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Acclaimed travel writer Rick Antonson ( Full Moon Over Noah’s Ark ) tackles his most challenging adventure yet: a formidable trail through the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea.   Rick Antonson has traveled to parts of the world that are not simply exotic but sometimes damned near inaccessible. He has climbed to the summit of Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey, traveling beyond to Iraq and Iran and Armenia. He has undertaken an improbable overland journey to the ancient city of Timbuktu, an enlightening look into efforts to preserve the city’s priceless manuscripts. Now he has traversed the notorious Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea, a country some call “the last wild place on earth.” The trail is a narrow, 60-mile footpath featuring rough jungle, 6,000 feet in elevation change, and punishing weather extremes. In a country unfairly locked in Western misperceptions, the track is inhospitable terrain yet home to hospitable indigenous peoples, who live among the rusting reminders of the Japanese, Australian, and American armies that clashed in some of the deadliest protracted combat of World War II. In Walking With Ghosts in Papua New Guinea , Antonson shares a journey of physical and mental endurance in his inimitable way, in the company of a mixed band of resolute adventurers, blending fascinating historical context with the tribulations of unexpected discoveries in faraway lands.   |
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For more than thirty years, Jonathan Raban has written with infectious fascination about people and places in transition or on the margins, about journeys undertaken and destinations never quite reached, and, as an expat, about what it means to feel rooted in America. Spanning two decades, Driving Home charts a course through the Pacific Northwest, American history, and current events as witnessed by "a super-sensitive, all-seeing eye. Proving that an outsider is the keenest observer of the scene that natives take for granted, this collection of Jonathan Raban’s essays affirms his place as the most literate, perceptive, and humorous commentator on the places, characters, and obsessions that constitute the American scene. Raban spots things we might otherwise miss; he calls up the apt metaphors that transform things into phenomena. "He is one of our most gifted observers." (Newsday). |
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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. |
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The legendary travel writer drives the entire length of the US–Mexico border, then goes deep into the hinterland, on the back roads of Chiapas and Oaxaca, to uncover the rich, layered world behind today’s brutal headlines. Paul Theroux has spent his life crisscrossing the globe in search of the histories and peoples that give life to the places they call home. Now, as immigration debates boil around the world, Theroux has set out to explore a country key to understanding our current discourse: Mexico. Just south of the Arizona border, in the desert region of Sonora, he finds a place brimming with vitality, yet visibly marked by both the US Border Patrol to the north and mounting discord from within. With the same humanizing sensibility he employed in Deep South, Theroux stops to talk with residents, visits Zapotec mill workers in the highlands, and attends a Zapatista party meeting, communing with people of all stripes who remain south of the border even as family members brave the journey north. From the writer praised for his “curiosity and affection for humanity in all its forms” ( New York Times Book Review ), On the Plain of Snakes is an exploration of a region in conflict. |
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This carefully edited collection of John Muir has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all device. Table of Contents: Picturesque California The Mountains of California Our National Parks My First Summer in the Sierra The Yosemite Travels in Alaska Stickeen: The Story of a Dog The Cruise of the Corwin A Thousand-mile Walk to the Gulf Steep Trails Studies in the Sierra Articles and Speeches: The National Parks and Forest Reservations Save the Redwoods Snow-Storm on Mount Shasta Features of the Proposed Yosemite National Park A Rival of the Yosemite The Treasures of the Yosemite Yosemite Glaciers Yosemite in Winter Yosemite in Spring Edward Henry Harriman Edward Taylor Parsons The Hetch Hetchy Valley The Grand Cañon of the Colorado Autobiographical: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth Letters to a Friend Tribute: Alaska Days with John Muir by Samuel Hall Young John Muir (1838-1914) was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, have been read by millions. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is a prominent American conservation organization. |
