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A walk in the park : the true story of a spectacular misadventure in the Grand Canyon
Fedarko, Kevin
Paper Book
Winner of the 2024 National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature Shortlisted for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction "A triumph. Fedarko doesn't describe awe; he induces it." --The New York Times Book Review * "Passionate.....
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I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself : One Woman's Pursuit of Pleasure in Paris
MacNicol, Glynnis.
Paper Book
"A delight, the literary equivalent of a long catch-up with a brilliant friend." --New York Times "One of the most talked-about books of the year." --Gayle King When you're a woman of a certain age, you are only promised that everything will get...
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The cosmography and geography of Africa
Leo, Africanus
Paper Book
In 1518, al-Hasan ibn Muhammad al-Wazzan, a Moroccan diplomat, was seized by pirates while travelling in the Mediterranean. Brought before Pope Leo X, he was persuaded to convert to Christianity, in the process taking the name Johannes Leo Africanus. Acclaimed in the papal court for his learning,...
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Japan
Richmond, Simon
Paper Book
#1 Bestselling guidebook to Japan "Classic. Comprehensive. Crucial." - Library Journal Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Japan. Discover popular and...
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Clanlands in New Zealand : kiwis, kilts, and an adventure down under
Heughan, Sam
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The new tourist : waking up to the power and perils of travel
McClanahan, Paige
Paper Book
"A genuinely helpful framework for thinking about our own voyages" (The Atlantic), The New Tourist explores how tourism has shaped the world, for better and for worse, and offers essential reading for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the implications of their wanderlust....
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Globetrotting : writers walk the world
Minshull, Duncan
Paper Book
"There was nowhere to go but everywhere." -Jack Kerouac From Duncan Minshull, the UK's "laureate of walking," a collection of more than fifty writings about hiking the globe from contemporary and classic authors such as Mark Twain, William Boyd, Edith Wharton, Helen Garner, Rabindranath Tagore, and...
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The travel hack handbook : how to make the most of your trip for your budget
Bindloss, Joseph
Paper Book
Lonely Planet's experts reveal the best ways to bag a travel bargain, so you can have your biggest adventure yet - and pay a fraction of the price for it. From finding cheap flights to paying less for your room, there's even inspirational recommendations of the best value countries...
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Portugal
Taborda, Joana (Travel writer)
Paper Book
Whether you're looking for world-renowned beaches, serene hilltop villages, verdant islands, or captivating cities, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Portugal has to offer. Small but immensely varied, Portugal offers countless opportunities for...
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Into Siberia : George Kennan's epic journey through the brutal, frozen heart of Russia
Wallance, Gregory
Paper Book
"In Wallance's bracing narrative, Kennan emerges as a cheerful, deeply decent companion, an uncompromising observer whose greatest strength was his ability to change his mind. He's a welcome change from the callous imperialists who people most Victorian travelogues, and his humanity allows...
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The slow road north : how I found peace in an improbable country
Schaap, Rosie
Paper Book
From the acclaimed author of the "wonderfully funny and openhearted" (NPR) Drinking with Men comes a poignant, wrenching, and ultimately hopeful book--equal parts memoir and social history--that follows the author, after a series of tragic losses, to Northern Ireland, where she finds a path...
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Atlas obscura : Wild life : an explorer's guide to the world's living wonders
Giaimo, Cara
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From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other--a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field...
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Off the beaten tracks in Japan : a journey by train from Hokkaido to Kyushu
Dougill, John
Paper Book
2023 FOREWORD INDIES BOOK OF THE YEAR GOLD WINNER FOR TRAVEL Observations on the people, culture, and history of Japan from along-time resident riding the rails along the less-traveled westerncoastline. This journey the length of Japan takes the reader off the...
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France
Winston Nicklin, Mary
Paper Book
Lonely Planet's Experience France travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from rocking out...
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Rick Steves Central Europe : the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia & more
Steves, Rick
Paper Book
Inside Rick Steves Central Europe you'll find: * Fully updated comprehensive coverage on the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, and Slovakia, plus side trips to Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Romania * Rick...
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Caribbean islands
Egerton, Alex
Paper Book
Lonely Planet's Caribbean Islands is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Set sail from Tortola, snorkel in Aruba's clear waters, and feel the music in Cuba; all...
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100 bike rides of a lifetime : the world's ultimate cycling experiences
Smith, Roff
Paper Book
This inspiring illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals the ultimate bucket list destinations for cyclists, from the vineyards of New Zealand to the peaks of Patagonia. Get your pedals turning with this ultimate guide to the 100 greatest bike routes around the world....
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Ghost town living : lessons from chasing an impractical dream
Underwood, Brent
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . A long-abandoned silver mine for sale sounded like an adventure too great to passup, but it turned into much more-a calling, a community of millions, and hard-earned lessons about chasing impractical dreams. "Inspiring and meditative-the...
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Elly Griffiths' Norfolk : photographs
Griffiths, Elly
Paper Book
A stunning companion to Elly Griffiths' beloved crime series, the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries, and a photographic journey through magical Norfolk. Norfolk, a land of peaceful broads, marshy fens, sprawling coastline and shady brecks, is the home of Dr Ruth Galloway,...
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Ireland
Albiston, Isabel
Paper Book
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Ireland. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from tapping your toes to trad music in Dublin's world-famous Temple Bar to hiking the trails that...
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Norway
Graham, Gemma (Editor)
Paper Book
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Norway. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from watching walruses lolling and hunting in Borebukta to hiking in the remote causeway of Ekkerøy...
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