; Stephen Conlin; Dorling Kindersley Limited - DK
Format:  eBook : Document : English

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the must-see sights, plus street-by-street maps of key cities and towns. The also is packed with...
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Michelin Must Sees Pacific Northwest: featuring National Parks

Cynthia Clayton Ochterbeck - Michelin Travel and Lifestyle North America
Format: Paperback

<span><span><span>For a 24-hour visit, a weekend or longer, </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Must Sees Pacific Northwest featuring National Parks </span><span>spotlights the attractions of Washington, Oregon, and Canada s Vancouver...
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Frommer's EasyGuide to Cancun and the Caribbean Coast of Mexico

Christine Delsol - FrommerMedia
Format: Book

Cancun is the single most heavily-visited vacation destination in Mexico today. And with reason. Magnificent beaches of fine white sand, superb restaurants and lodgings, crafts-and- clothing-shops, history-and-nature-featuring theme parks, and nearby Mayan sites especially Tulum and Chichen-Itza...
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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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White Sands: Experiences from the Outside World

Geoff Dyer - Pantheon Books
Format: Print book

From "one of our most original writers" (Kathryn Schulz) comes an expansive and exacting book - firmly grounded, but elegant, witty, and always inquisitive - about travel, unexpected awareness, and the questions we ask when we step outside ourselves. Geoff Dyer's perennial...
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Measure of the Earth: The Enlightenment Expedition That Reshaped Our World

Larrie D. Ferreiro - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover

In the early eighteenth century at the peak of the Enlightenment an unlikely team of European scientists and naval officers set out on the worldrsquos first international cooperative scientific expeditionIntent on making precise astronomical measurements at the Equator they were poised...
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Names for the Sea: Strangers in Iceland

Sarah Moss - Counterpoint; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback

Sarah Moss had a childhood dream of moving to Iceland, sustained by a wild summer there when she was nineteen. In 2009, she saw an advertisement for a job at the University of Iceland and applied on a whim, despite having two young children and a comfortable life in Kent. The resulting...
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The everything family guide to budget travel / hundreds of fun family vacations to fit any budget

Kelly Merritt - Adams Media
Format:  Book : EnglishView all editions and formats

Taking a fun family vacation doesn't have to break the bank! Discover historic sites, scenic areas, and fun-filled attractions right in your own backyard.
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The Unconquered: In Search of the Amazon's Last Uncontacted Tribes

Scott Wallace - Broadway Books; Reprint edition
Format: Hardcover

Publishers WeeklyNational Geographic writer Wallace recounts his grueling odyssey into the remotest stretches of the Amazon Basin as he tracks down the "Arrow People," one of the last "uncontacted" tribes left in the world. Wallace's 34-member expedition was led by Sydney...
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Insiders' Guide to Tucson

Mary Paganelli Votto - Insiders' Guide
Format: Print book

Insiders' Guide to Tucson is the essential source for in-depth travel information for visitors and locals alike to the Arizona city affectionately nicknamed "Old Pueblo." Written by locals (and true insiders) , Insiders' Guide to Tucson offers a personal and practical...
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Here, There, Elsewhere: Stories from the Road

William Least Heat-Moon - Little Brown and Co.
Format: Print book

From the acclaimed author of Blue Highways, PrairyErth, and Roads to Quoz, a dazzling collection of travel tales from the road.HERE, THERE, ELSEWHERE draws together for the first time William Least Heat-Moon's greatest short-form travel writing. Personally selected...
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French Ghosts, Russian Nights, and American Outlaws: Souvenirs of a Professional Vagabond

Susan Spano - Roaring Forties Press
Format: Paperback

Susan Spano, Americas 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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The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2011

Bob Sehlinger - Wiley; 6 edition
Format: Paperback

Unofficial Guides field tested touring plans can save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single day. In 2008, combined Walt Disney World Resort theme park attendance reached over 51 million, with the Magic Kingdom alone drawing over 17 million visitors. (Orlando Convention...
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Narrow Dog to Carcassonne

Terry Darlington - Delta Trade Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

"We could bore ourselves to death, drink ourselves to death, or have a bit of an adventure..." It was absurd. It was foolhardy. And it was glorious. When they retired, Terry Darlington and his somewhat saner wife Monica - together with their dog, a whippet named Jim - chucked...
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Moon Glacier National Park

Becky Lomax - Avalon Travel Publishing; Third Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Writer, editor, and avid outdoorswoman Becky Lomax offers an insider’s perspective on Glacier National Park, where she once worked shredding lettuce in the kitchen so she could hike nearly 300 miles of park trails during her free time. From hiking through multi-color meadows filled...
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Washington rocks! : a guide to geologic sites in the Evergreen State

