- Australia & Oceania (115)
Bestsellers
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Into Thin Air
- A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
- By: Jon Krakauer
- Narrated by: Philip Franklin
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Into Thin Air is the definitive, personal account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest...
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Audio version RUINED with new narrator!
- By Shannon Ellis on 02-06-16
By: Jon Krakauer
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Wild
- From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
- By: Cheryl Strayed
- Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
- Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe - and built her back up again....
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Glad I Took the Trip
- By FanB14 on 04-08-13
By: Cheryl Strayed
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Beyond the Mountain
- By: Steve House, Reinhold Messner - foreword
- Narrated by: Steve House
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Steve House built his reputation on ascents throughout the Alps, Canada, Alaska, the Karakoram, and the Himalaya that have expanded possibilities of style, speed, and difficulty....
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A life-changing book
- By barbudo on 05-02-18
By: Steve House, and others
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The River of Doubt
- Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey
- By: Candice Millard
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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This audiobook deserves 6 stars
- By D. Littman on 11-15-05
By: Candice Millard
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A Walk in the Woods
- Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Rob McQuay
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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Informational
- By Amber C on 03-29-17
By: Bill Bryson
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The Salt Path
- A Memoir
- By: Raynor Winn
- Narrated by: Raynor Winn
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
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The true story of a couple who lost everything and embarked on a transformative journey walking the South West Coast Path in England, The Salt Path is ultimately a portrayal of home - how it can be lost, rebuilt, and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways....
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Not happy…..
- By Debbie Frizzell on 09-12-21
By: Raynor Winn
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Into Thin Air
- A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
- By: Jon Krakauer
- Narrated by: Philip Franklin
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Into Thin Air is the definitive, personal account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest...
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Audio version RUINED with new narrator!
- By Shannon Ellis on 02-06-16
By: Jon Krakauer
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Wild
- From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
- By: Cheryl Strayed
- Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
- Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe - and built her back up again....
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Glad I Took the Trip
- By FanB14 on 04-08-13
By: Cheryl Strayed
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Beyond the Mountain
- By: Steve House, Reinhold Messner - foreword
- Narrated by: Steve House
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Steve House built his reputation on ascents throughout the Alps, Canada, Alaska, the Karakoram, and the Himalaya that have expanded possibilities of style, speed, and difficulty....
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A life-changing book
- By barbudo on 05-02-18
By: Steve House, and others
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The River of Doubt
- Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey
- By: Candice Millard
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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This audiobook deserves 6 stars
- By D. Littman on 11-15-05
By: Candice Millard
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A Walk in the Woods
- Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Rob McQuay
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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Informational
- By Amber C on 03-29-17
By: Bill Bryson
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The Salt Path
- A Memoir
- By: Raynor Winn
- Narrated by: Raynor Winn
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
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The true story of a couple who lost everything and embarked on a transformative journey walking the South West Coast Path in England, The Salt Path is ultimately a portrayal of home - how it can be lost, rebuilt, and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways....
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Not happy…..
- By Debbie Frizzell on 09-12-21
By: Raynor Winn
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (Dramatised)
- By: Robert M. Pirsig, Peter Flannery
- Narrated by: James Purefoy, full cast
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Original Recording
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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....
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WARNING!!! Not the book.
- By Jeff on 04-21-18
By: Robert M. Pirsig, and others
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Eat, Pray, Love
- One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia
- By: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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She got rid of her belongings, quit her job, and undertook a yearlong journey around the world, all alone....
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An Inner Journey within an External One
- By YoginiZora on 07-20-06
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The Pilgrimage
- By: Paulo Coelho
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Step inside this captivating account of Paulo Coehlo's pilgrimage along the road to Santiago. This fascinating parable explores the need to find one's own path....
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Excellent, Favorite Coelho Book So Far!
- By PNW Prime on 01-14-15
By: Paulo Coelho
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Ghost Rider
- Travels on the Healing Road
- By: Neil Peart
- Narrated by: Brian Sutherland
- Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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In less than a year, Neil Peart lost both his 19-year-old daughter, Selena, and his wife, Jackie.....
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Not happy, but fascinating
- By Jim In Texas! on 09-25-14
By: Neil Peart
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Mother of God
- An Extraordinary Journey into the Uncharted Tributaries of the Western Amazon
- By: Paul Rosolie
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Paul Rosolie’s extraordinary adventure in the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon - a tale of discovery that vividly captures the awe, beauty, and isolation of this endangered land....
