Travel America

Carsick is the New York Times bestselling chronicle of a cross-country hitchhiking journey with America's most beloved weirdo. John Waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencil-thin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads "I'm Not Psycho," he hitchhikes across America from...

Ever since I cycled down the west coast of Canada and the United States as a means of saving the bus fare on a round-the-world trip, I dreamed of cycling the whole length of that landmass, from the southern tip of South America all the way up to the Arctic Ocean. Returning home to a job I didn’t enjoy, that dream burned at my mind until, as a mature student in 1999, I was given the opportunity to take a year out and decided now was my time.

The ultimate endurance athlete, Marshall Ulrich has run more than 100 foot races averaging over 100 miles each, completed 12 expedition-length adventure races, and ascended the seven summits - including Mount Everest. Yet, his run from California to New York - the equivalent of running two marathons and a 10k every day for nearly two months straight - proved to be his most challenging effort yet. In Running on Empty, he shares the gritty backstory of his run and the excruciating punishments he endured on the road.

Step into the rugged Rockies with Osborne Russell! Journey nine years through his trapper's journal, facing blizzards, bears, and bison while navigating life off the grid. Witness the clash of trappers and tribes, and glimpse the untamed beauty of a changing wilderness. This historical adventure unfolds in Russell's own words, offering a unique perspective on the early American West.

Embark on a journey through the heart of Central America with our comprehensive Panama Travel Guide. This meticulously crafted guide invites intrepid explorers, culture enthusiasts, and nature lovers to uncover the diverse wonders of Panama. From the urban sophistication of Panama City to the pristine beaches of Bocas del Toro, and the lush rainforests of Boquete, this guide serves as a compass, navigating through the rich history, vibrant cultures, and breathtaking landscapes that define this captivating country.

Buck is finally making headway on his journey east. Until he runs into something bigger than all of them. Garth is spinning his wheels. He has a companion who is a great deal of work, but she's also a huge help when he needs it most. Together, they try to dig themselves out of a deep hole. The skies are angry and the time waves are increasing. Nowhere is safe. Except one place and that's not very safe, either. The stakes increase with the struggles as all the players are trying to stay alive long enough to figure it out.

Globe-trotting golf writer Tom Coyne is ready to put down roots. For a fanatic like Coyne, that means living out every golfer’s dream—or nightmare?—and buying his very own golf course. It also involves Bill Murray and Jason Kelce, for some reason. Tom Coyne, the New York Times bestselling...

Esta es una serie sobre la ciudad que es una y muchas a la vez. En el capítulo principal, Isaac Torres, artista, escritor y gestor cultural con estudios en urbanismo y un profundo conocimiento sobre el Defectuoso, describe los territorios que habitamos lxs chilangxs, sus puntos neurales y su evolución. Y, además, recorre las ciudades que hay dentro de la ciudad.

En esta nueva serie hacemos el delicioso ejercicio de la exploración garnachera dividiendo la ciudad en quince zonas y quince taquerías que nos dieron los quince tacos más chilangos. Desde las taquerías de barrio, hasta las más nuevas, de cadena, te decimos los tacos más grasabrosos de la CDMX y además, Alonso Ruvalcaba reflexiona de lo democrático de esta comida para todes.

The companion volume to the twelve-hour PBS series from the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Civil War, Baseball, and The War. America’s national parks spring from an idea as radical as the Declaration of Independence: that the nation’s most magnificent and sacred places should be preserved...

"I never set out to hike 10,000 miles. It just sort of happened over the course of a decade." And so goes Lawton Grinter's compelling collection of short stories that have been over ten years and 10,000 trail miles in the making. I Hike brings the reader trailside with blissful moments on the highest mountain ridges to the mental lows of mosquito hell and into some peculiar situations that even seasoned hikers may find unbelievable.

If you are planning your first visit to Costa Rica, this audiobook will be invaluable. It is filled with insider tips to give you a head start on your Costa Rica vacation so you will "know before you go". The information and explanations will save you time and confusion during your trip. You'll also learn Costa Rica Spanish words along the way.

In 1995, schoolteacher Melissa Cook and her young family spent two years in the isolated Aleut village of Nelson Lagoon on the edge of the Bering Sea. They later settled in the Tongass National Forest on Prince of Wales Island, where they measured rain in feet. With humor, vivid detail, and heart-pounding excitement, Melissa recounts her family's daily joys, struggles, and captivating adventures.

A collection of non-fiction essays about the counter-culture of the 1960s that dives deep into the issues that marked the era: female empowerment, increasing freedom around sexuality, vibrant subcultures, and the rise of psychedelic drugs. In this sprawling work, Wolfe profiles Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and compares him to Jay Gatsby, interviews one of the first women to get breast implants, and hangs out with freewheeling surfers (aka The Pump House Gang).

Are you ready to explore the rich history and breathtaking beauty of Nova Scotia? “Exploring Nova Scotia: A Journey Through History and Must-See Destinations” takes you on an unforgettable journey through time, offering a perfect blend of cultural insights and travel inspiration.

Oh, Florida! To some people it's a paradise. To others it's a punch line. As Oh, Florida! shows, it's both of these, and, more important, it's a Petri dish, producing trends that end up influencing the rest of the country. Without Florida there would be no NASCAR, no Bettie Page pinups, no Glenn Beck radio rants, no USA Today, no "Stand Your Ground" - you get the idea.

Riding the rails, Ted Conover tasted the life of a tramp with companions like Pistol Pete, BB, and Sheba Sheila Sheils. From them he learned survival skills - how to "read" a freight train, scavenge for food and clothing, avoid the railroad "bulls." He was initiated into the customs of their unique, shadowy society - men and women bound together by a mutual bond of failure, camaraderie, and distrust.

The Andes Mountains are the world's longest mountain chain, linking most of the countries in South America. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and author Kim MacQuarrie takes us on a historical journey through this unique region, bringing fresh insight and contemporary connections to such fabled characters as Charles Darwin, Pablo Escobar, Che Guevara, and many others.

Mark and his Suzuki DL 650 that he calls “Mabel” love adventure. This is a collection of some of the adventures that they have shared. Like most motorcyclists, a certain relationship develops with the motorcycle; Mabel and Mark trust each other. As they have found out on many occasions adventures are those things that happen to plans and sometimes you need someone you can trust. These are some of those stories.

Charley Boorman is back on his bike exploring the world's second-largest country - home to some of the most stunning and challenging terrain known to man. Canada is a country of extremes, and Charley knows all about pushing the limits. He goes dirt biking in New Brunswick, dives through old shipwrecks in Tobermory and rides along Butch Cassidy's old Outlaw Trail. He also meets a fascinating mix of people on his journey.