With Love from Bali
With Love from Bali chronicles one woman's six-month soul-searching journey on the island of the Gods. It would be clich矇 if it wasn't so chaotic...By outward appearances, travel influencer Stephanie Huff is living the dream, working her way around the world and sharing her adventures on her popular blog. Yet, years of living out of a suitcase and drifting from place to place have taken a mental toll. After a series of dramatic events and questionable decisions lead to a bedridden illness, she decides to 'press pause' on her life and go to Bali. What follows are a string of disastrous dates, contentious characters, travel mishaps and inexplicable encounters that leave her with more questions than answers. When her mental health continues to plummet, she experiences a reckoning of faith and life lessons in unexpected places.A mix between 'Eat Pray Love' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary', this honest, cringe-worthy and often funny debut memoir will resonate with any wanderer or seeker on their own journey.
The Official Disney Parks Celebration Cookbook: 101 Festival Recipes from the Delicious Disney Vault
This collection of 101 official recipes from Disney park festivals features some of the most delicious and adored foods, so you can create Disney magic at home! 40 of these 101 recipes from the Disney chefs are brand-new releases! While festivals at the Disney parks are delightfully orchestrated days of live entertainment, art, culture, and beauty, for many guests, the food is the star. These festivals offer a chance to share a small plate or taste a new flavor with family and friends--accompanied by some Disney magic. Now celebrate all that is joyous about festivals across the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort. Each recipe is just right for preparing in home kitchens and has been tested by real home chefs. With gorgeous food photography and advice from the Disney chefs, this cookbook offers ideas for appetizers, small plates, main courses, sides, beverages, and sweet treats. Here's a sampling of what awaits inside: French Onion Mac & CheesePumpkin Chai Tea and Caramel MilkshakeSmoked Salmon Tartare and Potato BiscuitSpaceship Earth Cookies with Salted Caramel GanacheSummer Berry PuddingFestivals featured in the book: Walt Disney World Resort EPCOT International Food and Wine FestivalEPCOT International Festival of the HolidaysEPCOT International Festival of the ArtsEPCOT International Flower and Garden FestivalDisneyland ResortDisney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, including the Disney 癒Viva Navidad! celebrationLunar New Year at Disney California AdventureDisney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget: Travel Guide with eBook
Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Southeast Asia on a Budget, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.Inside this Southeast Asia on a Budget travel book, you'll find: Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each oneItinerary samples - designed for various durations and interestsPractical information - tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and moreExpert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activitiesSeasonal tips - when to go to Southeast Asia on a Budget, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect tripMust-See pick - a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Langkawi, Angkor Wat, Luang Prabang, Krabi, Khao Sok National Park, Bukit Lawang, Banda Islands, Wat Phou, Luang Namtha, Royal City of HueNavigational maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainmentCultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Southeast Asia on a BudgetLanguage essentials - a handy dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with localsInspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of Southeast Asia on a Budget, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlustBonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guideCoverage includes: Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
New Paths Through Old Palestine
A stirring and graphic description of Bible lands written from the author's experiences in the Near East, without theological interpretations. It is more than a travelogue. It is a true spiritual uplift.
Tales and Trails Down Under
Join writer and motorcyclist George Lockyer and hit the road with him as he circumnavigates the wide brown land of Australia on his Kawasaki KLR 650 "Percy". On his ride through the awe-inspiring landscapes of this ancient land George interviews in his laid-back style, a cavalcade of colourful characters. From iconic country singer John Williamson and former leader of the opposition DR Brendon Nelson to among others, cattleman, indigenous author, restorer, journalist and multi-millionaire Tuna Baron. We also get to hear the stories of fellow travellers, well-met at roadhouses or "on the road." At times hilarious but often philosophical, thoughtful and instructive, this travelogue is a must for fans of a rattling good read or anyone planning a road trip.
The Big Sit
The third book featuring Penelope, one of the last single-cylinder Panther motorcycles from the Yorkshire firm of Phelon and Moore. Conquering her fifth continent took some time and as per usual resulted in many adventures.Unsupported and alone, it truly is a big sit. For more than 25,000 km Des sits and cogitates. As always his thoughts and observations are whimsical and wide ranging.
The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood
A must-have for Dolly Parton fans everywhere, this unofficial guide features 100 of the must-try restaurants, iconic rides and attractions, and important landmarks at Dollywood and its sister parks. Dollywood is a unique and incredible theme park that's best known for its amusement park thrills, traditional Smoky Mountain inspiration, and, of course, insight into namesake and owner Dolly Parton. There's a lot to see and do--and it can be easy to miss out on all Dollywood and its nearby sister parks have to offer. The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood is your one-stop shop for all things Dollywood! You'll get insider advice on everything from the food to the rides and learn all the best tips and tricks to make the most of your visit. -Want to try the world's fastest roller coaster? The Lightning Rod is not only the fastest...it's also the first wood launch coaster. -Looking for an attraction that will really excite the biggest Dolly Parton fans? Check out Dolly's $750,000 tour bus that was her "home" for fifteen years of touring, parked right in the Adventures in Imagination section of Dollywood. -Are you a history buff? The Dollywood Express, which takes visitors on a five-mile ride through the Great Smoky Mountains, actually played a key role in America's war effort during World War II. -Searching for the inside scoop on all things Dollywood? Check out Red's Drive-In, where you'll be able to impress fellow visitors with the fun fact that this restaurant was named after Red's Caf矇, where six-year-old Dolly ate her first hamburger. Whether you're a longtime Dolly Parton fan looking to learn something new about the iconic musician or planning to make the most of your first trip to Dollywood, this book is the perfect companion.
