Moon Handbooks
7 total works
Sea lions and iguanas sunbathe side by side, penguins and turtles swim together offshore, and giant tortoises wander freely. The Galapagos is both a glimpse of life before human civilization and a reminder of its fragile beauty.
This is the trip of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder and some great stories to share. Expert traveler Ben Westwood tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible in Moon Galapagos Islands:
How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way including information on Quito and Guayaquil
How to choose the best means of transportation, including cruises, diving tips, and land tours
Background on the diverse wildlife of the Galapagos including how and where to see each animal
This is the trip of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder and some great stories to share. Expert traveler Ben Westwood tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible in Moon Galapagos Islands:
How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way including information on Quito and Guayaquil
How to choose the best means of transportation, including cruises, diving tips, and land tours
Background on the diverse wildlife of the Galapagos including how and where to see each animal
Moon Trips of a Lifetime
by Tom Vater, Ross Wehner, Renee del Gaudio, Ben Westwood, and Margot Bigg
Published 29 January 2013
Moon Trips of a Lifetime is a sampler of four dream vacation destinations. Excerpted from Moon's Handbooks series, this inspirational ebook offers information on vacation spots that include Angkor Wat, Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands, and the Taj Mahal. Rather than providing in-depth coverage on just one location, this is a fun-to-browse guide that offers a brief overview of each destination along with essential trip planning strategies and ideas for itineraries. With tips for planning the perfect "trip of a lifetime" and a foreword by the editor in chief of AFAR magazine, Moon Trips of a Lifetime gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
This full-color guide to Machu Picchu includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps.
Dawn reveals ancient stonework backed by the towering Andes the fusion of natural and manmade beauty, built in perfect harmony with the earth and skies. This is Machu Picchu, center of the lost Inca empire. And it's yours to explore.
This is the trip of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder and some great stories to share. In this book, expert traveler Ben Westwood tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible:
How to choose guides, tours, and means of transportation
How to plan a trek in the Andes including deciding which of the Inca trails is right for you
How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way including information on Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and stopping over in Lima
This ebook and its features are best experienced on iOS or Android devices and the Kindle Fire.
Dawn reveals ancient stonework backed by the towering Andes the fusion of natural and manmade beauty, built in perfect harmony with the earth and skies. This is Machu Picchu, center of the lost Inca empire. And it's yours to explore.
This is the trip of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder and some great stories to share. In this book, expert traveler Ben Westwood tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible:
How to choose guides, tours, and means of transportation
How to plan a trek in the Andes including deciding which of the Inca trails is right for you
How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way including information on Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and stopping over in Lima
This ebook and its features are best experienced on iOS or Android devices and the Kindle Fire.
This full-color guide to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning.
Seasoned traveler and journalist Ben Westwood leads adventurers to off-the-beaten-path experiences in Ecuador, from riding a train up the steep switchbacks of the famous Nariz del Diablo (Devil's Nose) to diving off of the Galapagos Islands, where the waters are abundant with ocean life. Complete with information on exploring the colonial architecture of Quito's Old Town, enjoying the lively waterfront of the Malecon 2000 in Guayaquil, and climbing volcanoes in Sangay National Park, Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Moon Handbooks give you the tools to make your own choices.
Can't-miss sights, activities, restaurants, and accommodations, marked with M
Suggestions on how to plan a trip that's
perfect for you, including:
37 detailed and easy-to-use maps
The firsthand experience and unique perspective of author Ben Westwood
Seasoned traveler and journalist Ben Westwood leads adventurers to off-the-beaten-path experiences in Ecuador, from riding a train up the steep switchbacks of the famous Nariz del Diablo (Devil's Nose) to diving off of the Galapagos Islands, where the waters are abundant with ocean life. Complete with information on exploring the colonial architecture of Quito's Old Town, enjoying the lively waterfront of the Malecon 2000 in Guayaquil, and climbing volcanoes in Sangay National Park, Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Moon Handbooks give you the tools to make your own choices.
Can't-miss sights, activities, restaurants, and accommodations, marked with M
Suggestions on how to plan a trip that's
perfect for you, including:
- "The Best of Ecuador"
- "Galapagos Expedition"
- "Adrenaline Rush"
- "Wildlife Wonders"
- "Sun and Surf: Ecuador's Best Beaches"
- "Indigenous Past and Present"
37 detailed and easy-to-use maps
The firsthand experience and unique perspective of author Ben Westwood
Former Peru residents Ross Wehner and Renee del Gaudio cover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the city of Cusco, and Peru's most popular destination, Machu Picchu. The husband-and-wife team offer their seasoned advice on can't-miss attractions, and offer unique trip ideas such as The Seven-Day Best of Cusco and Machu Picchu. Complete with tips on shopping in Pisac, hiking Huayna Picchu, and exploring the legendary "Lost City of the Incas," Moon Cusco and Machu Picchu gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
A group of young monks, their robes a luminous orange, cross the causeway. A stone's throw away, paddy fields and golden temple roofs of Angkor shimmer in the morning sun. Monkeys swing from the trees and elephants stand in the shade nearby, waiting for passengers.
This is the trip of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder and some great stories to share. Expert traveler Tom Vater tells you everything youneed to know to make this trip possible in Moon Angkor Wat: Including Siem Reap & Phnom Penh:
How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way including information on the cities of Siem Riep, Battambang, and Phnom Penh as well as excursions to remote temples
How to choose the best means of transportation, whether you're traveling by tuk-tuk, taxi, motorbike, or bicycle
Background on authentic cultural experiences, from street food feasts to New Year's celebrations and where to find them
Day-by-day itinerary suggestions
This is the trip of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder and some great stories to share. Expert traveler Tom Vater tells you everything youneed to know to make this trip possible in Moon Angkor Wat: Including Siem Reap & Phnom Penh:
How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way including information on the cities of Siem Riep, Battambang, and Phnom Penh as well as excursions to remote temples
How to choose the best means of transportation, whether you're traveling by tuk-tuk, taxi, motorbike, or bicycle
Background on authentic cultural experiences, from street food feasts to New Year's celebrations and where to find them
Day-by-day itinerary suggestions
With its shimmering white marble domes and perfect symmetry, the Taj Mahal is among the most stunning marvels on the planet. A stroll through its lush grounds transports you back to a time when bejeweled royalty feasted on rich delicacies and terraced fountains flowed with rose water.
Expert traveler Margot Bigg tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible in Moon Taj Mahal, Delhi & Jaipur:
How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way including information on excursions into Rajasthan, the Himalayas, and nearby wildlife preserves
How to choose the best guide and means of transportation, whether it's train, car, or bus
Where to find authentic cultural experiences, from elephant processions to spiritual retreats
Expert traveler Margot Bigg tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible in Moon Taj Mahal, Delhi & Jaipur:
How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way including information on excursions into Rajasthan, the Himalayas, and nearby wildlife preserves
How to choose the best guide and means of transportation, whether it's train, car, or bus
Where to find authentic cultural experiences, from elephant processions to spiritual retreats