Travel Writing

Have you ever gone on vacation and fantasized about tearing up your return ticket?Have you dreamed of quitting your job?Have you wondered what your life would be like on that path not chosen?What if you could run away to chase your dreams - without hitting the eject button on your regular life?You can do it. Even if you're pretty sure you can't.If you're longing for freedom and adventure, it's time for a mini sabbatical.Get all the benefits of travel and time away, simplified to help you to make your respite a reality. This book is the compass that will guide you, step by step, through the planning process and straight into new possibilities.Colleen Newvine draws on more than a decade of packing up with her husband, and sometimes their two cats, to live in places ranging from New Orleans and San Francisco to a cottage near the Atlantic Ocean on Long Island and three Costa Rican beach towns, then happily returning to her life in Brooklyn, New York. She's broken down the process into a no-nonsense guide to yes-you-can short-term escapes.Colleen is not only sharing her decade of invaluable wisdom. She's rounded up a diverse mix of fellow sabbatical travelers who share their own experiences and insights. You'll hear from people who: Worked remotely, traveled between jobs or took a formal sabbatical program.Stayed in one place or explored multiple locales.Visited domestic or international destinations.Traveled with their kids of various ages.Couch surfed, pet sat or won an artist residency to afford the experience.Worried you can't afford it? Or that your boss would never go for it? Thinking you can't do this because you have kids? Break free of all the reasons you think you can't take a sabbatical, and discover how just a month or two in a new place has changed people's lives forever.You'll get practical how-tos to help create a budget and get your boss and family on board, in addition to expert advice on how to give yourself permission to prioritize something besides productivity and responsibility.Whether you crave adventure, relaxation or creative pursuits, this book will inspire you to stop daydreaming and start doing. You don't have to quit your life. You can take an intermission. Quit your life temporarily. Early praise for "Your Mini Sabbatical" "Colleen is a you-need-a-break temptress of the best kind. She holds out for you a metaphorical plane ticket in these pages and gets you to grab that puppy and go! She's clever, fun, practical and gooses your butt a little so you actually DO it. A fantastic read!" Katie Goodman, comedian, actor, director, comedy writer, speaker, author, filmmaker "It has been a dream of mine to have mini sabbaticals -- it is a primary motivator in my life to travel and explore, and a reason for my being freelance. This book helps me unlock a big part of my life. I jumped straight into the finances chapter because I was not sure how I could afford a mini sabbatical. It showed me ways that it might be possible, and now I am excited to make a plan for a sabbatical!" Andrew Meissen, journalist

Capture the essence of Stephen Sapphire's delightful book about air travel with this fun easy humorous read about Stephen Sapphires's 35 plus years of air travel! Succumbing to the boredom of over 1600 business flights, Stephen started saying "Hello" to the people seated next to him on many flights with mixed outcomes, this light hearted book recounts the most memorable experiences Stephen had while making the best of long days of travel. This light hearted book recounts some of the more memorable experiences Stephen had while making the best of long days of travel. A kind word, a listening ear and a dash of humor can make for a much more pleasant flight! I hope you find these stories entertaining, they sure brought back memories for me writing them for you to enjoy.

¿Glimpses Of Unfamiliar Japan: First series" is an ancient Travelogue, Nonfiction story book written by Lafcadio Hearn. Offers a first rate useful resource for studying Japan's cultural historical past and historic context. Lafcadio Hearn's private reminiscences of Japan in the past due 1800s. Offers expertise about Japanese subculture, customs, and traditions. Investigates lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture and daily lifestyles. Includes observations approximately architecture, religion, and people beliefs. Includes symbolic descriptions of landscapes, cities, and rural places. Offers a unique attitude on Japan as visible via the eyes of a Western foreigner. Reflects Hearn's profound interest in and appreciation for Japanese culture. Includes anecdotes and reports with locals that lend depth to the story. Offers an awesome resource for studying Japan's cultural background and historic context.

A gentleman traveller's account of tour of Dublin via North Wales. Complains about the food, the slothfulness of the locals, the women's legs, the drunkards' racket, the fopperies of popery, and the blush-inducing displays of public indecency.

