By The Golden Gate Or San Francisco, The Queen City Of The Pacific Coast; With Scenes And Incidents Characteristic Of Its Life
Le Bristol Paris
Discover the sumptuous elegance of the five-star hotel that has welcomed the cr癡me de la cr癡me in Paris for a century. Designed with a spirit of remarkable freedom, the legendary Parisian palace hotel Le Bristol attracted Parisian high society in the Roaring Twenties and has continued ever since to welcome A-list guests from across the globe. Today, it represents a distinctively French lifestyle at the crossroads of the arts and exudes timeless luxury through high-quality service, lavish rooms, and peaceful gardens that offer refuge from the bustling city. With a total of four Michelin stars, Le Bristol's restaurants embody French culinary excellence. Combining history, architecture, interiors, gastronomy, and a taste for luxurious living, this book--produced with silver-edged pages and cover vignette--celebrates this jewel on Paris's prestigious Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honor矇.
Lonely Planet Epic Van Trips of Europe
The ultimate book of van travel inspiration featuring 200 out-of-this-world van-worthy adventures around Europe.Discover an epic collection of van trips across Europe's roads lasting five days to two weeks and longer. Featuring 50 first-person stories and a further 150 awesome ideas for trips that will take you from the lakes of Northern Italy to the wild Highlands of Scotland and beyond; this is the ultimate book for beginners and experienced campervan travellers alike.Inside Epic Van Trips of Europe: 50 of the best trips across Europe to take in your van as suggested by experts who have completed each drive plus an additional 150 suggestions for similar escapadesTrip durations range from a few days to several weeksDriving factboxes accompany every route with details on starting and finishing points, distance, when to go, local culinary specialities, and the perfect photo spotInspirational photography, maps, and practical information packed with tips to get you on the roadWith a vibrant cover illustrated by Ross Murray, this beautiful hardback continues the collectible seriesEpic van trips include: Southern Europe - From Rome to the Cinque Terre; Road-tripping around Alicante; A tour of the Dolomites. Western Europe - Switzerland from lake to lake; From Wallonia to Luxembourg; The German Alpine Road. Central and Eastern Europe - Transylvania road trip; Bulgaria from land to sea; Southern Poland sightseeing. Northern Europe - A grand tour of the UK and Ireland; Southwest Finland; Discovering the Baltic States Whether you're a regular van tripper or you simply want to explore your destination in a new way, Epic Van Trips of Europe will inspire a lifetime of adventures out on the open road.
Lonely Planet Parenthood Around the World
Experience the diversity of parenthood around the world with 40 illuminating first-person stories from locals and families on the go, that show how where we live influences who we are.Meet families living in the Australian bush; rural India; a Hong Kong high-rise; and more. Learn why babies nap outside in Norway and the importance of food-centred gatherings in Ecuador. Get to know the many unique ways we choose to bring-up the next generation and discover that there is no one way to eat dinner together, get ready for bed, or celebrate a holiday.Inside Parenthood Around the World: 40 parents share the fascinating ways that place, heritage, and culture have influenced how they choose to raise their childrenExperience a day in the life of the families, discover the background of the parents interviewed, favourite local traditions, different approaches to education, travel, mealtimes, and moreBeautiful photos and images throughout plus personal family photos from those featured within the bookStories from parents around the world including: North America - Canada; Tampa; New York. UK & Europe - Italy; Finland; Czechia. Oceania - Australia; New Zealand. Africa - Botswana; Ghana; Kenya. Asia - Thailand; India; China. Middle East - Jordan; United Arab Emirates; Lebanon. Latin America & The Caribbean - Mexico; Brazil; Argentina. Parents and guardians of all kinds will learn about the world of parenting in this fascinating peek into family life across the globe. This is a perfect gift or self-buy for new and experienced parents everywhere.