Eugene P Kiver - Mountain Press Publishing Company
Format: Print book

Washington Rocks is part of the state-by-state Geology Rocks series that introduces readers to some of the most compelling and accessible geologic sites in each state. The 57 sites in this book are scattered throughout the state, from Steptoe Butte in the southeast, the namesake of the steptoe...
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Apples Are from Kazakhstan: The Land that Disappeared

Christopher Robbins - Atlas Books
Format: Print book

"A captivating read notable for off-the-cuff candor and measured, eloquent prose." - Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewA funny and revealing travelogue of Kazakhstan, a country rich with wild tulips, oil, nomads who hunt with golden eagles, and a disappearing landlocked sea. Closed...
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Frommer's Hawaii 2008

Jeanette Foster - Wiley
Format:  Book : EnglishView all editions and formats

Provides information on accommodations, restaurants, sightseeing, outdoor activities, shopping, and entertainment.
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Gods Middle Finger: Into the Lawless Heart of the Sierra Madre

Richard Grant - Tantor Audio
Format: Paperback

Twenty miles south of the Arizona-Mexico border, the rugged, beautiful Sierra Madre mountains begin their dramatic ascent. Almost 900 miles long, the range climbs to nearly 11,000 feet and boasts several canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon. The rules of law and society have never taken...
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To a Mountain in Tibet

Colin Thubron - Harper; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Colin Thubron is the intrepid, resourceful and immensely talented writer who has made a career out of going to out of the way places and then writing brilliantly about them.Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book WorldThanks to Thubron, we encounter a world which, in its beauty and awe,...
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Don't Go There!: The Travel Detective's Essential Guide to the Must-Miss Places of the World

Peter Greenberg - Rodale
Format: Paperback

We've all suffered through bad vacations: tourist traps, endless lines, rundown hotels, and the worst airports on earth. Before you book your next trip, get all of the facts--that "idyllic" beachfront hotel could really be one of the world's hellholes.
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The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari

Paul Theroux - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Following the success of the acclaimed Ghost Train to the Eastern Star and The Great Railway Bazaar, The Last Train to Zona Verde is an ode to the last African journey of the worlds most celebrated travel writer.Happy again, back in the kingdom of light, writes Paul Theroux as he sets out on a new journey...
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The Lost Girls: Three Friends. Four Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World.

Jennifer Baggett - Harper; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

"Brave, funny, and deeply moving." - Cathy Alter, author of Up for Renewal: What Magazines Taught Me About Love, Sex, and Starting Over "Three cheers to The Lost Girls for showing us, with good humor and graceful prose, the beauty and importance of leading life astray."...
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Chasing the Devil: A Journey Through Sub-Saharan Africa in the Footsteps of Graham Greene

Tim Butcher - Atlas; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

The audacious, gripping travelogue of a writer chasing the ghost of Graham Greene into the heart of Africa.Of all the anarchic and war-torn African nations, none is more forbidding than Liberia, the land that nurtured child soldiers, the violent trade in "blood diamonds," even...
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Along the Trail with Lewis and Clark

Barbara Fifer - Montana Magazine
Format: Paperback

Fifer and Soderberg chronicle the journey of the Corps of Discovery in superb detail. This award-winning guide traces the Lewis and Clark Expedition from its very beginnings at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello through the Midwest and the Rockies, to the Pacific Ocean, and back. In addition,...
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A Geek in Thailand: Discovering the Land of Golden Buddhas, Pad Thai and Kickboxing

Jody Houton - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Print book

A Geek in Thailand is a light-hearted but perceptive look at one of the world's most visited countries from the viewpoint of a young foreign resident.More than just a Thai travel guide, it offers a concise but insightful take on Thailand for tourists, expats, would-be expats, and others...
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Jane's Airline Recognition Guide

GuÌ?nter G Endres - Collins
Format: Book

More than 700 airlinesFully illustratedCompany histories and current fleet detailsExplanations of brand logosAircraft setup and engine configurationTechnical specifications
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Contact!: A Book of Encounters

Jan Morris - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover

A delightful and hilarious companion for anyone taking a trip and an indispensable work for any fan of Jan Morris.With her travel chronicles unparalleled in twentieth-century literature, Jan Morriss legendary books on Venice, Manhattan, and Trieste have made her one of our most beloved...
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The explorers (The Seafarers)