A friend once asked the author how many countries I had visited and what was on my bucket list, and his reply was that it wasn't filled with things or places, but with people like "The Walnut Man" or "The Albeeno Aborigine" and the Ladyboy in "Bangkok Confidential" that he had met along the way and the stories that they shared about themselves. If anything, a little bit of luck, patience, and an ear for listening have made all the difference in seeing the world through a different set of lenses.The richness of travel is in each footstep taken like walking el Camino de Santiago in Spain, where each day is a new adventure along an 800-kilometer trail filled with stories of personal challenge, hardships overcome, immense satisfaction, and a bookmark in the lives of people from all corners of the world.Each story, each memoir is merely a point in time in someone's life and the reward was having it handed to you as a gift.

¿Glimpses Of Unfamiliar Japan: Second Series" is an ancient Travelogue, Nonfiction story book written by Lafcadio Hearn. Offers a first rate useful resource for studying Japan's cultural historical past and historic context. Lafcadio Hearn's private reminiscences of Japan in the past due 1800s. Offers expertise about Japanese subculture, customs, and traditions. Investigates lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture and daily lifestyles. Includes observations approximately architecture, religion, and people beliefs. Includes symbolic descriptions of landscapes, cities, and rural places. Offers a unique attitude on Japan as visible via the eyes of a Western foreigner. Reflects Hearn's profound interest in and appreciation for Japanese culture. Includes anecdotes and reports with locals that lend depth to the story. Offers an awesome resource for studying Japan's cultural background and historic context.

"The Flowers and Gardens of Japan" with the aid of Florence Du Cane is a captivating exploration of Japan's rich botanical heritage and its profound have an effect on on Japanese subculture. Through vivid descriptions and lovely illustrations, Du Cane takes readers on a adventure through the captivating global of Japanese gardens, showcasing the super beauty of its flora. The book delves into the importance of flowers in Japanese artwork, literature, and regular existence, providing insights into the deep religious connection between the Japanese people and nature. Du Cane highlights iconic Japanese vegetation which includes cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, and irises, revealing the symbolic meanings attributed to every bloom. In addition to exploring traditional lawn designs, the book additionally examines the position of gardens in Japanese society, from tranquil temple gardens to meticulously manicured imperial gardens. Du Cane's meticulous attention to element and heartfelt appreciation for Japanese horticulture make "The Flowers and Gardens of Japan" a useful resource for anybody interested in the intersection of nature, tradition, and aesthetics in Japan.

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Le "Voyage dans l'intérieur de la Chine et en Tartarie" de George Staunton est un récit de voyage qui offre un aperçu détaillé des expériences de l'auteur lors de son exploration de la Chine et de la Tartarie. Staunton, un diplomate et orientaliste britannique, relate ses observations sur la géographie, la culture, les coutumes et les institutions de ces régions au cours de son périple.L'¿uvre couvre divers aspects, notamment les rencontres avec les habitants locaux, les descriptions des paysages, les discussions sur l'histoire et la politique de la Chine et de la Tartarie, ainsi que les défis et les découvertes rencontrés par l'auteur au fil de son voyage.Staunton a également partagé des réflexions sur les relations entre la Chine et d'autres nations, ainsi que sur l'impact des changements sociaux et politiques dans ces régions."Voyage dans l'intérieur de la Chine et en Tartarie" offre une perspective riche et documentée sur ces terres asiatiques, servant à la fois de document de voyage et de source d'information sur la Chine et la Tartarie à l'époque de Staunton.

