Travel & Tourism
“Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel” is a travelogue by Rolf Potts that chronicles his years spent traveling the world on a shoestring budget. The book contains practical advice for aspiring vagabonds on how to save money while travelling, as well as anecdotes and reflections on the joys and challenges [...]
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Doug Peacock’s riveting memoir of his return home after many years living in the wilds as a world-renowned naturalist and primitive skills instructor. Chronicling both the physical and emotional rigors of the long journey, Peacock probes deeply into what it means to be reintegrated into society after having tasted true freedom. For who is this [...]
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Written by safari guide Peter Allison, “Whatever You Do, Don’t Run” is a collection of true tales from his time leading game drives in Botswana. With stories ranging from close encounters with lions and elephants to hilarious misadventures involving rogue hippos and wayward giraffes, the book offers a unique insider’s view into the fascinating world [...]
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Where the Water Goes is a book by David Owen detailing the life and death of the Colorado River. The author follows the river from its headwaters in Rocky Mountain National Park to its eventual end in Mexico, exploring how humans have used and abused this natural resource over time. Along the way, he interviews [...]
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This book tells the story of Cheryl Strayed’s solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, from California to Washington. Interspersed with flashbacks to her troubled childhood and personal struggles, Strayed recounts the challenges – both physical and emotional – that she faced during her journey. Wrought with grief, pain and humor, Wild is a testament [...]
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Anthony Bourdain takes us on a whirlwind world tour in this irreverent and hilarious guide to global travel. From ancient ruins to modern mega-cities, Bourdain gives us his insights into the culture, customs, food and history of some of the most fascinating places on earth. Featuring anecdotes from Bourdain’s own globe-trotting experiences – as well [...]