INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • With a new foreword by Tim Ferriss • “ Vagabonding easily remains in my top-10 list of life-changing books. Why? Because one incredible trip, especially a long-term trip, can change your life forever. And Vagabonding teaches you how to travel (and think), not just for one trip, but for the rest of your life.” —Tim Ferriss, from the foreword There’s nothing like vagabonding: taking time off from your normal life—from six weeks to four months to two years...
Releasedatum: 2002-12-24 119,00 kr
A Journey for the Ages The Pilgrimage paved the way to Paulo Coelho’s international bestselling novel The Alchemist. In many ways, these two volumes are companions—to truly comprehend one, you must read the other. Step inside this captivating account of Coelho’s pilgrimage along the road to Santiago. This fascinating parable explores the need to find one’s own path. In the end, we discover that the extraordinary is always found in the ordinary and simple ways of everyday people. Part adv...
Releasedatum: 2009-10-13 109,00 kr
The Arctic desolation and the force of nature does something to your mind, and the perception of self and life. It touches you. And it creates a profound humility as you are reminded of your unimportance in the moving of events. “80° North” is a photographic story of Svalbard and Spitsbergen, the cluster of islands close to the North Pole. Included are more than 120 unique images, offering a contemplating read. kaj-karlsson.page
Releasedatum: 2016-04-09 29,00 kr
**THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER** 'An inspirational study in leadership and a powerful testament to the human spirit at its very best.' - Mail on Sunday 'The energy of the book gives it pace and you whip through, rather as Purja nips up verticals... Whether or not you are a lover of the mountains, you will marvel at his tenacity, his fearlessness. No one can fail to be inspired by what he achieved.' - The Times 'Not only does Nims have exceptional physical stamina, he's also a leader with g...
Releasedatum: 2020-11-12 Genre:Resor och äventyr 75,00 kr
Now a major motion picture, Kon-Tiki is the record of Thor Heyerdahl’s astonishing three-month voyage across the Pacific. Kon-Tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure -- a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean by raft. Intrigued by Polynesian folklore, biologist Thor Heyerdahl suspected that the South Sea Islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by a mythical hero, Kon-Tiki. He decided to prove his theory by duplicating the l...
Releasedatum: 2013-05-07 75,00 kr
‘Sebald is the Joyce of the 21st Century’ The Times What begins as the record of W. G. Sebald’s own journey on foot through coastal East Anglia, from Lowestoft to Bungay, becomes the conductor of evocations of people and cultures past and present. From Chateaubriand, Thomas Browne, Swinburne and Conrad, to fishing fleets, skulls and silkworms, the result is an intricately patterned and haunting book on the transience of all things human. ‘A novel of ideas with a difference: it is nothing...
Releasedatum: 2013-11-30 115,00 kr
'A highly readable and spiritually uplifting book about a dream come true' Wanderlust 'Touching and memorable ... one for armchair travellers and bike freaks' Daily Mail From London to New York , Ewan and Charley chased their shadows through Europe, the Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Russia, across the Pacific to Alaska, then down through Canada and America. But as the miles slipped beneath the tyres of their big BMWs, their troubles started. Exhaustion, injury and accidents tested their stre...
Releasedatum: 2013-04-11 Genre:Resor och äventyr 59,00 kr
Michael Palin tackles the full length of the Himalaya in this terrific number one bestseller. Having risen to the challenge of seas, poles, dhows and deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin. In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard travelling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden valleys of the Hindu Kush, ancient cities like Peshawar and Lahore, the mighty peaks of K2, Annapurna...
Releasedatum: 2010-05-27 Genre:Resor och äventyr 49,00 kr
*UPDATED 2017 EDITION* New York Times bestseller! No money? No problem. You can start packing your bags for that trip you’ve been dreaming a lifetime about. For more than half a decade, Matt Kepnes (aka Nomadic Matt) has been showing readers of his enormously popular travel blog that traveling isn’t expensive and that it’s affordable to all. He proves that as long as you think out of the box and travel like locals, your trip doesn’t have to break your bank, nor do you need to give up lux...
Releasedatum: 2015-01-06 105,00 kr
How to Travel Full-Time is a collection of practical tips and stories by full-time traveler and author, Colin Wright. Rewritten from the ground up, the second edition of How to Travel Full-Time simplifies some topics while expanding on others, taking into account the feedback received and lessons learned from selling over 100,000 copies of the first edition. Topics covered in this book: The idea of travel, compared to the reality. Types of travel you might consider. ...
Releasedatum: 2014-02-11 9,00 kr
This Short Digital Guide by Visit Montenegro Contain: - Montenegro Photos (over 50 photos) - Main information about Montenegro - Montenegro History - Montenegro Culture - Montenegro Nature - Montenegro Tourism - Montenegro Beaches - Montenegro Top Places - Montenegro Accommodation - Montenegro Cities This is exclusive Digital Guide, with nice design, for everyone who want to find all basic information about Montenegro and make first impression about this Top Tourist Destination. Lot of sho...
Releasedatum: 2013-06-21 Genre:Resor och äventyr 9,00 kr
Do you want to maximise your short stay in the romantic city of Riga? If so ... this could be the guide for you! This ebook travel guide: * Gives daily itinerary’s which you can follow, or tailor to suit yourself * Has a map, pictures and information on locations and attractions (including address, opening times, web address, how to get there, history &/or other pertinent information) * Is suitable for all age groups and nationalities * Gives tips on how to keep costs down whist away and w...
Releasedatum: 2013-03-20 Genre:Resor och äventyr 15,00 kr
_______________ THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER: the remarkable true story of the exploration ship featured in The Terror In the early years of Queen Victoria's reign, HMS Erebus undertook two of the most ambitious naval expeditions of all time. On the first, she ventured further south than any human had ever been. On the second, she vanished with her 129-strong crew in the wastes of the Canadian Arctic, along with the HMS Terror. Her fate remained a mystery for over 160 years. Then, in 2014, she wa...
Releasedatum: 2018-09-20 Genre:Resor och äventyr 115,00 kr
On 1 August 2008, 18 climbers from across the world reached the summit of K2, the world’s second highest and most dangerous mountain - a peak which claims the life of one in every four climbers who attempt it. Over the course of 28 hours the mountain had exacted a deadly toll: 11 lives were lost a series of catastrophic accidents. Based on the eye-witness accounts of the climbers who were there, The Summit: How Triumph Turned To Tragedy On K2’s Deadliest Days offers the most comprehensive ac...
Releasedatum: 2013-11-11 85,00 kr
On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first ever to set foot on the highest point on earth: the summit of Everest. It was a magical moment. Since then many men and women have striven to reach the top of this awesome mountain, which can be at once beautiful and mystical, unpredictable and highly dangerous, never straightforward and always incredibly tough. In this timely and remarkable book, published to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the original ascent, mountaineers ...
Releasedatum: 2013-05-31 129,00 kr
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER With a foreword by Diana Gabaldon. Two men. One country. And a lot of whisky. As stars of Outlander , Sam and Graham eat, sleep and breathe the Highlands on this epic road trip around their homeland. They discover that the real thing is even greater than fiction. Clanlands is the story of their journey. Armed with their trusty campervan and a sturdy friendship, these two Scotsmen are on the adventure of a lifetime to explore the majesty of Scotland. A wild ride by boa...
Releasedatum: 2020-11-03 Genre:Resor och äventyr 69,00 kr
'The next Bill Bryson' New York Times Two tigers cannot share the same mountain - Chinese proverb Despite geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and shared status as highly powerful nations, China, Korea and Japan love to hate each other. Why? In search of an answer, Michael Booth journeys across East Asia to explore the mutual animosity that frequently threatens to draw the world into all-out war. From misjudged cake decorations to electoral meddling, contradictory origin myths to terri...
Releasedatum: 2020-01-16 115,00 kr
Málaga is well known by tourists as the gateway city for holidays on the Costa Del Sol in southern Spain. Many visitors rush through the airport and exit the city quickly on their way to the popular beach resorts and never give Málaga more than a quick look. But Málaga is a lively, vibrant city with much to offer for the tourist to Spain – in fact you could spend your entire holiday here! TABLE OF CONTENTS: Overview & Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When To Visit - ...
Releasedatum: 2015-07-17 45,00 kr
Costa Blanca is the name of the 200 km long coastline of eastern Spain on the Mediterranean Sea in Alicante province. The now-defunct airline BEA invented the name Costa Blanca to promote their holiday flights from London to Valencia in the late-1950's. The region is now a very popular holiday destination for British and other northern European tourists and the region includes the towns of Benidorm, Alicante, Dénia, La Zenia, and Xàbia. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Welcome to Costa Blanca - Culture - Or...
Releasedatum: 2015-07-15 45,00 kr
An engaging and informative first-hand account of the last ‘grain race’ of maritime history, from respected travel writer Eric Newby. In 1939, a young Eric Newby – later renowned as a travel writer of exceptional talent – set sail aboard Moshulu, the largest sailing ship still employed in the transportation of grain from Australia to Europe. Every year from 1921 to 1939, the vessels involved in the grain trade would strive to find the shortest, fastest passage home – ‘the grain race...
Releasedatum: 2014-11-06 69,00 kr
Over 120 digital pages of pure Montenegro! We present you the FIRST EVER digital interactive tourist guide for Montenegro. WELCOME TO MONTENEGRO is modern and unique interactive digital guide - magazine look like, made by Visit Montenegro team. Content of whole WELCOME TO MONTENEGRO is made in Montenegro. We are proud that we have such a great team of people who made this fantastic interactive guide. This is unique interactive digital guide about Montenegro made for people who plan to visit Mont...
Releasedatum: 2013-04-26 Genre:Resor och äventyr 89,00 kr
all about DURMITOR is useful Tourist Guide for all tourists who want to visit Montenegro and one of the top places in Montenegro - National Park Durmitor and Zabljak city. In this book you can find all information about Durmitor National Park, from history over culture and nature to tourism information. Everything you need for pleasant holiday in National Park Durmitor you can find here. Top Hotels, Top Tours, Top Places, Hiking, Biking paths, ... Visit-Montenegro.com, leading web portal for Mon...
Releasedatum: 2013-04-01 Genre:Resor och äventyr 39,00 kr
The Companion to the cult classic, “How to get the most bang for your buck in Thailand” A year after I published “How to get the most Bang for your buck in Thailand, the results are in. The amazing and at times overwhelmingly positive responses I received from readers has made it one of the most prideful experiences of my life. It seems like I got a “thank you email” for nearly every book sold. I’ve even become friends with many of the readers. But in having conversations with dozens...
Releasedatum: 2012-12-08 75,00 kr
After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn't shake the travel bug. And after an inspirational UNICEF visit to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. And so they set off on their 15,000-mile journey with two new BMWs loaded up for the trip. Joining up with producer/directors Russ Malkin and David Alexanian and the Long Way Round team, their route took them fr...
Releasedatum: 2013-04-11 Genre:Resor och äventyr 45,00 kr
Do you want to maximise your short stay in the historical city of Prague? If so ... this could be the guide for you! This ebook travel guide: * Gives daily itinerary’s which you can follow, or tailor to suit yourself * Has a map, pictures and information on locations and attractions (including address, opening times, web address, how to get there, history &/or other pertinent information) * Is suitable for all age groups and nationalities * Gives tips on how to keep costs down whist away a...
Releasedatum: 2013-01-24 15,00 kr
Are you wanting to maximise your short stay in the vibrant city of Barcelona? If so ... this could be the guide for you! This ebook travel guide: * Gives daily itinerary’s which you can follow, or tailor to suit yourself * Has a map, pictures and information on locations and attractions (including address, opening times, web address, how to get there, history &/or other pertinent information) * Is suitable for all age groups and nationalities * Gives tips on how to keep costs down whist aw...
Releasedatum: 2013-01-04 Genre:Resor och äventyr 15,00 kr
The Practical Guide to Bicycle Touring is a comprehensive guide on how to get started in the wonderful sport of long distance bike touring. The authors have spent countless hours touring by bike throughout the United States and across Europe and want to share their experience with you. Designed for both beginners and experienced cyclists, this guide is your complete source of practical information on how to plan and do a multi-day or multi-week bike tour. This book includes information on bicycl...
Releasedatum: 2012-07-14 25,00 kr
Whether your family is traveling to London for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games or watching the events from home, you’ll love this fun and informative guide to one of the world’s great cities. London’s two thousand-year history means it is packed full of amazing sights, sounds and tastes. You can see antiquities from around the world at the British Museum, visit the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, or see a play at Shakespeare’s Globe. There are beautiful gardens, huge public squares, a...
Releasedatum: 2012-05-26 35,00 kr
This is the 2020 edition. For live updates on Covid restrictions and pilgrim hostels contact us at the email address in the book and we'll send you the link. A practical guide to walking the Camino de Santiago/Camino Francés with information about pilgrim hostels and services plus lots of background information about the history, culture and architecture of the places you will pass through. It covers the Camino from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela and onwards to the coast at F...
Releasedatum: 2012-01-28 85,00 kr
“Superbly written and action-packed, The Last Dive ranks with such adventure classics as The Perfect Storm and Into Thin Air.”—Tampa Tribune Spurred on by a fatal combination of obsession and ambition, Chris and Chrisy Rouse, an experienced father-son scuba diving team, hoped to achieve wide-spread recognition for their outstanding and controversial diving skills by solving the secrets of a mysterious, undocumented, World War II German U-boat that lay only a half day’s mission from New Y...
Releasedatum: 2012-01-03 109,00 kr
Though much has been written about the political implications of the religious revival which has engulfed America in recent years, a question remains unanswered: what pushes its people into 'declaring for Jesus'? Douglas Kennedy spent a long hot summer cruising through that expanse of the American South known as 'The Bible Belt' exploring that question. In a remarkable journey into one of the strangest corners of the United States, Kennedy finds himself spending time in Miami with a one-time mem...
Releasedatum: 2011-11-03 Genre:Resor och äventyr 35,00 kr
'The pace of this kind of travel has not much changed since Fogg set out in 1872. Trains may be a little faster, but there are certainly no high-speed rail links yet across India, China or the USA. Passenger services have practically disappeared from the world's shipping lanes ... Recourse to air travel, even as a convenient means of escape, was not allowed.' Following the route taken by Phileas Fogg 115 years earlier, Michael Palin set out from the Reform Club to circumnavigate the world. The r...
Releasedatum: 2010-05-27 Genre:Resor och äventyr 59,00 kr
This is a behind-the-scenes look at cruise ships in a way that's never been done before. Some of the stories are shocking, some are enlightening, but most are just laugh-out-loud entertaining. This tour behind those "Crew Only" doors will reveal: - How romance on a cruise ship is unlike anywhere else - The insane things passengers do - Why alcohol is mandatory at sea - How nude cruises compare to Christian cruises - What happens when things go horribly wrong at sea Jay Herring was an American se...
Releasedatum: 2010-04-20 29,00 kr
“An extraordinary story of bravery and insanity on the high seas. . . . One of the most gripping sea stories I have ever read.” — Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm In the tradition of Into Thin Air and The Perfect Storm, comes a breathtaking oceanic adventure about an obsessive desire to test the limits of human endurance. In 1968 nine sailors set off on the most daring race ever held and never before completed: to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe nonstop. Ten...
Releasedatum: 2009-10-13 115,00 kr
A seasonal meander through the wilds of Scotland. 'If Clanlands was a gentle road trip through Scotland, this almanac is a top down, pedal to the metal up and down odyssey through the many byways of a Scottish year. An invitation to anyone who picks up the book to join us on a crazy camper van exploration over 12 glorious, whisky fuelled months. Mountains, battles, famous (and infamous) Scots, the alarming competitiveness of Men in Kilts , clans, feuds, flora, fauna, with a healthy sprinkling of...
Releasedatum: 2021-11-23 Genre:Resor och äventyr 35,00 kr
**LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE** 'You've never read a travel memoir like this before' The Sunday Times , 'Pride Culture Guide' 'Sweet and fun, with real emotional depth and a rousing, feisty spirit' Matt Cain *** In the spring of 2012, Calum finds himself single again after his relationship of six years comes to an end. Heartbroken, unhappy and unsure of what to do next, he leaves the hometown he has been in all his life to embark on a journey that takes him all around the world, f...
Releasedatum: 2020-07-09 Genre:Resor och äventyr 49,00 kr
This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best value destinations for 2020. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet’s staff, authors and online community, we present a year’s worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable. As self-confessed travel geeks, we regularly ask ourselves: where are the best places in the world to visit right now ? It’s a very hotly contested topic at Lonely Planet and g...
Releasedatum: 2019-10-01 115,00 kr
The trek around the Tour du Mont Blanc circuit is one of the greatest journeys in the world. Within this guidebook you will find both mapping and trekking information on the route. We have added a digital map of the area, and day to day mapping at different scales allows you to see the route clearly. GPS source data gives you a marked route from start to finish for every day of the trek. The book includes a detailed trekking itinerary, route profiles for each day, superb photographs, video, advi...
Releasedatum: 2018-01-09 159,00 kr
City Maps Lviv Ukraine is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Attractions, pubs, bars, restaurants, museums, convenience stores, clothing stores, shopping centers, marketplaces, police, emergency facilities are only some of the places you will find in this map. This collection of maps is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this map be part of yet another fun Lviv adventure :)
Releasedatum: 2017-04-13 15,00 kr
City Maps Muscat Oman is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Attractions, pubs, bars, restaurants, museums, convenience stores, clothing stores, shopping centers, marketplaces, police, emergency facilities are only some of the places you will find in this map. This collection of maps is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this map be part of yet another fun Muscat adventure :)
Releasedatum: 2017-04-13 15,00 kr
Japan has an image of being inaccessible to those with disabilities. This couldn't be further from the truth . Japan is, in fact, very accessible for those with disabilities. And Tokyo leads the accessibility movement. With this book, Accessible Japan takes a look at: - Things to know before you go like wheelchair sizes, guide dogs, the JR pass, disability ID - Information on how to get around on Tokyo's trains, subways, buses and more - Tips on shops, restaurants, and accessible toi...