Lonely Planet the LGBTQ+ Travel Guide
Discover more than 50 queer-friendly places guided by the communities that live there.Packed with insights, itineraries, and inspiration, this panoramic compendium will introduce you to LGBTQ+ locals who share, in their own words, the things that make their destination sparkle - with lesser-known attractions and off-the-beaten-path destinations that are inclusive and welcoming to LGBTQ+ travellers.Inside The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: 50+ LGBTQ+ travel destinations around the world where the queer community can thrive outside of just Pride parades, including: The USA, South America, Europe, South Africa, Asia, Canada, and AustraliaInsider recommendations and travel tips from LGBTQ+ locals and tastemakers highlighting queer-owned businesses and queer-friendly experiencesIntimate interviews bring you into LGBTQ+ communities with honest, helpful insights for queer travellers planning to visit their hometownsHandy 'Know Before You Go' boxes for each destination share details on the local languages, currency, Pride celebrations, and information on when to go Stunning photography and beautifully illustrated maps featuring colour-coded points of interestAdditional LGBTQ+ travel hit list for travellers with specific interests that include adventure; art; family-friendly festivities; island escapes; trailblazing experiences Essential travel information for first-time and seasoned travellers covering rights, practical safety tips, advice for emergencies, and moreAuthor Alicia Valenski is a queer, neurodivergent travel writer paving the way for more inclusive, diverse, accessible travel information and inspiration to be available to the global LGBTQ+ community and beyond Discover personal portraits of what it means to be a queer person around the world with The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide. Packed with unique and surprising travel experiences, this book makes the perfect self purchase treat or thoughtful gift for the queer traveller in your life.
My Pisces Heart
With heart, humor, and razor-sharp observation, this intimate and incisive memoir traces the journey of a Black, queer woman as she searches the world for a place of security and acceptance to call home I've never seen home as a permanent concept; it is an image crafted from untempered glass that threatens to shatter with lack of care. Jennifer Neal was born in the United States to a family that moved continuously for their own survival and well-being--from the Great Migration to the twenty-first century. As an adult, she has continued to travel the world as a Black queer woman, across two decades and four countries--from Japan to the US and then Australia to Germany, where she has settled for now. Throughout her moves, Neal threads her personal story of immigration with local Black histories and racial politics to provide context for her own experiences. The result is both a crucial examination of how racism plays a foundational role in modern-day immigration systems and a tender tribute to immigrants and their stories. An unwavering interrogation of colonialism and policy, love and loss, hypocrisy and resistance, My Pisces Heart demands meaningful conversation about not only the ways in which we live with our histories, but also how they live through us--urging an honest dialogue on why the West continues to grapple with its past and visualize its future.
Nigel Sylvester: Go
The first book by professional BMX athlete, entrepreneur, content creator, and cultural icon Nigel Sylvester; photographed by director, cinematographer, and graphic designer Harrison Boyce. Inspired by his globally acclaimed digital series GO, which documents the Queens, NY native's ambitious desire to ride his bicycle around the world, the two hundred-plus page coffee table book (out this October with Rizzoli) transports audiences to marquee cities worldwide, placing them in the front seat to various thrill-seeking moments documented through dynamic photos and short stories including sumo wrestling in Tokyo, fencing at Somerset House in London, racing Ferraris along the Malibu coast, and jumping out of a plane with his BMX bike in hand into the Dubai desert, just to name a few. Unprecedented moments like this make it easy to understand how the BMX icon's ubiquitous influence has redefined the sport on his terms and become one of the most recognizable faces in the sports world. Sylvester's cultural relevance is also embedded throughout the book, with cameos from Nigo, Super Bowl champion wide receiver Victor Cruz, rapper Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, celebrity jeweler Greg Yuna, Jamie Chung, ASAP Ferg, Steve Aoki, and NBA champion Nick Young.
