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Designed specifically to cover almost the entire eighty-five-mile Columbia River Gorge corridor, this is the only guidebook for the Gorge with color photographs and color topographic maps. Almost every waterfall, including secret ones, and nearly every overlook point, summit, and loop hike within the Gorge is covered in great detail with specific mileage and compass directions. Author Don Scarmuzzi personally hiked every single trail several times, and in opposite directions, on different days of the year, under various conditions. The book begins by describing geological events that created the Gorge. The spectacular scenery with the modern day trail work help to make it a sought-after destination for outdoor enthusiasts, whether they are tourists or locals, experienced hikers or newbies. Hikes and walks are seamlessly synchronized with surrounding hikes to build on one another to create several different loops. Find more Pacific Northwest trails in Don Scarmuzzi’s other books, Day Hikes in the Pacific Northwest and Day Hikes in Washington State.
These forty walks in England's glorious Lake District will take you to a range of lakes, peaks, rivers, tarns and waterfalls and introduce you to the haunts of many of the writers and poets who have loved and celebrated the area and made it such a strong cultural as well as natural attraction. Each walk has its own distinctive mood and character and is easily accomplished in an afternoon or in a long summer evening. None of them scale the highest mountains but they will take you to many lakeshores and several of the lower peaks, which regardless of their height, provide immense views and the satisfaction of reaching a summit.
Olaus J. Murie took his first field trip as a biologist to the Hudson Bay region in 1914, observing the land and the wildlife, and learning the ways of the native people of the North. Later expeditions took him to Labrador and many part of Alaska, a land he came to know well and love deeply. What Murie experienced on these travels was recorded in the sketchbooks and journal that he always carried with him. Along with his fascinating collection of photographs, they form the basis for a narrative that combines a scientist’s eye for detail and a naturalist’s reverence for wilderness. Whether dogsledding, shooting rapids in a canoe, or dancing with Aleut Eskimos, Murie had a passion for discovery and conservation that enlivens every page of JOURNEYS TO THE FAR NORTH.
'Every day is a perfect day to read this.' Shari Low Eleanor Sharpley has been living a lie... Needing to escape her London life quickly, Eleanor throws her things into the back of her car, and heads to her erstwhile best friend Charlie's family farm. But Charlie isn't there. Instead she finds Charlie's grieving brother Daniel, her eight-month old daughter Hope (a daughter Eleanor had known nothing about), and a crumbling and unloved Damson Farm. Damson Farm lies at the edge of the village of Ferrington, with the river Maddon flowing at its heart. But Ferrington is a village divided by more than just a river - it is split in two by an age-old feud - between the Old Side and the New Side. Eleanor has run from her problems, straight into a family and a world that has problems of its own. But Damson Farm has magic too, and as winter gives way to spring, the old farm starts to come to life under Eleanor's love and care. The orchard starts to blossom with daffodils and bluebells, and the sound of bees busy in their hives fills the warming air. Can Eleanor bring Daniel and the feuding village of Ferrington back to life too, or will her secrets catch up with her first? Beth Moran's books are heart-warming, funny, and completely addictive. Perfect for all fans of Jill Mansell, Julie Houston, and Jenny Colgan. Praise for Beth Moran: 'Life-affirming, joyful and tender.' Zoe Folbigg 'Every day is a perfect day to read this.' Shari Low 'A British author to watch.' Publisher's Weekly
Jewish London is the only travel guidebook that focuses on the sights, heritage and culture of London's historic and present Jewish community. Packed with fascinating and practical information, it features everything for the visitor to London, from walking tours of historic areas such as the old Jewish East End to listings of kosher restaurants and shops, and information on important Jewish Londoners and where they lived, complete with plenty of specially commissioned maps. It is also an extremely useful compendium of information for the Jewish resident in London, listing Jewish cultural and heritage organisations, synagogues, ritual baths and other important Jewish centres, and a calendar of Jewish festivals and events in London. The extremely knowledgeable authors are Jewish historians and tour guides, and their lively, interesting text is illustrated with brand-new full-colour photography of the most important Jewish sights.
