Great Travel

The Mediterranean is one of the great wellsprings of human civilization. Central to the region’s history are the splendorous cities that flowered around the region—bases of power that saw innovation, commerce, expansion, and the building of great empires. Many of these cities have become icons of the ancient world, and exemplars of the cultures, conquests, and ways of life that have built western civilization.

Rey is new to time travel and still learning how it works. She’s come back in time in a last-ditch attempt to prevent a future disaster. She doesn’t know if she can change the timeline but she’s determined to find out. She arrives outside Daily Grind a matter of weeks before the cafe will be destroyed in a fire that leaves one dead. It’s the perfect test. She seizes the opportunity and weaves her way into the fabric of the team. Dom runs Daily Grind, the cafe that turned his life round. But now it’s under threat of demolition and he doesn’t know if he has the energy to save it. ...

Everyone deserves to get away for a bit. Even the miscreants at St Mary's. Astonishingly, Dr. Bairstow has declared a holiday. Even more astonishingly - he's paying for it. Needless to say, there are strings attached. They have to record the 1601 performance of Hamlet, with Shakespeare himself in the role of the Ghost. It doesn't go well, of course.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Bermuda. Greater Than a Tourist: Bermuda by Clara Fay offers the inside scoop on the island of Bermuda. 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 candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

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 Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to...

If fresh water is to be treasured, the Great Lakes are the mother lode. No bodies of water can compare to them. One of them, Superior, is the largest lake on earth, and the five lakes together contain a fifth of the world's supply of standing fresh water. Their surface area of 95,000 square miles is greater than New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island combined. They are so vast that they dominate much of the geography, climate, and history of North America. In one way or another, they affect the lives of tens of millions.

***Newly Updated in 2025*** On the border of Tennessee and North sits the most popular of the national parks, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park preserves not only the beautiful scenery of the southern Appalachian Mountains but the culture of the areas as well. Join 101 Travel Bits™ in celebrating the wonderful park that is Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 101 Travel Bits are not your typical guidebooks. Each collection of 101 Travel Bits consists of 101 “bits” of information about one of the great places to visit in the world. This could be a “bit” of history, a ...

Three friends. Two time periods. One mission to protect the light. Naomi, Luke, and Mia never expected to be transported to ancient China, where Christians risk their lives to keep their faith alive. Tasked with protecting a sacred painting of Jesus, the trio must navigate imperial spies, secret churches, and dangerous betrayals—all while learning that faith isn’t just about believing, but about standing firm when the world tells you to fall. But their mission isn’t over. The Chronicles of Light sends them forward in time to modern-day China, where Christianity is still under threat. ...

The 5,000+ mile route of the Loop Cruise follows historic seaport towns, natural wilderness and coastal fishing communities on a navigable protected waterway that make it an adventure of a lifetime for boaters who dream of seeing the United States and Canada from the helm of their own boat. We were lucky enough to make this journey on our 36-foot trawler, High Life, and chronicled our voyage.

What if I told you that everything you know about travel is only half the story? As a flight attendant with over eight years of experience, I’ve seen it all—the hidden perks airlines don’t want you to know, the best-kept secrets for scoring upgrades, and the mistakes travelers make that cost them time, money, and sanity. I’ve walked through hundreds of airports, worked on countless flights, and traveled on almost every type of plane. I know which credit card mileage and point programs are actually worth it, how to breeze through TSA security, and which seats give you the most space,...

Over thousands of years, the Mississippi watershed was home to millions of Indigenous people who regarded "the great river" with awe and respect, adorning its banks with astonishing spiritual earthworks. But European settlers and American pioneers had a different vision: the river was a foe to conquer. In this landmark work of natural history, Boyce Upholt tells the epic story of human attempts to own and contain the Mississippi River, from Thomas Jefferson's expansionist land hunger through today's era of environmental concern

Brought to you by Penguin. A wickedly clever satire uses comic inversions to offer telling insights into the nature of man and society, the Penguin Classics edition of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels is edited with an introduction and notes by Robert Demaria, Jr. Gulliver's Travels describes...

Most travel books focus on where to go and what to see. Greater Than a Tourist – Becoming a Travel Tour Guide focuses on something different: how to become the person who brings a place to life for others. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book offers 50 travel tips to build, launch, and succeed as a local tour guide, drawn from real-world experience rather than scripted theory. It is designed for people who want to guide travelers with confidence, professionalism, and authenticity, not simply repeat facts or follow a rigid route.

The Great Railway Bazaar is Paul Theroux's account of his epic journey by rail through Asia. Filled with evocative names of legendary train routes - the Direct-Orient Express, the Khyber Pass Local, the Delhi Mail from Jaipur, the Golden Arrow to Kuala Lumpur, the Hikari Super Express to Kyoto, and the Trans-Siberian Express - it describes the many places, cultures, sights and sounds he experienced and the fascinating people he met.

Greater Than a Tourist - India by Manidipa Bhattacharyya offers the inside scoop on India. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series this book will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your destination. Here, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay.

2026 Audie Awards winner for Best Science Fiction! "The three narrators' performances are so exquisitely skilled that this audiobook is irresistible...Ray Porter fully embraces the gruff, no-nonsense investigator, who's skeptical about therapy and time travel. Marin Ireland, as the therapist...

After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new while traveling? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is just for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Raleigh, North Carolina, USA by Yasmin Ali offers the inside scope on Raleigh, North Carolina. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series this book will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination.

Death, dishonour or duty. Time is running out and someone is going to die.Trapped on Beta Earth, Julius has no memory of the past two years, and everything feels wrong. As he struggles to make sense of his surroundings, he is taken under the wing of a very unexpected group of people and their existence will change everything. Back on Alpha Earth, treacherous coalitions with the worst of Beta humanity are being formed and only Neith knows the full extent of the danger. Searching for help, she approaches those she trusts, but each encounter ends in violent death. She is on her own. Julius and...

Heading to Scotland? Make sure you get the most out of your visit to Edinburgh by reading this booklet. Kristie Dean has been to Edinburgh many times. This short travel guide, Travels in Edinburgh: Top Spots to See, is the result of her experiences. There's no "fluff" in this booklet - it's straight to the point. This guide serves as a quick reference of must-see spots, with opening times and brief information. It's something you can easily read on the plane to plan your itinerary. Why wade through large travel guides with extraneous information when you can get fast and easy-to-read ...