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"The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrims' Progress is a travel book by American author Mark Twain, published in 1869, which humorously chronicles what Twain called his 'Great Pleasure Excursion' on board the chartered vessel Quaker City (formerly USS Quaker City), through Europe and the Holy Land, with a group of American travelers in 1867." --
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"The #1 New York Times bestseller, now more compelling, more inspiring, and more giftable than ever, 1,000 Places to See in the United States & Canada Before You Die, has been completely updated and is now in glorious full color. From the iconic series with millions and millions of books and calendars in print, this is the essential and deliciously readable guide for armchair travelers and adventurers who want to know the best places to visit in all...
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Tells the story of how the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland and its surrounding communities opened their hearts and homes to passengers on airliners bound for the United States that were forced to land in Gander when U.S. airspace was closed on September 11, 2001.
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"Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock has explored every inch of Canada's north to craft the definitive Bucket List. From food and culture to nature and adrenaline rushes, Robin provides the inspiration and information you'll need to follow in his footsteps, and discover everything Canada's northern territories have to offer."--
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Pt. 1. General information. Alaska cruise options ; Preparing for your cruise ; Life aboard a cruise ship ; History of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest ; Natural phenomena ; Wildlife of Alaska ; A walk in a rainforest ; Native culture -- pt. 2. The voyage & the ports. Seattle ; Victoria ; Vancouver & Canadian Rockies ; Canada's inside passage ; Ketchikan ; Pioneer ports: Wrangell & Petersburg ; Juneau & Tracy Arm ; Skagway & the Yukon ; Glacier Bay...
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"The Last Speaker of Bear is the patchwork story of a life spent traveling in the far north from Alaska to Siberia. Lawrence Millman first visited northern Canada as a child and has spent four decades since on some thirty-five excursions in search of a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural elements that define and drive lives closely tied to the land, animals, and traditions. While much of his experience is centered in Canada-including...
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David Thompson (1770-1857) was a North American fur trader, surveyor, and mapmaker, known to some native peoples as "Koo-Koo-Sint" or "the Stargazer." Over his career he mapped over 3.9 million square kilometers of North America and for this has been described as the "greatest land geographer who ever lived."
The account here published of the explorations of David Thompson in the western parts of Canada and the United States was written by Thompson...
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"Having visited over 100 countries on 7 continents, renowned travel writer Robin Esrock has built a career chasing the extraordinary. His bestselling bucket lists feature experiences that are entirely unique, instantly memorable, wholly inspirational, and refreshingly accessible. On a personal journey to every province and territory, Robin focuses his insatiable curiosity on his adopted home of Canada, chasing the activities and destinations one must...
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What is it about the desolate far North American wilderness that calls the intrepid traveler to uncover its sanctifying and deadly secrets? From Jack London (Call of the Wild) to Christopher McCandless (chronicled in Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild) souls have found solace in the silent, frozen northern kingdom at the top of the world, the Ultima Thule.
The forested flatlands give way to the frozen Rocky Mountains over millions of acres nominally in...
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A primer on the North American country that inspires envy from its neighbors—where beer, beavers, Mounties and moose make for an intoxicating brew.
So, you want to be Canadian? Who doesn't these days? Canucks are enjoying a major renaissance in attention, from their enlightened social policies to their wild and wooly pop culture. This playful, trivia-packed book is a long-overdue celebration of all things Canadian, from the mysteries...
So, you want to be Canadian? Who doesn't these days? Canucks are enjoying a major renaissance in attention, from their enlightened social policies to their wild and wooly pop culture. This playful, trivia-packed book is a long-overdue celebration of all things Canadian, from the mysteries...
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„Auf der Suche nach Freiheit: Camping in Kanada" ist ein Buch voller Fakten und hilfreicher Tipps rund um den Wohnmobil-Urlaub im zweitgrößten Land der Erde. Der Ratgeber soll Camping-Neulingen bei der Planung ihres Kanada-Abenteuers zur Seite stehen und die wichtigsten Fragen rund um Wohnmobile, Vermieter und Zielgebiete beantworten. Einfach und verständlich werden die wichtigsten Fragen beantwortet, dazu gehören:
• Worauf muss ich bei der...
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The primary purpose of this e-book is to explain to you step-by-step everything needed to apply for Canadian visitor / tourist visa so that you need not spend tons of money on consultants. Everything needed to apply for a visitor visa has been covered in this e-book such as: 1) How to fill all the mandatory forms – Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257), Family Information Form (IMM 5645) and Schedule 1 – Application for Temporary...
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It's been said that Vancouver is a little superficial. Observers point to her great bones, pretty face, and fine outerwear of mountains, gardens, trees and water. But there's more to this Pacific coast city than good looks.
Vancouver has character, warmth, brains and style - even some spunk. Consider funky, former-industrial Yaletown, where restaurants and tasting bars serve locally sourced and seasonal cuisine in an ultra-chic atmosphere, at prices...
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Ob Wale oder Bären, weite Gletscher oder einsame Seen: Kanada ist so vielfältig wie kaum ein anderes Land. Doch welche Attraktionen sollten Urlauber in jedem Fall erleben? Die besten 360 Orte stellt das Buch „360 Kanada-Träume" vor. Die 360 ultimativen Tipps für Kanada bieten gute Orientierung für die Reiseplanung. Die Empfehlungen stammen von erfahrenen Urlaubern und Reiseexperten. Sie alle haben das zweitgrößte Land unseres Planeten kennen-...
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Book Preview: #1 The Lopers were homeward bound. They had traveled nearly 15,000 miles to adopt a two-year-old girl in Kazakhstan. They had spent their life savings and dealt with bureaucrats in three different countries, but now they had Alexandria.
#2 The unseasonably warm weather in Gander was all anyone could talk about. The mayor, Claude Elliott, liked to start his morning at...
17) On Tugboats
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Tugboats hold a fascination not only for anyone who has worked aboard a vessel or around a harbor but for many land-bound folks as well. There is something about their chunky, powerful build and their often risky but vital work that excites our interest and admiration. The captains and crews of the tugboats are justifiably proud of what they do, and they have some great stories to tell about the ships and barges they tow or push; the harbors, storms,...
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#1 The first apparition of the Virgin Mary in Boardman, Oregon, lasted 24 hours exactly and was witnessed by nearly 1,000 people. It enthralled many of the devoutly Catholic Mexicans in Oregon's Hispanic community.
#2 The media made the Madonna's appearance a Mexican thing, when in reality, nearly half the people who came to the trailer were Anglos. The apparition in...
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British Columbia gehört zum Highlight jeder Kanada-Reise. Kein Wunder, denn die Pazifikprovinz ist eine der vielfältigsten Regionen im ganzen Land. Ob pulsierende Metropolen, stürmische Küsten, urzeitliche Regenwälder, heiße Wüsten, liebliche Weinbaugebiete, glitzernde Seenlandschaften oder schneebedeckte Dreitausender: British Columbia hat wirklich alles zu bieten. Doch wo anfangen, wenn man dabei nicht unbedingt den ausgetretenen Wegen der...
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Utah fasziniert mit Naturwundern in einer Fülle, wie kaum anders auf der Welt. Wind, Erosion und Zeit haben bizarre Felsformationen geschaffen. Abseits und zwischen den fünf Nationalparks, neun National Monuments und 44 State Parks wetteifern szenische Panoramastraßen, surreale Salzwüste und flimmernde Sandwüsten, glühende Canyons oder rauschende Flüsse um Aufmerksamkeit. „Mutter Natur" hat nahezu alle Nuancen der Farbpalette ausgepackt....
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