A radiant, unforgettable memoir of one woman's 450 days spent in captivity, and her defiant refusal to have her humanity stripped away. When Edith meets Luca in a small Northern town, the two connect instantly. Under the Northern Lights, they develop a deep friendship over their shared passions: travel, living off the land, a bohemian life. In search of wanderlust, they embark on an epic road trip from Italy to Togo, where they will join their friend's sustainable farming project. Upon arriving on the African continent, they change their itinerary and drive through Africa's Sahel region, a haven for militant groups, where they are surrounded and captured. Little was known about Edith's and Luca's fate until they reappeared in Mali more than one year later, having mysteriously escaped their captors. Now, Edith shares her harrowing story with the world for the first time-complete with the poems that became a lifeline for her in captivity, which she wrote in secret with a pen borrowed from another hostage. Against the stunning but cruel backdrop of the desert, Edith recounts her months as a hostage: the oppressive heat, violent sandstorms, constant relocations, hunger strikes, and her eventual heart-pounding escape. Separated from Luca early on, she finds solidarity and comfort with a group of other female hostages, who lend her a pen to write poetry, a creative outlet that helps save her life. Edith is steadfast in her will to remain sane: she reveals her dedication to her art, and her striking ability to unsettle her captors and identify their vulnerabilities. A compelling descent into a strange, brutal universe, The Weight of Sand is ultimately a life-affirming book and a poetic celebration of one woman's resilience.
Lonely Planet’s Pocket Athens is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Go back in time at the Acropolis, marvel at the Temple of Olympian Zeus and hike the ancient Filopappou Hill; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Athens and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket Athens: Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Convenient pull-out Athens map (included in print version), plus over 21 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Greek Parliament, Syntagma, Plaka, Keramikos, Gazi, Filopappou Hill, Thisio, Monastiraki, Psyrri, Exarhia, Kolonaki, Benaki Museum, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Pocket Athens, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Athens with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.  Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Greece guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.  About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
"An excellent world atlas. Very illuminating, good colours, clear texts...good glossary and, last but not least, up-to-date". Amazon customer review · The market-leading world atlas for work, study or leisure · Great value for money and top seller on Bookscan in this price range. · 96 pages of authoritative world maps, physical and political · 70 city maps in the fascinating World Cities section, with full-page satellite images for 10 great cities · Over 35,000 place name index All this and a special 32-page introductory section - 'The World in Focus' - covers key geographical themes such as the Earth's position in the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, climate and weather, the environment, population, resources, economics and international organizations. Vital information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses. The information-packed World Atlas from Philip's, published in association with the Royal Geographical Society has been fully updated for this new 2021 edition.
This practical travel guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Provence & the Côte d'Azur guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Provence & the Côte d'Azur easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Provence & the Côte d'Azur has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur covers: Marseille and around; Arles and the Camargue; Avignon and the Vaucluse; Aix-en-Provence, the Durance and the Luberon; the Haut Var and Haute Provence; Toulon and the Southern Var; Cannes and the Western Riviera; Nice and the Eastern Riviera. Inside this Provence & the Côte d'Azur travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Provence & the Côte d'Azur, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Calanques, to family activities in child-friendly places like Arles, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Grand Canyon du Verdon. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Provence & the Côte d'Azur entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Provence & the Côte d'Azur, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Provence & the Côte d'Azur travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for boat trips, exploring ancient sites, hiking, kayaking or trying local-grown produce. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Nice, Cannes, Marseille and Monaco's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Provence & the Côte d'Azur, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Provence & the Côte d'Azur guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur features fascinating insights into Provence & the Côte d'Azur, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Vieux Port, and the spectacular Pont du Gard. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Calanques, Monaco, and many more locations in Provence & the Côte d'Azur, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Provence & the Côte d'Azur allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
A curated guide to the most chic, stylish and unique trips around the UK – all within easy reach of London – from the creators of the hugely successful Instagram account @prettylittlelondon. Sometimes even Londoners need a change of scenery – the fresh sea air and the sand between our toes, the bright lights of a new city to discover, the relaxing charm of a small town, or rolling hills with no other people in sight. Your guides, Sara and Andrea, have scoured the UK for their favourite places to visit for those precious escapes, all a short ride away from the capital. Introducing you to the most stylish destinations, they recommend how to get the most out of each experience with the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop, as well as providing cultural highlights and picturesque walks. Each trip is tailored to a mood, interest or season and provides insider tips on how to make the most of your precious time, and – of course – take those all-important photos for your grid. Whether you’re a born-and-bred Londoner bored of the same old days out, visiting from abroad and want to see the ‘real’ UK, or a London-living country bumpkin in need of inspiration – this book will offer something for you. With 50 day trips and weekend getaways, Pretty Little London: Trips is the ultimate guide to escaping the city.