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This whole book is B.S.
- By bob fields on 09-30-18
By: Paul Rosolie
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Abroad in Japan
- By: Chris Broad
- Narrated by: Chris Broad
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he was about to be the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan's history....
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Met Expectations
- By N. S. W. on 10-30-23
By: Chris Broad
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In a Sunburned Country
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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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...
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Laugh out loud funny
- By Larry on 06-09-03
By: Bill Bryson
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Walking with Sam
- A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain
- By: Andrew McCarthy
- Narrated by: Andrew McCarthy
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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An intimate, funny, and poignant travel memoir follows New York Times bestselling author and actor Andrew McCarthy as he walks the Camino de Santiago with his son Sam....
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Interesting concept but...
- By Anonymous User on 05-14-23
By: Andrew McCarthy
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Clanlands in New Zealand
- Kiwis, Kilts, and an Adventure Down Under
- By: Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish, Peter Jackson - foreword
- Narrated by: Graham McTavish, Sam Heughan
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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In this follow-up to Clanlands Sam & Graham document their journey across New Zealand, a country Graham calls home and that Sam has longed to visit since learning it was a popular destination for Scottish immigrants to settle back in the 19th century....
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Great voices for a listen
- By Vanessa Capocelli on 03-12-24
By: Sam Heughan, and others
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World Travel
- An Irreverent Guide
- By: Anthony Bourdain, Laurie Woolever
- Narrated by: Laurie Woolever, Shep Gordon, Christopher Bourdain, and others
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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Poor man’s version of Lonely Planet guidebooks
- By KC on 04-23-21
By: Anthony Bourdain, and others
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Look for Me There
- Grieving My Father, Finding Myself
- By: Luke Russert
- Narrated by: Luke Russert
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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For anyone uncertain about the direction of their life or unsure of how to move forward after a loss, Look for Me There is a poignant reflection that offers encouragement to examine our choices, take risks, and discover our truest selves....
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Not To Be Missed
- By golfer20011 on 05-02-23
By: Luke Russert
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Brave the Wild River
- The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon
- By: Melissa L. Sevigny
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Brave the Wild River is a spellbinding adventure of two women who risked their lives to make an unprecedented botanical survey of a defining landscape in the American West....
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Taking women seriously in science
- By Black Hills ski fairy on 12-29-23
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Smoke and Ashes
- Opium's Hidden Histories
- By: Amitav Ghosh
- Narrated by: Ranjit Madgavkar
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Ghosh unravels the impact of the opium trade on global history and in his own family—the climax of a years long project....
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Interesting Research, Terrible Reading
- By Paula de la Cruz on 03-09-24
By: Amitav Ghosh
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What Really Happens in Vegas
- True Stories of the People Who Make Vegas, Vegas
- By: James Patterson, Mark Seal
- Narrated by: Phil Morris
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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In What Really Happens in Vegas, full of surprises for both newcomers and Las Vegas regulars, James Patterson and Vanity Fair contributing editor Mark Seal transport listeners from the thrill of adrenaline-fueled vice to the glitter of A-list celebrity and entertainment....
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I loved the chapters that talked about Elaine Wynn!
- By Amazon Customer on 12-20-23
By: James Patterson, and others
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Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls
- By: David Sedaris
- Narrated by: David Sedaris
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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From the unique perspective of David Sedaris comes a new collection of essays taking his listeners on a bizarre and stimulating world tour....
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Devout Fan Disappointed
- By FanB14 on 05-07-13
By: David Sedaris
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Round Here and Over Yonder
- A Front Porch Travel Guide by Two Progressive Hillbillies (Yes, That’s a Thing.)
- By: Trae Crowder, Corey Ryan Forrester
- Narrated by: Trae Crowder, Corey Ryan Forrester
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Join Southern comedian duo Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester in this hilarious and irreverent travel guide as they wander about ponderin' the peculiarities beyond their small-town front porches....
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FUNNY!
- By CLNWTSN on 09-26-23
By: Trae Crowder, and others
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Jupiter's Travels
- By: Ted Simon
- Narrated by: Rupert Degas, Ted Simon
- Length: 16 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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On October 6, 1973, Ted Simon knew there was no going back. He loaded up his 500cc Triumph Tiger in the pouring rain and said good-bye to London....
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It's a lot more than a story, a lot more!
- By john on 10-08-15
By: Ted Simon
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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again
- Essays and Arguments
- By: David Foster Wallace
- Narrated by: Paul Garcia
- Length: 17 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction, including the best-selling Infinite Jest....
