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What do most people think of Idaho? Well, see, that's the problem - they don't think of Idaho. Despite its breathtaking natural beauty and the fact that it's crammed to the gills with eccentrics and freethinkers, Idaho may as well be the moon as far as the rest of America is concerned. Jim Goad recently spent a week in Idaho mingling with state troopers, political extremists, collegiate progressives, and heartbreakingly friendly locals.

The desire to travel is instinctive; to see what's ahead of us, around the corner, or across the sea. We've been curious about the world since time began. So get out there, see the world, have an adventure, have fun, live! This section of British Columbia may have some of the most diverse landscape anywhere in Canada: from the high mountains at the western edge of the Rockies, to the desert climates of the Okanagan, to the thick forests outside Kamloops.

In 2017, professional runner Rickey Gates ran 3,700 miles across the continental United States with just a small backpack and an anthropologist's curiosity to discover the divided America in which we live. In the book Cross Country, Gates documents this epic experience from South Carolina to San...

Dana Stabenow was born in Alaska before statehood, grew up on and around fishing boats, worked for an air taxi service, a cannery, and later, on the oilfields of the North Slope. Today, she's an Edgar Award-winning mystery writer with more than 25 Alaska-based novels to her credit. Stabenow knows Alaska. Writing for Alaska magazine, she revisits old haunts and explores new ones to capture the vital pioneering spirit of her home state.

From the author of the enduring classic The Solace of Open Spaces, here is a wondrous meditation on how water, light, wind, mountain, bird, and horse have shaped her life and her understanding of a world besieged by a climate crisis. Amid species extinctions and disintegrating ice sheets, this...

Super Cheap Newfoundland is a travel guide for people seeking cold-hard facts to enjoy the biggest Newfoundland adventure on the smallest budget. Choose from city adventures or mix it up with our nature suggestions. Either way, our plans and Newfoundland’s fascinating history and jaw-dropping hikes and waterfalls will blow your mind, not your budget. Instantly discover everything you need for a luxurious trip to Newfoundland on a backpackers budget.

This book is about examining the possible reasons behind the vortex claims. Is it simply to attract tourist to visit the area? Is it real? What kind of scientific evidence is there for these claims? Is it physiological and simply just the power of suggestion? I am going to approach this subject with an open mind. Examining the geology, magnetism measurements, topography, physiology, and yes even the financial gain to the Sedona area for giving tourist claims of the vortex.

Each contributor presents a brand new story set in a distinct neighborhood. Brooklyn Noir mixes masters of the mystery genre with the best of New York’s literary fiction community - and, of course, leaves room for new blood. These brilliant and chilling stories see crime striking in communities of Russians, Jamaicans, Hasidic Jews, Puerto Ricans, Italians, Irish and many other ethnicities - in the most diverse urban location on the planet.

"Per chi non c'è mai stato e sogna di andarci, per chi c'è stato e sogna di viverci!". Piero Armenti, giovane urban explorer italiano, popolarissimo nel web con più di un milione di follower ci porta alla scoperta della New York più autentica. "Il mio viaggio a New York" è un'originalissima serie audio registrata dal vivo per le strade di New York, con i suoni e i rumori, la voce della città sullo sfondo.

Êtes-vous de ceux qui déshabillent leurs Whippet avant de les manger ? Ou encore faites-vous partie de ceux qui font exploser la coque de chocolat avant de les déguster ? Peu importe la technique, le Whippet demeure le deuxième biscuit le plus vendu au Québec. Inventé et produit en sol québécois, il est un fleuron de la culture québécoise selon plusieurs. Le biscuit causera une commotion quand l’usine qui le fabrique sera délocalisée à l’extérieur du Québec en 2020. Un abandon selon certains… dont il ne restera que des miettes.

***NATIONAL BEST SELLER*** A vivid, surprising portrait of the civic and economic reinvention taking place in America, town by town and generally out of view of the national media. A realistically positive and provocative view of the country between its coasts. For the last five years, James and...

With his characteristic blend of scientific insight, personal biography, and poetic narrative, The Complete John Muir Collection is a fascinating audiobook for nature lovers, hiking enthusiasts, conservationists, and anyone passionate about the rich history behind America’s most beloved national park.

The city of Houston has a rich past and a bright future. There are many historical areas that are popular with tourists. Houston also has one of the best areas to be part of some of the fastest-growing and most lucrative industries, including energy, medical facilities, and technology. So whether you are considering moving here or just want to visit for a day or so, this book will be all you need.

This audiobook is dedicated to my home town, and to the citizens and long-term residents of Campbell River. To my best friends Brooke, her daughter River, and Chandra - who are island adventure seekers, and residents of Campbell River, withholding a deep love for everything the city has to offer. Thank you for inspiring me to share my stories, and write in-depth about this special place. To Marion, who was a long time citizen of Campbell River, and whom I miss dearly. To my partner who supports every one of my ideas, projects, and my love for writing, travel, and animals.

There's so much to love about Mexico. Indigenous traditions stretching back millennia; colourful cuisine that's loved the world over; and vibrant festivals bursting with joyful energy. Mexico is a country worth celebrating - and that's exactly what ¡Viva Mexico! is all about. Within its...

"Rediscovering Vancouver" is a captivating literary voyage through the vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada, as seen through the eyes and words of author John V. Rinaldo. This book is not your typical travel guide; it's a profound exploration of the city's breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural tapestry, and the author's personal reflections that breathe life into each listen.

The music of Frank Sinatra, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, and many other artists provides the score to the reflections of a musician on the road in this memoir of Neil Peart's travels from Los Angeles to Big Bend National Park. The emotional associations and stories behind each album Peart plays guide his recollections of his childhood on Lake Ontario, the first bands that he performed with, and his travels with the band Rush. The evocative and resonant writing vividly captures the meanderings of a musical mind.

Sailing to Newfoundland documents a solo journey on a 40' sailboat from Florida to the remote and uninhabited fjords of the south coast of Newfoundland, one of the few places in the world where raw, unspoiled nature meets the ocean and provides sheltered anchorages. From the author of Becoming a Sailor, Journey to the Ragged Islands, and Chasing the Nomadic Dream, this book puts you in the cockpit, and in the fjords, and on top of glacier-cut mountains in the remote backcountry of Newfoundland.

Are you ready to transform your understanding of Spanish and immerse yourself in Mexico's rich culture? "Mexican Spanish for Beginners" is more than just a language course; it's your personal guide to a vibrant linguistic journey!

Mit diesem Hörbuch dokumentiert die Autorin Hermine Stampa-Rabe ihre schwere Fahrradexpedition von Missoula/ Montana, USA, durch Kanada auf dem Alaska Highway nach Anchorage in Alaska. Aus dem Bericht ihres Radsportvereins "Adventure cycling", ersah sie, dass sie streckenweise auf sehr grobem Straßenasphalt radeln muss. Um einem Plattfuß von vornherein aus dem Weg zu gehen, wählte sie deshalb ihr altes Mountainbike, das aber neun Pfund schwer war... Gegen die gefährlichen Grizzly Bären, Pumas und Elche schützte sie sich mit einem Bärenglöckchen am Fußgelenk und Bären-Spray. Über nicht abreißende Berge und an brennenden Wäldern ging es immer weiter gen Norden.