Travel America

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.

Experience Costa Rica's natural wonders and transform your life in just a few days, even if you've never ventured beyond your comfort zone. Unlike generic travel guides or superficial social media posts, "Embrace Your Inner Sloth" is a heartfelt blend of immersive travel experiences and profound life lessons that are uniquely crafted for those who seek depth and understanding. Consider it a journey within a journey, equipping you not only with destination insights but an evolving mindset that thrives both in travel and at home.

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.

Why take the shortest, most direct route through life, when you could choose the wiggliest, most mountainous one possible? Armed with a limited grasp of Spanish and determined to meet as many Lamas as possible, Anna and her friend Faye set off on a six-month journey along the spine of the largest mountain range in the world - the Andes. Beginning in the bustling city of La Paz, the duo pedal south - through dense jungle, across pristine white salt flats and past towering volcanoes, following the path of thundering glacial rivers to the snow-tipped peaks of Patagonia.

This audio guide offers an introduction to the dialect of Spanish spoken in Panama. It includes an overview of the language and culture and lots of words and phrases that can be put to daily use. Topics covered include slang, money, transportation, cuisine, history, and other topics, as well as all the core vocabulary that you would expect from a language course. Learning is split across 10 sessions, including learning new vocabulary, pronunciation tips and tricks, cultural sections, and review of content already covered to help make it stick and build fluency.

Two young explorers journey on a trip across Canada as they share their favorite cities, parks, and landmarks from coast to coast. Facts about Canada's culture, geography, and history put a fun and informative spin on this nonfiction audiobook that every young traveler is sure to enjoy.

Embark on the ultimate Canadian adventure! Join us on an unforgettable road trip from the historic charm of Quebec City to the breathtaking Pacific coast of Vancouver. Experience the diverse landscapes of Canada, from the rolling hills of the East to the vast prairies and the majestic Rocky Mountains. Discover hidden gems, vibrant cities, and the raw beauty of the wilderness in this captivating travelogue. Get ready to hit the road and witness the heart and soul of Canada unfold mile after mile.

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.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Puerto Vallarta. Greater than a Tourist: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, by author Lucia Julieta Palomera Leyva, offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the friendliest city in the world, Puerto Vallarta. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

You’ll learn about Alaska’s history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more in this interesting and informative trivia-packed book.

Distintos proyectos de investigación con impronta chilanga imaginan nuevas respuestas para el abastecimiento del agua, el desarrollo de nuevos combustibles, los procesos electorales transparentes o la conquista espacial. Conocer quiénes están detrás de estas investigaciones y cuál es su impacto en nuestras vidas es clave para entender el papel fundamental de la ciencia y la tecnología en nuestro bienestar personal y social.

John A. Jakle and Keith A. Sculle, two leading experts on the nation’s roadside landscape, examine the crucial role that small- to mid-sized city hotels played in American life during the early decades of the 20th century, a time when the automobile was fast becoming the primary mode of transportation. Before the advent of the interstate system, such hotels served as commercial and social anchors of developing towns across the country. America’s Main Street Hotels provides a thorough survey of the impact these hotels had on their communities and cultures.

A remarkable true story of adventure, betrayal, and survival set in one of the world's most inhospitable places. In 1906, from atop a snow-swept hill in the ice fields northwest of Greenland, hundreds of miles from another human being, Commander Robert E. Peary spotted a line of mysterious peaks looming in the distance. He called this unexplored realm "Crocker Land". Scientists and explorers agreed that the world-famous explorer had discovered a new continent rising from the frozen Arctic Ocean.

In Travels with Charlie, William and Charlotte Stronghold quit their jobs and sell their belongings in order to set sail and find a new home somewhere between their native California and the green mountains of Vermont. Along the way, they fall in love and into hate with the popular culture that binds Americans together. The lines are blurred between shady roadside attractions and heralded national monuments, between the natural wonders of the country and the loud and annoying tourists who populate them, between the concepts of place and self.

Join Nora on a heartfelt journey across Puerto Rico’s beaches, where her passion for sea glass and love of her family en-chanted island come alive. Sharing her favorite sea glass beaches and stories of the island’s culture and history along with blending practical tips and other hidden gems Puerto Rico offers, this book is perfect for adventurers and collectors alike. Sea Glass of Puerto Rico is more than a guide—it’s a celebration of connection, family, and the hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this audiobook will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Do you want to travel with ease and elegance through Spanish-speaking countries? This is the solution for your communication problems to get what you need when you need it. You can access the phrase you need by using a clickable table of contents that will lead you to the topic you are looking for, or you can find the phrase you need by searching the keyword in the "search and find" tab of your mobile device. When you find it, you can show the phrase in you mobile device to the person and solve the problem right away!

From the award-winning author of The Day I Died and The Lucky One, a captivating suspense novel about nurses during World War II who come to Agatha Christie’s holiday estate to care for evacuated children, but when a body is discovered nearby, the idyllic setting becomes host to a deadly...

The acclaimed, New York Times-bestselling chronicle of the discovery of the legendary lost civilization of the Maya In 1839, rumors of extraordinary yet baffling stone ruins buried within the unmapped jungles of Central America reached two of the world’s most intrepid travelers. Seized by...

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...