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Wonderful book, terrible narration!
- By Karen on 08-20-13
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A Course Called Ireland
- A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee
- By: Tom Coyne
- Narrated by: Kyle Tait
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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A Course Called Ireland is the story of a walking-averse golfer who treks his way around an entire country, spending 16 weeks playing every seaside hole in Ireland....
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Excellent book, author hard to like
- By Hebern on 07-26-21
By: Tom Coyne
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Eiger Dreams
- Ventures Among Men and Mountains
- By: Jon Krakauer
- Narrated by: Philip Franklin
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a stirring, vivid book about one of the most compelling and dangerous of all human pursuits....
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Entertaining but Irresponsible Writing
- By Ram on 04-07-18
By: Jon Krakauer
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Bill Bryson Collector's Edition
- Notes from a Small Island, Neither Here Nor There, and I'm a Stranger Here Myself
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 17 hrs and 11 mins
- Abridged
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In the first of three essays included in this audiobook, Bill Bryson decides to move back to the United States, after nearly two decades in Britain. But not before taking one last trip....
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Bryson's best with Google
- By Shawn on 03-31-08
By: Bill Bryson
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Adrift
- 76 Days Lost at Sea
- By: Steven Callahan
- Narrated by: Steven Callahan
- Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Steven Callahan's Adrift chronicles one of the most astounding voyages of the century and one of the great sea adventures of all time....
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I listened all the way through
- By Christopher on 12-01-08
By: Steven Callahan
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The Adventures of the Mountain Men
- True Tales of Hunting, Trapping, Fighting, and Survival
- By: Stephen Brennan
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Experience the true “great outdoors” through the stories of the men who lived it.....
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Good for boys
- By Mrs. C on 05-12-14
By: Stephen Brennan
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Touching the Void
- By: Joe Simpson
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott, Daniel Weyman
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Before climbers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were able to reach the unclimbed West Face of the remote Siula Grande, disaster struck....
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Wonderfully told true story
- By David Shear on 01-17-14
By: Joe Simpson
New releases
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Airplane Mode
- An Irreverent History of Travel
- By: Shahnaz Habib
- Narrated by: Deepa Samuel
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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The color of one's skin and passport have long dictated the conditions of travel. For Shahnaz Habib, travel and travel writing have always been complicated pleasures. Habib threads the history of travel with her personal story as a child on family vacations in India, an adult curious about the world, and an immigrant for whom roundtrips are an annual fact of life. Tracing the power dynamics that underlie tourism, this insightful debut parses who gets to travel, and who gets to write about the experience.
By: Shahnaz Habib
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England Is For Loners
- By: Alexander Zwick
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Not everyone loves to travel with family and friends. There's a certain freedom that comes with being on your own in a new place, far from all that you know. No waking up according to someone else's schedule, no eating at a restaurant that doesn't particularly appeal to you, and no getting sick and tired of your significant other or BFF. The only annoying travelers you may encounter on your journey into a strange new land? Everyone else. Join Alexander Zwick on his solo expedition through England, as he gives his humorous yet honest take on the realities of modern travel.
By: Alexander Zwick
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Scotland Is For Loners
- A Misanthrope's Travelogue
- By: Alexander Zwick
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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Not everyone loves to travel with family and friends. There's a certain freedom that comes with being on your own in a new place, far from all that you know. No waking up according to someone else's schedule, no eating at a restaurant that doesn't particularly appeal to you, and no getting sick and tired of your significant other or BFF. The only annoying travelers you may encounter on your journey into a strange new land? Everyone else. Join Alexander Zwick on his solo expedition through England, as he gives his humorous yet honest take on the realities of modern travel.
By: Alexander Zwick
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California Coastlines
- A Guide to Beaches and Bays
- By: Susan Segovia-Munoz
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Explore the stunning beauty of the California Coastline! From the breathtaking beaches of Malibu to the picturesque bays of the San Francisco Bay Area, this book is an essential guide for travelers seeking an unforgettable California experience.
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Our National Parks
- By: John Muir
- Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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In "Our National Parks," Muir takes listeners on a captivating journey through some of America's most stunning wilderness areas, including Yosemite, Sequoia, and the Grand Canyon. His writings not only celebrate the beauty of these landscapes but also advocate passionately for their preservation.
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Great Listen
- By Soren Mogensen on 03-13-24
By: John Muir
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After Dinner Conversation (November, 2023)
- Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Literary Magazine
- By: Liam Kofi Bright, Mark Bessen, Michael Shainsky, and others
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing...
