Travel & Tourism

Two friends, zero preparation, one dream. From the author of the beloved bestseller The Emerald Mile, a rollicking and poignant account of an epic 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of America’s most magnificent national park and the grandest wilderness on earth.

A profound and moving journey into the heart of Christianity that explores the mysterious and often paradoxical lives and legacies of the Twelve Apostles—a book both for those of the faith and for others who seek to understand Christianity from the outside in....

Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild....

Ten Years a Nomad is New York Times bestselling author Matt Kepnes’ poignant exploration of wanderlust and what it truly means to be a nomad. Part travel memoir and part philosophical look at why we travel, it is filled with aspirational stories of Kepnes' many adventures....

The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America - majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes....

For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser....

Into Thin Air is the definitive, personal account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest...

The Trail is a moving story of how nature helps us find what’s missing in our lives. The tale begins with Gil, who in the wake of his father’s death and recently fired from his job, agrees to accompany his father’s old hiking partner Syd on a month-long trek on the John Muir Trail....

The River of Doubt brings alive extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived....

Knitting aficionado and notable artisan Clara Parkes delves into her storied travels with this inspiring and witty memoir of a creative life....

One of the most important and influential books of the past half-century, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance tells the iconic story of a father and son's motorcycle trip across America in the 1960s....

The epic history of the crossroads of the world - the meeting place of East and West and the birthplace of civilization....

When you’re a woman of a certain age, you are not promised anything at all other than that everything will get worse. But what if everything you’ve been told is a lie....

In her inimitably funny and feel-good way, social media star Kacie Rose offers a refreshingly honest take on navigating a new life abroad in You Deserve Good Gelato, covering everything from travel fails and homesickness to the joy of culture shocks and the power of doing the s*** that scares you.

Are you ready to "Learn Spanish While You Sleep" or "Learn Spanish While You Drive In Your Car"? This versatile 2-in-1 course is designed for the modern learner....

A guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain....

She got rid of her belongings, quit her job, and undertook a yearlong journey around the world, all alone....

In September 1960, John Steinbeck and his poodle, Charley, embarked on a journey across America, from small towns to growing cities to glorious wilderness oases....

The Lost City of Z is a blockbuster adventure narrative about what lies beneath the impenetrable jungle canopy of the Amazon....

In this hilarious and often touching collection, the New York Times bestselling author, television writer, and producer takes us with him on travels across the globe.

A front-of-the-house Kitchen Confidential from a career maître d’hotel who manned the front of the room in New York City's hottest and most in-demand restaurants....

Three friends, women in their fifties, set out to hike "the most beautiful long-distance trail in the world," the John Muir Trail....

The chilling tome that launched an entire genre of books about the often gruesome but always tragic ways people have died in our national parks, this updated edition of the classic includes calamities in Yellowstone from the past sixteen years.

Every time Bill Bryson walks out the door memorable travel literature threatens to break out. His previous excursion up, down, and over the Appalachian Trail...

A deeply rendered self-portrait of a lifelong surfer by the acclaimed New Yorker writer....

The year is 1989. The destination is North Cape, far inside the Arctic Circle. An era of travel without smartphones, GPS, Google Maps, and still not an ounce of common sense. Andy has swapped his battered old Suzuki for a spanking new Kawasaki GPZ1000RX. Let's ride together as we cross fjords, frozen tundra and high mountain passes to reach the most northern point of Europe.

Solo Travel For Dummies teaches you how to plan the solo trip of a lifetime with must-know info, insider tricks, safety essentials, and more. Whether you're a seasoned jetsetter or nervous first timer, you'll learn everything you need to know. Choose your destination, plan a fulfilling itinerary, save money, and stay safe, no matter where in the world you may roam. As a solo traveler, you'll appreciate this book's specific tips on how to avoid loneliness, what to do if you get lost, and how to plan ahead so you can enjoy your trip.

From the time she first felt called to its gates as a high school student fascinated by Dante and Italian thanks to a life-changing teacher, Rome has been a fixed star around which Alizah Holstein’s life has rotated—despite the fact that she bears no Italian heritage, and has never lived there long enough to call it home. In this kaleidoscopic yet intimate memoir, her shifting relationship to a vibrant city layered with human history becomes a lens on why we look to the past, on the mysteries of affinity and desire, and on what it means to grow up.

