Tours category: 1997 books

Sarajevo is the city where east meets west given its geographic location as well as being historically shaped by the intermingling of Muslim and Christian influences on European soil. Sarajevo is steeped in significance. It is situated on the dividing line of the eastern and western halves of the...

New Albany's historic homes boast unique histories and fascinating stories of those who inhabited them. Founded in 1813 below the falls of the Ohio River, the city was Indiana's most populous by the middle of the nineteenth century. Many leading citizens built grand mansions and family dwellings that...

Morris-Jumel Mansion is an engaging look at the history ofManhattan's oldest residence. Built by Roger Morris in 1765 as a summer estate, it has truly been a witness to history throughout the last 250 years. Located in the upper Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights, the mansion sits on a large...

The Trailmaster says, "Take a Hike!" From Topanga to Malibu to Point Mugu, Hiking Expert John McKinney shares his favorite trails to the range's parks, preserves and special places. Enjoy breathtaking mountaintop views from Inspiration Point, Parker Mesa Overlook and Sandstone Peak. Choose...

In 1907, William and Florence Sloane began construction on a five-room summer cottage on the banks of the Lafayette River in Norfolk. Over the course of 30 years, they would expand their home from its origins as a summer retreat into a 42-room Arts and Crafts mansion nestled on 12 acres of gardens and...

From Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas, this true insider’s guide to Florida’s subtropical islands offers a comprehensive look at famous attractions such as daily sunset celebrations, historic bars, renowned restaurants, and America’s only living coral reef. Supplemented with information about local...

The ultimate adventure guide This is the most comprehensive guide to Java ever produced. Hundreds of pages of travel tips and dozens of lively articles on history, nature, and the arts, take you right under the surface of Javanese life, with visits to lots of unique places. Under the volcano Java’s...

The beautiful Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a self-governing U.S. territory in the Greater Antilles islands off the southeastern coast of mainland U.S.A.  It is part of a chain of islands that includes Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola. Puerto Rico has a mild tropical climate, which is appealing...

Camp Lewis was established in 1917 as a training camp for the US Army in World War I. Made a permanent post in 1927, Fort Lewis became an important base for training and sending soldiers to combat in World War II and the Korean War. In 1956, the 4th Infantry Division arrived at Fort Lewis while America...

The relationship between Kansas and the science of war is ingrained, consistent and evident, yet it seems antithetical to the quiet, conservative farmer who is the quintessential image of the state. It is not. The same values created both, and both created Kansas. From early exploration of America, Bleeding...

Thomas Hardy was as successful a writer as he was a prolific. In the Wessex novels which won him fame is affection for the country way of life into which he was born. At the cottage in Bockhampton we can experience something of this simple, rural childhood. At Max Gate, which he designed and built to...

Cuba makes you feel like you have emerged from a time machine into the Latin America of a bygone age. Classic U.S. motorcars from the 1960s are a common sight on the streets. Fidel Castro’s brand of Soviet communism still survives. Pictures of the revolutionary Che Guevara adorn huge buildings....

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!

This charming and accessible guide (electronic edition) takes as its focus the towns and villages of the Greater Tarnava Valley, home to an exceptional cultural heritage. Here Romanian, Hungarian, Saxon, Jewish and Roma elements come together in an extraordinarily rich mix, against a backdrop of some...