America’s Great Forest Trails
America's Great Forest Trails is an unprecedented showcase and practical travel guide to the finest woodland hiking opportunities, calling us to get out "into the woods" but also reminding us of the importance of leaving no trace through these fragile ecosystems. No other book combines the hiking-boots-on-the-ground guidance found here with spectacular photography and narratives that describe, motivate, and inspire the hiker in all of us. Featuring 100 outstanding hikes lasting from one day to several weeks, this photo-packed book is an inspirational bucket list for anyone looking to escape into America's finest areas of wild beauty and to experience both the excitement and serenity of being among the trees--from armchair traveler to day hiker to experienced backpacker. America's Great Forest Trails introduces readers to 100 hikes of a lifetime, from legendary trails to some that are scarcely known. The trails included range across the country: from the ancient Appalachians and the Pacific Coast's uplift, to the Rockies, Desert Ranges, Sierra Nevada, Cascade Mountains, Olympics, and beyond to the wild terrain of Alaska and the islands of Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Readers get practical details about each trail and guidance on how to protect these special places so they remain alluring and rewarding to the generations ahead who seek both solace and adventure.
California: Dream State
From the editors of C Magazine comes this beautifully curated collection of luxurious California dream destinations and experiences, stunningly photographed and vividly immersive. For two decades, C Magazine California Style & Culture has been a trendsetter in luxury, showcasing the best of California's desirable lifestyle. The publication features a range of refined destinations, from art-filled desert exhibits to sophisticated vineyards, unique homes, fashion editorials, and exclusive interviews with Hollywood icons, art world pioneers, and social influencers solidifying California's reputation as a creative epicenter of culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship. This celebratory book is divided into seven sections (Canyon, Coast, Valley, City, Desert, Country, and Garden) that spotlight the magnificent natural beauty and diversity of the Golden State. Each chapter is illustrated with stunning photography of a myriad of changing landscapes, lavish images of hidden gems and must-see spots, from Lotusland's lush gardens in Montecito to the serene seaside of Catalina Island, to a rare geodesic dome residence deep in Topanga Canyon, and entrepreneur Eva Chow's museum-like mansion in Los Angeles. Sun-drenched fashion editorials feature cultural influencers such as Hollywood stars Zoe Salda簽a, Sarah Paulson, Adria Arjona, Jeff Goldblum Aaron Taylor-Johnson, world-renowned surfer Laird Hamilton, supermodel Cindy Crawford, artist Doug Aitken, and Los Angeles-based fashion designer Rosetta Getty. Whether you're planning an upscale getaway or simply looking to draw inspiration from the Golden State's most stylish residents, this book offers something for every reader.
The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2026
Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Disney Cruise Line vacation.Planning a Disney Cruise Line (DCL) trip is a big deal. It's too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guidebook to DCL in your hands and take control of your vacation. Make every minute and every dollar count with this no-nonsense, consumer-oriented guide to the best (and worst) of Disney's ships and itineraries.The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2026 explains how DCL works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Tammy Whiting and Len Testa know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employ an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what's available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to make the most of your time on and off your cruise ship. Choose the right stateroom, eat at the best restaurants, find top-notch children's activities, and experience all the can't-miss excursions--including those offered at Castaway Cay, one of the best vacation islands in the Caribbean.Stay in the know on the latest updates and changes on DCL. Here's what's NEW in the 2026 book: Take in advice for first-time cruisers: money-saving strategies, packing tips and other pre-trip preparation, preferred ships and itineraries, and how to hit the deck running your first day onboardUtilize suggestions for deciding whether a Disney cruise or a Walt Disney World vacation is the better choice for your familyExamine in-depth comparisons between Disney Cruise Line and its competitorsFind out the scoop on different stateroom types and how to choose the best room for your needs, with updated stateroom floor plans and links to stateroom toursRead detailed descriptions of Disney's two private islands: Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse PointUncover first-hand reviews and experiences from the newest ships: Disney Adventure and Disney DestinyEnjoy expanded coverage and unbiased opinions about what to expect onboard every DCL ship and what to do in Disney's ports of callGet reports on what's coming next for DCL in 2027 and beyondUtilize the planning timeline for your Disney cruise, with advice on the best time to book itMake the right choices to give your family a vacation they'll never forget. The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2026 is your key to planning a perfect stay. Whether you're putting together your annual trip or preparing for your first cruise, this book gives you the insider scoop on staterooms, dining, children's activities, shopping, entertainment, and more.