In Paddleways of Mississippi: Rivers and People of the Magnolia State, listeners will discover flowing details of virtually every waterway in the state—the features, wildlife, vegetation, geology, hydrology, and specific challenges to be expected—alongside many wonderful historical and social accounts specific to each system.

Within this book, you'll discover the rich diversity of this vast country. Uncover its varied natural landscapes, which stretch from white-sand beaches to jungle-cloaked mountains; explore its vibrant cuisine and how it differs greatly from region to region; and learn about its ever-changing cycle of colourful feasts and fiestas. The book also covers Day of the Dead traditions, how staples of Mexican food have changed as they've travelled the globe, and how pioneering filmmakers continue to influence the world of cinema.

My Family and Other Enemies is part travelogue, part memoir that dives into the hinterland of Croatia. Mary Novakovich explores her ongoing relationship with the region of Lika in central Croatia, where her parents were born..

From Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers author Holly Payne, Rose Girl is a medieval thriller that unravels the mystery surrounding an orphaned girl saint in the 13th century. Named after the flowering rosa damascena, the rose girl grows up in a monastery under a tyrannical monk but flees his wrath and soon develops a mysterious gift‚ turning roses into rose oil and is exploited as a saint for performing miracles. Determined to unburden herself of her servitude, the rose girl escapes to medieval Turkey and undergoes a powerful transformation when she meets the great mystic Rumi and ...

One of the most famous trails in the United States includes 400 miles of the most haunted and diabolical pathways that feature ghosts and eerie legends that are believed to have originally stemmed from the spirits who date back to the early Native Americans that once walked and lost their lives in what is now known as the state of New York.

Francis Parkman was a noted 19th Century American historian who wrote widely about the American West.

The now full color guide to historic and literary sites in New England. “Description of New England and especially highlights of the historic Boston with regional emphasis on American patriots, the hub of the American Revolution will motivate all readers. “—Gary A Kulhanjian, Social Historian. Churchill says Americans and the British are separated by a common language...Boyajian says Bostonians and New Yorkers are separated by a common language.

You don't have to look far to find shocking and disturbing locations on our planet, but a few stand out more than others. The scariest place on earth just might be, "jolly old England" where malevolent energy of past horrifying conditions remain in a state of suspended conscience still today. Ireland and Italy are not far behind. Journey through dark paths of danger and paranormal activity from celebrity homes to presidential suites.

From the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, the United States is filled with miles of haunted and romantic beaches. Experience phantom pirate ships, strange vibes, unexplained phenomena, and the ghost of a woman that was murdered by her husband.

Dogs and ghosts go hand in hand, primarily due to the fact that animals have a keen sense of smell and sight. The show, Animal Planet featured cure cottages in a series dubbed "The Haunted" by taking you through a virtual tour of one of the cure cottages owned by Mike and Jennifer Todd that has been revamped into an apartment building. The couple's dogs, Lily and Jasmine were disturbed by presences that continued to plague the cottages and eventually tenants and the owners themselves were met with the obvious. The place was haunted by many different entities and these spirits were beginning...

Some of the most appealing things on the planet can also be the most mystifying, fascinating, beautiful, and eerie. We are often drawn to them because they mesmerize us in such compelling ways that we simply must figure out the esoteric secrets that make them so intriguing to our inquisitive natures as mere humans. Curious minds have a need to know the mysteries that lurk behind engrossing phenomena's and paranormal intricacies that never fail to leave unanswered questions in our mortal minds.

The state of Delaware is filled with hundreds of haunted destinations. Wilmington is one of the oldest cities in the state, making it possibly one of the most haunted when you look at the deep history, unexplained phenomena, and multiple anomalies that the city has encountered. I was born in Delaware during the early 1960s, and even though I left the first state when I was nine, I can still recall many bizarre and unexplained instances that occured while I was living there. My family lived in a few haunted homes, one was a really old plantation house that was something straight out of a ...