Travel Year

What do you want to be remembered for at the end of your life? The answer to this question will help you slow down, work backward and begin to strategize incrementally and intelligently how to get there. Whether you are just beginning the soul searching process, halfway there, seeking to refocus and reposition your life mid-career or burnt out and need to be rejuvenated, renewed, and revived; Paul F. Davis (global guru who has touched 89 nations, author of more than 70 books and world scholar who has earned 4 Master degrees with honors) leads transformational learning adventures worldwide ...

Dolly Faulkner has many heart-stopping moments of terror and anxiety, living much of the time truly alone in the Alaskan wilderness. But she is not lonely, as the awesome space and beauty of the mountains fill her with appreciation of all things of nature. Dolly Faulkner came to Alaska as a young woman with the dream of living in the wilderness. Forty Years in the Wilderness is a true reality of carving out a homestead in the Kilbuck Mountains near a minor hotsprings that the regional Native corporation is now trying to claim.

In a bid to inject excitement into her fairly humdrum existence, Del Hughes takes readers on a series of wild, whimsical, and wonderfully entertaining adventures, set within the vibrant and enchanting landscapes of Wales. Filled with laughter, mishaps, and a myriad of colourful characters, Del’s DIY Dangerous Living Regime sees her explore the esoteric, meddle with the mysterious, and attempt to overcome some of her more formidable phobias, with remarkable (and often ridiculous), results. From witchcraft to whittling, folklore to firewalking, and earthenware to exorcists, prepare to be ...

Introducing "Exploring the World in your Golden Years," the ultimate guide for senior travelers who want to experience the joys of travel, without the stress and uncertainty. Written by a seasoned traveler, this comprehensive eBook is packed with invaluable advice and recommendations to help you plan and enjoy your dream getaway. From budget-friendly accommodations to cultural immersion and international travel, this guide covers it all. You will learn how traveling can benefit your overall health and wellbeing, and discover tips for a safe and enjoyable journey. You'll also discover top ...

Are you ready to transform your dreams into reality? In Year of the Bucket List, Glenis Graham takes you on a motivational journey to plan and execute a year filled with unforgettable adventures, meaningful growth, and purposeful living. This book is a practical and inspirational guide for anyone seeking to embrace life fully and intentionally. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Craft a personalized bucket list that reflects your passions and aspirations. Overcome fears and obstacles that stand in the way of your dreams. Plan and budget effectively to turn lofty goals into achievable ...

Belinda Brand becomes an overnight sensation when Hollywood offers to make a film of her runaway bestseller. A confident, modern woman, she has the world at her feet – and a secret she is convinced no one will ever discover. Leah, her gentle and long-suffering stepmother will guess, but she would never betray her, or would she? When menacing notes appear after the Awards ceremony in London and then follow her across the Atlantic, Belinda realizes someone is threatening to expose her.As she struggles to stay calm, her best friend disappears, Belinda’s celebrity life turns into a ...

An execution by hanging for a man driven insane in his cell by delays, a sumptuous costume ball on Fifth Avenue attended by 1,250 guests, barbers arrested for opening their shops on Sunday mornings, opium dens on the Lower East Side – this is the New York of the late 19th century, seen first-hand and described in this book by Adolfo Rossi, a journalist for the Italian-American newspaper Il Progresso. He details the three years he spent living and working in New York, the fascinating, and oftentimes humorous events he witnessed, the people, both famous and ordinary, that he met, and the ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey of wanderlust and discovery in "Retirement Travel After Work Unveiling the Ultimate Retirement Travel Guide." This comprehensive guide is designed to empower retirees with the knowledge, tips, and inspiration needed to create unforgettable travel experiences during their golden years. Retirement opens up a world of endless possibilities, and this book is your passport to a life of adventure. Whether you dream of strolling through ancient cobblestone streets in Europe, basking in the sun on pristine tropical beaches, or immersing yourself in vibrant ...

Experience Rome like never before during the extraordinary 2025 Jubilee Year! This comprehensive guide unlocks the secrets of navigating one of the most significant religious celebrations in the Eternal City, where ancient wonders like the Pantheon meet the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica. From the Vatican Museums to the charming streets of Trastevere, this meticulously researched guide reveals: Essential tips for visiting the Four Papal Basilicas and iconic Piazza Navona Time-saving strategies for visiting the incredible art collections of the Vatican Museums, Borghese Gallery, and ...

