Travel & Tourism

Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild....

"Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"....

For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser....

The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America - majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes....

Meriwether Lewis and his partner, William Clark, endured incredible hardships and witnessed astounding sights on their 1803 cross-country trip to unexplored West....

A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe - and built her back up again....

A powerful and poignant portrait of rebuilding and surviving, Never Leave the Dogs Behind is about finding the courage to start over when the dream life you thought you were living collapses around your feet.

The River of Doubt brings alive extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived....

She got rid of her belongings, quit her job, and undertook a yearlong journey around the world, all alone....

One of the most important and influential books of the past half-century, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance tells the iconic story of a father and son's motorcycle trip across America in the 1960s....

In September 1960, John Steinbeck and his poodle, Charley, embarked on a journey across America, from small towns to growing cities to glorious wilderness oases....

The epic history of the crossroads of the world - the meeting place of East and West and the birthplace of civilization....

From the only American journalist ever to have been admitted to the insular Tokyo Metropolitan Police press club: a unique, firsthand, revelatory look at Japanese culture from the underbelly up....

The Lost City of Z is a blockbuster adventure narrative about what lies beneath the impenetrable jungle canopy of the Amazon....

Are you ready to "Learn Spanish While You Sleep" or "Learn Spanish While You Drive In Your Car"? This versatile 2-in-1 course is designed for the modern learner....

An intimate, funny, and poignant travel memoir follows New York Times bestselling author and actor Andrew McCarthy as he walks the Camino de Santiago with his son Sam....

A deeply rendered self-portrait of a lifelong surfer by the acclaimed New Yorker writer....

In 1991, acting on a tip from a local fisherman, two scuba divers discovered a sunken German U-boat, complete with its crew of 60 men, not too far off the New Jersey coast....

When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he was about to be the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan's history....

A road trip book with a difference. Stars of Outlander - Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish - explore Scotland, a land of raw beauty, poetry, feuding, music, history and warfare....

As thrilling as any novel, as taut and exciting as any adventure story, Peter Hathaway Capstick’s Death in the Long Grass takes us deep into the heart of darkness to view Africa through the eyes of one of the most renowned professional hunters.

Secrets of Divine Love is the #1 international bestselling book on Islam that draws upon spiritual secrets of the Qur’an, ancient mystical poetry, and stories from the world’s greatest prophets and spiritual masters to help you reignite your faith....

In this beautifully written, vividly detailed memoir, a young woman chronicles her adventures traveling across the deserts of the American West in an orange van named Bertha and reflects on an unconventional approach to life

A front-of-the-house Kitchen Confidential from a career maître d’hotel who manned the front of the room in New York City's hottest and most in-demand restaurants....

This Spanish audiobook is the perfect way to learn how to speak just like the locals do so that when you finally go on your dream vacation, you won’t have to worry about sticking out like a sore thumb....

Born and raised amid Japan's cherry blossom-strewn paths and misty mountains, I've felt the pulse of the country in every serene garden and bustling city street. With profound admiration and joy, I present "Japan Travel Guide", a heartfelt tribute to the boundless beauty and spirit of the Land of the Rising Sun.

Unlock the secret to a balanced life amidst your hectic schedule travel to Oahu! Find thrills, beauty, culture, and yourself. In the heart of the Pacific Ocean lies Oahu, a paradise that transcends the ordinary. The beauty of this enchanting island isn't just in its pristine beaches or lush landscapes; it's in the air, in the sway of the palm trees, and in the warmth of the aloha spirit that flows through every corner.

When Control of the Vatican Is at Stake, Money Talks and Nobody Plays Fair The brutal murder of a young Jesuit priest and church financier thrusts investigator Michael Visconte into a web of Vatican conspiracy and intrigue—with deadly consequences. Visconte discovers the crime is tied to his personal complicated past and to his ongoing investigation into the money laundering operations of the Archangeli, a secret society inside the Vatican. His lucky break—one that should provide critical evidence—blurs the line between good and evil. A criminal cabal not only endangers the lives of ...

Embark on an immersive journey through the diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture of Romania with our comprehensive travel guide. This meticulously crafted guide is your passport to uncovering the hidden gems and iconic landmarks that define this Eastern European gem.