Hippie India
In the 1970s many thousands of young persons traveled from Europe to Asia on the Hippie Trail in search of adventure, spiritual enlightenment, and personal discovery. Their sprawling, free-wheeling escapades changed their lives and the places they visited. While the overland route between Amsterdam and Kathmandu no longer exists, its stopovers in India--Pushkar, Rishikesh, Hampi, Goa, and the Pushkar Valley--continue to attract counterculture travelers from throughout the world. And just as the visitors have absorbed experiences and material culture, even spiritual wisdom, from their Indian hosts, so, too, have local residents learned a thing or two from their hippie guests. During the past half century, an intense cultural intermingling has taken place in these distant locales, where lifeways, architectures, and philosophies are exchanged as freely as costumes, music, and hairstyles. This photographic book, the first of its kind, vividly captures the beguiling love affair between East and West in its portrayal of modern-day India and the free-spirited people who travel or reside there--Westerners and Indians, alike. Acclaimed essayist and travel writer Pico Iyer wrote the book foreword entitled "The Long Strange Trip."
Okinawa and Japan’s Southwest Islands
Brand new from Bradt is Okinawa and Japan's Southwest Islands, the sole travel guidebook dedicated to the archipelago stretching from the southern tip of mainland Japan to Taiwan, whose landscapes include award-winning beaches, coral reefs, tropical jungles and ancient forests. This guide contains all the detailed information that travelers need to get the most out of their visit, from accommodation and restaurants to transport and sights. Japan expert Jo Davey complements this with rich context and entertaining insights to help readers understand this fascinating region, covering culture, recipes, architectural highlights, historical episodes and traditional folktales. Japan's Southwest Islands are a remote but rewarding and geographically diverse area that comprises the Satsunan Islands (formed of the Osumi and Amami islands) and the Ryukyu Islands (consisting of the Okinawa, Kerama, Miyako and Yaeyama islands). The capital city of Naha on Okinawa-hontō is a bright and busy hub of history, art, karate and food. Thanks to its many US military bases and post-war occupation by the US, Naha is a fusion of Japanese and American culture. In contrast, the more remote islands preserve traditional Ryukyuan life with festivals, architecture, traditional accommodation and religious sites. Depending where you travel, you can dive with manta rays off Iriomote or kayak along its jungle rivers, hike through Yakushima's ancient forest, search for star sand on Taketomi, pay tribute to the American (and Japanese) fallen of World War II at monuments on Okinawa-hontō, cycle between Miyako's award-winning beaches, take home a chunk of rope from the world's largest tug-of-war (in Naha) or go whalewatching off the Kerama Islands. Wherever you go, the islands' amazing food is found throughout the archipelago and is known for being the world's healthiest cuisine. As well as dedicated chapters covering each island group, the book also provides a glimpse into the 'gateway cities' of Kagoshima, Tokyo and Osaka, with coverage that highlights little-known areas, activities, accommodation and restaurants. Throughout, extensive practical information includes transport, seasonality, itineraries, visas and budgeting. Whether you come for culture or cuisine, karate or nature, diving or trekking, let Bradt's Okinawa and Japan's Southwest Islands be your guide.
Walking the Edo Sanpu
For more than two and a half centuries Dutch merchants in Japan were confined to the fan-shaped island of Dejima in the Bay of Nagasaki. Only once a year were they allowed to leave their golden cage to embar-k on the Edo Sanpu, a 1000-mile journey to present-day Tokyo in order to pay their respects to the shōgun, Japan's absolute ruler.Four of them-Engelbert Kaempfer, Philipp Franz von Siebold, Dirk de Graeff van Polsbroek, and Frederik van Overmeer Fischer-recorded their experience. They describe a country where rivers still run their natural course, and beeches glimmer with gold dust. It is a country filled with beauty everywhere: towering pagodas, exquisite shrines, magnificent temples, opulent palaces, and imposing castles. Populating this captivating landscape is a modest yet idiosyncratic people, a people that never cease to fascinate. Now, almost two centuries after the Edo Sanpu's last chroniclers set out on their long and arduous journey, author and Dutchman William de Lange treads in their footsteps to compare notes.
