The World's Great Rail Journeys describes over 50 of the world's most exciting, unusual and exotic railway journeys, including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia, updated to include photographs of new trains travelling on the same spectacular routes. Each journey is accompanied by a route map and is described in terms of the technical challenges of the construction of the track as well as the stunning views to be seen while travelling on the trains. One of the most famous, the Orient Express route from Paris to Istanbul, is historical and no longer possible as a single journey but full details of how to trace the route today accompany the description of the original concept. Other journeys are included because of the exciting countryside they pass through, such as the spectacular railways in the Canadian Rockies, or the challenging nature of the route, such as India's Darjeeling Himalayan Railways, or the Indian Pacific which runs across Australia from Perth to Sydney. The World's Great Rail Journeys is perfect for all railway enthusiasts, whether actual or armchair travellers.

This is the fourth of a DIY city guide series on the market, now with the most popular city in the USA: New York City. These guides are colouring and creative activity books, travel notebooks, and city guides all in one. Each book contains beautiful illustrations of the city for you to colour in or finish, inspirational to-do lists, and fun facts about the city. But it also leaves plenty of space for your own stories, drawings, pictures, tickets, notes, and tips. With this journal you create your own city guide full of memories and tips about your trip to the city to cherish as a keepsake of your trip and to inspire friends to go there, too.

Who killed the Dead Sea? What can you build with BRICS? Does the World Bank have ATMs? Is all the talk of global warming just a lot of hot air?

In Don't Know Much About(R) Geography, Kenneth C. Davis, New York Times bestselling author and creator of the Don't Know Much About(R) series of books, takes the reader on a fascinating, breathtaking, and hilarious grand tour of the planet Earth--opening our eyes and imaginations to a wide, wild, and wonderful world we never knew. In this newly revised, updated, and expanded edition of the classic anti-textbook, he reflects on many of the profound and important changes that have occurred on our planet in the last twenty years.

Iceland offers a world of hiking opportunities like no other place on earth. The famous 55km Laugavegur Trek takes you past glaciers, volcanoes, steaming fumaroles and hot springs all set in a landscape of yellow rhyolite and black ash. This new guide gives you plenty of other options from hiking in the shadow of the largest ice-cap in Europe at Skaftafell to easier day hikes around the vibrant capital city of Reykjavik. * 41 detailed walking maps in the classic Trailblazer style - showing route times, gradients, where to stay * Detailed Reykjavik city guide - and maps * Itineraries for all walkers on 11 specially selected hikes - from day hikes around Reykjavik to more challenging 6-day treks including the 55km Laugavegur Trek * Practical information for all budgets - where to stay (campsites, hostels and huts, B&Bs, lodges and hotels), where to eat, what to see * Comprehensive background information - geology and vulcanology, flora and fauna, history, people * Full public transport information - for all access points

Grounded in scholarly analysis and personal reflection, and drawing on a multi-sited and multi-method research design, Momentous Mobilities disentangles the meanings attached to temporary travels and stays abroad and offers empirical evidence as well as novel theoretical arguments to develop an anthropology of mobility. Both focusing specifically on how various societies and cultures imagine and value boundary-crossing mobilities "elsewhere" and drawing heavily on his own European lifeworld, the author examines momentous travels abroad in the context of education, work, and spiritual quests and the search for a better quality of life.

She wanted an adventure. What she found was so much more...Adira Summers has spontaneously quit her high-flying career as a barrister in London. She needs to escape from the rat race and, encouraged by her bohemian gran, has bought a campervan to do so. Taking off for a tour around Britain, disaster strikes early on when her van breaks down outside the quaint village of Lilacwell. But things look up after she meets handsome Jasper, who is visiting to check on his ailing uncle and his crumbling estate, The Laurels. As Adira falls for Lilacwell, she is torn between forgoing her travel plans to stay, or continuing with her adventure. Jasper must also choose between returning to his job in Dubai or moving back for his uncle - and Adira. A gorgeous and summery romance for fans of Mandy Baggot, Holly Martin and Sue Moorcroft. Praise for Escape to Lilacwell 'What a beautiful summer read, I enjoyed this book from the first to the last page. The characters are so well written. A good book to take on holiday.' Reader Review 'This book fixed my reading slump! I enjoyed it so much that I kept turning the pages. Adira's a very relatable heroine and the romance develops slowly, in a very believable way.' Reader Review 'A perfect summer read, with a grumpy-sunshine romance, a wonderful community spirit, and a wannabe girlfriend who is determined to put a spoke in the wheel of true love.' Reader Review 'A lovely read... The setting was nice and the story flowed well.' Reader Review 'A beautiful, poignant escapist read and once I had started I couldn't put it down - I read it in almost one sitting. It was full to the brim of charming characters and gorgeous scenery with a delightful story of romance, friendship and finding happiness.' Reader Review 'What a delight to read! There were some beautiful relationships between characters and the overall story was a lovely summer read.' Reader Review