Sie waren schon öfter in den Alpen, können sich aber nicht entscheiden, für welchen Fernwanderweg oder in welchem der acht Alpenländer Sie als nächstes die Wanderstiefel schnüren wollen? Soll es eine kernige Bergwanderung sein, eine kräftezehrende "Expedition" oder doch lieber ein moderater Spaziergang ohne allzu viel Auf und Ab?Mit "Fernwanderwege Alpen" wird Ihnen die Entscheidung erleichtert. Wählen Sie aus unter 50 attraktiven Wegen zwischen Wienerwald und Mont Blanc, Chiemsee und Mittelmeer, vergleichen Sie - und entscheiden Sie dann, ob Sie auf einem der vielen, herrlichen Höhenwege wandern oder lieber in idyllischen Tälern dem rauschenden Wasser folgen wollen, ob Sie Pässe und Gipfel erklimmen möchten, nicht zuletzt auch, ob es auf Ihrer Tour eher alpenländisch zünftig oder mit mediterranen Anklängen zugehen soll.Zu jedem Weg erfahren Sie alles Wichtige zur Länge, den Steigungen und den konditionellen Anforderungen, ferner, wie schwierig und technisch anspruchsvoll der Weg ist, vor allem aber, was es unterwegs alles zu sehen und zu erleben gibt.Anschauliche Streckenkarten im Maßstab 1:250.000, ein aussagekräftiges Höhen- und Streckenprofil sowie eine umfassende Darstellung der wichtigsten Eckdaten - in diesem Buch finden Sie alle wichtigen Informationen zum Thema Fernwanderwege im Alpenraum.

In a world increasingly preoccupied by borders, bridges celebrate the possibility of connection, allowing the flow of goods, people and ideas. Bridges are among our grandest physical structures with the power of transforming lives and economies, but we also stand (or fall) upon the simple arch of bones in our feet. Text is a bridge between writer and reader, and conversation builds bridges of understanding between minds. Dr Gavin Francis has spent his life fascinated by the power of bridges to improve human connection. In The Bridge Between Worlds he examines bridges both actual and metaphorical, on a journey through more than twenty countries, across four decades of travel. From Rome's Ponte Sant'Angelo to Brooklyn, Victoria Falls to London, Singapore to Siberia, this thought-provoking book reflects on connections between nations and between individuals. Francis demonstrates what the building of bridges has meant to our civilisation, how crossings can enrich our lives, and the price we pay when we tear them down.

What's the oldest and most consumed alcoholic beverage on earth? Beer, of course. And it might just be our more important invention.Since its invention 13,000 years ago, our love of beer has shaped everything from religious ceremonies to advertising, and architecture to bioengineering. The people who built the pyramids were paid in ale, the first fridge was built for beer not food, bacteria was discovered while investigating sour beer, Germany's beer halls hosted Hitler's rise to power, and brewer's yeast may yet be the answer to climate change.In The Meaning of Beer, award-winning beer writer Jonny Garrett tells the stories of these incredible human moments and inventions, taking readers to some of the best-known beer destinations in the world - Munich and Oktoberfest, Carlsberg Brewery's historic laboratory, St Louis and the home of Budweiser - as well as those lesser-known, from a 5,000 year old brewery in the Egyptian desert to Arctic Svalbard, home to the world's most northerly pub.Ultimately, this is not a book about how we made beer, but how beer made us.

For two western women arriving from California via Hong Kong in 1984, China was a sea of BLUE Mao suits. Would you risk your life in a 'communist' territory with only a flimsy guidebook? Eat, laugh, ride with these adventurous women!

The travel memoir of a Nigerian woman in China exploring the intersections and divides between the two cultures and the lives of African economic migrants in the bustling People's RepublicA FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR: TRAVEL China today is a land of opportunity for African people blocked from commerce with most of Europe and Northern America. It is also an intersection of racism and prejudice. Noo Saro-Wiwa goes in search of China's 'Black Ghosts', African economic migrants in the People's Republic. Living in clustered communities, they are key to the trade between the continents. Her fascinating encounters include a cardiac surgeon, a drug dealer, a visa overstayer and men married to Chinese women who speak English with Nigerian accents. This is a story of intersecting cultures told with candour and compassion, focusing on the shared humanity between the sojourner and their hosts.

Hundert bemerkenswerte Fachwerkhäuser in 60 Städten und allen Regionen Nordrhein-Westfalens werden im Buch vorgestellt. Auf dieser Grundlage werden im Buch die aus Sicht des Autors 77 schönsten Fachwerkhäuser in NRW ausgewählt und auf jeweils einer Seite mit Foto präsentiert. Für alle, die gerne Fachwerkhäuser sehen und auch an kleineren Orten interessiert sind. Das Buch ist Teil einer Reihe zu den schönsten Fachwerkhäusern Deutschlands.