DK Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands
Discover the best of everything this beautiful region of South Africa has to offer. Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit, from Cape Town's Table Mountain to the Stellenbosch vineyards. Seven easy-to-follow itineraries explore the region's most interesting areas--from Robben Island to the dramatic Cape Peninsula--while reviews of the best hotels, shops, and restaurants in the region will help you plan your perfect trip.True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands covers all the major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. - Itineraries help you plan your trip. - Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. - Comprehensive laminated pull-out map includes color-coded design, public transportation maps, and street indexes. - Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. - Additional maps marked with sights from the guidebook are shown on inside cover flaps, with selected street index and metro map. DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the city's history and culture, provide inspiration as you explore. A free pull-out city map is marked with sights from the guidebook and includes a street index and a metro map.The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands.Series Overview: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Top 10 are handy travel guides that take the work out of planning a trip. Packed with amazing ideas, informative maps, insider tips, and useful advice, DK's Top 10 guides lead you to the very best your destination has to offer. The pocket size make these the perfect guide to take on vacation. Discover the history, art, architecture, and culture of your destination through Top 10 lists, from the best museums, bars, and sights to the places to avoid.
Shikoku
Yvonne Corpuz was a global leader with a renowned firm headquartered in Japan when an unexpected turn in her career left her aspirations in disarray. Seeking respite, she embarked on the historic Shikoku pilgrimage, a 1,400-kilometre journey, with cherished companions Mayumi and Katsuji. Navigating the ancient route around the perimeter of Shikoku, Japan's most mysterious island, they visited its eighty-eight temples on a rigorous eight-day drive. As Yvonne immersed herself in breathtaking landscapes, revered traditions and age-old customs, what commenced as a sojourn to escape life's disappointments blossomed into a profound journey of the heart, guiding her on the transformative path towards inner serenity and renewal. Shikoku is a compelling account that blends the essence of pilgrimage, the beauty of self-discovery and the enduring allure of Japan's people, culture and heritage. In this fully updated edition, stunning colour photography and illustrations accompany a lyrical narrative to offer a fully immersive experience. The result is an unforgettable and visually charming travelogue that captures the heart and imagination of the seeker and traveller in us all.
Beyond the Snow Leopard
The sighting of snow leopard tracks in the depths of a Ladakhi winter set off a ten-year journey through a land of mountains, Buddhism, wild creatures and adventurers...'You should come with me to Dolpo next year, ' said Ade. No further encouragement was required. Dolpo was the land of the snow leopard immortalised by the American author Peter Matthiessen. Without hesitation I said I was going. I wanted to follow in the footsteps of Matthiessen and I dared to hope that I might see a snow leopard.Australian-based, British-born doctor Bill Crozier sets out to seek the snow leopard in the Himalayas: Ladakh, Nepal and Tibet, and finds adventure, friendship, wonder and enlightenment. His guides are the twentieth-century writers of the Himalayas, Peter Matthiessen (The Snow Leopard), George B. Schaller (Stones of Silence), David Snellgrove (Himalayan Pilgrimage), Eric Shipton (That Untravelled World) and the profound writings of Buddhist monks over the centuries.Beyond the Snow Leopard delves in particular into the ancient land of Dolpo, and journeys to the birthplace of the Buddha at Lumbini. Crozier captures the real side of travelling through this contested and harsh region with friends and family, and relates the joys of a lifetime loving the outdoors and mountains.
Haiku Eki Stamp Book
This Eki stamp book is a great place to record your adventures across Japan. Stamps can be found at train stations as well as municipal buildings, cultural points, and tourist attractions.In the front of the book are useful Japanese phrases written out in romaji so to help you navigate your way around Japan and the stations so you can find the stamps.Each location has a unique stamp which vary in size and theme. The haikus inside are from Matsuo Basho who is famous for traveling around Japan and recording his journey.
The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka: Travel Guide with eBook
This Sri Lanka guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Sri Lanka travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Sri Lanka guidebook covers: Colombo and the west coast, the south, Kandy and the hill country, the Cultural Triangle, the east, Jaffna and the north. Inside this Sri Lanka travel book, you'll find: A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaksItinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of tripPractical information - how to get to Sri Lanka, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and moreAuthor picks and things not to miss in - Sri Lanka- Cricket, Adam's Peak, Big Buddhas, Galle, Yala National Park, World's End, rice & curry, birds, Kataragama, Anuradhapura, Bawa hotels, Sigiriya, Ella, The Pettah, whale and dolphin-watching, Polonnaruwa, Bentota, Kandy Esala Perahera, Sinharaja, Ayurveda, Arugam Bay, Kandyan dancing and drumming, Dambulla, Mirissa, KandyInsider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spotsWhen to go to Sri Lanka - high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go - a clear introduction to Sri Lanka with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needsPlaces to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotelsPractical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, chargesColour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlifeBackground information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversityEssential Sinhala and Tamil dictionary and glossary of local terms Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Sri LankaFully updated post-COVID-19The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Sri Lanka, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.-- "This Sri Lanka guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It feature"
East African Wildlife Guide - a fun introduction to the animals of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi
Many great safari guides are often very detailed and written for adults, while most wildlife books for children only talk about well-known animals such as elephants, giraffes and lions. This book is something in between - while it covers all mammals that can be found in East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi), plus a few iconic reptiles and birds, it is meant to be easy to read and does not require a degree in zoology to understand... after all, we can only protect what we understand.This book is written for children, teenagers and adults of all ages and a perfect introduction to the wildlife of East Africa - it is equally suitable to be read at home while dreaming of Africa, or, for the lucky ones, to be used as a guide book on a safari.A portion of the proceeds of this book support conservation education programmes by https: //www.africanpeoplewildlife.org/ in TanzaniaHundreds of colour photos, illustrations and drawings of every mammal found in East AfricaA section covering common reptiles and birds in East Africa"Show-off-words" section, explaining important termsSwahili translation of every animal nameDistribution maps for all animals
Walking the Edo Sanpu
For more than two and a half centuries Dutch merchants in Japan were confined to the fan-shaped island of Dejima in the Bay of Nagasaki. Only once a year were they allowed to leave their golden cage to embar-k on the Edo Sanpu, a 1000-mile journey to present-day Tokyo in order to pay their respects to the shōgun, Japan's absolute ruler.Four of them-Engelbert Kaempfer, Philipp Franz von Siebold, Dirk de Graeff van Polsbroek, and Frederik van Overmeer Fischer-recorded their experience. They describe a country where rivers still run their natural course, and beeches glimmer with gold dust. It is a country filled with beauty everywhere: towering pagodas, exquisite shrines, magnificent temples, opulent palaces, and imposing castles. Populating this captivating landscape is a modest yet idiosyncratic people, a people that never cease to fascinate. Now, almost two centuries after the Edo Sanpu's last chroniclers set out on their long and arduous journey, author and Dutchman William de Lange treads in their footsteps to compare notes.
