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English
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Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania s utter beauty and the stunning desert solitude of Oman s Empty Quarter and many places beyond. In World Travel, a life of experience is collected into an entertaining, practical, fun and frank travel guide that gives readers...
Author
Publisher
Smth Street Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Practical choices we can all make to travel the world more ethically. Travel can be a blast, but there are hidden costs to your trips that go deeper than your pockets. From potential impacts on the environment or the communities we visit to respecting others' cultures, taking a moment to consider our choices can make a real impact on the planet and other people. Whether it's doing the research to make sure the money we pay to see wild animals isn't...
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
National Geographic takes you on a photographic tour of the world{u2019}s most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Hundreds of the most breathtaking locales{u2014}both natural and man-made{u2014}are illustrated with vivid images taken by the organization's world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork,...
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Series
International guy volume 2
Publisher
Montlake Romance
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"My name is Parker Ellis. Making other people s dreams a reality is what I do. It s what I live for. Then I met Skyler Paige. She s my every fantasy come to life, my dream woman. Regardless, that doesn t mean I m going to turn my back on clients who need International Guy s services. I m ready for it all as my journey continues in three new cities: Milan, San Francisco, and Montreal."-- cover page 4.
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Author
Series
International guy volume 3
Publisher
Montlake Romance
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Life has never been sweeter. I m head over heels in love with the woman of my dreams, Skyler Paige. We ve worked out the kinks of our pasts, and all I want is to start building our future together. But duty calls and International Guy is on our way to London, Berlin, and Washington, DC. Our entire team is about to be tested in ways we never imagined but I know for sure, no matter how bad things look, there s no team I d rather be on&"-- cover page...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Celebrated traveler and photographer Jessica Nabongo-the first documented Black woman to visit all 195 countries in the world-shares her journey around the globe with fascinating stories of adventure, culture, travel musts, and human connections"--
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Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Love Across Borders takes readers through contentious frontiers around the world to reveal the widespread prejudicial laws intent on dividing us. Anna Lekas Miller tells her own gripping story of meeting Salem Rizk in Istanbul, where they were reporting on the Syrian civil war. But when Turkey started cracking down on refugees, Salem, who is Syrian, wasn't allowed to stay there, nor could he safely return to Syria. In this look at the global immigration...
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Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Outdoor educator and field researcher Sara Dykman made history when she became the first person to bicycle alongƯside monarch butterflies on their storied annual migration -- a round-trip adventure that included three countries and more than 10,000 miles. Equally remarkable, she did it solo, on a bike cobbled together from used parts. Her panniers were recycled buckets. In Bicycling with Butterflies, Dykman recounts her incredible journey and the...
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Worring about the charging problems during international travel? No, don't necessary at all. This converter is the BMW of the charging world. With unique direct EU plug and 4 adapters, it is the top choice for international travel, especially for Europe travel.
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Publisher
Planeta
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Alan Estrada, host del canal de YouTube con 3.3 millones de suscriptores, te cuenta lo que ha aprendido en lugares asombrosos y aterradores por igual: desde la primera vez que viajó de mochilero a Cuba y la odisea de sobrevivir a la India hasta la sensación de sumergirse a 3,800 m para encontrarse con los restos del Titanic. El autor, quien ha recorrido prácticamente todo el mundo, te explica cómo mantener viva la chispa del asombro en cada viaje,...
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Audrey and Morgan are two fairly ordinary 30-year-old women who live in Los Angeles. They are best friends, and they always stick together, so when Audrey discovers her ex-boyfriend is an international spy, Morgan joins her on an unlikely adventure. Together, the two of them must try to save him from assassins and help to save the world from a dangerous threat. As they travel around the globe with killers hot on their heels, they will discover hidden...
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Publisher
World Almanac, and imprint of Skyhorse Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Add to your personal list of must-see destinations with this exceptional collection of locales, from the familiar to the far-flung. The World Almanac Places to Go Before You Can't gathers gorgeous photography and local details about some of the world's greatest, most eye-popping sites. Gain a new perspective on attractions closer to home, from North Carolina's Outer Banks to Yosemite's ancient sequoias and stunning waterfalls. Or complete your bucket...
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