Atlanta gifts her visitors a generous dose of Southern hospitality and international culture steeped in history, flavours, and high-tech, all on the wings of progress and a keen eye on the future. Let's explore the city from its Native American origins through the tumultuous U.S. Civil War, uncover contemporary oddities, and even venture all the way to 8,113 A.D. You'll meet Atlanta's first African-American millionaire, discover whose shrine features a golden toilet, explore sites along the city's journey to become a global leader in filmmaking, and learn the city's Grammy connections to the State song, 'Georgia on My Mind'. Striving to keep a grasp on her illustrious, rich history while simultaneously making magnificent strides, leaps, and bounds to continue growing as a major metropolitan area and international destination, Atlanta's 111 places will fascinate and surprise even Atlanta natives.
- Traveler's accounts are a regularly assigned subject in world history courses - Focuses on people's lives in order to draw students into the discussion of the larger political, social, and economic contexts - Author is a well-respected name and teacher in the field of World History - Examines the historical methodology of travel
- Traveler's accounts are a regularly assigned subject in world history courses - Focuses on people's lives in order to draw students into the discussion of the larger political, social, and economic contexts - Author is a well-respected name and teacher in the field of World History - Examines the historical methodology of travel
Now you can be armed with an easy and fun strategy using astrology that can make your trip a success! With this enlightening, informative book for people interested in the stars, as well as travelers around the world, you can use the basics of astrology to have a great trip without worrying about traveling disasters. You can read about a travel strategy, then be entertained by your Sun sign and star compatibility while traveling. This new perspective explains why some trips go awry, and how you can avoid certain days where the astrological influences are not supportive of taking a trip, whether it is locally or overseas. Find the optimal times to thoroughly enjoy your trip and avoid the adverse travel times that cause delays, problems, and accidents which could lead to a disastrous experience. Knowing which days to travel can be your invitation to pack your bags and have a great time!
Live your best life with this guide to 250+ travel experiences and start planning a lifetime of adventures. Whether you have an hour, day, week, month or year, discover how you can make the most of every precious moment. From seeing the sunrise at summer solstice, to camping off-grid or climbing a volcano, this is your guide to a life well-lived. This book is not just another bucketlist of big ticket trips: it is a promise to live life to the fullest. Explore five awesome time-themed chapters and find inspiring ideas on how to add a dash of joie de vivre to your everyday. Let your inhibitions go when you skinny dip in Australia's Alexandra Bay; care for rescued sloths at a Pacific Coast sanctuary in Costa Rica; or bikepack through America's East Coast Greenway. You'll even find exhilarating tips to help you face your fears; reignite long-forgotten desires; and spark new and unexpected ambitions. Inside You Only Live Once 2nd Edition: - More than 250 rejuvenating ideas for trips to inspire your personal growth so you can live an illuminated life - Five uplifting chapters for an Hour, Day, Week, Month and Year that are bursting with fun suggestions on places to visit, sights to behold, vibrant carnivals and festivals, out-of-this-world food and fulfilling activities to nourish the mind and soul - Insightful essays from local experts and award-winning writers that explore sustainable and responsible ways of travel, humbling and awe-inspiring experiences and spiritual connections with our natural world - Featuring stunning illustrations, maps, infographics and empowering quotes, all presented in a modern, visually inspiring hardback format You Only Live Once 2nd Edition is the new, updated edition of the bestselling You Only Live Once by Lonely Planet. Whether you're travelling for a week or a year, or simply looking to seize the day with mindful and creative activities, this wonderful book will inspire the explorer in all of us. Gift this life-affirming guide to anyone who is dreaming of making a change to their every day or about to embark on an adventure. It's time to start living!  About Lonely Planet Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
Discover one of America s most fascinating cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning Las Vegas s 150-year history. James Roman takes readers on a tour through the glamorous and sometimes sordid history of Las Vegas and explains how a railroad town transformed itself into the Entertainment Capital of the World. Essays explore the major historic events from the founding of Sin City and the building of the Hoover Dam to the rise of the Rat Pack at the Sands and the establishment of the Mafia-controlled casinos. Also included are intriguing tales of Vegas celebrities from Frank Sinatra and Liberace to Siegfried and Roy, as well as numerous historical photos and full-color maps."
