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Lonely Planet's wonders of the world : 101 great sights and how to see them on any budget by Lonely Planet PublicationsFrom Antarctica and the Amazon to Victoria Falls and the Great Wall of China, Lonely Planet reveals 101 spectacular sights and how to see them on any budget. Inspiring and practical, with expert advice on how and when to visit, where to stay and a range of itineraries, you'll discover how to visit the world's wonders in a way that suits you.
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South away : the Pacific Coast on two wheels by Marie MeaghanAn adventure story of the author's bicycle trip with her sister from Terrace, BC along the West coast to the tip of the Baja Peninsula. Meaghan Marie Hackinen experiences apprehension and determination as she camps in the dense forests of northern Vancouver Island and in frigid Mexican deserts; encounters strange men, suicidal highways and monster trucks; strong winds and violent storms; flat ties and broken spokes.
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Amazing boat journeys ; 60 unforgettable trips over water and how to experience them by Lonely PlanetExperience 60 of the world's greatest adventures on water from sailing the Nile by felucca and cruising the Canadian Arctic, to exploring Pitcairn Island by cargo ship. With detailed accounts of each route, beautiful photos and practical tips on how to plan your own voyage, Amazing Boat Journeys will help you discover a more rewarding way of travelling.
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That untravell'd world : seven journeys through Turkey by Nicolas RayNicholas Ray left the United States, aged twenty-two, for a six-month journey from France to Tibet, travelling through Turkey. That journey forms the first chapter of this book, and led to a career working with the Middle East. In middle age, he travelled throughout Turkey. In the six subsequent chapters, one for each journey, he recounts his adventures, discusses the archaeology and history of the places visited, and the people met along the way.
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The Seventh Heaven : Travels Through Jewish Latin America by Ilan StavansInternationally renowned essayist and cultural commentator Ilan Stavans spent five years traveling across a dozen countries in Latin America, in search of what defines the Jewish communities in the region, whose roots date back to Christopher Columbus's arrival. Along the way, he looks for the proverbial 'seventh heaven,' which, according to the Talmud, the meaning of life in general, and Jewish life in particular, becomes clearer.
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On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey by Paul TherouxPaul Theroux drove the entire length of the U.S.-Mexico border alone, crossing over the border multiple times; he also visited Mexico City, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and other areas. He saw the border situation up close, met locals, witnessed the monarch butterfly migration, visited historic locations, taught writing, and learned about drug cartels and corruption.
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Pabay : an island odyssey by Christopher A WhatleyPabay lies in Skye's Inner Sound, off the crofting village of Breakish and the small adjoining town of Broadford. The Whatley family moved to Pabay from the Midlands and lived and worked there from 1950 until the 1970s. The author, the nephew of Len and Margaret Whatley, spent long periods on the island, experiencing the trials, tribulations and joys of island life. In this book he uses his own and his family's experiences as conduits into the island's deeper history, which has never been told.
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Walking in the Algarve : 33 Walks in the South of Portugal Including Serra de Monchique and Costa Vicentina by Nike WerstrohDescribes 33 walks in the beautiful Algarve in southern Portugal. It is best known for its spectacular coastline: the coastal trails presented here afford ample opportunity to admire the plunging sinkholes, striking sea-cliffs and rock-hugged beaches. However, the interior is every bit as beautiful and other walks explore the forested slopes of Monchique and the tranquil countryside between the mountains and coast.The route description is accompanied by clear mapping and notes on local points of interest.
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| Mud and Stars: Travels in Russia with Pushkin, Tolstoy, and Other Geniuses of the... by Sara WheelerAn informative, lighthearted, and personal look at both contemporary Russia and some of the country's most famous writers. Veteran British travel writer Sara Wheeler spent two years traveling in Russia, skipping hotels for homestays, learning the language and cooking traditions, and focusing on the country's Golden Age writers, like Pushkin, Tolstoy, Chekhov, and Dostoyevsky. |
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