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Here is the best the world has to offer: 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers. From sacred ruins, to castles, to hidden islands and much more around the world, continent by continent. Each entry provides information on why it's essential to visit, addressses, websites, phone and fax numbers, and best times to visit.
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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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Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, stare into Abe's stony eyes and read his Gettysburg Address chiseled in the wall. Stand where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous speech and feel the sweep of history. Inside this book: full colour guide, free pull out city map, 87 bars, lounges and clubs, 35 pages of family friendly attractions, 24 free museums, 3 miles of lawn on the National Mall, 1 big White House comprehensive map, section DC for families,...
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A trailblazer among American women at the turn of the century, Edith Wharton set out in the newly invented "motor-car" to explore the cities and countryside of France. As the Whartons embark on three separate journeys through the country in 1906 and 1907, accompanied first by Edith's brother, Harry Jones, and then by Henry James, Edith is enamored by the freedom that this new form of transport has given her. With a keen eye for architecture and art,...
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"A guide to the best free activities across London; covering everything from architectural gems and panoramic views, to green spaces, galleries and unique events. In a bustling and often expensive metropolis, being able to make the most out of the city has to offer can sometimes be challenging. Local Londoners Yolanda Zappaterra and Sarah Guy cover the full breadth of experiences available, including centuries-old traditions, the world's best art,...
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"As a border state and strategic territory, Kentucky was fiercely contested by the Union and the Confederacy and had ties to both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Kentucky natives and adventure aficionados Cameron M. Ludwick and Blair Thomas Hess plot the course for a fun-filled road trip through history and across the Bluegrass State in Presidents, Battles, and Must-See Civil War Destinations. Ludwick and Hess make planning a trip to historic...
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Thousands of festivals take place around the world every year. Some have cult followings with tickets that sell out instantly-forty thousand Burning Man tickets sold out in a manner of minutes-some are thrown in little-known faraway places cities in Benin or San Marino. In this unique volume, Steve Davey, author of the 300,000+ selling book "Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die," has created the ultimate, unparalleled book on the subject, showcasing...
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"Add fun, history, and jaw-dropping natural wonders to your southwestern road trip with RoadTrip America's Arizona and New Mexico: 25 Scenic Side Trips, each one beginning and ending at an Interstate highway and drivable within a day. Full-color maps and photographs illustrate easy-to-follow scenic routes through breathtaking landscapes and iconic towns in Arizona and New Mexico. Discover the surreal beauty of White Sands, watch the sun set over Monument...
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This history is an exploration and reconstruction of historical Boston. The introduction presents the original settlers: Myles Standish, William Blackstone, Winthrop's company, and the original layout, geographical divisions and buildings of Boston. The remaining chapters focus on different neighborhoods, divisions and people important to the development of Boston.
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Writing down the things you'd like to see and do before you die can be a fun experience. But simply writing a Bucket List and never actually doing anything on the list is a lesson in futility and frustration with yourself. Why can't you ever reach your goals?
Don't beat yourself up - get out there and live life! Author Annette White has made a second career out of writing her bucket list... and then crossing things off of it! One day this owner of...
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A wealth of facts and history fill this beautifully designed armchair and reference book. This single volume, packed with full-color and vintage photos, contains everything a lighthouse lover or maritime historian wants to know about lighthouse history, changing technologies, lighthouse keepers, and the lenses themselves. A detailed index of more than 150 lighthouses around the world offers quick and easy access to basic information-know the height,...
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From the Columbia River to the Siskiyou Mountains, Highway 99 traverses 300 miles of western Oregon. Big cities and small towns, the level Willamette Valley and steep hills, rich agricultural lands and tall evergreen forests, and rushing rivers all lie along its path. Arising from an early network of emigrant trails, stagecoach routes, and farm-to-market roads, the highway had developed into Oregon's major transportation corridor by the end of the...
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¡Descubre Bangkok y su fascinante región!
¡Encuentra otros tesoros, como...Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Kanchanaburi, Lopburi and Nakhon Pathom!
¿Cree que los templos budistas, las estupas doradas y la gente que da la bienvenida están demasiado lejos?
Bueno, ¡acaba de llegar a Bangkok y de salir a la carretera!
Nuestra eGuía le hará cambiar de opinión.
Lee a su propio ritmo y navega por fotos, sitios o intereses.
Somos Cristina y Olivier Rebière....
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¡Bienvenidos a Irlanda, el hogar de la Historia y los Misterios!
¿Cree que sabe todo sobre los castillos irlandeses y San Patricio?
¿Dublín, la capital, no tiene secretos para usted?
Nuestra eGuía Voyage Experience le hará cambiar de opinión.
Lee a su propio ritmo y navega por fotos, sitios o intereses
Somos Cristina y Olivier Rebière. Hemos viajado por el mundo, ya que somos estudiantes, y hemos visitado más de 50 países hasta ahora. Nos...
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Cathedrals and great churches are among the most iconic sights of the world's towns and cities.
Visible from miles around, the cathedrals of Canterbury, St Paul's, Chartres and St Stephen's in Vienna dominate their skylines. Others surprise by their statistics: Salisbury has Britain's tallest spire, Wells the largest display of medieval sculptures in the world, while King's College Chapel in Cambridge boasts the largest fan vaulting in existence....
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Explore the fascinating highlights, history, geology & nature of Sedona Arizona Red Rock Country with this entertaining, educational, point-by-point Waypoint Tour complete with travel expert stories, breathtaking photography & detailed tour maps. Your personal tour guide for Sedona travel adventure! Waypoints Include: 1) Sedona Arizona 2) Bell Rock Vista 3) Chapel of the Holy Cross 4) Huckaby & Marg's Draw Trails 5) Merry-Go-Round Formation 6) Tlaquepaque...
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Since it was founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History has stood as one of the world's greatest repositories of scientific information and investigation. This delightful book takes us behind the exhibits and shows us some of the great researchers and fabulous objects from the Museum's past and present, ranging through every department and focusing on fabulous tales and fascinating objects, both small and large, including:
* the famous...
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En un rincón de la calle Paradís hay una piedra de molino que recuerda la cima del monte Tàber, el lugar más alto de la ciudad romana y desde donde los hombres del emperador Augusto empezaron a construir la ciudad que llamaron Iulia Augusta Faventia Paterna Barcino. Desde entonces son muchas las anécdotas y curiosidades que esta ciudad nos ha dejado. Al leerlas, el lector podrá trazar un recorrido emocionante por nuestra historia y de esta manera...
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