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"The definitive, fully illustrated state-by-state atlas of the shifting alignments, historic sites, and current points of interest along the United States' beloved Route 66. Route 66 changed immensely in the six decades between its opening in 1926 and its removal from the U.S. highway system in 1985. Since that time, Route 66 has enjoyed a renaissance, and interest in America's Mother Road as both a historical byway and a travel destination continues...
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"In 2003, Albert Podell realized that he'd been to 110 countries in the world. What if, he wondered, he could go to them all? He would set foot in not just the well-known tourist destinations in Europe or the vacation spots in Latin America, but the little-known, far-off lands that most people don't know exist. In Around the World in 50 Years, Podell recounts the misunderstandings, detours, accidents, breakdowns, robberies, and even wars that he needed...
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From the photographer who brought Thoreau's Walden and Cape Cod to life comes a new work combining classic literature with brand-new photography. This time, Scot Miller takes on the seminal work of John Muir, My First Summer in the Sierra. The book details Muir's first extended trip to the Sierra Nevada in what is now Yosemite National Park, a landscape that entranced him immediately and had a profound effect on his life. The towering waterfalls,...
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If you've ever considered becoming a fulltime RVer - someone who lives, works, and plays in an RV as they see the country - then this book is for you. Becoming a fulltime RVer can be overwhelming. There are some many things to think about. How much does it cost to be a fulltime RVer? How do RVers make money from the road? Aren't all RVers wealthy? What are the different types of RVs, and what are the differences between them? Can families live on...
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Have you ever said, when I retire, I am going to sell the house, buy an RV and travel? Well, we did just that. This book will give you some insight on how to start your own trek to begin your travels on the road. What do you keep? What do you get rid of? And what do you do with it? All these questions and more will be addressed in this book.
The book will show you how to:
• move from homeowner to full time RVer
• learn to drive an RV ...
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As more and more individuals have to travel for work, travel and a myriad of other reasons, it has become somewhat of a priority to have the best technological device to help them get from one point to the next. As a result of this GPS Units have become exceedingly important, especially for those who are on the road on a daily or weekly basis. That is why "How To Pick The Perfect Portable GPS Unit" is a must for every consumer. Gone are the days when...
8) The Journey
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The world has changed over the years. And most dont ever think about what it must have been like back in the days before cell phones and credit cards. Most can't even imagine what it was like to travel without them. That's what The Journey is all about! A motorcycle trip from Kentucky to Florida back before you had a cell phone to call for help if needed, or a pocket full of credit cards to help pay for it. A time when if it broke, you fixed it, or...
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Qui ne rêve pas de tout vendre et de partir en voyage? Combien réinventent leur vie afin de rendre possible cette douce folie? Ce livre offre le récit d'un couple de jeunes retraités qui a osé vendre sa maison et ses biens en ne gardant pour seul port d'attache que celui du coeur.
Vous les suivrez durant une année, de la prise de décision jusqu'au tourbillon de sa mise en exécution, et découvrirez une vie empreinte de liberté forte en...
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Nick Sanders, the world's greatest motorcycle adventurer rides the length of the Americas twice in a record breaking time of 49 days. This is a remarkable solo journey and the result of 6 previous rides over the same route which included 2 failed record rides. After an obsession lasting 18 years he final beats the Guinness Record by 2 weeks to become the 2nd fastest rider to ride the route one way, but the fastest and only rider to ever attempt both...
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Now that I'm 61, I look back on this adventure and am so glad I took time away from my career, my thoughts of what life should be, and allowed myself this freedom. There's no way I could have had these experiences now that I'm retired. I implore people to go experience travel when they are young and flexible.
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This book was written to help bridge the gap between the seasoned Road Warrior and the beginning business traveler. The author has spent almost his entire life traveling in the pursuit of economic opportunity, leisure travel with friends and family. He has traveled to every U.S. state, lived in Europe and the Middle East, worked on location in Central Asia and the Silk Route, and traveled multiple times to Australia. Flights have included up to 25-hour...
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Pan-American Soul takes readers on an exhilarating journey from the sun-kissed beaches of California to the vibrant landscapes of Brazil, all while riding the waves of self-discovery. As the author embarks on a soul-searching surf trip, the narrative unfolds as a captivating exploration of life's meaning against the backdrop of diverse cultures, breathtaking scenery, and the ever-present rhythm of the ocean. Through encounters with fellow travelers,...
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This is the incredible 20-year saga of a globe-trotting adventure traveler who rode for his life.
Jim Doilney was a PhD in economics and university professor when he kicked academia away and moved to a small mountain town in Utah. Within a few years he had a successful resort business and made a promise to himself to make time every year for long treks "... to places nobody goes, to meet people nobody knows."
Traveling by foot or by bike, he crossed...
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This fabulous book is a collection of a few of the people of the amazing city of New Orleans LA. To me the people are the heart of what makes the city of New Orleans so special. New Orleans is a city that once you visit the vibe never leaves you. I hope my book gives you a small glimpse into the heart of the city.
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For the woman who has always had the urge to embark on a lengthy cross-country journey by herself, Curves on the Highway is both an inspirational guide and a practical how-to book. Gerry Davis offers advice for women travelers on everything from how to deal with auto mechanics to pointers on packing sensibly. The all-important issue of security weaves throughout chapters on trip planning, insurance, and choosing a hotel.
18) Bon Voyage
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Ever wanted a hassle-free guide to traveling around Europe with your family? Well this isn't it. Looking for a list of the best attractions and places to stay? It isn't that either. "Bon Voyage" is the record of a holiday that went horribly wrong – not once, not twice, but more times then you'll think were possible. From lost credit cards and endless battles with Kafka-esque bureaucracies to illnesses, accidents, and run-ins with some less-than-scrupulous...
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This book is a traveler's guide to the regional foods of the United States, dishes that are only found in certain parts of the country or are connected to a particular place through their history.Learn the intriguing stories behind specialties like the Philly cheesesteak, the Chicago-style hot dog and Nashville hot chicken, as well as hyperlocal delicacies such as the Juicy Lucy burger, Hangtown fry and shoofly pie. Find out the distinctions between...
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Little White Crosses is a poignant story of the little white crosses, the small grave sites, we all see and experience as we cross the United States in our cars. There, under those little white crosses, in the cold hard ground, is where a friend or beloved relative died, a brother, a father, a sister, a mother, a child,killed in an accident on a lonely road in the desert, or along a farm road, or on a busy highway, or the roads we all travel on crossing...
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