Richard Henry Dana, a law student turned sailor for health reasons, sailed in 1834 aboard the brig Pilgrim on a voyage from Boston around Cape Horn to California. Drawing from his journals, Two Years Before the Mast gives a vivid and detailed account, shrewdly observed and beautifully described, of a common sailor's wretched treatment at sea, and of a way of life virtually unknown at that time.

Looking for a lightly steamed, slow-burn, feel-good, comfort romance? Well, grab your coffee (or tea) and taste "Connect". Happy Chinese New Year! Tianna is an artist not a psychic. So when she meets a handsome man online and they seem to have a lot in common, she risks it all. Flying from the US to China to meet the man of her dreams turns into a nightmare when she discovers that she has been catfished. What the... Deep in a foreign country and feeling betrayed, Tianna is ready to turn right back around. Can Li regain her trust? Could this new connection be the real thing, or is it just an...

Peter Mayle and his wife had been to Provence as tourists. They had dreamed of one day trading the long, grey winters and damp summers of England for the blue skies and sunshine of the coast of southern France. And then they made it happen. They moved into an old farmhouse at the foot of the Luberon mountains and embarked on a wonderful, if at times bewildering, new life.

A landmark in travel writing, this is the incredible true story of Heinrich Harrer’s escape across the Himalayas to Tibet, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Heinrich Harrer, already one of the greatest mountaineers of his time, was climbing in the Himalayas when war broke out in Europe. He was imprisoned by the British in India but succeeded in escaping and fled to Tibet.

Dan Davis, an electronics engineer, had finally made the invention of a lifetime: a household robot that could do almost anything. Wild success was within reach, but then Dan's life was ruined. In a plot to steal his business, his greedy partner and greedier fiancée tricked him into taking the "long sleep": suspended animation for 30 years.

Every year on January 1, a quirky crowd of adventurers storms out across North America for a spectacularly competitive event called a Big Year: a grand, grueling, expensive, and occasionally vicious, "extreme" 365-day marathon of birdwatching. For three men in particular, 1998 would be a whirlwind, a winner-takes-nothing battle for a new North American birding record.

Magnus shoved in another big bite of food, chewed and swallowed. “I am going tae take most of the vessels. I will secure them, guard them, and will live the rest of m’life as the keeper of the vessels. Nae a king but a guardian.” Lady Mairead tossed her napkin to the table and threw up her hands. “This daft idea makes a mockery of thoughtful decisions.” Magnus took a sip of coffee. “Tis nae a mockery, tis a wise idea. Dost ye want tae ken how I hae came tae it?” “It canna possibly be through deliberation.”

Two Years Before the Mast is a book by the American author Richard Henry Dana, Jr., written after a two-year sea voyage starting in 1834 and published in 1840. While at Harvard College, Dana had an attack of the measles that affected his vision. Thinking it might help his sight, Dana, rather than going on a Grand Tour as most of his fellow classmates traditionally did (and unable to afford it anyway), and being something of a nonconformist, left Harvard to enlist as a common sailor.

This second edition, new and improved, came out in 2019. (Also, this ebook is reflowable whereas the one for the 1st edition was not.) For anyone who dreams of sailing away, it remains a classic memoir of a 15,000-mile solo expedition with a tiny, hand-made boat. Bent on discovery, Ladd ranges from Montana to the pirate-infested coast of Panama and Colombia, across the Andes, down a 600-mile river by night to avoid guerrillas, and through the Caribbean. Robbed, capsized, arrested and befriended, he sails and rows through a tumult of uncharted adventures. The cast of characters: Dieter, mad ...

Laura was in her early twenties and directionless when she quit her job to backpack in Bolivia. Fate landed her at a wildlife sanctuary on the edge of the Amazon jungle where she was assigned to a beautiful and complex puma named Wayra. Wide-eyed, inexperienced, and comically terrified, Laura made the scrappy, make-do camp her home. And in Wayra, she made a friend for life.

Lured by Venice’s colorful history and its labyrinth of walkways, canals, and bridges, Barry wanted to be more than just a tourist. He convinced his wife Debbie to join him in his Venice experiment, a one-year cultural immersion. Through their initiation into Venetian society, Debbie and Barry discovered the close-knit family of its inhabitants and the oddities of living in Venice, the improbable city built upon millions of tree trunks driven into the mud sixteen centuries ago. From the exasperating bureaucracy to high tides endangering their ground-floor apartment, these expatriates get ...