Richard Humble - Time-Life Books
Format: Hardcover


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Fodor's The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West (Travel Guide)

Fodor's - Fodor's; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Majestic buttes, towering Sequoias, sculpted rock arches, and river-carved canyons---a visit to the national parks of the West isn’t merely a vacation, it’s a rite of passage. This completely updated and expanded book is the guide for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and retirees...
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Citix60 - Portland: 60 Creatives Show You the Best of the City

Viction Workshop - Viction Workshop
Format: Print book

With its distinctive culture, beautiful surrounds and make-do mentality, Portland has much to offer the casual traveler. Featuring some of the most unique shops in the country from the very best in handmade design to international home decor, it also boasts arguably the largest bookstore...
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The World Is Curved: Hidden Dangers to the Global Economy

David M Smick - Portfolio
Format: Book

David Smick keeps a low profile, but experts consider him one of the most insightful financial market strategists in the world. For more than two decades, he has conferred with central bankers (such as Alan Greenspan and Ben Bernanke) and advised top Wall Street executives and investors,...
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Fodor's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque, 1st Edition

Fodor's - Fodor's; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Chow down on green-chile cheeseburgers after trekking through the hills on a llama, take a tram up a sheer cliff to Sandia Peak and enjoy fine dining 10,378 feet high, or drive down Route 66 to an art gallery - Fodor's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque, 1st Edition offers all these experiences...
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Moon Los Cabos: Including La Paz & Todos Santos

Jennifer Kramer - Moon Travel
Format: Paperback

Make Your Escape with Moon Travel Guides!Los Cabos is synonymous with luxury and relaxation, but the best of Baja starts just beyond the resorts. Dive into the real Mexico with Moon Los Cabos.Strategic itineraries in an easy-to-navigate format, from four days of ocean waves, tacos,...
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Amazing Places to Take Your Kids: Hundreds of North American Adventures

Laura Sutherland - Publications International
Format: Hardcover

Amazing Places to Take Your Kids: Hundreds of North American Adventures features hundreds of family vacation destinations that are educational, exhilarating, unforgettable, and just plain fun.Each adventure in this beautiful hardcover book is designed to create lasting family memories and appeal...
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Top 10 Chicago

Dk. - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book

True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Chicago covers all the region's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you.This newly updated pocket travel guide for Chicago will lead you straight...
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Narrow Dog to Indian River: How a Man, a Woman, a Dog & Their Narrowboat Conquered the Atlantic Intracoastal

Terry Darlington - Delta
Format: Paperback

From Virginia to Florida in an English canal boat.Join the authors of "one of the most hilarious travel memoirs ever written"* on a wild odyssey aboard one of the most unlikely craft ever to sail U.S. waters.No one had ever sailed an English narrowboat in the U.S. before - for reasons...
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Moon Atlanta

Tray Butler - Avalon Travel Publishing; Third Edition edition
Format: Print book

Skilled writer and journalist Tray Butler offers up his best advice on enjoying Atlanta, from the bustling financial Downtown district to the fabulous flavors of Little Five Points and East Atlanta and beyond.Butler offers unique trip strategies for a variety of travelers, such as "The...
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The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook: 150 Delicious Recipes for Simple, Everyday Suppers in 45 Minutes or Less

Jim Romanoff - Countryman Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Never again sacrifice delicious, healthy meals when time is short: Here are more than 150 recipes that can be cooked in 30 to 40 minutes or less.Healthy in a Hurry offers the ultimate answer to the perennial weeknight question of "What's for dinner?" With hundreds of quick...
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The Routes of Man: How Roads Are Changing the World and the Way We Live Today

Ted Conover - Knopf; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

From the Pulitzer Prize finalist and National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author of Newjack, an absorbing book about roads and their power to change the world.Roads bind our world - metaphorically and literally - transforming landscapes and the lives of the people who inhabit them....
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Fodor's The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises

Fodor's - Fodor's; 0005- edition
Format: Print book

Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of Caribbean cruising, including detailed ship reviews, planning tips, and information on more than 50 of the most popular ports. Our cruise experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your...
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1,000 Places to See Before You Die, the second edition: Completely Revised and Updated with Over 200 New Entries

Patricia Schultz - Workman Publishing Company; 2 edition
Format: Hardcover

The world's bestselling travel book is back in a more informative, more experiential, more budget-friendly full-color edition. A #1 New York Times bestseller, 1,000 Places reinvented the idea of travel book as both wish list and practical guide. As Newsweek wrote, it "tells you what's...
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