A travelogue is a type of writing that documents the observations and encounters of travel. It is the most widely read genre of Urdu writing. The writers of travelogues saw the conditions in many parts of the world and incorporated them into their writings. The form also developed as soon as travel comforts increased. Not only has Urdu travelogue advanced significantly in terms of quantity, but it has also become more accepted. This book contains four interesting travelogues written by significant writers.

Unerfüllte Lebensträume, optimistische und gescheiterte Pläne, viel Arbeit, ständig neue Aufgaben, häufig andere Standorte. 9 Acres Land in Warburton, Bewirtschaftung des Deutschen Clubs in Melbourne, Tankstellenpächter in Crystal Brook und Palm Beach, Kiosk und Café am Maroondah Dam, Café und Blumengeschäft in Springvale, Melbournes größtem Friedhof. Ein eigenes Haus in Dandenong. Die Kinder und Enkelkinder wachsen heran, der Ehemann stirbt früh. Bescheidener Wohlstand, der auch Urlaubsreisen auf dem Kontinent, nach Europa und in die USA ermöglicht. Der Fundus: 80 Briefe mit über 260 Seiten, eng mit der Schreibmaschine beschrieben, viele Ansichtskarten, ungezählte Fotos."Ich würde es ein zweites Mal nicht wieder wagen, oder wenn ich gewusst hätte, was mich hier alles erwartet, wäre ich in Deutschland geblieben." (1967)."Ich möchte am liebsten eine Sündflut kommen und ganz Australien verschwinden lassen." (1971).

Francisco und Antje standen am Rand des Abgrunds, als ihr Traum vom Eigenheim durch eine Baukatastrophe fast zerstört wurde. In einem Augenblick kippte ihre Welt aus den Fugen, und sie standen vor den Trümmern ihrer Hoffnungen - finanziell am Rande des Ruins und emotional zutiefst erschüttert. Träume am Wendepunkt - ist die ehrliche und ergreifende Erzählung ihrer Reise aus dieser Lebenskrise.Francisco beginnt einen unerwarteten Weg der Selbstfindung, angetrieben durch eine kraftvolle Fahrradtour, die ihn nicht nur quer durch Deutschland, sondern auch durch die unerforschten Tiefen seiner Seele führt.Die Reise startet in Lübeck und endet in München, aber die eigentliche Reise ist die Innere. Mit jedem Tritt in die Pedale kämpft er gegen seine Dämonen, reflektiert sein Leben und entdeckt neue Perspektiven. Zusammen mit Antje, seiner abenteuerlustigen Gefährtin, erlebt er die Schönheit und Herausforderungen Deutschlands - von historischen Städten bis zu atemberaubende Naturlandschaften. Diese Fahrt wird zu einer Metapher für das Leben selbst, mit seinen Höhen und Tiefen, Freuden und Schmerzen.Dieses Buch ist mehr als ein Reisebericht. Es ist eine Geschichte über persönliches Wachstum, über die Resilienz und über die unerwarteten Wege, die das Leben nehmen kann. Es geht um die Bedeutung von Heimat und Liebe, um Verlust und Neuanfang. Träume am Wendepunkt - ist eine inspirierende Erzählung, die zeigt, wie aus einem Zusammenbruch neue Hoffnung wachsen kann.

Bei zehn Trekking-Touren in Nepal lässt Gisela Bormann uns teilhaben an ihren Erfolgen mit großen Glücksmomenten, sowie Scheitern gesetzter Ziele, die trotzdem immer für sie mit positiven Ergebnis enden. Sie berichtet von der gigantischen Bergkulisse im Himalaya und lässt dabei die Ehrfurcht vor unserer wunderbaren Natur nie außer Acht. Sie beschäftigt sich mit Menschen, hilft wo sie kann und lernt dabei, wie man mit kleinen Taten große Dinge bewegen kann.

Delve into some of Mississippi's most haunted locations and find out who and what haunts these places. From battles and murder, to accidents and natural deaths, there are many reasons why ghosts and poltergeists remain on the earthly plain.