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God only knows what possessed Bill Bryson, a reluctant adventurer if ever there was one, to undertake a gruelling hike along the world's longest continuous footpath—The Appalachian Trail. The 2,000-plus-mile trail winds through 14 states, stretching along the east coast of the United States, from Georgia to Maine. It snakes through some of the wildest and most spectacular landscapes in North America, as well as through some of its most poverty-stricken and primitive backwoods areas. With his offbeat sensibility, his eye for the absurd, and his laugh-out-loud sense of humour, Bryson recounts his confrontations with nature at its most uncompromising over his five-month journey. An instant classic, riotously funny, A Walk in the Woods will add a whole new audience to the legions of Bill Bryson fans. |
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From the author of the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning #1 New York Times bestseller All the Light We Cannot See , a "dazzling" (Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran ) memoir about art and adventures in Rome. Anthony Doerr has received many awards—from the New York Public Library, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the American Library Association. Then came the Rome Prize, one of the most prestigious awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and with it a stipend and a writing studio in Rome for a year. Doerr learned of the award the day he and his wife returned from the hospital with newborn twins. Exquisitely observed, Four Seasons in Rome describes Doerr's varied adventures in one of the most enchanting cities in the world. He reads Pliny, Dante, and Keats -- the chroniclers of Rome who came before him—and visits the piazzas, temples, and ancient cisterns they describe. He attends the vigil of a dying Pope John Paul II and takes his twins to the Pantheon in December to wait for snow to fall through the oculus. He and his family are embraced by the butchers, grocers, and bakers of the neighborhood, whose clamor of stories and idiosyncratic child-rearing advice is as compelling as the city itself. This intimate and revelatory book is a celebration of Rome, a wondrous look at new parenthood, and a fascinating story of a writer's craft—the process by which he transforms what he sees and experiences into sentences. |
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One morning at breakfast, while gawking at his phone and feeling increasingly disconnected from family and everything else of importance in his world, it strikes writer Bruce Kirkby:  this isn’t how he wants to live . Within days, plans begin to take shape. Bruce, his wife Christine, and their two children—seven-year-old Bodi and three-year-old Taj—will cross the Pacific by container ship, then travel onward through South Korea, China, India and Nepal aboard bus, riverboat and train, eventually traversing the Himalaya by foot. Their destination: a thousand-year-old Buddhist monastery in the remote Zanskar valley, one of the last places where Tibetan Buddhism is still practised freely in its original setting. Taken into the mud-brick home of a senior lama, Tsering Wangyal, the family spends the summer absorbed by monastery life. In this refuge, where ancient traditions intersect with the modern world, Bruce discovers ways to slow down, to observe and listen, and ultimately, to better understand his son on the autism spectrum—to surrender all expectations and connect with Bodi exactly as he is. Recounted with wit and humility,  Blue Sky Kingdom  is an engaging travel memoir as well as a thoughtful exploration of modern distraction, the loss of ancient wisdom, and the challenges and rewards of intercultural friendships. |
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“Arguably the greatest living travel writer” ( Outside magazine), Pico Iyer has called Japan home for more than three decades. But, as he is the first to admit, the country remains an enigma even to its long-term residents. In A Beginner’s Guide to Japan , Iyer draws on his years of experience—his travels, conversations, readings, and reflections—to craft a playful and profound book of surprising, brief, incisive glimpses into Japanese culture. He recounts his adventures and observations as he travels from a meditation hall to a love hotel, from West Point to Kyoto Station, and from dinner with Meryl Streep to an ill-fated call to the Apple service center in a series of provocations guaranteed to pique the interest and curiosity of those who don’t know Japan—and to remind those who do of its myriad fascinations. |
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En janvier 1994, Gary Lawrence est parti pendant huit mois explorer l’Europe et l’Afrique du Nord, sac au dos, fuyant une morne carrière juridique. Il est revenu de ce périple avec des kilos de calepins noircis, quantité de rouleaux de bobines exposées et la ferme volonté de raconter ses histoires à qui voudrait bien les lire. Depuis, il a foulé du pied plus de cent pays et territoires et pondu des centaines de textes, entre autres publiés dans L’actualité, Le Devoir et Espaces. Il regroupe dans cet ouvrage 50 de ses meilleurs écrits, qui forment autant de plongeons saisissants aux quatre coins de la Terre, de Tétouan à Berlin, en passant par le mont Kenya, Reykjavik ou encore le Mékong. Lieux paradisiaques ou pestilentiels, paisibles ou abasourdissants, périlleux ou hospitaliers, sont réunis ici pour livrer un tour du monde sans complaisance qui rend visible les variations et les similitudes, les fractures et les connexions entre les peuples. Le texte est accompagné de photographies de Gary Lawrence. |
