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1) Here to stay
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Whisper Shore, on Lake Michigan, will never be the same once Blake and Autumn join forces to revitalize tourism--but that may not be enough to convince Autumn to stay"--
Author
Publisher
Penguin Group
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
For over half a decade, Matt Kepnes (aka Nomadic Matt) has used his massively popular travel blog to teach readers how to travel the world on the cheap. Arguing that traditional travel media lies, Matt cuts through the myth that travel is expensive. In the new edition of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, Matt reveals the tips, tricks, and secrets to comfortable budget travel that you won't find anywhere else with over 100 new pages of updated...
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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...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Travel is now more open to a greater number of people than ever, and travelers are often looking for new adventures and experiences. Yet with crises developing constantly around the planet, many travelers want to explore the world and do good at the same time. This book shows them how."--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The ultimate trip planner for every month of the year. Where should you go next? Whenever and wherever you want to travel, this book has you covered. Featuring hundreds of destinations and the best time of year to experience them, it will help you plan a lifetime of perfect getaways. Includes infographics, expert advice and gorgeous photography throughout.
Author
Publisher
Counterpoint
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
For ten years, Yona has been stuck behind a desk as a coordinator for Jungle, a travel company specializing in vacation packages to destinations devastated by disaster and climate change. Her work life is uneventful until trouble arises in the form of a predatory colleague. To forestall any disruption of business-as-usual, Jungle makes Yona a proposition: a paid "vacation" to the desert island of Mui. But Yona must pose as a tourist and assess whether...
Author
Language
English
Description
"For readers of Three Cups of Tea; Eat, Pray, Love; and Wild comes the inspiring story of an ordinary American family that embarks on an extraordinary journey. Wide-Open World follows the Marshall family as they volunteer their way around the globe, living in a monkey sanctuary in Costa Rica, teaching English in rural Thailand, and caring for orphans in India. There's a name for this kind of endeavor--voluntourism--and it might just be the future...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Screen Traveler's Guide pinpoints the locations behind some of the greatest movies and TV shows, so you'll discover the deserts that stand in for space, the small towns that turn into nightmares, and the skyscrapers where superheroes battle it out. Add in behind-the-scenes tidbits and fun movie facts and you've got the essential travel guide for every screen lover"--From back cover.
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
How to travel lightly across planet Earth, Sustainable Travel For Dummies is for travelers of all ages and budgets who want to reduce their carbon footprints, respect and protect the planet, contribute to local economies, and incorporate conservation into their travel experiences. That's you! This easy-to-read guide shows you what sustainable travel is, why it's important, and how to do it--with no travel shaming. Award-winning travel journalist Lee...
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Publisher
Greenfinch
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Swap the hustle and bustle of normal life for the expansive quietness of the world's remotest corners and sacred grounds. In the modern world, silence has become a rare luxury, yet it has been proven that moments of genuine quiet are essential for our wellbeing. From historic pilgrim routes to exploring the last true wildernesses, travelers are increasingly seeking out opportunities for true quiet reflection. Quiet Escapes is the definitive guide...
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Taking your monster on a road trip this summer? Or letting your favorite beast tag along on a family beach vacation? Wherever you and your monster are traveling, Travel Guide for Monsters is full of essential tips to help you both enjoy the sights from coast to coast--and avoid monster-related mishaps."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"When an ultra-rich space tourist visits the orbiting International Space Station, NASA expects a $100 million win-win: his visit will bring in much needed funding and publicity. But the tourist venture turns into a scheme of terror. Together with an extremist cosmonaut, the tourist slaughters all the astronauts on board the million-pound ISS--and prepares to crash it into New York City at 17,500 miles an hour, causing more devastation than a hundred...
Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"With the launch of the Falcon 1 rocket in 2008, Elon Musk's SpaceX became the first private company to build a low-cost rocket that could reach orbit. And that milestone carried major implications: Silicon Valley, not NASA, was suddenly cemented as the epicenter of the new Space Age. Start-ups and the wealthy investors behind them began to realize that the universe-ungoverned and infinite-was open for business. Welcome to the wild west of aerospace...
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