Whether you want to tour the world-famous wine country of Gironde, hop in a canoe and drift along the Dordogne river or enjoy the sweeping sandy shores of Landes, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast have to offer. A region for any season, southwest France is a land of stunning natural scenery and ancient townscapes. Amid its mountain peaks, languorous valleys and charming villages there is something for everyone to discover. Our updated 2023 guide brings Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness Dorgone, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Dorgone, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Dorgone, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast's must-sees and hidden gems. - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day. - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money. - Colour-coded chapters to every part of Dorgone, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast, from Lot-et-Garonne to Landes, Pays Basque to Béarn. - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay. - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently. Touring the country? Try out DK Eyewitness France. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

Each map includes information on toll points, service areas, road numbers, motorways, dual carriageways and wide and narrow local roads. National Parks and places of interest are also highlighted. Practical, slimline format with durable, plastic encapsulated covers. Clear mapping at an easy-to-read scale. National Trust, English Heritage, Scottish and Welsh Heritage sites all shown.

“A timely and much-needed reminder that healthy living today doesn't have to be so complicated.� —Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones   In this insightful, full-color tour of Jamaica, Norway, Hawai'i, Japan, India, and Brazil, journalist Annie Daly shares a diverse array of philosophies, lifestyles, and practices for better living.   Fed up with the commercialization of the wellness industry after working in it for years, Annie embarked on an inspiring adventure through some of the world’s happiest and healthiest cities and villages to find out what we can learn from them. Whether she’s hiking along gorgeous fjords in Norway to see why Norwegians are so dedicated to getting outside, soothing her spirit with Hawaiian salt water cleanses, or learning about the importance Brazilians place on community, Annie combines on-the-ground reporting with heartful personal narrative to share the global lessons, philosophies, and customs that prove that wellness is not about the products—it’s about the way you live your life. With candid photography, lesser-known history sidebars, and guidance on how to incorporate these often ancient and always timeless practices into your own lifestyle, this culturally-immersive read invites you to view the world through a different lens and decide what being well means to you. Destination Wellness is the perfect book for: •    Anyone who has embraced hygge and is looking for new lifestyle inspiration •    Armchair travelers and staycationers •    Happiness and inspiration seekers •    Wellness and travel enthusiasts •    History lovers 

For over a decade, syndicated columnist Rheta Grimsley Johnson has been spending several months a year in Southwest Louisiana, deep in the heart of Cajun Country. Unlike many other writers who have parachuted into the swampy paradise for a few days or weeks, Rheta fell in love with the place, bought a second home and set in planting doomed azaleas and deep roots. She has found an assortment of beautiful people in a homely little town called Henderson, right on the edge of the Atchafalaya Swamp. These days, much is labeled Cajun that is not, and the popularity of the unique culture’s food, songs and dance has been a mixed blessing. The revival of French Louisiana’s traditional music and cuisine often has been cheapened by counterfeits. Confused pilgrims sometimes look to New Orleans for a sampler platter of all things Cajun. Close, but no cigar. Poor Man’s Provence helps define what’s what through lively characters and stories. The book is both personal odyssey and good reporting, travelogue and memoir, funny and frank. This beguiling place is as exotic as it gets without a passport. The author shares what keeps her coming home to French Louisiana. And as NPR commentator Bailey White observes in her foreword, "Both Rheta's readers and the people she writes about will be comfortable, well fed, highly entertained, and happy they came to Poor Man's Provence."

Trails Illustrated topographic maps are the most detailed and up-to-date recreation maps available for these national parks, national forests and popular outdoor recreation areas. Detailed and accurate coverage for Yellowstone National Park, this map includes a detailed road network and popular trails, complete with use restrictions, mileages, elevation gains, and difficulty ratings. Popular attractions and park services are clearly identified. UTM and Latitude/Longitude grids ensure ease of use with GPS or compass navigation. Scale : 1:126,720 Flat Size : 965 x 660 mm.

Trip planner - Vacation journal - Travel notebookThe perfect travel gift: This colorfully illustrated, guided travel book encourages users to explore the easily overlooked and wonderful everyday details encountered while traveling, whether near or far away. Packed with unique and fulfilling journeys that can be undertaken in any city, as well as prompts to record every whimsical discovery, each page is a surprise. The I Was Here travel book and vacation journal includes: - Plenty of space to capture addresses, itineraries, reviews, and tips from locals - A reference section with time zones, measurements, and other relevant information - Graphic pages for note taking - A back pocket for collecting ephemera - And, much more Filled with appealing illustrations and unexpected inspirations: I Was Here: A Travel Journal for the Curious Minded is sure to bring out the adventurer in every traveler.

