Southern Travel

Considerada en algún momento la patria "más suiza de América", este bello país bañado por las aguas del Atlántico es el corolario de una fascinante historia de empuje, tesón y esfuerzo por sobresalir. Hoy, a casi 200 años de su fundación, la nación uruguaya inicia con esperanza un nuevo período económico que haga olvidar el caos y desastre al que de común incurrieron su sociedad y gobernantes sobre todo en la segunda mitad del siglo XX.

For "Darwin Year," a fresh-eyed and enchanting journey through South America in his footsteps. One snowy day in Ushuaia, Argentina, the self-proclaimed "southernmost city in the world," writer Eric Simons picked up a copy of Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle. Simons had just hiked the mountains overlooking Beagle Channel, and he found himself engrossed in Darwin's account.

With more than 50 distilleries in the state, bourbon is as synonymous with Kentucky as horses and basketball. Blending several topics including tax revenue, railroads, the mechanics of brewing, geography, landscapes, and architecture, this primer and geographical guide presents a detailed history of the development of Kentucky's distilling industry. Bourbon's Backroads reveals the places where bourbon's heritage was made from old and new distilleries, storage warehouses, railroad yards, and factories where copper fermenting vessels are made.

THE OPPORTUNIST – AN ENTERPRISING LIFE IN SPAIN is Craig K. Kirkland’s account of his inventive and ignoble efforts to make his fortune. After a rather unscrupulous apprenticeship in the north midlands he is forced to flee abroad to further his ambitions and in this amusing chronicle he recounts his unethical exploits with brazen honesty. Mr Kirkland’s eye-opening tale of ingenuity and avarice, though not for the overly righteous, makes for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. This book is not intended as an instruction manual and the publisher does not condone the author’s ...

Leaving from Brooklyn, New York, in August 1911, John Muir, at the age of seventy-three and traveling alone, embarked on an eight-month, 40,000-mile voyage to South America and Africa. The 1911-12 journals and correspondence reproduced in this volume allow us to travel with him up the great Amazon, into the jungles of southern Brazil, to snowline in the Andes, through southern and central Africa to the headwaters of the Nile, and across six oceans and seas in order to reach the rare forests he had so long wished to study.

In The Field by Julian Bound A unique journey across the world from documentary photographer and National Geographic photographic contributor Julian Bound. Funny, poignant and often touching, a story of capturing world events, conflicts and culture on camera whilst living on the road as a photographer. From the child soldiers of a Burmese liberation army to photographing the moment Nepal’s 2015 earthquake struck, In The Field tells of encounters within Java’s active volcanoes, Cairo’s Arab Spring, Bangkok’s coup d'état, and a venture into covert photography for a government in ...

Costa Rica is a fascinating country in Central America, surrounded by Nicaragua and Panama, a natural paradise between two oceans. Fascinating nature, joie de vivre and colonial history on the island and the land bridge between North and South America. Costa Rica is certainly one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

Argentina, a land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, captivates travelers with its unique allure. From the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires to the breathtaking wilderness of Patagonia, Argentina offers an abundance of experiences that appeal to various interests.

A Gardener’s Tale a Novel by Julian Bound ‘It’s funny the people you meet in a lifetime. Looking back it wasn’t so much how many crossed my path, more so it was what they had to say.’ With these opening lines a sheltered man recounts his life spent working as a gardener in his hometown’s park. Recalling those encountered he tells how they shared their problems with him, resulting in him offering them his own unique perspective on life and so touching the hearts of all he meets. Unbeknown to them all, his wise insights for their woes arrive from the numerous jigsaw puzzles he and...

Explore the essence of South Beach and transform your travels into a journey of well-being with "South Beach Sojourns" – your ultimate guide to embracing the vibrant lifestyle while nurturing your health and spirit. Embark on an adventure where the golden sands of health, style, and mindfulness blend seamlessly into the tapestry of your travel experiences. Whether you're gazing at the aquamarine horizon or strolling among art-deco masterpieces, each chapter is a step towards harmonizing indulgence with well-being, and creating memories that not only last a lifetime but also promote ...

Kaohsiung, perched on Taiwan's southern coast, is "real Taiwan." Kaohsiung is a lot less internationalized and modernized than Taipei -- and that's its charm. The food, especially seafood, is amazing. The temples, night markets, and small restaurants tend to be just quirkier than Taipei's. And the crosswalk signs are creative moving cartoons. Kaohsiung was Taiwan's rust belt a few decades ago, but now is emerging as a hub of culture, art, and technology. The Kaohsiung Experience is the local Kaohsiung. Night markets will be the start of our food explorations, but definitely not the end. ...

Award-winning travel journalists and Santa Fe residents Judith Fein and Paul Ross crisscross New Mexico, finding unforgettable adventures listeners can personally experience such as painting with an abstract artist on the Navajo Reservation, visiting a wolf refuge, cruising in a lowrider, hiking in a volcano, gourmet dining at Zuni Pueblo, seeing a ghost, tracking the true Billy the Kid . . . and so much more.

Traveling should above all be a true pleasure: the pleasure of discovery. Taking the time to wander, contemplate monuments and landscapes is to connect the places visited and their history with our own emotions. In a few words: traveling is about seeking an authentic and enriching Experience. However, preparing a successful trip oneself has become a challenging task due to: Too much information available: between websites, encyclopedic guides, and specialized brochures. Too many possible options: between dedicated applications, advertisements, promotions, and well-intentioned opinions. And ...

Remember those summer vacations when you were a kid? Well, that’s what your retirement can feel like…but without returning to school anymore. Don’t feel guilty about using your savings to do as you wish or go wherever you want—the beautiful country of Costa Rica is ready to welcome you. The Baby Boomer's Guide to Costa Rica Retirement will show you how to settle down in Costa Rica in a cost-effective way, even if you think you need a hefty savings to afford the cost of living (which you definitely don’t!).

After exploring the Eastern Caribbean for several years on their 34-foot Creekmore, Connie McBride, her husband, and their 16-year-old son sailed away from their adopted home of St. Croix, west across the Caribbean to Bocas del Toro, Panama. What they found there will delight the reader as the archipelago comes alive in Eurisko Sails West: A Year in Panama. Howler monkeys, red frogs, and sloths in the jungle are accompanied by a symphony of parrots, oro pendula, toucans, and macaws.

Cast No Shadow by Julian Bound 35 stories of travel and adventure set across 20 countries from National Geographic photographic contributor Julian Bound. From Tibet’s high altitudes of a Mount Everest base camp to encounters with sharks on Fiji’s coastline, and from earthquakes in Nepal to a meeting with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in the foothills of the Himalayas, each story tells of life on the road with a backpack, camera and a large amount of wanderlust. Countries Featured: Thailand, Japan, India, Cambodia, Bhutan, Tibet, Myanmar, Nepal, Indonesia, China. About The Author Born...

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Southern Finland. Greater Than a Tourist - Southern Finland by Author Mika Langel offers the inside scoop on top cities to see in Southern Finland. 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.

From Curio Bay to Golden Bay, in Down South writer Bruce Ansley sets off on a vast expedition across the South Island, Te Waipounamu, visiting the places and people who hold clues to the south's famous character. Not so very long ago, the South Island had most of New Zealand's people and just about all of the money. Gold miners found fortunes in the hills and rivers, sheep barons straddled mountains, valleys and plains. Wealthy southerners ruled the government. Where now lies the South Island's golden fleece? And what is its future?

Costa Rica is a land of true beauty and nobody can really argue against the country’s slogan that has made the rounds of all major tourism agencies selling Costa Rica packages: Costa Rica Pura Vida. This means “Costa Rica Pure Life” and with all the green eco systems, lush rainforest, natural beauty, and pristine beaches you will soon be able to understand where that came from. Let this book guide you to the many places that you must see in Costa Rica to not let your trip go to waste. This book is filled with suggested places to stay, from inexpensive to luxurious.

Amy Sedaris meets Woody Allen in an uproarious memoir of self discovery. In her critically acclaimed memoir Dork Whore, Iris Bahr finally lost her virginity in the summer between high school and Brown University. In this book, she’s ready for love a year later - but not much wiser. Through all of her uproarious capers, she tries to reconcile her craving for mindblowing sex with her desire for a meaningful relationship - all in an attempt to become an adult. Sort of.