Kenya - My Story
I was a middle-aged successful woman who left her marriage to an angry Irish Catholic for a new life in Kenya with a young Romany gypsy lover. What began as a dream turned nightmarish. I owned the African Oasis furniture factory in Mombasa and learned magic from an old juju friend. Then, I met Reiner Moser, a German businessman, whose charm masked a darker side. My lover became entangled in Interpol pursuits involving Reiner's criminal associate, Andreas Koeltz, leading to betrayal and danger.Desperate, I turned to Amin Walji, an MP and casino owner, for help. With Amin's aid, my lover and I, alongside two German friends also deceived by Reiner, fled Nairobi for a dilapidated safari lodge in Namanga, near Tanzania. Abandoned by our German companions, we moved to Kisumu to manage a failing casino for Amin. His sudden death shattered our refuge, prompting us to plan a risky escape after his funeral attended by President Daniel arap Moi.This is a story of survival against betrayal and adversity, a testament to resilience in the face of danger.
The Mini Rough Guide to Singapore: Travel Guide with Free eBook
This mini pocket Singapore travel guidebook is perfect for travellers seeking basic information about Singapore. It covers key places, main attractions and a short hotel and restaurant recommendations list. This book is printed on paper from responsible sources, verified to meet FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Singapore travel book covers: The Colonial District, Little India and Arab Street, Chinatown and the Financial District, Marina Bay, Orchard Road and the Botanic Gardens, Northern Singapore, Eastern Singapore, Western Singapore and Sentosa, the southern isles. In this Singapore guidebook, you will find: Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Singapore - Chinatown, Esplanade - theatres on the bay, Raffles Hotel, Orchard Road, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, Gardens by the bay, Night Safari, Sentosa Island, The National Museum, Little India Perfect Day - itinerary suggestions for those on a short breakShort Singapore introduction - geographical location, cultural legacy, history with interesting key dates What to do in Singapore - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children's activities, events and nightlifeFood and drink - recommendations for local products and places to eatOverview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps showing Singapore and aroundPractical information - how to get there and around, opening times, health and medical care, and tourist informationStriking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughoutFree download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook Singapore Fully updated post-COVID-19This guide is easy to use and quick to scan through when you need help on the go. It's the perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you the flavour of Singapore without overwhelming you with too much information.
75 Men, A Shipwreck and Me
Seventy-Five Men, A Shipwreck and Me is the true story of a daring race to recover a treasure trove of silver from a torpedoed wreck lying one-and-a-half miles beneath the Indian Ocean. The quest unites seventy-five seasoned seafarers, each skilled in navigating the ocean's mysteries. However, they face an unexpected challenge: adapting to Catherine, an English woman aboard their converted drill ship. "Catherine Bailey's true story of a salvage expedition to the Indian Ocean is a vivid account of her own experience aboard a salvage vessel, the only woman in a large crew of hard men hungry to locate a vast fortune of sunken treasure. Told with energy, wit and unflappable composure, Bailey's account of the voyage is by turns exhilarating, comic and fraught with tension. A marvellous account of an extraordinary adventure." - Patrick McGrath, author of Asylum and Martha Peake.
75 Men, A Shipwreck and Me
Seventy-Five Men, A Shipwreck and Me is the true story of a daring race to recover a treasure trove of silver from a torpedoed wreck lying one-and-a-half miles beneath the Indian Ocean. The quest unites seventy-five seasoned seafarers, each skilled in navigating the ocean's mysteries. However, they face an unexpected challenge: adapting to Catherine, an English woman aboard their converted drill ship. "Catherine Bailey's true story of a salvage expedition to the Indian Ocean is a vivid account of her own experience aboard a salvage vessel, the only woman in a large crew of hard men hungry to locate a vast fortune of sunken treasure. Told with energy, wit and unflappable composure, Bailey's account of the voyage is by turns exhilarating, comic and fraught with tension. A marvellous account of an extraordinary adventure." - Patrick McGrath, author of Asylum and Martha Peake.