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From fairy-tale castles and alpine forests to quaint villages and modern cities: experience Germany with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Germany 2020 you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip through Germany Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the towering Zugspitze and jagged Alps to rustic villages and delicious strudel How to connect with local culture: Stroll through a Kristkindlemarkt around Christmas, chat with fans about the latest fussball match, or kick back in a biergarten Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a berlinerweisse in hand Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Vital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, German phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Annually updated information on Munich, Bavaria, Tirol, Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Baden-Baden, the Black Forest, Rothenburg, Würzburg, Frankfurt, Rhine Valley, Mosel Valley, Trier, Cologne, Nürnburg, Lutherland, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Germany 2020 . Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Germany . |
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For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Whether you want to surf on the Nicoya Peninsula, glide on a zipline through the rainforest in Monteverde, or stand in awe of Arenal Volcano, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Costa Rica are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Costa Rica 2020 guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. GET INSPIRED • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! • PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on the best beaches, eco-lodges, and food to try while you're there • UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS covering the most recommended sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more. GET PLANNING • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time • SPECIAL FEATURES on “Choosing a Beach,” “Coffee, the Golden Bean,” “Surfing Costa Rica,” and “Canopy Tours” • COVERS: San José, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio, Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste, Limón, Tamarindo, Jacó, Osa Peninsula, and more GET GOING • MORE THAN 35 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP to navigate confidently • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, government, sports, cuisine, geography, and more • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems • SPANISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases Planning on visiting other destinations in Central America? Check out Fodor’s Belize and Fodor’s Cancún & the Riviera Maya. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! IMPORTANT NOTE: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images included in the physical edition. |
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NEWLY RELEASED IN JULY 2020 INCLUDING LATEST INFORMATION ON CHANGES RELATING TO THE PANDEMIC Prepare for your trip to Universal Studios Japan with this guide packed full of tips and information. Our bestselling travel guide series is trusted by families from across the world to help you create unforgettable memories. Guide Highlights: Japan: Know Before You Go  - From visas to tipping and the language barrier, to travel patterns and smartphone internet access. How to get to the resort - Public transportation directions, options and pricing from across Osaka and even Kyoto.  The Parks - A look at every ride, show, restaurant and more at both theme parks. This also includes a preview of the new Super Nintendo World area due to open in 2020. Dining  - As well as the dining listings in the parks chapter, we cover the top 10 places to eat and dining reservations. The Definitive Touring Plan  - Follow our tried and tested ways to keep waiting to an absolute minimum. Make the Most of Park Services  - When to visit, on-ride photos, ride lockers, Single Rider, child switch, ride height requirements and much, much more. Park Tips  - Money-saving tips, how to get early park admission and how to save time in queue lines. Universal Studios Japan vs Tokyo Disney Resort  - Been to Tokyo Disney Resort before or a different Disney park? We cover the similarities and differences. Plus all this: Tickets - Your ticket and Express Pass options and combo tickets Beyond the Park - A look at Universal CityWalk Osaka and its dining and shopping options. Seasonal Events and the Future  - Our look at the Christmas, Halloween, Cool Japan and other seasons. Guests with Disabilities  - How Universal helps make your visit as easy as possible. The Hotels - Choosing a place to stay - A look at the seven official hotels Park Map  - Familiarize yourself with the park before getting there. |