Greater Than a Tourist–Serbia–250 Travel Tips from local gives you the inside scoop on Serbia. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit California Central Coast—Five Cites Area—Pismo Beach, Shell Beach, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and Oceano. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

In her world journeys, Lola Stone looked beyond the superficial, seeking the deeper meaning of the people, places, and cultures she encountered. In this work, she tells of adventures in exotic and romantic places, such as Bali, Hawaii, and Greece, and what she learned about them and herself.

In 2021, the way that Americans lived and worked changed dramatically. Taking advantage of the Zoom work life, droves of professionals abandoned the high rents and dense populations of urban centers. When asked why they made the move, almost every single one fell back on the same simple sentiment – Because I could! Airstream isn’t just a lifestyle. It’s a culture. Like the Harley owners who congregate regularly around the country, Airstream owners have their own mobile community. Using your Airstream to connect the dots of work, family, and friends is priceless. This book covers ...

"...plentiful laughs-out-loud..." "...witty and beautifully written..." "...engaging, fun and compelling storytelling..." "...What a great read for anyone seeking the reality of RVing..." When Alyssa Padgett decided to take off on a singular mission to visit all fifty states on her honeymoon, she had no idea what she was getting into. In this laugh-out-loud travel comedy, Alyssa and her newlywed husband, Heath, learn the hard way that RVing across the US is full of unexpected surprises. From broken-down RV's to zero dollars in their bank accounts each month, they find themselves in ...

It started with a boy, of course. Seeking solace from the pain of heartbreak and her father's illness, Laura Coffey embarks on what was meant to be a simple holiday. But her newfound fascination with ancient Greek myths transforms her trip into a six-month odyssey, around tiny archipelagos and mystical Mediterranean islands thought to be the setting of Odysseus's epic journey. As she chases one of the most conflicted, flawed and yet beloved heroes through his fantastical sea-kingdoms, looking for the places where geography and mythology collide, she discovers the wild beauty of the islands.

The countryside is almost sacred to many Britons. There is a depth of feeling about rural places, the moors and lochs, valleys and mountains, cottages and country houses. Yet the British countryside, so integral to our national identity, is rarely seen as having anything to do with British colonialism. In Our Island Stories, Corinne Fowler brings rural life and colonial rule together with transformative results. Through ten country walks with varied companions, Fowler combines local and global history, connecting the Cotswolds to Calcutta, Dolgellau to Virginia, and Grasmere to Canton.

UPDATED 2022 EDITION When my husband and I started full-time RVing, we knew nothing about RV living. We made it up as we traveled to all fifty states, constantly googling things like "how to RV" and "what is boondocking?" Meanwhile, we flooded the bathroom, took ice-cold showers, and got stuck in the mud. Now, we've been full-timing for nearly six years and we've learned the ins and outs of RVing America. In this guide, I answer all of the most common questions we receive about RV living, from how to choose the right RV to how we get mail on the road, to how to find free camping. This guide...

Gypsy Jane Finley wandered on the road full-time solo RVing for five years in a tiny pickup camper starting in the year 2000 at the age of sixty-three. Thereafter for the rest of her life from 2005 to 2017 she stayed true to her dream living in a mobile home in Quartzsite, Arizona – the very heart of Nomandlandia – for the winter half of each year and doing on-the-road RVing the other half. Gypsy Jane was a minimalist solo RVer in terms of things but a maximalist in terms of living life to the fullest. This book is the story about both Gypsy Jane Finley’s wandering life on the road ...

Rome. What do you associate with this city? - Do you think Rome is the Eternal City? The city that you feel has always been there? The city that fascinated and accompanied you in your Latin lessons? Is Rome for you the city where the ancient Romans strolled across the Roman Forum and gladiators fought fierce battles in the Colosseum? Would you like to get to know the city where the great emperors such as Caesar or Augustus ruled and do you dream of one day walking in the footsteps of Romulus and Remus, the founding fathers of Rome.

STORIES FROM THE ROAD features 23 selected stories from Gypsy Jane Finley’s now discontinued website Wanderings: Living the Ordinary Extraordinarily (Stories from the Road). Her stories are based on both her travels in a Mazda Pickup truck with a tiny box-shaped Stubby camper on the back during five years of full-time RVing that started in the year 2000 – on what she calls FREEDOM DAY – and starting in 2005 on her half-time RVing and half-time living in a mobile home in Quartzsite, Arizona at the Desert Gardens RV Park every year up to the present time. The stories in this book were ...