"Voyages to the South Seas" is an epic narrative encompassing a remarkable period of French and Australian history - when Australia was France's Mars and marsupials were her aliens. Tracing the often tragic voyages of Bougainville, Laperouse, D'Entrecasteaux, Baudin, Freycinet, d'Urville and others to Australia from 1768-1828, "Voyages to the South Seas" documents the changing society that launched these ambitious endeavours and the scientific discoveries they brought back. Australia may have be...
A travellers' guide in the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLERS series which includes detailed maps, interesting driving and walking tours of sights of special interest, and information on accommodation, eating out and entertainment.
Victoria, Australia (Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Guides)
by Tony Wheeler
The crunchiest, juiciest series of restaurant guides ever, Lonely Planet Out to Eat begins with Melbourne, then travels on to Sydney and San Francisco. The series takes its food seriously, but offers a fresh approach, with independent, unstuffy opinion on hundreds of hand-picked restaurants, bars and cafes in each city.
New Zealand is both one of the most unique and most pristine landscapes on Earth. Its otherworldly qualities have made it the location for many films in recent years, most notably perhaps, The Lord of the Rings. In this collection, photographer Warren Jacobs captures the breathtaking scenery and coastlines, as well as fascinating views of New Zealand's major cities. The impressive scale of many parts of New Zealand, allied with the vivid colors (snow-capped mountains, sparkling blue waters and v...
Port Hope Simpson Historic Logging Citta (Port Hope Simpson Misteri, #10)
by Llewelyn Pritchard
Adventuring in Australia (Sierra Club Adventure Travel Guides)
by Eric Hoffman
This is a dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to Australian travel and backpackers media. This book features in-depth reviews of virtually every hostel in each area. It is easy to understand star rating system. It contains detailed maps on info on popular sights & destinations. It includes hints & tips on where to eat and drink on the cheap. This is the perfect travel guide for anyone backpacking around Australia. It doesn't include information on fancy hotels and posh resorts - it focuses on...
Jen McAdam, Scottish grandmother and daughter of a coal miner, was a victim of the Onecoin global crypto-currency fraud, which conned between $4 and $14 billion from ordinary people around the world - an estimated GBP100million from the UK between 2014 and 2017.Jen was the only victim to fight back, and despite consistent harassment and death threats, she has tirelessly fought for justice for herself, her family and friends and the thousands around the world who have lost everything, in some cas...
Slipping Into Paradise: Why I Live in New Zealand
by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
From the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and even style. * Fully revised 4th edition - updated and expanded: with 64 new maps * Rail travel for all budgets - from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to econo...