Discover 800 ideas for your next trip and begin to plan it with Lonely Planet's Trip Builder. Bike and hike the sights of Valencia, quench your thirst following California's craft beer scene, experience Indigenous Australia on the Dampier Peninsula, or take a slow food and wine tour through Piedmont and Liguria. With extensive coverage of regions across the world, there's something to appeal to all ages and interests. Lonely Planet's expert travel writers have been exploring the world for over 45 years and in this handsome hardcover book we simplify the planning process and present hundreds of practical ideas so that you can build the trip of a lifetime. Featured itineraries range from a couple of days to a few weeks and include inspirational photography, maps, stop-by-stop listings, travel connection details and suggested extensions. A range of transport options are provided, including routes by plane, train, car, bicycle and boat. A handy carbon calculator enables you to track the footprint of your trip and make transport decisions. With regional chapters covering Europe, The Nordics, Africa, The Americas, Oceania and Asia, the itineraries in Lonely Planet's Trip Builder are classified according to themes: Active Drink Food Sustainable Adventure Culture Art Architecture History Family Solo Short Beach Winter Wellness Wildlife Whether you're planning your next trip, or looking for a gift to give to an adventurer in your life, Lonely Planet's Trip Builder will provide a lifetime of inspiring travel ideas. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.
Report a fire at the Hook & Ladder Company #8 if you want to see Ghostbuster's headquarters in New York City. When in San Francisco, stop for a cup of coffee at the cafe where Steve McQueen's Bullit meets an informant. Bring your own box of chocolates to Chippewa Square, Savannah and reenact the iconic scenes from Forrest Gump. Visit the Marine Building in Vancouver and be transported to Clark Kent's employer, The Daily Planet, from Smallville. Find out what part of Puerto Rico posed for The Lord of the Flies, why Madonna evaded Argentina when playing Eva Peron, and much, much more. 198 movies referenced and 113 color photos included. Museyon Guides curators around the world have composed this guidebook to inform you the armchair film critic, the rampant moviegoer, the bona fide celluloid aficionado of exactly where to go.
For award-winning science writer Margie Pitlak, exploring the unique nature of the Maine coast opens a door to deeper ties and insights. Watching a striped monarch caterpillar transform into a chartreuse pendant dabbed with gold, she realizes the limits of life and what passes between generations. She explores the violent geologic collisions that thrust up and fractured Maine’s mountains; digs into the latest scientific thinking on how animals navigate; reflects on the dizzy dance of plankton under the microscope and the dogfish heart that continued to beat while held in the palm of her hand. She looks at moose, fox, fishers, and the tides as well, and shares a chapter about cleaning up the Maine coast by kayak. These facets of the natural world speak a hidden language that is translated by scientific knowledge and reflection. Nature begins to speak about the nature of life.
Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Rome: - City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase Rome's essential sights, including the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, and the lively Piazza Navona, plus handy neighborhood breakdowns - Rick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and money - What to eat and where to stay: Grab a quick lunch of pizza al taglio, people-watch as you sip wine on a sunny piazza and savor a multi-course meal at a neighborhood enoteca - Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time - A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout - Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on the go - Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, and more Lightweight yet packed with valuable insight into Rome's history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket Rome truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Spending more than a week in the city? Try Rick Steves Rome!
Having crossed a continent by train and sailed around the world by container ship, Clive Wilkinson has always had a penchant for slow travel. As his eightieth birthday approaches, he and his wife Joan set out on a new expedition: to tour the edges of England by electric car. How hard could that be? Given the parlous state of the country's charge-point infrastructure back in 2018, the answer turns out to be 'very'. In a 1,900-mile odyssey through fading seaside towns, rainswept hilltop passes and England's only desert, each day's driving for these unlikely pioneers is overshadowed by a cloud of apprehension. Will they make it to the next charge point? Will it be in working order? Will someone else be using it? You could only undertake such a trip with a calm temperament and robust sense of humour. Fortunately Clive has both. With a relentless curiosity for history, geography and, above all, people, he and Joan explore the reality of life on England's periphery - the 'left behind' areas that, by voting for Brexit, changed the course of British history - making new friends with every mile. |
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