In this Devon guide book, which includes the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, experienced West Country writer and photographer (and former Devon resident), William Fricker, provides his opinion on this wonderful area of England. Offering a unique perspective on this well-travelled area of Britain, William reveals little-known corners of Devon that will delight and surprise. * Discover the best beaches and harbours, the most beautiful villages and river valleys * Experience a full range of activities from surfing and exploring the coast path to visiting gardens, exploring the brilliant architecture of the country houses and churches, to hiring a Salcombe Yawl * Enjoy a wide range of interesting and quirky places to stay, from tree houses to country house hotels, to pubs, and restaurants with rooms * Immerse yourself in the best variety of eateries, from delis and coffee shops, to dining pubs and traditional hostelries, as well as the best local craftspeople, and art galleries * Includes over 300 photographs and illustrations really bringing your trip to life before you've even left home * Over 43 pages of touring maps so you can plan your time Here is a refreshing and enlightening take on what Devon has to offer visitors and locals alike. All entries are chosen on merit, and what they have in common is that extra Something Special. 'This is both an attractive guidebook and a refreshingly different read...what marks this guide out in particular is the excellent use it makes of Goldeneye's specialist mapping skills.' Devon Life Magazine 'In photography, layout and design, Goldeneye Guides look unbeatable' Sebastian Faulks A visual feast - like no other guidebook!

Lisbon might be one of the world's oldest cities but the Portuguese capital shows no signs of ageing thanks to its wealth of sun-drenched beaches, world-class museums and buzzy cocktail bars. Make the most of your trip to this timeless city with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Lisbon has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Lisbon you will find: - Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe. - Top 10 lists of Lisbon's must-sees, including Castelo de São Jorge, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Torre de Belém and Sintra. - Lisbon's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping. - Themed lists, including the best museums, beaches, view points, activities for children and much more - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week. - A laminated pull-out map of Lisbon, plus 6 full-colour area maps. Looking for more on Lisbon's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Lisbon. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

A celebration of the cherished parts of Baltimore that are no longer Baltimore today is visited by millions of tourists who come to see the world-famous Inner Harbor, sample mouth-watering blue crabs, take in an Orioles game at legendary Camden Yards, or explore the many cultural and higher education institutions. Locals, meanwhile, enjoy living in a city that is large enough to provide great restaurants and plenty of special events, while it retains its small-town attitude that has earned it its "Charm City" nickname. However, many locals and tourists may not know that Baltimore was once a bustling port city where manufacturing, shipping, and shipbuilding dominated the industrial center of downtown Baltimore. "Lost Baltimore" features rarely published images of homes, buildings, industrial ports, and other commercial entities that have been razed, damaged, and significantly altered over the years, including the large estates of north Baltimore, Merchants' Exchange, Union Station, Electric Park, Rennert Hotel, Light Street Wharves, downtown theaters, Memorial Stadium, Hutzler's Department Store, and Bethlehem Steel. Also included are the devastating Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 and the iconic buildings that perished, such as the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad headquarters, the Sun Iron Building, and the News American Building. "Lost Baltimore" also covers important historical events that have shaped the physical landscape and societal fabric of Baltimore--the heartbreaking move by the Baltimore Colts in 1984, Baltimore's early dominance as the headquarters of national political conventions, Prohibition's effect on the German breweries, the city's changing industrial and commercial makeup, as well as some of the most recent hotly contested historical preservation battles. Open these pages and take a step back in time to reveal the Baltimore that once was.

About the Series Mudley the bear belongs to a little girl called Sophia. She lives in a small town in Europe. She would love to travel the world but she has to go to school. And so, each time dad has to leave for work at faraway places, Sophia packs Mudley into his suitcase and tells him Daddy please let Mudley see the world for me" Being narrated by a bear, the series stimulates, excites and educates young people by giving them the culture and heritage of the places they are going to visit and give parents reason to interact with their children. Each location features photographs depicting the area with Mudley in view, a brief outline, illustrations to tell another story and a playful anecdote that will engage the reader. About the Book Mudley Explores Singapore introduces 28 places/activities that will be of interest to young readers. These include the Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa. Kampung Buangkok and the Singapore River and much more. Beautifully illustrated, this book would be an ideal gift or travel souvenir for the young reader.

