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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

The Cubans by Jay Seldin

April 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Everything Cuba is on the tips of traveler's tongues from the states these days with the thawing of decades of strained relations. Photographer Jay Seldin's timely book of black and white photography documents an intimate look into the lives of Cubans. Cuba is cursorily known for vintage cars, futbol, older buildings, images of Castro and Che but his photographs in this book are exclusively of the Cuban people. They represent young and old; … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Cuba, Photography

Better Than Fiction 2 by Lonely Planet

March 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Picking up a Lonely Planet book immediately begs the question, 'where to' based on their long history of producing in depth guidebooks to destinations across the globe. The company has branched out in recent years with other travel themed books in addition to their guidebook staple but did you know that Lonely Planet publishes a literary anthology once a year focusing on true short stories by excellent fiction writers? This is their latest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Britain, England, History, Journey, Mississippi

Crossing The River, A Life in Brazil by Amy Ragsdale

February 2, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

This well-written book chronicles a year in a the life of a family abroad. Author and choreographer, Amy Ragsdale, her husband, writer Peter Stark and their two children move to a small town in northeastern Brazil. The read is a personal memoir of their day to day challenges, emotions and reality of living abroad and their efforts to connect cross culturally despite the language and customs differences. During their time in Brazil they meet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Brazil, Culture

Dream of Venice edited by Joann Locktov

January 2, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Dream of Venice is a curated collection of memories thoughts and experiences from a number of well-traveled and accomplished individuals. Philosophical and reflective in nature this book is part reflections, part memories, and a pinch of nostalgia. Excellent photography accompanies every writer's contribution. Venice is always in a state of partial decay and need for support. Portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Photography, Venice, Wildlife

No Touch Monkey by Ayun Halliday

December 2, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

Author Halliday sprinkles a mix of wit and humor among her often eclectic travel experiences (no surprise considering her career in improvisation comedy). From Africa to India she details a number of travel memoirs prior to the advent of the Internet. She realizes the value of human interaction based on her travels pre wireless technology. To this she encourages travelers today to get off of technology and spend more time interacting with other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Africa, Amsterdam, Animal Rescue, Fashion, Film, India, Internet, Paris, Technology

Wine Folly, the Essential Guide to Wine

November 2, 2015 by Dave2 Comments

Wine Folly, the Essential Guide to Wine covers a wide range of wine topics with the core of the book being a varietal breakdown - categorized by wine styles. Each varietal is listed with various visual and verbal descriptions - including possible flavors, dominant flavors, where it commonly is grown and the style of how it is usually made. This book will make a timely gift for the holidays especially for someone fairly new to wine. When it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: Drinking, Wine Tasting

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