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Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to discover and celebrate that green and pleasant land. The result was Notes from a Small Island, one of the bestselling travel books ever written. Now he has traveled about Britain again, by bus and train and rental car and on foot, to see what has changed -- and what hasn't. Following a route he dubs the Bryson Line, from Bognor Regis in the south to Cape Wrath in the north, by way of places...
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From the author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body comes a travel diary documenting a visit to Kenya. All royalties and profits go to CARE International.
In the early fall of 2002, famed travel writer Bill Bryson journeyed to Kenya at the invitation of CARE International, the charity dedicated to working with local communities to eradicate poverty around the world. He arrived with a set of mental...
In the early fall of 2002, famed travel writer Bill Bryson journeyed to Kenya at the invitation of CARE International, the charity dedicated to working with local communities to eradicate poverty around the world. He arrived with a set of mental...
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“West with the Night” is a memoir by British-born author, aviator, and equestrian, Beryl Markham. Friend and fellow author Ernest Hemingway once wrote to his editor Maxwell Perkins asking: "Did you read Beryl Markham's book, West with the Night?... bloody wonderful work." Markham was one of, if not the first, female bush pilots in Africa, and her memoir details adventures in Kenya with a unique perspective both from the ground and the sky.
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5) Alaska
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The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Take a tour through the state of Alaska, there is a lot to see and do there.
6) Arizona
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The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Learn about the different places to see in Arizona, such as The Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, and Fort Bowie.
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Rough Guides
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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The new Rough Guide to Fiji is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's most beautiful countries. Discover Fiji's highlights with stunning full-color photography and maps and more listings and information than ever before. Inside The Rough Guide to Fiji, you'll find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Fiji from aqua blue lagoons lined with exquisite beaches to lush tropical rain forests with remote traditional villages as well...
13) Indonesia
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Lonely Planet Global
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Take in a traditional gamelan performance, laze on hidden beaches, or hike volcanic peaks, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Indonesia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Indonesia Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Covers Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, Papua, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and more.
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"In 1899, railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman organized a most unusual summer voyage to the wilds of Alaska: He converted a steamship into a luxury 'floating university,' populated by some of America's best and brightest scientists and writers, including the anti-capitalist eco-prophet John Muir. Those aboard encountered a land of immeasurable beauty and impending environmental calamity. More than a hundred years later, Alaska is still America's most...
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Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"Ready to go away? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. We're bringing you the very best of Italy, including Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, and more. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information to plan a perfect trip and make the most of your time." --Back cover.
17) Jamaica
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Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Lonely Planet's Jamaica is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Dance to the island's reggae soundtrack, go snorkelling at delicate Lime Cay, or swim in the cool mountain pools of Reach Falls; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Fodor's Travel
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Whether you want to explore the Alhambra, marvel at La Sagrada Familia, or enjoy tapas, wine, and flamenco, the local Fodor's travel experts in Spain are here to help! Fodor's Essential Spain 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...
19) This is New York
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Universe
Pub. Date
2003, c1960
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English
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A pictorial tour of Manhattan's neighborhoods, transportation and traffic, buildings, and the city's activities, from the local shoeshine stall to Wall Street.
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Paris by Design is the definitive Paris book for the design-savvy traveler and creatively curious Francophile. With a combination of interviews, profiles, essays, tips, and lists, author and designer Eva Jorgensen explores why Paris has such a magnetic pull for artists and design lovers, by introducing us to some of the city's most fascinating residents and frequent visitors. Jorgensen has wrangled an eclectic and exciting group of contributors-creatives...
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