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The Travel Book

November 20, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Travel Book by Lonely Planet This is the ultimate International compact coffee table book. 231 countries are covered in an A-Z format, in just under 900 pages. Each country is devoted 4 pages regardless of its size or influence. Photography is a key component of this book with over 1100 images presented. Hundreds of staff contributed their time to make this one of a kind book possible. Each country is quickly spotlighted listing the best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Coffee, Photography, Travel Book

Crazy Sista Cooking

November 1, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Crazy Sista Cooking by Lucy Anne Buffet This is a collection of Lucy's favorite recipes sprinkled with her "food philosophy" and stories about how the recipe was created. Lucy is Jimmy Buffet's younger sister; the Buffets grew up with food, music and hospitality in their blood. Lucy has operated Lulu's Buffet Restaurant in Gulf Shores Alabama since 1999. From how to knead the dough, salads, specialty drinks, to southern cuisine this book … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culinary Books · Tagged: Alabama, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, Gulf Shores, Music, Restaurants

The Bear Went over the Mountain

October 21, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Bear Went over the Mountain by Carll Tucker Part history, part reflection, part introspective - this book is an entertaining read about one man's travels throughout the United States in a motor home named Migrant. The core of his journey is to visit all grave sites and memorials for every US President and Vice President (color photos included). Witty & sometimes humorous commentary combined with historical introspection makes this a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books · Tagged: America, History, Journey

Amicis Winery Guides: Dream Tours of Napa & Sonoma

October 20, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

"Amicis Winery Guides: Dream Tours of Napa & Sonoma by Ralph Amicis is being hailed as the best winery guide book in the region. Don't set out to visit your favorite wineries, or to discover new ones without it! More than just a survey book, or a daytrip guide, 'Dream Tours' includes valuable guidance about enjoying the tasting room experience, easy to use mapped tours for both counties, a comprehensive winery directory, plus restaurants and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: Napa Valley, Restaurants, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

Moon Moscow & St. Petersburg

September 27, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon Moscow & St. Petersburg by Jennifer Chater & Nathan Toohey This book is a must have for any visitor planning a trip to Moscow or St. Petersburg. We had a fresh perspective on Moscow having just returned from this huge sprawling city and finding this book in our stack of newly arrived travel books. Moscow is definitely big and can be overwhelming to the first time tourist however this book does an excellent describing the main highlights in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Moon Guidebook, Moscow, Walking tour

States of Confusion

September 21, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

States of Confusion by Paul Jury More often than not one doesn't know what he wants to do with his life after school. Some of us work a variety of jobs until we somehow figure it out, or not. Others procrastinate for a while until they get a "real" job. Others take 19,000 mile road trips and then write about it; such is the case of Paul Jury. He set out on a mission to visit 48 states in 48 days with a budget that was next to nothing and a heavy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books ·

Moon Croatia & Slovenia

August 26, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon Croatia & Slovenia by Shann Fountain Culo From vineyards and white wines to family friendly trips through these two fascinating small Adriatic countries, Moon first edition provides well-researched in depth coverage. Outdoor activities abound ranging from a number of festivals, rafting, skiing and cave exploration. Author Culo is a Croatian local. Look for a number of easy to use maps, Croatian and Slovenian helpful phrase sections, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Caves, Harvest, Ski Trip, Vineyards

Extreme Cuisine

August 25, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Extreme Cuisine by Eddie Lin Ever wonder about all these "weird" looking delicacies you see at random locations on your foreign travelers? Ever wonder about trying them? If so, check out "Extreme Cuisine", the new book from Lonely Planet that features "exotic tastes from around the world". Some cuisines which are taboo in one culture are accepted in another. These are the types of food that author Eddie Lin seeks out and has highlighted in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culinary Books · Tagged: Cambodia, Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, Iceland

Secret America

August 23, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Secret America by Barb Karg and Rick Sutherland This interesting book covers the gamut of American secrecy. The information contained within its covers are not found in your typical high school history book! From super secret societies which contain a plethora of influential individuals such as the men's only Bohemian Club or the Bilderberg Group to information about the US currency possibly including "secret symbols", this book guides readers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tip Books · Tagged: America, History, Washington DC

Volunteer Vacations

August 21, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Volunteer Vacations by Bill McMillon, Doug Cutchins and Anne Geissinger This book (Eleventh Edition) is the definitive guide about specific volunteer organizations. It was originally published over 20 years ago and today highlights 150 charitable organizations in detail. Looking to help strawberry farmers in Azerbaijan, rehabilitate wounded elephants in India, build homes in Honduras or a variety of other volunteer opportunities - look no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tip Books · Tagged: Honduras, India, Volunteer

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