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The Ellipse is one small area in front of the South Lawn of the White House. Although we don't have to cross a single street, this tour is a BIG challenge. Instead of the open areas similar to the National Mall, this is a very enclosed, highly secured part of DC. We're lucky to be able to tour here! Your host, BrightPath Tours, will lead you through this historic area where we'll see some of DC's lesser-known monuments and memorials, including the Boy Scout Memorial and the Zero Mile Marker.

Eine Reise durch das einzigartige Land der Maya und Azteken. Begleitet von einem Sprecher beginnen Sie Ihre Reise in Mexiko City. Die pulsierende Metropole mit zahlreichen Baudenkmälern, wie dem Templo Mayor, ist der Ausgangspunkt der 7tägigen Reise. Mexico City, Xochimilco, Acapulco, Palenque, Agua Azul, Uxmal, Merida, Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Cancun, Chapala, Tonala, Tequilla, Kupfer Canyon.

Eine unvergessliche Reise durch die grandiose Naturlandschaft der Rocky Mountains, quer durch Kanada von der atlantischen Ostküste bis zum Pazifikstrand. Sie erleben die gewaltigen Wassermassen der Niagarafälle, den Luxuszug "The Canadian" und multikulturelle Städte. Halifax, Ville de Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Fälle, "The Canadian", Canadian Rockies, Vancouver.

Authors Mark Nesbitt and Patty A. Wilson shine a light in the dark corners of Pennsylvania and scare those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From apparitions of fires and soldiers struggling in the cold at Valley Forge, to ghostly children stalking dormitories at Gettysburg College, these stories of strange occurrences are sure to send a chill up your spine. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good listen.

På en rejse gennem USA interviewer to danske journalister seks fremtrædende amerikanere i håb om at komme ind under overfladen på det mytiske og flimrende drømmeland.

Do you consider yourself a history buff? Do you enjoy discovering interesting facts about the world? Would you love to uncover North Carolina’s riveting and relevant time period? If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then you’re a very wise person! This trivia audiobook doesn’t just cover North Carolina’s history and sports, but also its natural wonders, amazing plants and animals, music, movies, and television, and more. With short questions throughout, you can truly test your knowledge and make your listening experience more fun and stimulating!

Joining the California exodus, Charles leaves the Golden State for high adventures in the Great Plains. Landing in Oklahoma City, he decides to check out the food in The Big Friendly by using food delivery apps to see what the city's residents are eating. In this work of gonzo journalism, Charles finds some of the tastiest and most unique dishes he has ever tasted while doing food delivery. It's a quirky, witty, feel-food short listen that will leave your mouth watering! Start laughing now.

If your office building were on fire, would you lock the door and keep working? If you were unhappy with your career, would you pedal a rental commuter bike cross-country to see what else was out there? What if a bloodthirsty axe murderer punched you in the face? Is that the city where you’d start a new business? Jeffrey Tanenhaus makes a lot of questionable decisions in pursuit of a fresh start, but they add up to one wild ride in this true story of the all-American adventure that has everyone talking.

Hakon Mielche rejste i 1970‘erne med sin kone, Susanne Mielche, til USA på et vaskeægte roadtrip. Den garvede eventyrer tog notits af de vigtigste ting undervejs, og det blev til to spændende rejsebøger; "USA øst" og "USA vest". I "USA øst" kommer vi blandt andet med til det imponerende vandfald Niagra Falls, til Boston, hvor en tro kopi af det berømte skib Mayflower ligger og vugger i havnen, samt til George Washingtons hjem, Mount Vernon.

Hakon Mielche rejste i 1970‘erne med sin kone, Susanne Mielche, til USA på en vaskeægte roadtrip. Den garvede eventyrer tog notits af de vigtigste ting undervejs, og det blev til to spændende rejsebøger; "USA øst" og "USA vest". I "USA vest" kommer vi blandt andet med til Grand Canyon, på besøg på indianerreservater og til det imponerende monument for John F. Kennedy, der er rejst i Dallas, hvor den berømte præsident blev myrdet.

Have you ever wanted to know the best place to get a chicken-fried steak, breakfast taco, or margarita in Texas? Well, look no further than The Funny Travel List Texas: Eat and Drink, a thorough collection of the finest local Texas hot spots for the best food and drink in the lone star state. Whether you’re a native looking for a new favorite spot, a transplant trying to get the lay of the land, or you’re just passing through, this Texas restaurant guide will give you the low-down on the must-try places around the state.

Illinois, the Prairie State, is a birders playground. Birders can come and just take in the beauty that surrounds them. 50 Things to Know About Birds in Illinois is a book that will inspire you to see the lovely things about Illinois. Think of this book as a road map or GPS system to find out where to find the birds and know about the birds. So, find a comfortable spot wherever you enjoy listening, and hopefully this book will encourage you to take pleasure in the beauty of nature.

Greater Than a Tourist: Augusta Georgia USA by Kelly Brewer offers the inside scoop on Augusta, Georgia and the surrounding areas. 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. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other books. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide.

Greater Than a Tourist's Winter Garden Florida USA by Lesa Boutin offers the inside scoop on Winter Garden and Central Florida. 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. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other travel books. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide.

Join award-winning broadcaster Alvin Hall on a journey through America’s haunted racial past, with the legendary Green Book as your guide. For countless Americans, the open road has long been a place where dangers lurk. In the era of Jim Crow, Black travelers encountered locked doors, hostile...

Looking for a different tour of Washington, DC? Your host, BrightPath Tours, will take you for a walk along one of the most famous streets in the United States: Constitution Avenue. Walk at your own pace, on your own schedule! This tour begins at Constitution Avenue and 22nd Street, at the Einstein Memorial. Along the route, we’ll see buildings that house world leaders in science, finance, diplomacy, and humanitarian relief efforts. The tour ends at the headquarters of the American Red Cross, which honors the founders of this world-renowned relief organization.

Looking for a break from all of the monuments and museums in Washington, DC? Your host, BrightPath Tours, will take you for a walk along one of the most famous streets in the United States: Pennsylvania Avenue. Walk at your own pace, on your own schedule! We start where Pennsylvania Avenue meets 15th Street, at Pershing Park and the WWI Memorial, where we'll see the memorial to General John "Blackjack" Pershing. Along the route, we’ll see some of the smaller monuments, including one to the man nobody remembers, Boss Shepherd, who remade Washington, DC into the city we enjoy today!

In this poetic personal narrative, Thomas P. Huber reflects on two seemingly unrelated places—the North Fork Valley in western Colorado and the Coulon River Valley in Provence, France—and finds a shared landscape and sense of place. What began as a simple comparison of two like places in distant locations turned into a more complex, interesting, and personal task. Much is similar: the light, the valleys, the climate, the agriculture. And much is less so: the history, the geology, the physical makeup of villages.

If you're interested in the state of Florida, let this book be your personal guide to experiencing the rich culture and diversity of the Sunshine State. In this book, you'll get an inside view of what life is like as a local, as well as tips and locations not to miss out on. Whether you're a newbie to the area or experienced Floridian, this book is full of useful information to guide you through the unique landscape.

Are you tired of travel by plane and car and seeking a convenient alternative that lets you experience America’s mountains, plains, and rivers up close? Greater Than a Tourist: American Rail Travel provides vacationers with facts, tips, and ideas for exploring America by rail. Discover some of the most scenic Amtrak interstate routes featuring America’s national parks, plus learn about regional heritage railways that preserve the historic ambiance of 1800s train travel. This book will also help you plan, pack for, and optimize your experience without feeling overwhelmed.