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Books > Travel > Travel & holiday guides > Travel with children / family holidays
In the tradition of "A Year in Provence" and "Under the Tuscan
Sun," acclaimed English travel writer Tahir Shah shares a highly
entertaining account of making an exotic dream come true. By turns
hilarious and harrowing, here is the story of his family's move
from the gray skies of London to the sun-drenched city of
Casablanca, where Islamic tradition and African folklore
converge-and nothing is as easy as it seems....
Inspired by the Moroccan vacations of his childhood, Tahir Shah
dreamed of making a home in that astonishing country. At age
thirty-six he got his chance. Investing what money he and his wife,
Rachana, had, Tahir packed up his growing family and bought Dar
Khalifa, a crumbling ruin of a mansion by the sea in Casablanca
that once belonged to the city's caliph, or spiritual leader.
With its lush grounds, cool, secluded courtyards, and relaxed pace,
life at Dar Khalifa seems sure to fulfill Tahir's fantasy-until he
discovers that in many ways he is farther from home than he
imagined. For in Morocco an empty house is thought to attract
jinns, invisible spirits unique to the Islamic world. The ardent
belief in their presence greatly hampers sleep and renovation
plans, but that is just the beginning. From elaborate exorcism
rituals involving sacrificial goats to dealing with gangster
neighbors intent on stealing their property, the Shahs must cope
with a new culture and all that comes with it.
Endlessly enthralling, "The Caliph's House" charts a year in the
life of one family who takes a tremendous gamble. As we follow
Tahir on his travels throughout the kingdom, from Tangier to
Marrakech to the Sahara, we discover a world of fierce contrasts
that any true adventurer would be thrilled to call home.
"From the Hardcover edition."
"Don't women with children travel?" Marybeth Bond and Pamela
Michael enquire, in their book A Mother's World: Journeys of the
Heart (1998), when discovering the absence of portrayals of
travelling mothers. Addressing this absence, our book Travellin'
Mama: Mothers, Mothering and Travel explores the multiple
dimensions of motherhood and travel. Through a variety of
compelling creative pieces and critical essays with a global
outlook and wide-ranging historical, cultural, and national
perspectives, Travellin' Mama: Mothers, Mothering and Travel
examines the vital contributions made to travel writing and
representations of travel by mothers. Autoethnographical approaches
inform many of the pieces in this book, illustrating the
significance of the personal and writing the self in re-imagining
our cultural narratives and representations of travel, and the
mothers who undertake it. This book is about mothers who travel,
for mothers who travel with their children, and all those readers
who have travelled in any capacity, with or without family.
Are you ready to set out on a puzzle adventure around Britain from
your own front room? Can you solve the fiendish clues and make your
way from map to map on the trail of a mysterious treasure? Do you
have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of history? The
bestselling puzzle phenomenon is back with a whole new twist on the
treasure hunt. Based on 40 brand new maps stretching across the
whole of Britain, The Ordnance Survey Great British Treasure Hunt
will offer hours of brain-teasing fun. From the highlands of
Scotland, to the White Cliffs of Dover and taking in iconic
locations like Loch Ness, Glastonbury Tor, Stratford-Upon-Avon and
the cloisters of Cambridge, you'll have to piece together the
clues, scour the maps and crack codes and anagrams on the trail of
a mysterious treasure. As you travel across Britain you'll discover
the riches of myth and history that are hidden throughout the land.
With over 330 puzzles ranging from easy to mind-boggling and an
ultimate master puzzle with the chance to win real treasure,
there's only one question left. Do YOU have what it takes to accept
the challenge?
Thomas Cook has always been drawn to dark places, for the powerful
emotions they evoke and for what we can learn from them. These
lessons are often unexpected and sometimes profoundly intimate, but
they are never straightforward. With his wife and daughter, Cook
travels across the globe in search of darkness-from Lourdes to
Ghana, from San Francisco to Verdun, from the monumental,
mechanized horror of Auschwitz to the intimate personal grief of a
shrine to dead infants in Kamukura, Japan. Along the way he
reflects on what these sites may teach us, not only about human
history, but about our own personal histories. During the course of
a lifetime of traveling to some of earth's most tragic locals, from
the leper colony on Molokai to ground zero at Hiroshima, he finds
not only darkness, but a light that can illuminate the darkness
within each of us. Written in vivid prose, this is at once a
personal memoir of exploration (both external and internal) and a
strangely heartening look at the radiance and optimism that may be
found at the very heart of darkness.
"Cycling in the Peak District - Off-Road Trails and Quiet Lanes" is
a guidebook for the leisure cyclist, mountain biker and family
rider. It is for the cyclist who values fun, good views and lunch
stops over grimaces, a racing heartbeat and aching legs. It is a
book of enjoyable cycle rides. Eighteen routes, between 9 and 23km
in length, explore the traffic-free lanes and off-road trails of
the Peak District. Taking in quiet roads, dedicated cycleways and
some of the more amenable off-road riding in the area, the routes
explore every corner of the Peak; limestone dales, open moors,
gritstone crags and tiny villages - they're all there. Never too
long, too difficult or too remote, they are great fun and are
challenging for riders of all ages and abilities. The guide also
includes suggestions on where to ride with children and a section
on where to ride along dedicated cycleways away from the traffic.
Written by local riders, the rides are clearly described using
step-by-step instructions and feature original maps, route profiles
and local information.
With stories that mothers everywhere can relate to, Letters on
Motherhood is the perfect gift this Mother's Day 'Inspiring,
beautiful and eye opening. Thank you Giovanna. You've made many
mothers feel like they're not alone' 5***** Reader Review 'As
heartwarming as it is moving' Hello! NOW WITH FOUR EXCLUSIVE NEW
LETTERS _______ In this beautiful and poignant collection, Giovanna
writes deeply heartfelt letters to everyone who has helped her to
become the mother she is today. To her young sons: Buzz, Buddy and
Max. To Tom, and her mum and dad. But also, to herself, her body,
and more. And finally, to all of the mums, dads and mums-to-be out
there doing the work too. These letters cover everything from her
fears and hopes to the love and uncertainty of being a mother
today. Honest, heartwarming and hilarious, Giovanna's relatable
musings on motherhood are both a joy and a comfort, paying
testament to the power of family. With stories parents everywhere
can relate to, Letters on Motherhood is the perfect gift for any
Mum. _______ 'Fantastically honest, witty and real . . . I laughed
and cried!' 5***** Reader Review 'Giovanna is a real one' Candice
Brathwaite, bestselling author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother 'Cried,
laughed and could relate to nearly every word' 5***** Reader Review
'Giovanna is a one of a kind sort of person. She's genuine,
talented, and well honestly? I just really like her' Rosie Ramsay,
bestselling author of Sh**ged. Married. Annoyed.
This stylish guide to all things to do in the outdoors will bring
day hikers and campers of all ages closer to nature in delightful
and unexpected ways. Readers learn traditional bushcraft skills,
like making a bow and arrow, weaving a fishing net, and building a
Swedish fire log, along with fun and accessible projects including
making natural candles, creating a mudslide, and taking a night
walk in the woods. Maria Nilsson's playful and informative
illustrations bring each skill to life, making this the perfect
gift for outdoors enthusiasts of all skill levels, from first-time
hikers to experienced trekkers. The perfect size to toss in your
day pack, 50 Things to Do in the Wild will become an essential
companion on all your outdoor adventures.
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