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The ONLY up to date guidebook and ULTIMATE resource to Universal Studios Hollywood. This travel guide is obsessively updated and concise cutting out all the marketing speak and telling you how to maximize your vacation. This edition includes all the latest information including full coverage of the brand new Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  Highlights: Find the most up to date information on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. A look at every ride, shop, show and restaurant in this new area.Learn how to spend less time waiting in lines with our exclusive touring plan for Universal Studios Hollywood - saving you hours throughout the day.A detailed look at EVERY ride, show, attraction and restaurant. Get tons of money-saving tips, including how to get the cheapest tickets. Our exclusive top tips throughout the guide help you stay ahead of other theme park goers. Find out how all about Express Passes, VIP experiences, how to get tickets to TV show tapings, and more. Full contents: Introduction   Tickets - Save money with our tips and a look at every ticket option  Accommodation - A look at on-site hotels and those a bit further away, including which have shuttles.  Getting There - A comprehensive guide on getting to the theme park, including public transportation and driving directions from LA, and from the Disneyland Resort.  Universal Studios Hollywood - A full park guide including every ride, show, restaurant and more - includes full coverage of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter area. Universal CityWalk guide - Full coverage of restaurants, shops, entertainment and more.  Understanding the Park - Learn about VIP Experiences, Express Passes, Wi-Fi Access, In-Park and On-Ride Photos, Stroller and Wheelchair rentals and much more.  Guests with Disabilities - Attraction Assistance Passes, guest accommodations, wheelchair rentals and much more.  Dining - The best dining locations, and much more.  Tips, savings and more - Money saving tips, spend less time queuing, ride height requirements, character meet and greets, and more.  Comparing Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland Resor t - Been to Disneyland? This chapter compares the two resorts and helps you make the most of your visit. Seasonal events - Find out about Halloween Horror Nights, New Year's Eve and the Christmas Holidays. Touring plan - Save time by following our expertly crafted touring plan and make the most of your time. |
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Prepare for the ultimate trip to Shanghai Disneyland with this guide. Independent Guides' theme park guide series is trusted by friends families from across the world to help you create unforgettable memories. The guide includes: China: Know Before You Go - We cover China must-knows from visa to currency, etiquette to the language barrier, and food to Wi-Fi and weather. Inside ShanghaI Disneyland Theme Park - A look at every ride, show, restaurant and more at the theme park. All about the Park  - A guide on the best time to visit, How to save time with Fastpass, Paid skip-the-line access, Concierge Services, Premium Tours, Single Rider, Height Requirements, Character Meetings, Photo Services and much more! Skip the Lines and Touring Plans - Follow our tried and tested ways to keep waiting to an absolute minimum. Includes several different touring plans depending on the length of your stay and if you have Early Entry or not. Shanghai Disneyland for WDW Veterans - Visited the Disney theme parks in the USA? We cover the similarities and differences. The Hotels: Choosing a place to stay - A look at Disney's two on-site hotels. Plus, much more including: How to get to Shanghai Disney Resort - A look at your options from the city's main airports and downtown to the resort, including price and time needed. Tickets - From standard tickets to early entry specials and annual passes. Beyond the Parks - Learn where to shop, dine and explore outside the theme park. Guests with Disabilities - How Disney helps make your visit as easy as possible. Park Map - Familiarize yourself with the park before getting there with our exclusively-commissioned maps. Seasonal Events and the Future - Our look at the Christmas, Halloween and other seasons. Plus, a peek into the future of the resort and its huge expansion! |