Big Trouble Coming
When serendipity brings John Pinder and Dasha Ross the chance to relaunch a rundown beach hotel in Sri Lanka, they are thrilled. Here is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to escape to paradise, add spark to their 25-year marriage, and have one last grand adventure.With a truckload of Aussie chutzpah and almost no experience, John and Dasha head off to Hikkaduwa. There they discover they are no match for a treacherous foe who will stop at nothing to ruin their dream, natural disasters that threaten their livelihood, and an unending series of catastrophic failures at the hotel they call Faulty Palms.Big Trouble Coming is a comedy of life-threatening errors that celebrates the resilience of a couple way out of their comfort zone. Can John, a comedy entrepreneur, and Dasha, a TV broadcaster, survive this test of love, its limits, and beyond?
Tess's Tours - AUSSIE OUTBACK
Whenever someone asks me what the most memorable tour was during my 15 years as a tour operator and tour guide, I never hesitate to say - this one - THE FLINDERS AND BIRDSVILLE TOUR in 2008. When I look back on it, I often wonder how we got away with it. This is a true story of a group of Kiwi Senior Citizens who survived an adventurous trip through the Outback, sadly the bus died.
The Long Strider in Jehangir's Hindustan
This dual travelogue tells the extraordinary story of a maverick's 5000-milejourney on foot from England to India, across the forbidding Arabian desert andthe treacherous Hindukush mountains, and then his wanderings in Mughal India.In the early 1600s, Thomas Coryate, writer and wanderer, decided to walkfrom his village in Somerset to the Indies-to the court of the 'Great Mogul', Jehangir-and onwards to China. His search was for fame, not fortune-hewanted to be the first Englishman to write about those distant lands. Above all, hewanted to prove himself to his many sceptics in Prince Henry's court, and to thebeautiful Anne Harcourt, whom he loved deeply, only to be hurt.To reach the court of Jehnagir, Coryate survived penury, loneliness, ridicule andextreme hostility; but disillusionment awaited him at the end of his journey: despite her many wonders and charms, he was also shocked and repelled byIndia, and the emperor made a mockery of his dream. Coryate died in the portcity of Surat and was buried there in an obscure grave.Interwoven with the narrative about Coryate's quest is the account of the authors'own travels through the cities and towns the Englishman visited four hundredyears before. In his footsteps, they go to Delhi, Agra (which Coryate saw beforethe Taj was built), Allahabad, Varanasi, Haridwar, Kangra, Mandu, Ajmer, Pushkarand Surat-and discover that while India has changed beyond recognition sinceCoryate first experienced it, in some ways it hasn't changed at all.Part biography, part travelogue, part history, The Long Strider, written withelegance, wit and insight, is a compelling read.
Lonely Planet Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Lonely Planet's Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Trek through the rainforest to see flying lizards, eat fresh fish with coconut spice atmarkets; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughout Language - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Langkawi, Kedah and Perlis, Melaka, Johor, Pahang and Tioman Island, Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast, Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore and moreAbout Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'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)Authors
Wildlife Down Under 2025 12 X 12 Wall Calendar
KANGAROOS, KOALAS, QUOKKAS, OH MY! - Embark on a wild journey through the heart of Australia and celebrate the unique and lovable wildlife that makes the Land Down Under downright exceptional. From the iconic kangaroos and cuddly koalas to the irresistible smiling quokkas, the 2025 Wildlife Down Under 12" x 12" Wall Calendar brings the unique charm and character of Australian creatures into focus. Each month captures the spirit of the Outback and showcases the incredible biodiversity that makes the Sunburnt Country a wildlife lover's paradise.
Sailing to the Heart of Japan
Diplomat and long-distance cruiser Nicholas Coghlan had been curious about Japan ever since his father, a veteran of infantry fighting in Italy and Greece, confessed to him a dread of being sent to the Japanese front when the war in Europe ended in the Spring of 1945.Sailing to the Heart of Japan is a voyage of personal discovery as the author's preconceptions are challenged. It's also a unique account of one of the world's least-known but most attractive cruising destinations.Starting from New Zealand, Nicholas and his partner Jenny navigate Bosun Bird, their Vancouver 27, north through Pacific Island nations where memories of war linger. They make their landfall in Kyushu, in southwestern Japan. Over a period of fifteen months, they venture to the remote and depopulated archipelago of Goto Retto in the East China Sea, through Kanmon Kaikyo narrows and into the island-studded Inland Sea.Everywhere - from Kagoshima to Tokyo Bay - Bosun Bird and her crew are met with astonishing kindness and thoughtful conversation. Travel by "yotto" allows them glimpses of an enigmatic land that are rarely offered to more conventional visitors.The book comprises 242 pages, including 54 illustrations, 9 maps, and detailed descriptions of over 60 anchorages/mooring locations, complete with GPS coordinates. Sailing to the heart of Japan is as descriptive as it is informative about this little-known sailing destination.
