Travel & Tourism

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

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

The best-selling author of Confederates in the Attic returns to the South and the Civil War era for an epic adventure on the trail of America's greatest landscape architect....

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

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....

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....

Meriwether Lewis and his partner, William Clark, endured incredible hardships and witnessed astounding sights on their 1803 cross-country trip to unexplored West....

In 2018, two couples set out on a climbing expedition to Alaska’s Hidden Mountains, one of the last wild ranges in North America. A rarity in modern climbing, the peaks were nearly unexplored and untouched....

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

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....

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....

As thrilling as any novel, as taut and exciting as any adventure story, Peter Hathaway Capstick’s Death in the Long Grass takes us deep into the heart of darkness to view Africa through the eyes of one of the most renowned professional hunters.

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....

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....

A powerful and poignant portrait of rebuilding and surviving, Never Leave the Dogs Behind is about finding the courage to start over when the dream life you thought you were living collapses around your feet.

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....

In this beautifully written, vividly detailed memoir, a young woman chronicles her adventures traveling across the deserts of the American West in an orange van named Bertha and reflects on an unconventional approach to life

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

A road trip book with a difference. Stars of Outlander - Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish - explore Scotland, a land of raw beauty, poetry, feuding, music, history and warfare....

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

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....

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

In 1991, acting on a tip from a local fisherman, two scuba divers discovered a sunken German U-boat, complete with its crew of 60 men, not too far off the New Jersey coast....

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....

Despite what appeared to be a glamorous existence full of globetrotting adventures, behind the scenes, Anna felt invisible in her own life....

When Darkness Falls: Terrifying True Stories: Volume 4 continues the journey into the abyss, presenting a curated selection of encounters that challenge the boundaries of the known. The stories range from a tales of terror encountering a wendigo and Sasquatch to even evil clowns. Through and through you'll read the darkest paranormal tales available.

One of my most empowering endeavors emerged from mastering the art of driving an 18-wheeler OTR (Over the Road). This career not only proved remarkable, but also dynamically altered the course of my life. Through its challenges and triumphs, it became a defining chapter that reshaped my trajectory in countless ways.

Greater Than a Tourist—Nepal by Anand Dhakal gives you the inside scoop on Nepal. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

From John O' Groats to Landsend, Scotland's North Coast 500, Snowdonia, Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way to the Jurassic and Pembrokeshire coasts. Visit magnificent cathedrals, imposing castles, historic pubs and enjoy the craic in Irish bars. Explore a rich heritage and encounter King Arthur, Robin Hood, Dracula, Bloodaxe, Cromwell, Shakespeare, Constable, Burns, the Beatles and more. Anecdotes are enriched with incisive wit and whimsical, observational humor.

Buckle up and get ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey inside All In Adventure Stories. With heart-racing accounts of his past 25 years of pushing the limits of adventure in his hometown of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the iconic Grand Teton National Park, and across the globe, Tim Walther will leave you spellbound, empowered, and ready to seize life by the horns. From extreme skiing to high stakes rock climbing to blue water hunting to exploring the depths of ayahuasca in the Amazon, these eighteen adventure stories will take you on a journey of the human experience lived to the fullest.

Sailing by yourself, out of sight of land, can be invigorating and terrifying, compelling and tedious—and sometimes all of the above in one morning. But it is also a wide expanse of time in which to think. Sailing Alone tells the story of some of the remarkable people who, over the last four centuries, have spent weeks and months, moving slowly over the world's largest laboratory: a capricious and startling place in which to observe oneself, the weather, the stars, and countless sea creatures, from the tiniest to the most massive and threatening.

Are We There Yet? shows a way to turn travel into a spiritual practice. From the Gully to the Crossroads—walking, driving, flying—Rabbi Shefa Gold shares her experience and insight on travel and helps us reexamine our natural inclination to focus on our destinations—both physical and spiritual. Ride along with her on her many journeys—some mundane, some mysterious, and a few near miraculous—and discover the joy of what can happen when you stop worrying about there and focus on here.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local—Hermosa Beach by Chirawan Murphy offers the inside scoop on food in Hermosa Beach, California. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Italy. Greater Than a Tourist—Italy by author Elizabeth Cullen offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit Italy.

Book Description: Twenty Days of November: A Village Diary – Life Moments Unfolded Discover the Heart of Village Life "Twenty Days of November: A Village Diary – Life Moments Unfolded" invites you into the charming world of a quintessential village, capturing the essence of daily life over 20 days in November. This beautifully written diary chronicles the joys, challenges, and profound connections that define rural living during this special time. Why You Should Buy This Book: ☑ Captivating Stories: Immerse yourself in heartwarming and humorous tales that bring the village to life, ...

Gone: Mysterious Disappearances: Volume 2 continues the enthralling book series by author and researcher, Gemma Jade. Delve into the chilling and unresolved mysteries of people who have vanished without a trace over the years. Each volume in the series explores a collection of famous and lesser-known disappearances, presenting the known facts with a gripping narrative style that brings the stories to life.

Updated in 2024, this handy guide is perfect for people hoping to avoid homogenized chain food and discover some great eats wherever they travel in Texas. Native Texan June Naylor Harris tells you where knowledgeable locals eat, and what they know will be good at Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Babe's in Roanoke, Snoopy's in Corpus Christi, Perini's in Buffalo Gap and, among 120+ others, Shirley's Burnt Biscuit in Marathon. Numerous more eateries, including the state's most beloved barbecue joints, have been added by Harris, who has covered the state for decades as a travel writer, food critic, ...

''Whether it's Picassos you want to see or Dr Pepper, Texas has a museum for you. Now it's a little easier to find those museums: Texas writer Allan C. Kimball highlights his favorite museums across the state, ranging from the Kimbell and Menil art museums to the Kenedy Ranch Museum in South Texas and Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum in San Angelo.'' --Fort Worth Star-Telegram Where else but in Texas can one glimpse a Picasso original in jail, 1,000 artistic toilet seats or a hat made of barbed ware? And where can visitors stroll through a human body or sit in the middle of a hurricane, pilot ...

Is traveling the world full-time as glamorous as it sounds? Could you live out of a carry-on suitcase filled with everything you own? What's it really like being in a new place every day? Would you sip every wine, taste every gelato, climb every trail, and see every sunset? Chris and Steve, an early-retired couple who sold everything and left Corporate America, have successfully traveled the world, one month as a time, living a full-time nomad life. From Ireland to Australia, they've circumnavigated the world and heard the sound of a million butterfly wings flapping, fed geriatric elephants...

Dreaming of a vibrant retirement? Say goodbye to stereotypes and embrace a life filled with adventure and fulfillment!