Travel Extreme

A PASSION FOR CRYPTOZOOLOGY: Does a dinosaur exist in the Congo? Does a Yeti-like creature live in the jungles of Sumatra? Does a fearsome Death Worm inhabit the deserts of Mongolia? Explorer Adam Davies has traveled some of the most dangerous places in the world in search of these and other supposedly mythical beasts. In this fascinating account of his adventures, you'll read how he was shot at in the Congo, arrested and interrogated by the Mongolian Army in the Gobi Desert, filmed Norway's Nessie as it charged across a lake, and made world news when leading scientists backed his claims ...

"THINK BIGGER!" was the motto that propelled a German sea kayaking legend, Freya Hoffmeister, into the greatest adventure of her life: the first-ever circumnavigation of the South American continent in a sea kayak. "Cape Horn is not a Gift" is the breathtaking, true story of a solitary woman's quest to conquer one of the most perilous and unpredictable coastlines on Earth. Leaving her beloved son and successful businesses behind in Germany, Freya sets off from Buenos Aires in August 2011 to paddle a staggering 27,000 kilometers through thirteen nations. She battles the elements, the limits ...

In 2008, Lynn Barber's passion for birding led her to drive, fly, sail, walk, stalk, and sit in search of birds in 25 states and three provinces. Traveling more than 175,000 miles, she set a 21st century record at the time, second to only one other person in history. Over 272 days, Barber observed 723 species of birds in North America north of Mexico.

The Underground Guide to Modern Nomadism By Zeamie Emanuel Are you ready to break free from the system and live on your terms? The Underground Guide to Modern Nomadism is your blueprint for a radically free lifestyle—one that blends digital independence, extreme minimalism, and off-grid resilience into a practical, powerful way of life. Whether you’re dreaming of vanlife, backpacking the world with a laptop, or building a tiny off-grid homestead, this guide gives you everything you need to thrive outside the conventional grid. Packed with real-world strategies, gear tips, income models,...

Bloomsbury presents Out of Thin Air by Michael Crawley, read by Raj Ghatak. ‘Full of wonderful insights and lessons from a world where the ability to run is viewed as something almost mysterious and magical.’ – Adharanand Finn, author of Running with the Kenyans What we can learn from...

Years after losing his lower right leg in a motorcycle crash, Robert Kull traveled to a remote island in Patagonia's coastal wilderness with equipment and supplies to live alone for a year. He sought to explore the effects of deep solitude on the body and mind and to find the spiritual answers he'd been seeking all his life.

On the afternoon of July 13, 1977, having become the first climbers to reach the summit of the Ogre, Doug Scott and Chris Bonington began their long descent. In the minutes that followed, any feeling of success from their achievement would be overwhelmed by the start of a desperate fight for survival. And things would only get worse.

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The Last Jump by John Alden From the neon beaches of Thailand to the silent depths of the ocean, from the dizzying freefall of skydiving to the stillness of a hospital room, the man takes us on a raw and unflinching journey through adventure, survival, and the shadow of mortality. Facing cancer and the possibility of an early end, he lives like every day could be his last — and sometimes wishes it were. Along the way he dives headfirst into psychedelics, sex, travel, and adrenaline-fueled pursuits, only to discover that what he is really searching for is meaning. The Last Jump: It is a ...

Homme de famille et homme d'affaires, Bruno Rodi a aussi le voyage dans le sang. Il est probablement le plus grand voyageur vivant en terre québécoise. Il a répondu à l'appel de l'aventure, d'abord en se lançant à l'assaut du plus haut sommet de chaque continent, puis en se rendant au pôle Nord et au pôle Sud en ski. En l'an 2000, il a commencé un tour du monde unique en son genre qui l'a occupé pendant 17 ans. Il a ainsi mis les pieds sur tous les pays, territoires et dépendances de la planète.

In Extreme Wine, wine economist and best-selling author Mike Veseth circles the globe searching for the best, worst, cheapest, most expensive, and most over-priced wines. Mike seeks out the most outrageous wine people and places and probes the biggest wine booms and busts. Along the way he applauds celebrity wines, tries to find wine at the movies, and discovers wines that are so scarce that they are almost invisible.

