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


The Joys of Travel and Stories That Illuminate Them by Thomas Swick

February 1, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Author Swick highlights "the seven joys of travel" in seven chapters - anticipation, movement, break from routine, novelty, discovery, emotional connection and a heightened appreciation of home". This book is about his experiences, people he meets on the road and the resulting stories from travel when one is open to experiencing these seven joys. These seven chapters are followed by seven additional chapters focusing on personal stories from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Sicily

Quiet Corners of Paris by Jean-Christophe Napias

January 1, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Opposite to the title of this book - there are plenty of noisy corners in Paris frequented by both locals and tourists alike. This tiny square book highlights nearly 70 of these places including a photograph of each and a short description highlighting historical aspects or a cute nearby eatery of interest. Places like cloisters, courtyards, gardens, museums, galleries, shops, historic homes, ruins, churches and more are highlighted in this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Paris, Shopping Mall

Last-Minute Travel Secrets, 121 Ingenious Tips by Joey Green

December 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is a fun read yet at the same time offers many useful tips and tricks for surviving the hassles of travel. Author Green is no stranger to travel having spent years exploring the world and having tested out a number of his ideas on a two year backpacking trip around the world as part of his honeymoon. Some of the tricks covered in this guide may sound a bit off the wall but in reality they do work. Take his idea for sleeping in economy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tip Books · Tagged: Airport, Backpacking, Beach, Drinking, Honeymoon, Wine Tasting

Tangled Vines by Frances Dinkelspiel

November 1, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

'Do not buy this book'! It will change the way you look at the wine industry and will certainly make collectors of high end wines think twice about their purchases. Author Dinkelspiel has created a mesmerizing look at greed, deception and crime throughout California's storied wine history. Central to the story is Mark Anderson, a wine aficionado whose nefarious activities in the wine world culiminate when he sets fire in 2005 to a wine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: California, History, Los Angeles, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Into Hell’s Fire by Douglas Cavanaugh

October 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

This fictional account is an intense war story and often reads like reality. The book follows Lucas Martin, an experienced war time veteran and retired agent of the US government. He is 'retired' in Thailand when he receives a call to return to service to serve his country in and around Sarajevo, just before the siege of this historic city during the war that devastated this part of the world in the early and mid 1990's. He is hired to gain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Action Books · Tagged: America, Balkans, Thailand

Danger Zones & Pleasure Zones by Adrienne Brady

September 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Author Adrienne Brady was born in Burma but grew up in the UK. She has lived a life of travel, among her travels she has enjoyed various 'home' bases around the world including Brunei, Dubai, Libya and Singapore. Her travels for the core of this book - detail her various trips throughout Sri Lanka, northern Thailand, Brunei, Libya, the Emirates through to the west coast of Ireland. Her time in Sri Lanka is during a particularly violent time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Britain, brunei, Burma, Dubai, England, Ireland, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand

The Sealous in Africa by Robert J. Ross

August 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

This impressive and weighty book focuses on the Sealous region in southeastern Tanzania. The intimate collection of photography contained within is dominated by the diversity of wildlife that lives here. The Sealous is one of the largest 'still wild' areas left on the planet. It is a reserve where no people live and no permanent structures are permitted within it's borders. The photographs displayed within the book represent fours years of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Africa, National Geographic, Photography, Tanzania, Wildlife

Life’s a Beach and THEN … by Julia Roberts

July 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is the first book in the Liberty Sands trilogy by UK based Julia Roberts. It centers on a secret travel blogger Holly who finds her life changed by the individuals she meets during a week in Mauritius where she is reviewing a resort under the cloak of a manufactured story to conceal her true identity. She falls in love with a handsome writer - a holiday romance that digs into the depths of her soul. But she guards secrets just as her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books · Tagged: Beach, Britain, England, Resort

Guide to National Parks of the United States by National Geographic, 8th Edition

June 1, 2016 by Dave1 Comment

This is the 8th edition of this guide - released in time for the National Park's 100th anniversary. This is a best seller - since first released in 1989 this guide has sold over 125 million copies! In order to update this edition, contributors revisited all of the 59 National Parks. The guide is divided by parks located in the East, Midwest, South Central, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Southwest, Pacific Northwest and Alaska - and its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Alaska, America, Hiking, Lodge, National Geographic, National Park, Road Trip, Wildlife

Wine Trails, by Lonely Planet

May 1, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

52 perfect wine weekends await ... brought to life by Wine Trails, a hard-cover Lonely Planet published guide to 327 wineries spread throughout 20 countries. From France to the United States, this book covers the best of the old world with the new world. Coverage provided for each region is refreshingly not overwhelming - a short introduction is listed followed by a handful of recommended wineries (often both small and larger). The coverage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: America, France, Restaurants, Wine Tasting

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