Day Hike Washington: Mount Rainier, 5th Edition
Discover the 51 best day-hike trails in and around Washington State's scenic Mount Rainier. Now fully updated for climate-change impacts to trails and ADA accessibility, the Day Hike series is perfect for national park enthusiasts and people who want to spend their days in the mountains and their nights at home. Whether you start from the Paradise area or Longmire or Mowich Lake, the 51 incredible hikes in this popular guidebook feature the stately forests, mountain vistas, alpine meadows, and glacial meadows unique to Mount Rainier. Each trail is rated from easy to extreme, giving first-time or veteran hikers the variety they want, as well as topographical maps, trail descriptions, and more.
Nature walks
Walks throughout the UAE.A lot of poetic notions. A lot of illustrated stories. Universal and very local at the same time. Contents include: Arabian horse, the Ghaf tree, desert, camels, people, plants.
From The Cape To Cairo The First Traverse Of Africa From South To North
Snake Wong All the Way Marco Wong 2025 Lunar New Year Journal For the trip to the United Kingdom - Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Coventry, Bristol, Oxford, and London Foreword by Antony Lam Epilogue by R
It is the mutual understanding of friends that makes our relationship unique, and it is these relationships that help us cultivate richness in our lives. Friendship is like calligraphy on a blank canvas, an art which requires patience, control and care, with each brushstroke being unique, sometimes delicate, sometimes bold, but always purposeful. The ink of shared experiences, trust, and compassion flows through our bonds, as the pen of time etches our connection deeper. Reading this journal, I hope, dear reader, that you were able to feel the care and passion Mr. Wong puts into maintaining these relationships with his students, and the respect his peers hold for him.
Frommer's Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
Frommer's guidebooks, unlike those of many of our competitors, are written by local experts (not outsiders). In this handy, pocket-size book, Frommer's will help you sort through all the options at these storied national parks so you can tailor an adventure that's right for you. This guide contains: - Insider advice on the best ways to experience some of the country's most dazzling natural landscapes, including tips on the best views, the best backcountry trails, the best scenic drives, and the best activities outside of the parks- Insightful commentary on park landmarks and specific trails, from the majestic Old Faithful Geyser to the iconic multicolored Mammoth Hot Springs to the solitary Signal Mountain Summit Trail- Detailed practical information, including tips on safety, advice for beginning backpackers, and when and where to go to avoid crowds- Opinionated write-ups of hotels, campgrounds, and restaurants--no bland descriptions or lukewarm recommendations here- Exact prices listed for every business and activity, so there's no guessing or nasty surprises- Helpful maps throughout- Planning tips for getting there, getting around, saving money, and getting the most from your tripAbout Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 65 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
Seattle Walks
An updated and expanded new edition of the definitive walking guide to Seattle One of America's most walkable cities, Seattle rewards urban trekkers with expansive scenery and architectural and historical riches. The second edition of this acclaimed guidebook offers eighteen walks chosen for interest and easy accessibility. Williams's compelling stories bring the city to life, revealing often-overlooked details of Seattle's past and present.This guide includes: - easy to follow maps- in-depth descriptions of places tied to map locations- sidebars with additional fun facts and advice on side trips- new walks that focus on the city's social justice historyExtensively revised and illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, this new edition of Seattle Walks is an invitation to lace up your shoes and embark on some unforgettable urban adventures.Seattle Walks was made possible in part by a grant from the Michael J. Repass Fund for Northwest Writers.