Cairo Collages
Cairo is a city of collective exhaustion. From the 2011 revolution to Sisi's seizure of power in 2013, like millions of others, Mona Abaza was swallowed by a draining and exhausting daily life of a city caught up in the aftermath of revolt - a daily life that transformed countless people into all-embracing apolitical subjects. Cairo collages narrates four parallel tales about Cairo's urban transformations in the twenty-first century, examining everyday life and resilience after 2013. Weaving personal narrative with incisive theoretical discussions of the quotidian and the everyday, Abaza raises essential sociological questions regarding global orientations pertaining to emerging military urbanism. With reflections on the long hours of commuting to the gated communities in the desert east of Cairo and the daily material lives and social interactions of residents in decaying middle-class buildings, Abaza's collage of landscapes weaves together the transmutations underway in the various Cairene geographies.
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2025
Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Walt Disney World vacation.How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours--on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guide to Walt Disney World in your hands and take control of your trip.The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2025 explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa, and debut author Becky Gandillon 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 at Walt Disney World. Stay at a top-rated hotel, eat at the best restaurants, and experience all the most popular attractions.You can trust that the Unofficial Guides series will always provide the latest unbiased, detailed information about Walt Disney World. For in-depth coverage of the new ride-reservation system (Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass), check out TheUnofficialGuides dot com website to download your free Unofficial Guide digital companion, and learn how these changes might affect your Disney plans.Keep in the know on the latest updates and changes at Walt Disney World. Here's what's NEW in the 2025 book: Learn when to visit Walt Disney World to get lower crowds and bigger hotel discountsFind the most in-depth analysis of the Disney Dining Plan, with every menu item analyzed to determine whether the plan will save money or cost you moreRead a review of EPCOT's new nighttime spectacular, LuminousGet tips on finding great room deals through Disney Vacation Club rentalsTake in the latest on Disney programs such as Early Theme Park EntrySuccessfully navigate every type of line offered for Disney attractions and how you can save the most time by choosing the right onesUncover the newest, best places for ticket and hotel dealsSave more with information on discounted stroller rentals, car rentals, and vacation homesPreview the new DVC cabins at Disney's Fort WildernessUtilize new touring plans to save the most time in line at every Disney parkDiscover the highest-rated buildings at every Disney resort and how to request the best rooms for your stayMake the right choices to give your family a vacation they'll never forget. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2025 is your key to planning a perfect stay. Whether you're putting together your annual trip or preparing for your first visit, this book gives you the insider scoop on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more.
Muso!
Discover the latest sensation in the West African Spiritual community: the knowledge of Egbe Orun. Delve into the quest of identifying and forging connections with the celestial and earthly companions. Muso! It offers a treasure trove of insights, leading you toward a profound spiritual renaissance. Uncover the mysteries of Egbe Orun and Egbe Aiye, the paramount assemblies that propel us toward the fulfillment of our life's purpose
Miniature Trip in Japan
In order to convey the appeal of traditional Japanese culture to foreign visitors, works that represent events typical of the Japanese year are collected in the form of a saijiki or almanac of seasonal words. The book illustrates traditional crafts, national sports, as well as popular dishes of the Japanese cuisine. Short descriptions are provided in Japanese and English.
Scoundrels, Villains, & Knaves
From the silver screen to the famous ride at Disneyland and beyond, pirates are everywhere. They appear on television, operate miniature golf courses, and even promote fast food. But have you ever wondered how a relatively small group of criminals from a short period of history came to invade popular culture? Who were pirates, and where do we get our ideas about them?Rigorously examining the phenomenon through the lens of one of its central texts - the Pirates of the Caribbean attractions - Foxx Nolte explores the murky origins and surprising connections of the western world's favorite antiheroes. Each version of the classic attraction is fully analyzed, but the book goes beyond the confines of the theme parks to consider where these myths came from and what they say about us. They are all here, from Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks to Long John Silver, Captain Jack Sparrow, and a band of six plucky kids from Oregon. It's a treasure hunt through three hundred years of popular culture and you'll never look at talking parrots and buried treasure maps the same way again.
Antarctica
Antarctica may seem remote, extreme and perhaps even forbidding. Yet everybody who has visited comes back full of enthusiasm for its otherworldly scenery, amazingly well-adapted wildlife and brings home lasting memories and stunning photos. The author inspires interest in this amazing place while encouraging responsible, informed and sustainable tourism.The book helps you to decide where and when to go, whether to include South Georgia and/or the Falklands, how to read between the lines of an itinerary, which operator to book with and what size of ship will suit you best. It provides practical information about weather, clothing, photography and biosecurity. Antarctica's ice cap stores 90% of the world's freshwater ice, and it is a crucial place for climate monitoring and other scientific research. The author explains the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, and the Madrid and Montreal Protocols, and their implications both for the continent and for visitors on cruise ships. She interprets the formation of icebergs and glaciers, how the climate varies over different parts of Antarctica and how Antarctic ice affects sea levels.The guide covers the history of Antarctica's discovery and exploration, not only the Scott/Amundsen famous race to the South Pole and Shackleton's extraordinary rescue, but also the less-known achievements of Douglas Mawson. The story is updated with Tim Jarvis's recreations of Mawson's and Shackleton's famous journeys, and the 2022 discovery of the Endurance shipwreck, 107 years after the ship was crushed and sank.Use this book to plan your adventure of a lifetime, but be warned: many who visit Antarctica end up trying to return.
