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Don't hike like a touron (tourist/moron). Get bliss not blisters. Hiking Expert John McKinney shares what's trail sense and what's nonsense. Get easy-to-remember pointers on how to set the right pace, safely cross a stream, hike in hot weather and cold. Find out how to gear-up and dress for hiking...

Gdansk’s shipyards and maritime tradition have made it the busiest Baltic port since medieval times. From the resulting prosperity grew today’s fascinating northern Polish city with its elaborate architecture and Old World charm. Formerly known as Danzig, Gdansk is of great historic significance....

Kauai is known as the “Garden Isle” and is the oldest (and fourth largest) of the Hawaiian Islands. It also has the longest sandy coastline. Nature has had the most time to create the stunning natural wonders that adorn the island. The forces of erosion have produced the rugged Waimea Canyon,...

This booklet is a sample of a full-length book. It is Chapter 3 in Ameritrekking and Highpointing: Finding the Lost River Range. If you already have that book, don’t buy this booklet. This short story tells the tale of the author's visit to Minnesota's highpoint, Eagle Mountain. A highpoint...

Nearly every time he visited the Outer Banks, the author heard a new tale or another version of an old one and gets "that itch" to write it down for everyone to enjoy. That itch produced the seventeen stories in this fourth volume. There are tales of Indians and trappers, ghosts and firebirds,...

McGuire Air Force Base, built on property ceded by the Boy Scouts of America, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the contiguous Fort Dix, has served the nation proudly for decades. Originally, it was intended to be used as a home for observation antisubmarine reconnaissance aircraft and army support...

The formation of what would eventually become the West Virginia National Guard has its roots intertwined in the �Old� Virginia Militia system of the early and mid-1700s. This militia system spanned the Indian hostilities of the French and Indian War, American Revolutionary War, 1780s and 1790s Indian...

Written by locals, Fodor’s Essential Argentina is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Argentina. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring one...

18 July marks the 200th anniversary of Jane’s death.  This has inspired a celebration of Jane’s life with plays, exhibitions, walks and tours happening in and around Hampshire, England.  A selection of Jane’s most personal possessions are going on display, some for the first time in...

One of the great wonders of the world, the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu in Peru has a legacy extending back many generations. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers breathtaking views of the ethereal ruins. The ancient "City of the Incas" was constructed in the 15th century in the...

Salve sono Luigi Rapagina, forse vi ricorderete di me per guide come “Il Colosseo Quadrato” o “Piazza di Spagna”. Eccoci qui a Roma, davanti la Fontana di Trevi, con una facile guida per scoprire i segreti della fontana più bella e famosa del mondo intero.Posso darvi un consiglio? Sedetevi qui...

FULLY REDESIGNED! - New front cover - “Best of” Lists - - “Travel Smart” - More images – - Stronger Voice and Opinions LEADING GUIDEBOOK FOR DESTINATION: In 2017 Fodor's Australia was the most popular Australia guidebook sold; it comprised...

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.  For many travelers, the Greek Islands represent the ultimate Mediterranean getaway. Spectacular full-color images of impossibly blue seas, whitewashed alleyways draped in pink...

Chapter from Blue Guide Greece the Aegean Islands: what to see, where to stay and eat, history, archaeology, art, culture, leisure. With superb, award-winning maps. Written and edited by a team of three experts: historian, art historian and archaeologist, two of whom lead cultural tours in Greece. "Blue Guides still hold the cultural high ground" Sunday Times.