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Prepare for your trip to Tokyo Disney Resort with our new and updated guide. Our bestselling theme park guide series is trusted by families and friends from across the world to help you create unforgettable memories. The guide includes: How to plan your tripTransportation: How to get to the resortThe Hotels: Choosing a place to stayThe Parks: A look at every ride, show, restaurant and more at both theme parks. [Includes coverage of the major expansion of Tokyo Disneyland opening April 2020]Tickets: How to save money on your tickets and choosing the best one for you.Fastpass: Learn how to use this valuable time-saving service. Includes coverage of Digital Fastpass.Disney on a Budget: How to save money on your trip, when booking and while visiting.Skip the Queues and Touring Plans: Follow our tried and tested ways to keep waiting to an absolute minimum.Park Maps: Out exclusively commissioned map let you familiarize yourself with the park before getting there.Guests with Disabilities: How Disney helps make your visit as easy as possible.Tokyo Disney Resort for Walt Disney World Veterans: Been to Disney World before? We cover the similarities and differences, including which rides and shows are unique to help you prioritize these.Park Services: When to visit, attraction and character photos, parking, currency and much, much more.Seasonal Events and the Future: Our look at Christmas, Halloween and other seasons. Plus, a peek into the future of the resort and its huge expansion! |
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Hike the wild moors of Dartmoor, explore the scenic bays of Cornwall, and dive into history at Hadrian's Wall: England is yours to discover with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves England you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more in England Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the ancient and mysterious Stonehenge to cozy corner pubs How to connect with local culture: Enjoy an evening at the theatre, take high tea in a classic hotel, or cheer on the team with fans at a football match Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a pint Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods, historic sites, and museums Detailed neighborhood and museum maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a phrase book of British slang, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 900 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on London, Windsor and Cambridge, Canterbury, Dover, Brighton, Portsmouth, Dartmoor, Cornwall, Penzance, St. Ives, Penwith Peninsula, Bath, Glastonbury, Wells, Avebury, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Oxford, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Coventry, Ironbridge Gorge, Liverpool, Blackpool, the Lake District, Yorkshire, Durham, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves England . Visiting for less than two weeks? Try Rick Steves Best of England . |
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Speak Québec! is a practical handbook for understanding Québécois, the day-to-day French spoken in the Province of Québec. Comprising over three thousand commonly-used words and expressions, it provides a dynamic & fun yet accurate reference for English speakers who wish to express themselves in daily Québec conversation. Designed to open the door to Québec culture, Speak Québec! provides a linguistic basis to help understand and appreciate one of the oldest, richest, and most inspired cultures in North America. |
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Ce manuel a été conçu pour fins de sécurité et de formation pour tout usager du fleuve Saint-Laurent. Cette artère fluviale, la plus longue voie navigable intérieure au monde, est fascinante à plus d’un point mais peut réserver plusieurs surprises au navigateur désireux de la découvrir. Vous y trouverez un répertoire de 142 endroits qui peuvent représenter un danger lorsque les vents interfèrent avec la topographie côtière. Cet inventaire a été réalisé grâce aux informations recueillies auprès des usagers du fleuve soit les pêcheurs, les navigateurs et les plaisanciers sans compter l’expertise de scientifiques et de représentants de la Garde côtière canadienne. Ces informations sont présentées sous forme de cartes topographiques simplifiées sur lesquelles sont superposées les données de vent, de vagues, de courant et de topographie. Les effets répertoriés dans ce manuel sont exactement ceux décrits dans le Guide de météo marine de Wizvox médias. Ils concernent, notamment : • les effets du relief , sur la direction et la vitesse des vents • les effets du vent , sur la hauteur et le comportement de la mer • les effets des hauts-fonds et des courants , sur le comportement des vagues. Ce répertoire est complémentaire aux guides essentiels à une navigation sécuritaire: • Instructions nautiques (divers fournisseurs) • Cartes marines (Service hydrographique du Canada) • Tables des courants et marées (Pêches et Océans Canada) Pssst… ! Les appréciations quant aux difficultés de navigation, réfèrent à des embarcations de moins de 14 mètres. Les distances et les profondeurs sont énoncées en milles marins, en mètres et en brasses, parce que ce sont les types de mesure paraissant sur les Cartes Marines du Service hydrographique du Canada. |