Take a tour of the myths, legends, and ghost stories of spirited Long Island, including the infamous Amityville where murder and mayhem shocked a small town; abandoned and haunted lunatic asylums, the historically chilling witchcraft trials, creepy lighthouses, and the many "Mary" hauntings. Shudder as you read over 35 haunting tales of Long Island's supernatural history.

AdventureMaps provide global travellers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the country. Each map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof and tear-resistant. They also include the locations of cities and towns with a user-friendly index, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for major highways, main roads and tracks and trails for those seeking to explore more remote regions. Scale : 1:275,000 Flat Size : 965 x 660 mm.

Frommer's guidebooks, unlike those of many of our competitors, are written by local experts (not outsiders)—like Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, a Montana resident, naturalist, and noted travel journalist. In this handy, pocket-size book, she'll help you sort through all the options at these storied national parks so you can tailor an adventure that's right for you. Fully researched after the Yellowstone floods.  This guide contains: · Insider advice on the best ways to experience some of the country's most dazzling natural landscapes, including tips on the best views, the best backcountry trails, the best scenic drives, and the best activities outside of the parks · Insightful commentary on park landmarks and specific trails, from the majestic Old Faithful Geyser to the iconic multicolored Mammoth Hot Springs to the solitary Signal Mountain Summit Trail · Detailed practical information, including tips on safety, advice for beginning backpackers, and when and where to go to avoid crowds · Opinionated write-ups of hotels, campgrounds, and restaurants—no bland descriptions or lukewarm recommendations here · Exact prices listed for every business and activity, so there's no guessing or nasty surprises · Helpful maps throughout · Planning tips for getting there, getting around, saving money, and getting the most from your trip About Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.

See London through new eyes. Designed for both locals and tourists, these beautiful illustrated maps showcase some of the best open spaces London has to offer. Highlighting four celebrated Royal Parks, our expert guides recommend accessible routes that gradually reveal hidden interest in some of London's quieter corners. And in detailing the central section of the Thames Path National Trail, we suggest the best views and points of interest as the rich history and geography of the river unfolds.

In this dazzling literary collection, writers explore and celebrate their lives with and love for birds-detailing experiences from Alaska to Bermuda, South Dakota to Panama. In When Birds Are Near, fresh new voices as well as seasoned authors offer tales of adventure, perseverance, and fun, whether taking us on a journey down Highway 1 to see a rare California Condor, fighting the destruction of our grasslands, or simply watching the feeder from a kitchen window. But these essays are more than just field notes. The authors reflect on love, loss, and family, engaging a broad array of emotions, from wonder to amusement. As Rob Nixon writes, "Sometimes the best bird experiences are defined less by a rare sighting than by a quality of presence, some sense of overall occasion that sets in motion memories of a particular landscape, a particular light, a particular choral effect, a particular hiking partner." Or, as the poet Elizabeth Bradfield remarks, "We resonate with certain animals, I believe, because they are a physical embodiment of an answer we are seeking. A sense of ourselves in the world that is nearly inexpressible." When Birds Are Near gives us the chance to walk alongside these avid appreciators of birds and reflect on our own interactions with our winged companions. Contributors: Christina Baal, Thomas Bancroft, K. Bannerman, R. A. Behrstock, Richard Bohannon, Elizabeth Bradfield, Christine Byl, Susan Cerulean, Sara Crosby, Jenn Dean, Rachel Dickinson, Katie Fallon, Jonathan Franzen, Andrew Furman, Tim Gallagher, David Gessner, Renata Golden, Ursula Murray Husted, Eli J. Knapp, Donald Kroodsma, J. Drew Lanham, John R. Nelson, Rob Nixon, Jonathan Rosen, Alison Townsend, Alison Vilag

Hike, Bike, or Ride on America's Premier Rail-Trails with This Official Guide All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy recognizes the best of them through its Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. Selections are based on scenic value, amount of use, amenities, historical significance, excellence in management and maintenance, community connections, and geographic distribution. These Hall of Fame rail-trails are found in 29 states and in nearly every environment-from downtown urban corridors to pathways stretching across wide-open prairie, along coastlines and through mountain ranges. In Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the 33 best rail-trails-from Massachusetts' Minuteman Commuter Bikeway to Mississippi's Longleaf Trace to Oregon's Springwater Corridor. You'll appreciate the detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads. Quick, at-a-glance icons indicate which activities each trail can accommodate, from biking to fishing to snowmobiling. Best of all, the succinct descriptions are written by rail-trail experts, so you know it's information that you can rely on! As an added bonus, this official guide takes a look at the fascinating railroad history behind each trail. These rail-trails represent pioneers of the movement; they inspired trail development across the nation, or they've revolutionized how trails impact communities along their routes. Whether you're on feet, wheels, or skis, you'll love the variety in this collection! STATES REPRESENTED Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin