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Italy from a Backpack

December 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Italy from a Backpack by Mark Pearson First person told short stories of travel in Italy - stories by backpackers for backpackers. Includes specific recommendations, tips and tricks. Geared for the budget travelers. Each section of the book is broken down into specific locations within Italy. This is a must read for budget travelers planning a trip to Italy! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Italy

Skin Tight

December 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Skin Tight by Carl Hiaasen This is another high paced thrilling adventure by Hiaasen. Bad guys, good guys, plastic surgery, corruption, swamps and boats - takes place in Florida of course! This is an easy fast paced read. Join Florida Investigator Mick Stranahan on his adventures. This is a great "escape" book to have while spending hours in a plane, bus or other transportation - the perfect antidote to those long hours you invariably spend … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Action Books · Tagged: Bus Travel, Florida

Gourmet Getaways

November 27, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Gourmet Getaways by Joe David Looking for a culinary vacation within the USA? Look no further than Gourmet Getaways, a book that combines travel with cooking... not a bad combination at all! This is the latest culinary book from Author Joe David, a long time "foodie". He traveled the continental USA in search of some of the best culinary schools in the country and highlights these based on 5 separate regions. Class details are listed, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culinary Books · Tagged: America, Food and Wine

The Heart of the Buddha

November 21, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Heart of the Buddha by Elsie Sze This is a story of twin sisters who find themselves in Bhutan for different reasons. Marion goes to Bhutan to direct and improve a local library but instead becomes passionate for a Bhutanese monk, overstays her visa, and then disappears. The story takes place in the late 1990's before email comes to Bhutan and Marion shares her story with her sister Ruth until the letters mysteriously stop. Fearing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Culture, Visa

The Critic

November 11, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Critic by Peter May A murder mystery of a famed American Wine critic takes place in the vineyards of South West France. This wine critic was found literally pickled in wine hanging in the vineyards. Additional murders soon follow. Join Scottish investigator Enzo Macleod as he tries to track down this horrible crime. Enzo even takes a side trip to the wine country of California in the "hunt". … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: California, France, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

The Other Side of Everest

November 6, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Other Side of Everest by Matt Dickinson This gripping tale is told by a fairly novice climber (at the time) who summits Mt. Everest from the north side during the infamous climbing season of 1996. He joins a team from the UK to film an Everest expedition. Ultimately he along with the UK's most famous high elevation climber, Alan Hinkes and three Sherpas are thrown together after a number of their group drops out. They all summit - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climbing Books · Tagged: Britain, England, Everest, Film

Moon San Francisco

October 22, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon San Francisco by Avalon Travel This full color guide to San Francisco is categorized by neighborhoods. San Francisco is such a relatively small city that it is fairly easy to walk from neighborhood to neighborhood. This book spotlights these neighborhoods and highlights the fun activities, the best places to eat, sleep and shop. Fold out color coded and numbered maps accompany each neighborhood. In addition, short sections highlight the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: San Francisco, Santa Catalina, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

The Ride of our Lives

October 21, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Ride of our Lives by Mike Leonard A contemporary true story about one man who drives his RV across the USA and convinces his aging parents and his grown children to come along (quitting their jobs). Needing a unique vacation in his middle age he also used this trip to provide one last adventure for his parents. Often humorous, this story is a good read especially for the family interactions that take place in the RV. This book has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books · Tagged: America

Mountains of Africa

October 20, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Mountains of Africa by Duncan Souchon Often "mountains", are not usually mentioned in the same breath when discussing Africa. Jungles, big game, safari, sand dunes, sure - but not mountains! And if a mountain is mentioned it is always Mt. Kilimanjaro. This book debunks any myths that Africa is flat and or completely covered in jungles. Pictures of jagged snow and ice covered mountains could be taken anywhere in the world. Mountains of Africa … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climbing Books · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Atlas Mountains, Coffee, Photography, Sand

Alive Piers Paul Read

October 12, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Alive by Piers Paul Read This is the amazing story of survival high in the Andes after a charter plane crashes in the snow. The plane carries 45 people at the time of the crash - 16 living survivors are eventually rescued. Ultimately two of the survivors have to climb over a steep pass and hike miles to gain access to below the snow line. This is after living in what's left of the plane after 10 weeks This story has also been made into a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Andes, Mountain Climbing

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