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The plan is simple. George and Ben have three weeks to cycle 1000 miles from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland. There's just one small problem - they have no bikes, no clothes, no food, and no money. Setting off in just a pair of Union Jack boxer shorts, they attempt to rely on the generosity of the British public for everything from food to accommodation, clothes to shoes, and bikes to beer.

Featuring original interviews with Everest mountain guides and climbers, this is “a fast-moving, nuanced account of the peak’s transformation from the ultimate mountaineering challenge into a booming business opportunity” (Joshua Hammer, New York Times bestselling author). Anyone who has...

Mit diesem Hörbuch laden wir zu einem Streifzug durch die wechselvolle Geschichte der Frauenkirche ein. Viele berühmte Schriftsteller, Musiker, Maler und Architekten bereisten Dresden und hiel­ten ihre Erlebnisse rund um die Frauenkirche in Romanen, Gedichten, Tagebüchern, Brie­fen und Reisebeschreibungen fest.

My first-hand experience of buying and outfitting a 43-foot sailboat to sail around the world. Newport, Rhode Island, to Florida, caught in10-foot breaking waves head-on. Sailing through the Bahamas and Caribbean islands.

From a writer “whose genre-jumping refusal to be pinned down [makes him] an exemplar of our era” (NPR), a new book that confirms his power to astound readers. As a child Geoff Dyer spent long hours making and blotchily painting model fighter planes. So the adult Dyer jumped at the chance...

Ready for a life-altering adventure? This gripping memoir will take you on a thrilling ride through the heart of Ethiopia, where the author pushes his physical and mental limits. This incredibly-written work contains a myriad of adventures, from dangerous to inspirational, entertaining to informative, and fast-paced to serene. Balarezo's vivid storytelling transports you to the rugged landscapes of Ethiopia, from bustling Addis Ababa to remote villages and the Danakil Depression--deemed 'hell on earth' since it has the world's highest average temperature.

Sixty years after Mount Everest was first climbed, this unique book of letters celebrates, in a very personal way, this most majestic of mountains. With exclusive access to the private archives of pioneering New Zealand climber George Lowe, this is a welcome tribute to an unsung hero.The ascent of Everest in the summer of 1953 was one of the twentieth century’s great triumphs of exploration. George Lowe’s efforts on the mountain were crucial to the endeavour.

Are you tired of the chaotic life in the city. and wish to find an escape? National parks can be your answer. In the United States, there are currently 63 national parks spread across the entire country. If you want to begin exploring the beauty of nature, consider visiting one of these national parks. Every one of them has its own unique charm and appeal that draws large numbers of tourists each year, nationally and internationally.

"Kurze Geschichten vom Reisen auf dem Indischen Subkontinent.“ Georg Felsberg: über 30 Jahre Fernsehredakteur und Reporter in der ARD, hat in den letzten neun Jahren viele Länder Asiens bereist. Seine Texte - "kurze Erzählungen, Anekdoten und Miniaturen" - sind eine Liebeserklärung an den indischen Subkontinent. Viele Monate war er allein mit seinem blauen Reisesack unterwegs, mit Bussen und Bahnen - oft aber zu Fuß durch wenig besiedelte Landschaften der Wüste Thar, in der Bergwelt von Sikkim, in Nagaland oder am großen Strom Brahmaputra.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Iași, Romania. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide.

Recently recovered from his epic bicycle journey that took him from the Delaware shore to the Oregon coast, distinguished climate scientist David Goodrich sets out on his bike again to traverse the Western Interior Seaway - an ancient ocean that once spread across half of North America. When the waters cleared a geologic age ago, what was left behind was vast flat prairie, otherworldly rock formations, and oil shale deposits.

The ultimate travel guide to exploring the English cities of Brighton and Bristol.