With the help of the "Loire Valley Guide," readers will see first-hand one of France's most charming areas known for its opulent chàteaux, gorgeous vineyards and rich cultural legacy. With it's thorough investigation of the Loire Valley's historical sites, beautiful scenery, delectable cuisine, and hidden treasures, this comprehensive book offers travelers insightful information and helpful advice for a memorable trip.The first part of the book traces the region's colorful history, starting in the middle ages and ending in the Renaissance, when it was the playground of French nobility. Readers are given a fuller understanding of the Loire Valley's architectural treasures such as the famous Chàteau de Chambord, Cháteau de Chenonceau and Cháteau de Villandry, which are all witnesses to centuries of art, politics and intrigue, via colourful storytelling and historical anecdotes."Loire Valley Guide" delves into the region's rich cultural landscape, encompassing everything from lively festivals and art exhibitions to traditional folk music and dance. Readers are introduced to the artists, winemakers and storytellers who bring the Loire Valley's ageless customs to life through captivating profiles and interviews, strengthening their bond with the region's people and history.Travelers wishing to discover the mysteries of this enchanted location will find "Loire Valley Guide" to be an invaluable resources, whether they are organizing a family holiday, a romantic retreat or a solitary trip. The book encourages readers to set off on their own personal voyage across the Loire Valley where each castle tells a story and each vineyard whispers a promise of discovery and delight, with its professional counsel, gorgeous photographs and insider recommendations.

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The Sliema St. Julian's Valletta Micro Guide 2024 holds, upon publication, the most up to date information on Malta. Written specifically as a micro-guide, it is wholly focused on the these three resorts-towns which occupy only a short stretch on the central-Northwest Maltese coast.. With a great emphasis on the culinary riches and surprises to be found everywhere, the book provides the most up to date answers to on transport. money, prices, shopping and more. Part guide, part love letter to this stretch of the island, and part extended photo- essay, it has with full colour photographs on almost every page, and so the e-book shall be free to read to all Kindle Unlimited Users.

IN MY LIFE is a personal memoir designed to help travelers remember the cities and places they have visited. This book, "North America and South America," is one of the sets of 4. There are 27 maps on the list of North American countries, including Greenland, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii, which is not part of North America but the 50th state of the USA. South America has 12 countries. In the table of contents, check the box for each country you have seen. Color or highlight the cities, states, or regions you visited. Write down the names of cities, mountains, and other places you saw. I have included two pages of the most visited countries. At the end, count the number of cities and towns you have visited; you will be amazed at the number of places you have seen. There will come a time when we will not be able to travel, but we will have this book to look back on and remember the places we have been. We can share it with everyone: family, friends, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.In my life, Countries I've Visited allows you to record the number of countries, cities, places, and memories in the palm of your hand.North American CountriesANTIQUA & BARBUDA THE BAHAMAS BARBADOS BELIZE CANADA COSTA RICA CUBA DOMINICA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC EL SALVADOR GREENLAND GRENADA GUATEMALA HAITI HONDURAS JAMAICA MEXICO NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO ST KITTS AND NEVIS ST LUCIA ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALASKA (49TH States of the USA) HAWAII (50TH States of the USA) SOUTH AMERICAARGENTINA BOLIVIA BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA ECUADOR GUYANA PARAGUAY PERUS SURINAME URUGUAY VENEZUELA

IN MY LIFE "Asia and Oceania" is a personal memoir designed to help travelers remember the cities and places they have visited.The book contains 48 maps, one for each country, showing the states, regions, and capitals of the places you have visited, as well as a chart for listing towns, islands, mountains, and other locations that are not depicted on the map.In the table of contents, check the box for each country you have visited. Color or mark the cities, states, or regions. At the end, count the number of cities and towns you have visited; you will be amazed at the number of places you have seen. Kazakhstan is included in IN MY LIFE "Europe". In political geography it is recognized as European.This book will remind you of the places you have been. COUNTRIES SOUTH EAST ASIABRUNEICAMBODIAINDONESIALAOSMALASIAMYANMARPHILIPPINESSINGAPORETHAILANDTIMOR LESTEVIETNAM EAST ASIACHINDHONGKONG (SAR of China)JAPANMACAU (SAR of China)MONGOLIANORTH KOREASOUTH KOREATAIWAN SOUTH ASIAAFGHANISTAN BANGLADESH BHUTAN INDIA NEPAL MALDIVES PAKISTANSRI LANKA CENTRAL ASIAKYRGYZSTANTURKMENISTAN UZBEKISTAN OCEANIC MICRONESIAAND POLYNESIAAUSTRALIA COOK ISLANDS FEDERATED STATE OF MICRONESIA FIJIGUAM (US Territory) KIRIBATI PALAU PAPUA NEW GUINEA MARSHALL ISLANDS NAURU NEW CALADONIA NEW ZEALAND SAIPAN (US Territory) SAMOA SOLOMON ISLANDS TONGA TUVALU VANUATU