By: Liam Kofi Bright, and others
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Airplane Mode
- An Irreverent History of Travel
- By: Shahnaz Habib
- Narrated by: Deepa Samuel
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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The color of one's skin and passport have long dictated the conditions of travel. For Shahnaz Habib, travel and travel writing have always been complicated pleasures. Habib threads the history of travel with her personal story as a child on family vacations in India, an adult curious about the world, and an immigrant for whom roundtrips are an annual fact of life. Tracing the power dynamics that underlie tourism, this insightful debut parses who gets to travel, and who gets to write about the experience.
By: Shahnaz Habib
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England Is For Loners
- By: Alexander Zwick
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Not everyone loves to travel with family and friends. There's a certain freedom that comes with being on your own in a new place, far from all that you know. No waking up according to someone else's schedule, no eating at a restaurant that doesn't particularly appeal to you, and no getting sick and tired of your significant other or BFF. The only annoying travelers you may encounter on your journey into a strange new land? Everyone else. Join Alexander Zwick on his solo expedition through England, as he gives his humorous yet honest take on the realities of modern travel.
By: Alexander Zwick
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Scotland Is For Loners
- A Misanthrope's Travelogue
- By: Alexander Zwick
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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Not everyone loves to travel with family and friends. There's a certain freedom that comes with being on your own in a new place, far from all that you know. No waking up according to someone else's schedule, no eating at a restaurant that doesn't particularly appeal to you, and no getting sick and tired of your significant other or BFF. The only annoying travelers you may encounter on your journey into a strange new land? Everyone else. Join Alexander Zwick on his solo expedition through England, as he gives his humorous yet honest take on the realities of modern travel.
By: Alexander Zwick
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California Coastlines
- A Guide to Beaches and Bays
- By: Susan Segovia-Munoz
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Explore the stunning beauty of the California Coastline! From the breathtaking beaches of Malibu to the picturesque bays of the San Francisco Bay Area, this book is an essential guide for travelers seeking an unforgettable California experience.
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Our National Parks
- By: John Muir
- Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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In "Our National Parks," Muir takes listeners on a captivating journey through some of America's most stunning wilderness areas, including Yosemite, Sequoia, and the Grand Canyon. His writings not only celebrate the beauty of these landscapes but also advocate passionately for their preservation.
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Great Listen
- By Soren Mogensen on 03-13-24
By: John Muir
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After Dinner Conversation (November, 2023)
- Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Literary Magazine
- By: Liam Kofi Bright, Mark Bessen, Michael Shainsky, and others
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing...
By: Liam Kofi Bright, and others
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Greater than a Tourist: Kraków Poland
- 50 Travel Tips from a Local (Greater than a Tourist Europe)
- By: Agata Szymula
- Narrated by: Warren du Plooy
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you want to know where the actual locals eat instead of ending up in tourist-trap restaurants? Do you like going to the coolest bars without spending your entire life savings on a beer? Do you believe there's more to traveling than just checking off the first three positions from TripAdvisor? If you answered 'yes!' to any of these questions, you are in the right place.
By: Agata Szymula
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Pathless Forest
- The Quest to Save the World’s Largest Flowers
- By: Dr Chris Thorogood
- Narrated by: Sebastian Humphreys
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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As a child, Chris Thorogood dreamed of seeing Rafflesia - the plant with the world's largest flowers. Today he is a botanist at the University of Oxford's Botanic Garden and has dedicated his life to studying the biology of such extraordinary plants, working alongside botanists and foresters in Southeast Asia to document these huge, mysterious blooms. Pathless Forest is the story of his journey to study and protect this remarkable plant - a biological enigma, still little understood, which invades vines as a leafless parasite and steals its food from them.
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End to End: Britain From Land's End to John o'Groats
- By: Jonathan Thomas
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Jonathan and Jackie Thomas, founders of the world’s largest Anglophile website Anglotopia.net, set off on their biggest adventure yet as they drove from Land’s End to John o’Groats (aka LeJog), ticking off the top item on their ‘Great British Bucket List.’ End to End is a new exploration of Britain from the southernmost tip of Cornwall to the northernmost tip of Scotland. Along the way, they explore stately homes, ruins, castles, the Queen’s private yacht, unique attractions, a bookshop or two, and even a motorway rest stop! This journey takes them over 900 miles through some of...
