After eleven years as an American living in London, the renowned travel writer Paul Theroux set out to travel clockwise around the coast of Great Britain to find out what the British were really like. The result is this perceptive, hilarious record of the journey. Whether in Cornwall or Wales, Ulster or Scotland, the people he encountered along the way revealed far more of themselves than they perhaps intended to display to a stranger. Theroux captured their rich and varied conversational commentary with caustic wit and penetrating insight.
The sign on the Calcutta train station platform warned, incredibly, "NO Sleeping Between the Rails!" But it was too late. Carroll had already done that, and would again. She couldn't help it. "Sleeping Between the Rails: A Woman's Odyssey" traces a young New Orleanian's two interwoven journeys--external and internal. Both begin with her passion to know the world and to live an uncommon life. It is 1967. Enticed by a former boyfriend's romantic promise, she sails on a freighter to meet him in Spain. Without a scheme for survival, almost no money, and led only by the prevailing winds, the couple... [Read More]
A trip across Siberia on the longest continuous railway track in the world is undoubtedly the journey of a lifetime. It's also a convenient way to reach China, Mongolia or Japan. Tickets are not expensive or difficult to arrange.This acclaimed guide shows you how to organise a trip, where to get tickets, where to stay and what to see. Practical information – planning your trip; what to take; getting to Russia from Europe, North America and AustralasiaKilometre-by-kilometre route guides covering the entire routes of the Trans-Siberian, Trans-Manchurian, Trans-Mongolian and Siberian BAM railwa... [Read More]
Get the most out of your trip! Tourist cards –what’s included (and what’s not) for each major city, how to evade the VAT tax, how to navigate Italy’s public transportation, picking a hotel you won't regret, and how to get good service in Italian restaurants. This indispensable guide is guaranteed to save you twenty times the cost of the book plus make the most of your time. Hundreds of tips, including:Jet Lag no more. This really works! Preparing for the trip, from packing smart to which attractions need to be booked in advance and which are walk-up. Group package tour or devise your o... [Read More]
Folded road and travel map in color. Scale 1:400,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from motorways to country lanes. Legend includes roads closed to motor vehicles, toll roads, tunnels, railways, ferry lines, passes, gas stations, restaurants, motel and restaurants, snack bars, truck stops, checkpoints, sights, refuges, skiing areas, international airports, regional airports, national parks, places of interest. Includes inset map of Switzerland Political & Alps passes. Climate charts show the average daily temperatures, humidity, hours of sunshine and precipitation for each month. Legend in 5 la... [Read More]
"I was almost born Happy." So begins The Spanish Bow and the remarkable history of Feliu Delargo, who just misses being "Feliz" by a misunderstanding at his birth, which he barely survives. The accidental bequest of a cello bow from his dead father sets Feliu on the course of becoming a musician, unlikely given his beginnings in a dusty village in Catalonia. When he is compelled to flee to anarchist Barcelona, his education in music, life, and politics begins. But it isn’t until he arrives at the court of the embattled monarchy in Madrid that passion enters the composition with Aviva, a vir... [Read More]
This new edition of the guide to the world's longest rail journey is packed with practical information on planning the trip and booking tickets. Background information is also included on Siberia's infamous past and the history of the railway. 30 color photos.
From the craggy hillsides of Edinburgh to the sunlit docks of Constantinople, from the dusty alleys of Pamplona to a windswept station in Berlin, ticket to ride Europe takes you on an exciting train adventure through the great cities of turn-of-the-century Europe. The second installment in our best-selling ticket to ride series of train adventures, ticket to ride Europe takes you into the heart of Europe. In addition to the new board map, ticket to ride Europe offers you brand New game play elements including tunnels, ferries, and train stations. We've also upgraded you to First-Class accommod... [Read More]
The GENM1 On-Board Battery Charger offers the perfect mix of high-technology and rugged construction. With a fully-sealed, waterproof housing, the GENM1 can be easily installed and mounted directly onto a variety of applications and specifically designed for tough marine environments. Its waterproof design is capable of withstanding submersion down to 3-meters for extended periods of time without failure, and rated IP68 and NEMA 6P, providing continuous operation in the most extreme environments. The GEN Series On-Board Battery Chargers is some of the most advanced charging technology in its c... [Read More]
Players of all ages can now venture across America by train in Alan R. Moon's ticket to ride: first journey. With a brand new map and simplified rules, first journey is the perfect way to introduce new players to the game of cross-country travel. Just like in ticket to ride, players collect train cards, claim routes, and try to connect cities coast-to-coast. In first journey, though, routes are shorter, train cards are drawn straight from the deck, and the game ends when one player completes six tickets, claiming the golden ticket as their prize. Climb aboard, travelers, your incredible first ... [Read More]
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Can't sleep on a long journey no matter how tired you are? Now you can. Our airplane pillow brings the comfort of beds to the seats of planes & cars. Click ADD TO CART now to enjoy long-distance sleeping bliss today. If you're on a long-haul flight simply pop out your table, place the travel pillow on it, rest your head, sleep.It's that easy. No more neck ache, back pain or feeling awful when landing. If you dread long road trips because you've never slept by the time it's your turn at the wheel, then this inflatable pillow will help you drift to sleep; pop it on your knees and rest your hea... [Read More]
Of the 300 Spanish explorers who set out to discover and conquer the wilderness of North America, only four returned -- after covering about 6,000 miles in the course of eight harrowing years. Cabeza de
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Part travelogue, part Fight Club, part sociological study; Fistfights With Muslims In Europe: One Man's Journey Through Modernity catalogues the author's travels in Europe over a five-year span in the 2000's, and how they impacted
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