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A different spin on pub crawls and Christmas markets
All too often we miss what is right in front of us. This book hopes to open the reader's eyes, not only to drinking establishments, Christmas markets (home and abroad), but to provide you with some interesting facts, traditions, history and trivia to boot.
Christmas and alcohol seem to have been in step for centuries, and this set of 'crawls' aims to make your trips to the Christmas markets a...
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Are you passionate about exploring the world and experiencing life like a local? Do you want to minimize your environmental impact while traveling and make savings on the way? Based on the popular SwapJourney blog, a family of seasoned travelers and expert home exchangers provides extensive information about home exchange and shares their best tips and tricks. Whether you're an occasional traveler or an avid globetrotter, this book will inspire you...
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Airline employee Sābra Hunter, along with one of her co-workers, are off again . . . this time to Prague-or Praha, as the locals call it, to purchase one (or two) of the world-famous Bohemian crystal vases as a special wedding gift for a family friend.The trip doesn't go as planned, however. Non-Rev issues, weather delays, and airline strikes combine to impact an already too-short expedition.Come join Sābra on this adventure. Savor the sights, the...
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Cuaderno de bitácora de más de un mes de navegación en un catamarán que salió del sur de Francia pasando por las Islas Baleares, Gibraltar, Casablanca, las Islas Canarias y luego el Océano Atlántico hasta llegar a Martinica en el Caribe francés.Una recopilación de información, sensaciones, consejos de viaje, consejos y reflexiones. Una guía de los lugares visitados, curiosidades y anécdotas para aspirantes a "Christoforos", navegantes...
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Get the Summary of Andrea Lankford's Ranger Confidential in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Ranger Confidential" by Andrea Lankford offers an intimate look into the lives of park rangers, including the author's own experiences. It begins with Lankford handling a medical emergency in the Grand Canyon, highlighting the complex challenges rangers face. Lankford's journey as a ranger started after college, with her...
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Get the Summary of Joshua Hammer's The Falcon Thief in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Falcon Thief" by Joshua Hammer is a gripping narrative that follows the story of Jeffrey Lendrum, a notorious wildlife smuggler specializing in the theft of rare bird eggs, particularly those of falcons. The book details Lendrum's meticulous schemes to steal and smuggle eggs from various parts of the world to satisfy the...
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"Journey to the Rooftop of the World: Trekking the Himalayas" is an enthralling account of an epic adventure across one of the globe's most awe-inspiring and challenging landscapes. Drawing readers into the magnetic allure of the Himalayas, the book presents an in-depth exploration of the range's unparalleled beauty, diverse cultures, and the mystique that has captivated intrepid travelers for centuries.Opening with a rich historical overview of the...
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Travel broadens the mind, but traveling in the developing world can also loosen the bowels. The author describes the absurd, embarrassing and sometimes painful situations that he experiences while traveling in Latin America, Arabia and Asia. As he travels Wendell comes across an array of characters who will make the reader laugh, cringe or lose all hope for humanity. Not necessarily in that order.
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Get the Summary of Mikael Lindnord's Arthur in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Arthur" by Mikael Lindnord is a heartwarming tale of an unexpected bond formed between a man and a stray dog amidst the grueling backdrop of an adventure race. Mikael Lindnord, a seasoned adventure racer from Sweden, is preparing for the Adventure Racing World Championship in Ecuador when he encounters Arthur, a stray dog with a severe...
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For generations, nature lovers like Joy Adamson or gallant sailors like Zhang He, have risked their lives in unforgiving conditions through uncharted territory. Others have bypassed the limits of human endurance to share their adventurers' experiences. For as long as people have travelled in the countryside, interacted with locals, partaken of their cuisine, gotten accommodations, and learned something new, there have been Agritourists.
With increasing...
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Chase the Aurora in your own backyard! Find out what it takes to view this rare natural phenomenon beyond the 45th Parallel, whether you are chasing in the U.S. or mid-latitudes across the world. This guide caters to beginners with real advice for catching the Aurora beyond the 45th Parallel, which is a magical latitude where northern features cover the landscape in the western hemisphere. The advice is brought to you by the founder of the Michigan...
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Get the Summary of Ed Viesturs's K2 in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. On August 1, 2008, thirty climbers from various international expeditions attempted to summit K2, resulting in the deadliest single-event tragedy on the mountain with eleven fatalities. Ed Viesturs reflects on this disaster, contrasting it with his own successful ascent of K2 in 1992, where he became the first American to summit the world's three...
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If you are ever lucky enough to receive an invitation to a wedding in Poland, make sure you RSVP… ASAP. It happened to me. I was invited and travelled to Poland along with 50 other Aussie guests. I knew nothing about Poland. Nothing save the fact that every Polish name seemed to end in ski, ska, or sko. Australia's highest mountain – Mount Kosciusko, was named after a Polish explorer. If you'd like to find out more about the natural wonders of...
15) Wanderlust: An Anthology of Best Extracts From the Round-The-World Trilogy: Scot Free, a Scot Go
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How gratifying it is to welcome a young Scotsman as a major new travel writer…' Glasgow Herald'The book is full of enthusiasm and delight as it is rich in humour.' Eastern Daily News'A marvellously readable travel book.' British Book News… notable for its dash and enthusiasm, coupled with the photographer's instinct for the exotic and eccentric.' Sunday Times'…another compelling bit of reading.' The Oxford Times''…a rattling good travel book.'...
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Of course, I'd shied away from traveling to Croatia! Why embrace the unknown with Venice, Nice, Rome, and Constantinople calling? I'd heard whisperings of a city dubbed the 'Pearl of the Adriatic' but had little idea where that soul-stirring nirvana might have been located. You can imagine my surprise and delight, when I was invited to accompany five friends and their two young sons to Dubrovnik, Croatia, for a five-day stint in the scorching Balkan...
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Get the Summary of Tom Michell's The Penguin Lessons in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Penguin Lessons" is a memoir by Tom Michell recounting his time in Uruguay, where he rescued a penguin from an oil spill. Michell, living in a friend's apartment in Punta del Este, was struck by the sight of oil-covered penguins on the beach. He saved one penguin, Juan Salvador, and attempted to clean and release it...
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Get the Summary of Paul Rosolie's Mother of God in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Mother of God" by Paul Rosolie is a vivid narrative of the author's deep connection with the Amazon rainforest, its biodiversity, and the challenges of conservation. Santiago Durand, an elderly man knowledgeable about the Amazon, shares with Rosolie a secret of an untouched area within the jungle, prompting Rosolie's quest to find...
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Embark on an enthralling global adventure with this book, showcasing mountaineering in some of the world's most magnificent and demanding terrains. Encounter an eclectic group of mountaineers as they tackle treacherous climbs along perilous paths, where every ascent is fraught with uncertainty. The author masterfully paints a vivid picture of these harrowing experiences, holding you captive in a world of exhilarating suspense. Delight in the exhilaration...
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A guidebook with a decidedly different approach, the second edition of Mousejunkies is a collection of humorous travelogues and insider how-to secrets compiled after scores of trips to Walt Disney World. The book draws on the insights of a panel of Disney fanatics - The Mousejunkies - following dozens of personal vacations, trade shows and press trips in recent years. This second edition brings everything up to date with countless new tips, tricks,...
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