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Some but not all of the books reviewed have been sent to us as samples.


AWOL on the Appalachian Trail

September 3, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

AWOL on the Appalachian Trail by David Miller Join David as he hikes the length of the Appalachian trail - "through hikers" (those hiking the length of the trail assign themselves nicknames and his is AWOL. This is a good read for anyone considering doing this hike. Join AWOL he describes the day to day hiking that one would have on a hike of this magnitude - including stops, food, and the characters he meets. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climbing Books · Tagged: Food and Wine, Hiking, Mountain Climbing

Living Abroad in Canada

August 15, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Living Abroad in Canada by Carolyn B. Heller This is a must have book for anyone considering re-locating to Canada either for school, work or for retirement. The book is extremely detailed and covers essential information including visas, employment, education, healthcare, daily life and much more. It also offers insights into the "best" places to live, and renting or purchasing a home. Author Carolyn Heller grew up in the United States but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: America, Canada

Moon Las Vegas

August 15, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon Las Vegas by Rick Garman is cool for all types of travelers and this guide put out by Moon Handbooks reveals all that this shimmering city has to offer. It is packed with info about hotels, restaurants, casinos, maps you name it! A must read for anyone planning a trip to Vegas! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Restaurants

New York

August 15, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

New York 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 New York 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...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: New York City, Restaurants, Travel Book, Wildlife

Adventure Travel in the Third World

August 11, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Adventure Travel in the Third World by Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin If the first sentence in the book, "I want to go where tourists don't go" sounds appealing, then this is a book you must read! Everything you need to know to survive in remote & hostile destinations. This book covers how to minimize risks and stay healthy in dangerous situations abroad. It includes information about how to select guides, how to bribe and smuggle as last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Action Books · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Nightlife, Stay Safe

Little Cream Books Drive

August 3, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Little Cream Books Drive by David Hall Produced by the luxury travel operator, Wanlilu who is based in Hong Kong, the Little Cream Books do not disappoint. Each book is small but packed with quality road trips - the cover is elegant cloth and each book comes in its own blue box. This book highlights 26 spectacular drives worldwide, one drive for each letter of the alphabet. Each drive lists at least one luxury car rental (possibly a Ferrari or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books · Tagged: Africa, America, Asia, Europe, Hong Kong, Luxury Travel, South America

The Wishing Tree

July 21, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Wishing Tree by John Shors This is a compelling tale of a father and daughter as they embark on an International journey to help recover from the death of their wife/mother Kate. The story is imbued with sadness throughout as both father and daughter shared an extraordinary closeness to Kate. Kate has instructed them on this journey by sharing letters to both the mother and the daughter to be opened only during certain parts of the trip. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Asia, Journey

Classic Motorsport Routes

July 21, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Classic Motorsport Routes by Richard Meaden Coffee table book, 224 pages of race routes and color photos. This book predominately covers famous historical racing routes in Europe but towards the end of the book you find routes in the mid and western USA. A must have for any racing car enthusiast - work these routes into a vacation! Very nice write-up on Pike's Peak and the fast courses of the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books · Tagged: America, Coffee, Europe, Utah

Moon Baja

July 20, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon Baja by Nikki Goth Itoi From the stunningly clear water glistening in the sunlight photo that is pictured on the front cover this book quickly draws you into the wonders of Baja California. From multicultural Tijuana just south of the US border all the way down to Cabo San Lucas on Baja's southern tip, this is the go to guide for this region of Mexico. Helpful sections in the beginning of the book warrant a look including the best of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Baja California, California, Mexico, Road Trip, Scuba Diving, Spain

How to Rent Vacation Properties

July 20, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

How to Rent Vacation Properties by Christine Hrib Karpinski This is a must have book for anyone who owns property, doesn't live there full time and wants to earn additional income. 26 chapters cover everything from insurance to advertising to furnishings, to maintenance to details as mundane as bed sheets! The author also covers financially prudent ways to own a vacation home - without retaining property managers. This is a very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tip Books · Tagged: Travel Insurance

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