By: Jonathan Thomas
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The Virtual Voyager
- Unlocking the World of Travel Writing From Your Living Room
- By: Gary Covella
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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The Virtual Voyager: Unlocking the World of Travel Writing From Your Living Room By Gary Covella, Ph.D. In the enthralling pages of "The Virtual Voyager: Unlocking the World of Travel Writing From Your Living Room," Gary Covella, Ph.D., welcomes you to a world where the cozy confines of your living space effortlessly blend with the vast, thrilling expanse of the globe. Imagine setting off on a global adventure without the need to pack or face the chaos of airport security. This isn't just a dream; it's the future of travel—no passport needed, just your imagination and a willingness to ...
By: Gary Covella
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Pilgrim Spokes
- Cycling East Across America
- By: Neil M Hanson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
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Award-winning and best-selling conclusion of an epic American journey. FIRST PLACE/GOLD MEDAL - 2016 Independent Publisher Living Now Book Awards WINNER - 2017 Book Excellence Awards "A blissful and captivating read" Faridah Nassozi "Neil shares...in an honest tone and, as great story teller's do, allows us to not only share the adventure, but also feel that adventure along with him." A cross-country bicycle adventure is the canvas for this tale of discovery along the winding backroads of America’s heartland. The second book in the “Cycling Reflections” series, Pilgrim Spokes tells ...
By: Neil M Hanson
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Sauce on Sunday
- An Ancestral Journey to find my Sicilian Roots
- By: Janet Sierzant
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
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While sitting at a restaurant with two of my fellow authors, one asked me about my Sicilian background. I laughed and said, “All I know is, we always have sauce on Sunday.” My friends joined in the laughter, but I realized that I didn’t really know too much about the maternal part of my heritage. Something awoke inside of me and I had the desire to find out exactly from where I came. I began the quest for my roots by taking an ancestry DNA test. Within a few months, I had the surprise of my life. I discovered that my grandfather had a second sister, whom he left behind in Sicily. Who ...
By: Janet Sierzant
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Wander Woman
- How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo
- By: Beth Santos
- Narrated by: Beth Santos
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
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Travel isn’t just about how many passport stamps you have—it’s about your mindset. In Wander Woman, Santos busts myths about who can travel, empowering women to uncover the confidence they need to see the world for themselves, by themselves. and giving them the lifelong tools to challenge your preconceptions, try something new, and get out of your comfort zone—whether that’s halfway around the world or just down the street.
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Be your own travel companion!
- By Miki coffey on 03-07-24
By: Beth Santos
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Confessions of a Professional Traveler
- Save Thousands Using Secret Travel Tips
- By: Steve Stewart
- Narrated by: Steve Stewart
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Former Stone Temple Pilots manager, Steve Stewart, reveals little known travel tactics picked up over more than 20 years of world travels. Many of these travel tips have never been made public, and can save you and your family thousands of dollars over just a few trips.
By: Steve Stewart
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I Could Have Been a Dreamer
- Cycling China in the Wrong Gear and Bound for Thailand (Rambling On)
- By: Graham Field
- Narrated by: Graham Field
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
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In this, the 2nd Audio book of the Rambling On trilogy, the load gets lighter and the speed slower, but Graham Field’s objective remains the same: he is fully focused on making the route to his demise as pleasurable as possible. And so the quest to his Chinese destiny begins. Now relieved of the whiskey, the road nevertheless continues to be an uphill struggle, not helped by the sub-zero winter temperatures. But being towed behind trucks and loaded on to buses evens out the ratio of endurance and pleasure.
By: Graham Field
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Ticket to Ride
- Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys
- By: Tom Chesshyre
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
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Why do people love trains so much? Tom Chesshyre is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world through train travel - on both epic and everyday rail routes, aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains, meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he embarks on an exhilarating whistle-stop tour around the globe, on journeys on celebrated trains and railways.
By: Tom Chesshyre
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Up the Winter Trail
- By: Wayne J. Lutz
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
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Canadian stories of winter hiking, biking, and boating. Survival off the grid in coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and lifestyles focus on self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Focuses on the Powell River region, from Jervis Inlet to Desolation Sound.
By: Wayne J. Lutz
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Up the Airway
- By: Wayne J. Lutz
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
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Flying Coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and people practice self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Airports in British Columbia, along with Arctic destinations, are featured. Contrarian views of the people and places of coastal British Columbia, and off-the-grid living. Written by a flight instructor with 7000 hours of flight experience.
By: Wayne J. Lutz