IN MY LIFE, "Middle East and Africa" is a personal memoir designed to help travelers remember the cities and places they have visited. The book covers 68 countries. Middle East has 14 Countries and 54 African countries.In the table of contents, check the box for each country you have seen. Color or highlight the cities, states, or regions you visited. You can write the names of villages, islands, rivers, mountains, and other places you've been that don't appear on the map. Consider counting the cities and towns you have visited if you are not coming back to Middle East or Africa; you will be proud of your accomplishment.

Part 1 - France, Spain, Ceuta (North Africa), Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Central African Republic A Journey through the Unknown: Conquering the Impossible "Kypros Africa Adventure" is an enthralling memoir written by Kypros, an intrepid photographer and explorer who embarks on a perilous adventure across Africa in 1999. Armed with a former military Land Rover, Kypros sets off on an audacious journey from the Atlantic Ocean on Africa's west coast to the Indian Ocean on the east coast, traversing treacherous jungles and facing unimaginable dangers. At the outset, Kypros acknowledges the daunting nature of his endeavor, aware that he has the option to abandon his vehicle and take to the skies if circumstances become insurmountable. However, fueled by his adventurous spirit and determination, he chooses to forge ahead, taking small steps and pushing himself to the limits. Throughout the book, Kypros describes the hostile and unforgiving landscapes he encounters, where danger lurks at every turn. The author's raw and uncensored account reveals the harsh realities he faces, with over 600 pages filled with vivid descriptions and explicit language. Although he acknowledges the mistakes and shortcomings in his journey and writing, Kypros emphasizes that his actions and decisions were often made without prior experience or knowledge. As Kypros navigates his way through the violence-ridden jungles, he witnesses horrifying incidents, such as people being burnt alive inside their vehicles.Despite the overwhelming odds and the countless challenges he encounters, Kypros pushes forward, displaying incredible resilience and fortitude. The expedition finally concludes at Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2001. Kypros reflects on the incredible and life-threatening nature of his adventure, having covered an astounding distance of 38,500 kilometers alone through some of the most dangerous places on Earth. His journey serves as a testament to the human spirit's capacity for endurance and exploration. "A Journey through the Unknown: Conquering the Impossible" is not only an adrenaline-fueled account of a remarkable expedition but also a personal reflection on the author's triumphs and shortcomings. It invites readers to join Kypros on his wild and unforgettable journey, offering a glimpse into the untamed and unexplored corners of Africa. From the Chad section ... "Everyone tells me the animals are somewhere else. There are no animals, they have all been eaten" "No, I see lots by the water. The chimpanzees are in groups. They attack small people and try to fu*k the woman when they are alone". "Do they ever succeed? You mean they want sex with people?" "Yes, sometimes they find woman. If she fights they bite her neck and kill her". Sudan - "They murder someone to get married?"."No, they just cut off the penis". Central African Republic - "If you do get attacked when you leave here, look at the ground at all time and do not make eye contact. Let them take whatever they want and do not say or do anything. They may let you live, but never look at them". ... At dusk, the chief presented me with a large wooden bowl filled with a green paste."This is too much for me to eat," I said. "Eat whatever you like and leave the rest," the chief replied. As I finished picking through the green paste, I noticed everyone staring at me. Eventually, I realized they were waiting for me to hand them the bowl. I had presumed it was an extra generous serving, but the food had been intended for the entire village. I had eaten half of it, and the chief then took my plate and ate my leftovers. The others shared the remainder when he was finished. It dawned on me that I had unwittingly eaten the entire food supply for everyone in the village.