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Prepare yourself for the wonder of the Canadian wilderness with The Canadian Hiker’s and Backpacker’s Handbook by respected naturalist Ben Gadd. In his new book, Gadd explains every aspect of taking a trip to the Canadian backcountry, from choosing the best footwear to plotting a route to preparing for emergencies. Learn how to access some of the country’s most stunning scenery in a safe, comfortable and responsible way through sections like: What to wear and what to carry Techniques for comfortable walking Getting fit no matter where you live Tips for hiking and backpacking with kids and dogs Safety, first aid and accident response. Once you’re prepared for the trails, Gadd provides an overview of conditions you might encounter on the trails from coast to coast. Acquaint yourself with a cross-section of Canada, from Nova Scotia and PEI to Southern Manitoba to the Northern Yukon and take to their trails. |
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Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher Lonely Planet’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spot wildlife in Jasper, stroll Stanley Park’s Seawall Promenade, and ski the slopes at Whistler – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies :  • Color maps and images throughout • Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your 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, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss • Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics • Covers Alberta, British Columbia, Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island, Southern Gulf Islands, Fraser & Thompson Valleys, Okanagan Valley, the Kootenays & the Rockies, Cariboo, Chilcotin & the Coast, Yukon Territory, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies is our most comprehensive guide to British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.  eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) • Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges • Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews • Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience • Seamlessly flip between pages • Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash • Embedded links to recommendations’ websites • Zoom-in maps and images  • Built-in dictionary for quick referencing About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.    ‘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) |
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Laurens van der Post was fascinated and appalled at the fate of this remarkable people. Ostracised by all the changing face of African cultural life they retreated deep into the Kalahari desert. His fascinating attempt to capture their way of life and the secrets of their ancient heritage provide captivating reading and a unique insight into a forgotten way of life. |
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The Villages Within is an irreverent version of Torontos past that will not improve anyones knowledge of history, but its fabrications and exaggerations may provide an amusing insight into the lives of those who built the town of York. It is an expos of historical untruths, a book that no school should ever permit its students to read. Discover Lord Dorchesters unusual method of staying warm while his underwear froze during his first winter in Canada. Learn about Elizabeth Simcoes struggle with the intoxicating evils of gooseberry wine. During the War of 1812, why did Laura Secord deliver a cow to James Fitzgibbon in the dead of night? Why did the residents of York fear an American invasion in 1813, even though they needed their dollars to support the towns tourist industry? Why did the colonists, who never bathed at the best of times, become truly revolting in 1837? In a more serious vein, this book chronicles the history and architecture of the Kings West District, the Kensington Market, and the proudly tacky Queen Street West. The narrative details the events in the life of the old St. Andrews Market, allowing those who visit the area today to appreciate its rich heritage. |
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Une tempête à effrayer les âmes les mieux trempées, de mystérieux naufragés perdus dans les tréfonds du Pacifique oriental, la vie en milieu confiné d'un patrouilleur austral lancé sur les mers tumultueuses des 40èmes rugissants, tous ces textes – et quelques autres – écrits par neufs des vingt " écrivains de marine " français, nous rappellent une chose fondamentale : la mer a toujours été, est encore, et sera longtemps pour les hommes, l'un de leurs cinq " territoires d'aventure ", à l'égal de ces autres espaces naturels que sont la montagne, le désert, la jungle et le ciel. Avec des textes de Sylvain Tesson, François Bellec, Loïc Finaz, Patrice Franceschi, Olivier Frébourg, Patrick Poivre d'Arvor, Emmelene Landon, Dominique Lebrun et Jean Rolin. |
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Tripping 1975 tells a couples’ compelling story of love, travel, and of each other. Filled with good, hilarious, and yes, bad experiences that happened in real life to real people who thought they could (and did) travel Europe, Egypt, and Israel in a yellow VW van affectionately called “The Banana.” Their best times were had when they had no idea where they were. Travel along and have fun getting lost on unfamiliar roads, big cities, and in beautiful little hamlets along the way. |
