Imagine yourself in a schoolroom in one of the most remote regions of one of the most hard-to-reach countries on earth. Nepal. The Lower Mustang region to be exact. To reach it takes a 14-hour flight from New York to Doha, Qatar. Then four hours by air to Kathmandu. Transfer at one of the world's most dangerous airports to a 90-minute flight to Pokhara, followed by a jarring, eight-hour Jeep ride over a vertiginous dirt road - one side is a mountain wall, the other side a two-hundred foot cliff....
Road Life introduces you to 35 inspirational people from across the globe who've made their vans, campers and buses part of their lifestyle, and provides you with the tools to do the same. What's the appeal of a life on the road, with everything you need contained on four wheels? Tried it yourself and felt inadequate and underprepared? Or feel daunted by converting a vehicle yourself? The campers in this book can show you how to roll up in style. From expert craftsmen who've converted entire bus...
Join world travellers and travel-writing couple Gary Chandler and Liza Prado for an unforgettable experience. With unique perspective and advice you can trust, Moon Tulum has everything you need to know to have a more personal and memorable experience.With its idyllic beaches and rustic cabanas overlooking the turquoise sea, Moon Tulum tells you what you need to know to plan the perfect trip for you. From the pristine coral reefs and beaches and astounding array of wildlife to the freshest s...
For the first time in a single volume, this book brings together more than 140 of the best walks, tracks or trails in New South Wales, which can be walked by the moderately fit individual. They are located in national parks, coastal parks, state forests, conservation reserves, historic parks and local government and public easements. Other routes follow state highways, minor roads, coastal cliffs, old gold routes, or pass bushranger haunts and back roads linking towns and historical features. Mo...
This sustainable travel handbook inspires readers to explore our fascinating planet without causing it further harm. Ten chapters help you go lightly, including how to choose the least impactful methods of travel, how best to protect wildlife, how to pack with more consideration and how to implement mindful practices into each travel day, Go Lightly gives the reader a tool kit of fresh ideas for travelling more consciously. The book also covers eco-friendly activities including biking, boating a...
Southern Africa (Traveller's Wildlife Guides)
by B. Branch, C Stuart, and T. Stuart
From the world-famous Kruger National Park in South Africa, to Botswana's Okavango Delta, Namibia's Etosha National Park, and Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, ecotravellers want to experience African savannahs, forests, deserts, and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of some of the world's most spectacular wildlife: hornbills and parrots, monkeys and big cats, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. This book provides all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Southe...
LightFoot Guide to the Via Francigena Edition 3 - Vercelli to St Peter's Square, Rome
by Babette Gallard and Paul Chinn
Lonely Planet Best of Costa Rica (Travel Guide)
by Mara Vorhees, Anna Kaminski, and Ashley Harrell
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Best of Costa Rica is your passport to Costa Rica's top sights and most authentic experiences. Wander through the pristine Monteverde Cloud Forest, discover Tico culture in San Jose or sprawl on a white sand beach in Montezuma, all with your trusted travel companion. Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you, this pho...
Wild About Britain (Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature))
by Brian Jackman
A new collection of award-winning journalist and author Brian Jackman's nature and travel writings from the past 40 years. This is a nationwide celebration of Britain's unspoiled coast and countryside, concentrating in particular on Britain's wildlife and the wild places in which its most spectacular species are found, but also touching on fishing, sailing and the way Britain's history has shaped the landscape. 'Wild about Britain is not a guidebook' says Brian Jackman. 'It's an extended love le...
Every Australian has heard of Burke and Wills but few have travelled in their footsteps. In 2008, historian Dave Phoenix decided to walk across Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, following the track taken by the ill-fated Burke and Wills Expedition. Now you can follow them too. Following Burke and Wills Across Australia guides you on a road trip that follows one of history's great transcontinental journeys, sharing the explorers' experiences on the way. Maps lay out a route th...
A compelling, funny, first-hand account of Australia's wonderfully unique mammals and how our perceptions impact their future. Think of a platypus: they lay eggs (that hatch into so-called platypups), they produce milk without nipples and venom without fangs and they can detect electricity. Or a wombat: their teeth never stop growing, they poo cubes and they defend themselves with reinforced rears. Platypuses, possums, wombats, echidnas, devils, kangaroos, quol...
The adventure of your lifetime starts in The Great Outdoors! Make your dream destinations a reality with The Great Outdoors. This bucket list and guided journal contains lists of must-see places throughout the world. Whether you're interested in hiking the toughest trails, taking in the prettiest sights, or visiting the most beautiful national parks, this journal will guide you through any adventure and assist you in accomplishing your dreams.
Southeast Asia on a Shoestring (Travel Guide) (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guide)
by China Williams, George Dunford, Simone Egger, Tasmin McNaughtan, Matt Phillips, Nick Ray, Robert Reid, Paul Smitz, Matt Warren, and Sarah Wintle
'Southeast Asia on a Shoestring' covers all the countries in the region, and features the jungles, oceans, volcanoes and mountains of the area.
New York Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchabale Wildlife) (Watchable Wildlife)
by Watchable Wildlife Incorporated
This guidebook spotlights 112 unique locations throughout New York, detailing the wildlife that travelers might see at each site.
The Harbours of England (The Complete Works of John Ruskin -, #13)
by John Ruskin