Lonely Planet Beijing by Damian Harper and David Eimer For those planning a trip to Beijing this is a good book to consider for your pre-trip plans. It is small enough that it can easily be taken with you or carried around. This guide focuses not only on Beijing proper but also on attractions surrounding the city. A detailed color pullout map of the city as well as the Metro is available on the back cover. This book not only provides detailed … [Read more...]
All Aboard
All Aboard by Jim Loomis This (3rd edition) is the definitive book to train travel in North America. The recent train movie "Unstoppable" starring Denzel Washington won't put a stop to the increase in train travel. High gas prices, hassles in airports etc have helped contribute to an increase in ridership over the past few years. The chapter "how it all began" provides excellent perspective and history of trains in the United States. and … [Read more...]
Moon San Miguel de Allende
Moon San Miguel de Allende by Julie Doherty Meade has just released their guide to San Miguel de Allende in Central Mexico. We used to hear stories from family who would travel to this region annually - stories of the silver mines, stories of the lifelike human mummy museum, wonderful art galleries, but most of all photos showing giant colorful bougainvillea plants and descriptions of these warmer regions during times of the year when much of … [Read more...]
London
London by Fred Dust A travel book like no other! Physically its almost a 6"x6" square with pages bound with 6 metal rings with a flexible strap to hold the book together when finished reading. Each page is a "snapshot" within London containing a paragraph and several photos of a specific place, attraction, unique restaurant & more. All items are very experiential in nature and some are not the typical items you will find in a mainstream … [Read more...]
Moon Cuba
Moon Cuba by Christopher P Baker is certainly one of the more exhaustive guides to Cuba with 775 pages chock full of detailed travel information. Start your browsing of this book with one of their several suggested itineraries including trips by bicycle, for beach lovers, for cigar and car lovers as well as a description of the most scenic drives. For those with at least 3 weeks, the 21-day "Best of Cuba" itinerary is a must read. Excellent maps … [Read more...]
The Coolest Race on Earth
The Coolest Race on Earth by John Hanc his is the latest book by John Hanc, a contributing editor to Runner's World Magazine and contributing writer to Newsday. He describes his passion for running and ultimately how it takes him to Antarctica to run a full length 26.2 mile marathon in part to celebrate his 50th birthday. An unusual group of individuals join him down under including the first person to try and complete the marathon in a … [Read more...]
Living Abroad in London
Living Abroad in London by Karen White With the Olympics held this year (2012) the spotlight certainly shone on London. Living in one of the world's great cities is certainly different than visiting. Author Karen White has spent nearly the past 2 decades of her life in England much of it in London. This book highlights what to look for in London before making your actual move, outlines the best places to live in the city as well as … [Read more...]
10 Best of Everything
10 Best of Everything by Susan H. Magsamen This is the ultimate guide for both travelers and travelers with families. This book is published by National Geographic and is chock full of valuable information. Regions of the USA are separated into "10 best" lists including chapter one which provides mostly low cost or free activities including, favorite ice cream spots, farmer's markets, regional specialties and more. There are a plethora of … [Read more...]
Moon Yucatan Peninsula
Moon Yucatan Peninsula From Cancun to Cozumel by Liz Prado & Gary Chandler to cenotes, Moon's Yucatan Peninsula has you covered. We've traveled to the Yucatan Peninsula several times and authors Prado and Chandler have done a terrific job of researching out all the details that helps move a trip from Grade B to Grade A. The ruins should be a big part of anyone's visit to the Yucatan and this book has some excellent maps and descriptions ranging … [Read more...]
Moon Beijing & Shanghai
Moon Beijing & Shanghai by Helena Iveson Two of China's powerhouse cities are covered in this new edition from Moon Handbooks. We are on our way to Beijing soon and will be using this guidebook during our travels. Beijing is the capital city and has long been the source of attractions including Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven - more recently Beijing was in the global spotlight for the 2008 Olympics. This up-to-date book includes … [Read more...]
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