You can go to hell and back with the help of this one-of-a-kind travel guide to real-life underworld destinations around the globe. Full of intrigue, lore, and plenty of brimstone and fire, each of the 54 destinations—from Antarctica's Blood Falls to a tropical hell on Grand Cayman island—will be worth adding to your devilish bucket list.

Embark on a journey unlike any other with Dr. Atef Ahmed's groundbreaking book, "100 Strategies for Adventure Travel: Exploring the World Differently." This meticulously crafted guide is an essential companion for the modern adventurer seeking to navigate the globe in innovative and meaningful ways. Key Features - Diverse Range of Strategies : From thrilling extreme sports to immersive cultural experiences, Dr. Ahmed's book offers a comprehensive array of strategies to suit every type of adventurer. - Expert Insights : Drawing from his rich experience in travel and environmental studies, Dr...

Con las plumas maestras de Gabriela Warkentin y Adrián Roman, en esta serie vemos la eterna mirada de los perritos en esta ciudad en donde a veces nos llenan y los llenamos de amor, pero en otras, también los maltratamos.

One Man. One Bike. And a plan that’s literally on fire. Think A Walk in the Woods... but with a vibrating Royal Enfield, a guest appearance from an "Amigo," and saddlebags that have spontaneously decided to combust. When Bill Bryson reaches the end of the road, he usually finds a quaint pub. When Ketan Joshi reaches the "Edge of India" in Arunachal Pradesh, he finds a place where the sun clocks in before the rest of the world and the roads have homicidal tendencies. Trading his solo solitude for the company of one returning Amigo, Ketan set out for the eastern frontier—a land so remote ...

One Man. One Bike. And a boot that’s literally losing its soul. Think A Walk in the Woods... but the woods are the high Himalayas, the "walk" is on a motorcycle with no brakes, and the traveler is being mocked by his own footwear. When Bill Bryson explores a historic site, he finds the quirky human story. When Ketan Joshi rides solo onto the legendary Mughal Road, he finds a path once trodden by Emperors Akbar and Jehangir—except they had royal caravans, and he just has a temperamental Royal Enfield and a GPS that seems to be hallucinating. Trading the "Amigos" for the unpredictable ...

Before Georgetown physics professor Francis Slakey decided to climb the highest mountain on every continent and surf every ocean, he had shut himself off from other people. His lectures were mechanical; his relationships were little more than ways to fill the evenings. But as his journey veered dangerously off course, everything began to change. A gripping adventure of the body and mind, To the Last Breath depicts the quest that leads Slakey around the globe, almost takes his life, and opens his heart.

The Red Bull X-Alps is the world's most extreme race. With only a paraglider and a pair of hiking boots athletes attempt to cross the Alps from Salzburg in Austria to Monaco. In this book, British athlete Jon Chambers brings you even closer to the action and reveals his personal story of his 2011 race. In doing so he reveals the harsh reality of what it takes to compete in this uniquely demanding challenge: the physical and mental hardship, equipment, extreme conditions, strategic thinking and lucky escapes.

Feel the adrenaline rush as Dave Norell plunges over huge waterfalls, gets lost in the Philippine jungles, and experiences carnage in Costa Rica. In need of medical attention, Dave and his extreme kayaking friends trudge through waist-high sugar cane fields full of poisonous snakes, in search of a road that hasn't been washed out by recent flood-waters. Dave and fellow kayakers travel throughout Idaho, British Columbia, other parts of Canada and the US in their quest for whitewater adventure.

Unleash Your Inner Explorer: Get Inspired by Scott’s Heroic Journeys "Robert Falcon Scott: A Pioneer of Antarctic Exploration" is a thrilling account of Robert Falcon Scott's incredible journey as an explorer. Read about the incredible challenges that Scott faced and the triumphs he achieved during his Antarctic expeditions. Scott was a multifaceted figure, blending bravery, scientific curiosity, and leadership to navigate one of Earth's harshest environments. This book takes you on a journey into Scott's life, exploring his motivations, groundbreaking expeditions, and the legacy of his ...