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In the first decades of the nineteenth century, no place burned more brightly in the imagination of European geographers––and fortune hunters––than the lost city of Timbuktu. Africa's legendary City of Gold, not visited by Europeans since the Middle Ages, held the promise of wealth and fame for the first explorer to make it there. In 1824, the French Geographical Society offered a cash prize to the first expedition from
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"The riveting story of Ferdinand Magellan's historic 60,000-mile ocean voyage--now updated with a new introduction commemorating the 500th anniversary of his journey. Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe in the sixteenth century was a three-year odyssey filled with sex, violence, and amazing adventure. Now in Over the Edge of the World, prize-winning biographer and journalist Laurence Bergreen entwines a variety of candid, firsthand...
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Have you ever wondered how to plan the family road trip of a lifetime but don't know where to start? Or do you have the ideal vacation visualized in your head but struggle to put your dream into action? If so, you may want to keep reading.
You and your family deserve a break from everyday life and a chance to create new memories. This summer may be the perfect opportunity. However, your household has grown bored of the usual activities. As fun as...
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A year has passed since the Second Great Fleet Biplane Excursion and now Phill Bragg attempts to fly his trusty Fleet Finch to a venerable grassroots gathering of antique and classic airplanes on a farm in rural Iowa. For the Third Great Fleet Biplane Excursion, pilot and airplane must again cross the Appalachian Mountains to head northwest into middle America for an aeronautical celebration that has been held annually for sixty years. But this cross-country...
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This 2-volume set, narrated in Stanley's vivid prose, recounts a perilous expedition through Central Africa. Bristling with action, Stanley's well-illustrated reminiscences abound in fascinating details about native peoples, customs, and culture. Vol. I traces the explorations of the great lakes of Central Africa to confirm their size and position. 90 black-and-white illustrations.
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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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This book has been written from my holiday journals and it is my thoughts and opinions that have been expressed throughout the book. I have enjoyed all my holiday adventures inThailandand throughout our several trips have always enjoyed the company and friendship of the people that we travelled with. Our friends and family mean the world to me and to be able to share a holiday with someone that you care for is a privilege and each and every holiday...
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Part of The Traveler's Handbooks series, The Family Traveler's Handbook offers balanced advice about not where to go with kids, but how to get there and enjoy it. Chock full of stories from real-world parents who have been there/done that with kids, it inspires parents while giving them practical tools and ideas to successfully plan any kind of family vacation.
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Princess with a Backpack is uniquely positioned in the travel publication market. It combines practical and specific advice, personal experience and direct references to the target reader, which gives the reader a practical and humorous account of the backpacking experience. Various Australian female personalities such as Bessie Bardot, Tali Shine and Mimi Zu have made valuable contributions to the book in the form of quotes, advice or anecdotes to...
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Los GuíaBurros son manuales básicos para aprender a utilizar una herramienta, realizar una actividad o adquirir un conocimiento determinado de manera sencilla y fácil. GuíaBurros: Turismo de aventuras, ¿Te atreves a romper la rutina? desde lo que entendemos comoturismo, pasando por el aventurero y el deporte de aventuras, hasta los lugares inexplorados.
Toda la información en una guía sencilla y muy fácil de leer.
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Planning a trip doesn't have to be hard, and taking that trip doesn't have to be stressful. Regardless of work commitments, family obligations, or finances, your travel dreams can become realities. Get Away! provides the confidence and step-by-step guidance you need to design a transformative travel experience, perfectly tailored to your preferences.
Let expert world traveler David Axelrod equip you with the essential tools, checklists, and mindset...
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LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! is one Man's journey from Hollywood to Greece plus travels all over the world from Australia to Cambodia, Cuba, Costa Rica, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Thailand, Israel, Italy, Vatican City, Mexico, and more. Be TRUE to oneself in order to eliminate anxiety and pressures of society in order to be 100 % free! This is self help, yet at the same time a joyful awakening and endeavor in what may seem as a cruel world,...
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From tracking gorillas in Uganda to cliff diving in Brazil, surfing a volcano in Nicaragua, or starting a tomato fight in Spain, this action-packed guide is bursting with inspiring ideas for trying the unfamiliar, taking risks, or pursuing a new experience. Containing in-depth descriptions and logistical information for each activity, this handbook also features trivia, survival skill tips, and an adventure kickstart guide. Ranging from death-defying...
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Para la Odisea Celebrativa Cuando leas, lector, esta Odisea Que llama el autor Celebrativa, Vers que en tu interior algo se aviva Sintiendo que tu alma lo desea. Es la vida el crisol que todo asea, Un impulso vital que nos activa, Esa fuerza ancestral y positiva Que es un galardn quien la posea. Y he aqu un profesor que sabe Lo que es de la vida los azares, Con paso singular, sereno y suave Nos muestra con su gesto recto y grave Que todas las desgracias...
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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,...
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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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Once Around chronicles the fulfillment of the authors' life-long dream to sail around the world - the dangers, adventures, challenges, lessons learned, the many fascinating people they met, and the places they traveled during five years on board their 39-foot cutter, Cormorant. This book provides inspiration for anyone who loves sailing, travel, and adventure, especially for those considering a long-distance sailing journey.
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Terrorists have seized the airport "Eighty year old grandmother strip searched by airport security" "Flight 4820 has been cancelled" (sorry, your travel plans have been cancelled, too) "Frontier Airlines has declared bankruptcy ... Delta and Northwest are merging" "Venezuela's President Chavez nationalizes the oil industry" "Murder in the streets of Nairobi" "U.S. Dollar takes another dip in the world market" Terrorism, seemingly senseless and lengthy...
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Before you plan your family's next excursion to the Great Smoky Mountains, get some help from a professional... and from your kids! The book lets the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you explore the this beautiful National Park. Inside you'll find kid-tested tips on where to go, where to eat, what to see plus information on wildlife, history, activities, sports, and more. Awesome games keep everyone busy when traveling or in between activities....
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Imagine a magical vacation where fun and fitness are melded together for the whole family to enjoy. This is the hallmark of a runDisney event! These events are growing by leaps and bounds, and selling out faster each year. It takes expert planning to incorporate a runDisney event into an already jam-packed family vacation. Magical Miles: The Runner's Guide to Disneyland will guide you through all runDisney events, outlining the answers to difficult...
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