The Holy Lands of the Bible
We are currently witnessing yet another war in the Middle East. Conflicts in this region between various groups have been ongoing for thousands of years. At one time there was even a Mongol army here. At various times the same groups have been fighting each other for centuries. With this background, how can this land be called "holy"? The people of Israel were chosen by God to prepare the way for the coming of the world's redeemer, Jesus, and it is Jesus who makes the land holy. This also includes other lands associated with the Bible: Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and Greece - and indeed extends to the whole world. I was privileged to have spent a significant amount of time in these lands, but realised that this involved an obligation to share. This book is a record of my time in these countries in an attempt to share some insights and help in making these lands of the Bible stories come alive, thus enhancing our understanding of the Bible and Jesus. It may also be useful for those who are planning to make a pilgrimage to these lands. Maybe it is no accident that these holy lands attract so much evil. Yet Jesus came to bring healing, forgiveness and peace.
Beaches of the South Australian Coast
Beaches of the South Australian Coast and Kangaroo Island explores the beaches on the South Australian Coast, including those on Kangaroo Island and a few of the major islands.It begins by providing a background to the physical nature and evolution of the South Australian coast and its beach systems before presenting a description of every one of the 1454 mainland beaches and 301 island beaches. Based on the physical characteristics each beach is rated in terms of the level of beach hazards from the least hazardous rated 1 (safest) to the most hazardous 10 (least safe).
Beaches of the Northern Australian Coast
Beaches of the Northern Australian Coast covers beaches between Broome and Cooktown, and includes all beaches in the Kimberley region, the Northern Territory and Cape York - in all, 3,489 beaches spread along 11,869 km of tropical coast.This book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of the Northern Australian beaches, including the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate and biota to the beaches, and information on beach hazards and safety. Second, to provide a description of each beach, including its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions and the character of the beach and surf zone.The book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing and fishing, with special emphasis on the natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).
Beaches of the Queensland Coast
Beaches of the Queensland Coast provides the first description of all Queensland's ocean beaches between Cooktown and Coolangatta, including beaches on 18 islands and in several large bays. It is based on the results of the Australian Beach Safety and Management Program, a nationwide assessment of Australian beach systems.This book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of Queensland's beaches, including the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate and biota to the beaches, and information on beach hazards and safety. Second, to provide a description of each beach, including its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions and the character of the beach and surf zone.The book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing and fishing, with special emphasis on the natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).
Beaches of the Victorian Coast and Port Phillip Bay
Beaches of the Victorian Coast and Port Phillip Bay provides the first description of all Victorian ocean and Port Phillip Bay beaches. It is based on the results of the Victorian section of the Australian Beach Safety and Management Program.This book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of all Victoria's beaches, including the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate and biota to the beaches, and information on beach hazards and safety. Second, to provide a description of each beach, including its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions and the character of the beach and surf zone.The book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing and fishing, with special emphasis on the natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).
The Rough Guide to Tokyo: Travel Guide with Free eBook
This Tokyo guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Tokyo travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Tokyo guidebook covers: the Imperial Palace and around; Ginza and around; Akihabara and around; Ueno and around; Asakusa and around; Ryogoku and Kiyosumi; Bayside Tokyo; Akasuka and Roppongi; Ebisu and the south; Harajuku; Aoyama and Shibuya; Shinjinku and the west; Ikebukuro and the north. Inside this Tokyo travel book, you'll find: A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaksItinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of tripPractical information - how to get to Tokyo, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and moreAuthor picks and things not to miss in Tokyo - Sake, Karaoke, Nakameguro, Sumo, Tsukemen, Ryokan Breakfasts, Asakusa, Mount Fuji, The Bullet Trail, Sushi Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spotsWhen to go to Tokyo - high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go - a clear introduction to Tokyo with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needsPlaces to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotelsPractical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, chargesColour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversityEssential Japanese dictionary and glossary of local terms Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Tokyo Fully updated post-COVID-19The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Tokyo, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.