Releasedatum: 2017-02-04 19,00 kr
From Excuses to Excursions: How I Started Traveling the World chronicles the life of a girl who grew up with a colorful imagination but not nearly enough funds to support it. The book is broken up into four parts: The Dream, The Journey, The Adventure, and The Destination. Each details the struggles, victories, and natural consequences of life when you put yourself out there and find the universe will often reciprocate your boldness. This book will take you on a vicarious adventure and have you ...
Releasedatum: 2016-12-01 45,00 kr
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA An eloquent elegy on the past of a county she loved so much - The Times 'There was a smell in the air of tar and rope and rusted chain, a smell of tidal water. Down harbour, around the point, was the open sea. Here was the freedom I desired, long sought-for, not yet known. Freedom to write, to walk, to wander, freedom to climb hills, to pull a boat, to be alone . . . I for this, and this for me.' Daphne du Maurier lived in Cornwall for most of her life. Its...
Releasedatum: 2016-10-20 Genre:Resor och äventyr 49,00 kr
THE #1 THING TO DO ON MAUI! No buses loaded with tourists. No book to decipher. You do the driving, & we'll do the guiding. Would you like to explore the lush rainforests of Maui in a Jeep? Frolic in hidden waterfalls or discover breathtaking natural wonders? Hike through a bamboo forest to a 400 foot waterfall? Find all this & more with the adventurous & romantic Road to Hana guide available. WHAT'S INCLUDED 26 narrated AUDIO tracks covering: • The top 15 spots on the R...
Releasedatum: 2016-01-07 95,00 kr
Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands and is known as the Valley Isle and the Magic Isle. Maui no ka oi, is what islanders say about Maui, (“Maui is the best”.) Maui has exotic resorts, lush rainforests, world famous beaches, old plantation towns as well as an interesting culture influenced by Polynesia. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Maui - Overview - Culture - Orientation & Location - Climate & When To Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Hana Lava Tube - Visit a Maui ...
Releasedatum: 2015-07-28 45,00 kr
The Amalfi Coast has one of the most beautiful coastlines in Italy and includes the cliffside towns of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Salerno. The region, located to the south of Naples overlooking the Mediterranean, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Amalfi Coast, Italy - Overview - Culture - Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Positano - Amalfi - Ravello - Sorrento - Solerno - Naples - Pompeii & Herculaneum - Vesuvi...
Releasedatum: 2015-07-10 45,00 kr
Split is the leading city of the Dalmatian region of Croatia and is the economic centre of the beautiful eastern Adriatic. It features a delightful historical centre with Roman walls, temples and squares. Split once housed a palace for the retired Roman emperor Diocletian. With its narrow streets and hidden treasures, Split is the second largest city in Croatia. Table of Contents: Split - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Diocleti...
Releasedatum: 2015-06-19 39,00 kr
Discover the skiing downhills of the Chamonix Mountain in this very detailed and documented book, written by one of the most talented skiers of his generation. Located at the very heart of the highest mountains of Europe, the majestic Chamonix massif stands as a reference among the most sacred skiing places in the world. When winter comes, this snow-addict heaven offers a unique range of dream slopes, from the easiest to the most breathtakingly high ones. Anselme Baud is an extreme skiing leadin...
Releasedatum: 2015-03-04 25,00 kr
Discover the skiing downhills of the Aiguilles rouges Mountain in this very detailed and documented book, written by one of the most talented skiers of his generation. Located at the very heart of the highest mountains of Europe, the majestic Aiguilles rouges massif stands as a reference among the most sacred skiing places in the world. When winter comes, this snow-addict heaven offers a unique range of dream slopes, from the easiest to the most breathtakingly high ones. Anselme Baud is an extre...
Releasedatum: 2015-03-04 25,00 kr
What Are You Waiting For? Looking for a guidebook that isn't full of tired, lame, or even BS travel information? 101 Places to Get F****d Up Before You Die brings together the most irreverent and legit accounts of drinking, nightlife and travel culture around the world. Part guide, part social commentary, part party invitation, 101 Places gives you all the info and inspiration you'll need to: * Blowout one (or several) of the year's biggest festivals * MacGyver your way into underground clubs an...
Releasedatum: 2014-01-07 89,00 kr