East African Wildlife Guide - a fun introduction to the animals of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi
Many great safari guides are often very detailed and written for adults, while most wildlife books for children only talk about well-known animals such as elephants, giraffes and lions. This book is something in between - while it covers all mammals that can be found in East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi), plus a few iconic reptiles and birds, it is meant to be easy to read and does not require a degree in zoology to understand... after all, we can only protect what we understand.This book is written for children, teenagers and adults of all ages and a perfect introduction to the wildlife of East Africa - it is equally suitable to be read at home while dreaming of Africa, or, for the lucky ones, to be used as a guide book on a safari.A portion of the proceeds of this book support conservation education programmes by https: //www.africanpeoplewildlife.org/ in TanzaniaHundreds of colour photos, illustrations and drawings of every mammal found in East AfricaA section covering common reptiles and birds in East Africa"Show-off-words" section, explaining important termsSwahili translation of every animal nameDistribution maps for all animals
Late Paleolithic Environments and Cultural Relations around the Adriatic / Environements du Pal矇olithique final et rapports culturels autour de l'Adri
Six papers from a session on Late Paleolithic Environments and Cultural Relations around the Adriatic held at the XV UISPP World Congress (Lisbon, 4-9 September 2006). The Union is the international organisation that represents the prehistoric and protohistoric research, involving thousands of archaeologists from all over the world.
Travel to Tokyo
Japan is an amazing place to visit, with a mixture of ancient temples and streets full of modern skyscrapers and bright neon lights, there is always something to see.With over 400 pages of helpful tips and information on navigating the train system, finding the best shopping spots, discovering what to see, Tokyo after dark, and where to find those interesting cafes and restaurants.An easy-to-read guide, full of colour photographs taken by the author, Travel to Tokyo will help you discover new foods, find quirky places to visit, and plan your holiday with ease.English spelling is used throughout
There Are Still Unknown Places
"There Are Still Unknown Places" is the stunning new novel of young people making their way in the ever-changing city of Bangkok. It explores the hopes and the anguish of those living in a land both inviting and impossible to grasp. Loves are won and lost, dreams of wealth rise and fall as the tide of modernity touches every soul. "There Are Still Unknown Places" can stand as one of the definitive works set in Thailand, capturing the tone of a changing world, the interactions between the local and the foreign, and the aspirations of those who strive to reach the furthest places, all told in unforgettable and lyrical prose. PRAISE for There Are Still Unknown Places Independent Book Review: ...There are a lot of books that emulate the feeling of traveling to a new place; that is even thought of as a condition of success for stories, yet there are very few books that feel like completely living somewhere else. It is a deeply captivating and enriching sensation, and it makes "There Are Still Unknown Places" all the more special. BookTrib: In "There Are Still Unknown Places," Morris makes sure that everything matters and he leaves it all on the playing field. If it isn't the story, it is the characters. If it isn't the characters, it's the culture. But no matter what, it's always about thewriting, a beautifully crafted work of language, land, intelligence, insight, observation and philosophy... The US Review of Books: ...The sensory-laden, lyrical writing weaves a powerful fictive dream that explores the vast differences in cultural and spiritual viewpoints that these Western and Eastern characters juggle within the sphere of their everyday lives. The finely wrought characterizations are vivid and multilayered...
Lonely Planet Tokyo
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Tokyo.Discover Tokyo's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from chowing down sushi at Toyosu Market to visiting Tokyo's oldest temple, Sensō-ji, and hiking up picturesque Takao-san on the outskirts of the metropolis.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Tokyo travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning trips of 1-2 weeks or moreUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Tokyo and connect experiences together with easeCreate your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Tokyo so you can explore the surrounding areasGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Tokyo National Museum and the extravagant shrine of Tōshō-gūSpecial features on Japanese food guide, onsen explained, day trip to Mt FujiExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Tokyo culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of TokyoCovers Marunouchi & Nihombashi, Ginza & Tsukiji, Roppongi & Around, Ebisu, Meguro & Around, Shibuya & Setagaya, Harajuku & Aoyama, West Tokyo & Around, Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo, Kōrakuen & Akihabara, Ueno & Yanesen, Asakusa & Sumida River, Odaiba & Tokyo Bay plus day trips to Mt Fuji, Hakone, Kamakura, Tōshō-gū, Takao-san, Shira-hama, Yokohama, Narita Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Tokyo.
Confessions of a Crazed Tour Guide
Confessions of a Crazed Tour Guide is a collection of true stories. Each chapter is an accurate account of a travel adventure gone horribly wrong! What makes each story unique is the humorous retelling of the event. Some are heartfelt, while others are just too crazy to be believed! Only by reading this book can you get a sense of the unbelievable turmoil when a perfectly planned group travel trip goes awry. Each adventure will put a smile on your face! This is for anyone who wants a laugh. This is for anyone who wonders how they will get out of a mess someone else created. This is for anyone who likes to see the impossible come true. This is for anyone who wants to say, "There is no way that actually happened!"
10 Days to Golden Triangle
In 2019, Mohamad Khair embarked on an intriguing solo motorcycle journey from Singapore to northern Thailand. Riding his Yamaha Spark T135 as a probationary rider, he faced a series of challenges within the last 10 days of this unique period. Fuelled by scepticism and determination, Khair decided to push his limits and see if he could reach the endpoint on time.10 DAYS TO GOLDEN TRIANGLE is a gripping narrative filled with captivating moments. From navigating unpredictable weather conditions to encountering unforeseen obstacles on the road, Khair's journey is a testament to the unpredictable nature of life on two wheels. As readers delve into this travelogue, they'll discover a world of uncertainties, unexpected turns, and the resilience required to navigate the open road.
