Women Travel Adventures

Hailed as "one of the best technical painters of our time" by an LA Times critic, 27-year-old Aubrey Johnson is finally gaining traction with her work. But as she weaves through what should be a celebration of her art, a single nagging echo of her doctor's words refuses to stay silent - there is no cure. In less than eight weeks, Aubrey is going blind. Traveling on a one-way ticket around the world with childhood friend Jeff Anderson, Aubrey is in complete denial. But a blindfolded game of tasting foreign foods in China jolts her into confronting the reality of her situation.

A faraway land. An ancient pilgrimage trail. And a missing tiara. Millions of hikers have attempted to walk the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain—one of the world’s most famous Christian pilgrimages—but Ainsley Walker never thought she’d be one of them. Until now. A mysterious priest has challenged her to find a valuable crystal tiara hidden along the path. She’s the only one who knows where it is. Unprepared and overconfident, Ainsley begins her grueling quest. But things conspire against her—group hostels, scorching weather, brutal terrain, wild predators, and even her ...

Did you ever threaten to run away and join the circus? It’s 1980, and Gail has decided to blow off her full college ride and become a trapeze artist. As she finds herself wandering the dysfunctional circus life, she realizes the safety net of the existence she once knew is unraveling, but the show must go on no matter what. This honest, daring, and sexy story is about mysterious circus culture through the eyes of a young woman with a dream of flying. The Greatest Of Ease is a roman à clef giving readers a fascinating, detailed view of circus life circa 1980. Ultimately a story of ...

SILVER MEDAL "RECOMMENDED READ" IN THE 2024 AUTHOR SHOUT READER READY AWARDS. Is anybody listening? Dr. Alessi Byrne has spent her life studying spatial anomalies to prove string theory. Her work seems to be nothing more than theoretical research until an anomaly opens over Antarctica and transmits a three-word message: Is anybody listening? The message isn’t the only thing to emerge from the anomaly. Something on the other side is having compounding consequences on the planet, and Alessi’s team is unable to crack the code to discover who or what is sending the communication. In ...

A disappeared husband. A life up in the air. And a missing engagement ring. Ainsley Walker is going through a rough time. Her husband has walked out of her life for no reason—and she doesn’t have a clue where he’s gone. Then she discovers something else: Her diamond engagement ring has disappeared too. Convinced that he’s stolen it, Ainsley embarks on a cross-country journey to find her missing husband, her missing ring—and her undecided future. Running from the beaches of Miami to the vineyards of California to the streets of Chicago— Ainsley learns the truth about her past, ...

“I love the way [Ainsley Walker] goes to a different country in each book and explores. It makes me want to visit those places!” – 5-star review A faraway island. An impending hurricane. And a missing pearl brooch. An airplane en route to the U.S. is forced to land on the island of Puerto Rico—and onboard is AINSLEY WALKER Stranded in torrential rain, she is guided by another passenger towards an old plantation house in the island’s tropical interior, where she meets an elderly woman who has lost a precious family heirloom. It's a pearl brooch that had once belonged to an actual ...

Have you been putting off that trip of a lifetime hoping for a special someone to accompany you? Do you find yourself getting bored with the same old girls' weekends? Are you hesitant to step out of your comfort zone, plan a solo vacation, and just go? From pastries in Vienna to becoming a tourist in your own town and all points in between, this travel memoir and guidebook will inspire you to seek romance and adventure on your own terms. You will also get practical advice on how to stay safe while traveling single, create a budget, prepare and pack efficiently, and more.

True love and friendship has no boundaries, even across time. Christopher and Susan are two teens who are best friends – one a talented guitarist with dreams of attending Julliard and the other a talented young writer who accidentally travel back to the year 1963. While they are there they fall deeply in love and have to make a decision; do they stay with those they love and care about or return home while they still have a chance? But if only one of them returns, how will that change the timeline? Will their entire lives be changed for the better or for the worse? Will their dreams still...

Rogue waves, capsizing vessels, floating "Sea"crets and a little dog named Bitti? A maritime tale of stress and survival. One can only hope the beloved parties eventually made it to shore. Meet Tom and Meg Trumbo, a vibrant 50-something couple. Next on Tom Trumbo's bucket list is a 450 mile trip on the sport fishing boat, Tori's Seacret, out of Key West, Florida. The journey takes them into the ocean in the darkest hours of the morning on a 14 hour cruise to Mexico.

Periodista, escritora, viajera… exprime la vida en cada una de sus facetas, con resultados sorprendentes como el bestseller Anécdotas de Enfermeras, que la catapultó a la fama hace unos años. Colabora con cantidad de medios, como Eldiario.es, El Correo, Grupo Zeta o Yo Dona. Autora de 17 libros publicados con las principales editoriales españolas y que han sido superventas (La medicina todo lo cura, El amor me persigue pero yo soy más rápida, Tenemos que hablar, Podrías ser tú, sí, tú), Elisabeth G. Iborra se declara hedonista, irreverente, con un sentido del humor que lo llena todo.

A few years ago I was asked if I'd like to make a documentary on the Mekong River, travelling from the vast delta in Vietnam to the remote and snowy peaks of Tibet. Up until that point, the farthest east I'd been was Torremolinos, in the Costa Del Sol....

Lieutenant Sunny Blake has spent most of her life fighting the aliens who invaded Earth. She and her friends are losing the war and the future is bleak until they stumble upon an abandoned alien device. After several months of investigation the scientists discover it’s a teleportation and time-time device, and the way the aliens arrived on Earth. A mission is planned, and Sunny is ordered to travel back in time and bring one of Earth’s most elite warriors, Jefferson W. Stone, into the future. In 2125, Stone is trapped in a canyon in enemy territory, out of ammunition, mortally wounded ...

Chasing Lions is an empowering and captivating memoir. It shows that a lack of self-confidence doesn't have to stop you from living the life you want and finding the love you deserve. When Amanda is mugged by a gang of schoolkids, she knows things have to change. She decides to go in search of her inner lion. It proves to be a bruising experience both physically and mentally. But she perseveres, and surprises herself by becoming a truck-driving tour leader in the bohemian and male-dominated world of overland expeditions.

A militia officer on the hunt for a murderer. A scientist with the key to humanity’s future. A girl locked in a glass tank. One seeking justice. One seeking fame. One seeking answers. With the galaxy on the brink of war, time is not on their side. Join them in their battle for survival.

Embarque na aventura de uma vida com Viagens Solo, o guia essencial para qualquer mulher pronta para explorar a Europa com confiança, curiosidade e espírito de aventura! Projetado para capacitar viajantes solo pela primeira vez e exploradores experientes, este livro oferece uma abordagem amigável e liderada por especialistas para navegar pelos destinos mais cativantes da Europa—de cidades icônicas a joias escondidas.

When Anna Maxymiw accepts a summer job as a housekeeper at a fishing lodge in Northern Ontario, she has little idea what to expect. At 23, she has decided to step away from her master's degree and city life to board a floatplane bound for the remote boreal forest. For 67 days, Anna will be working and living alongside 12 strangers. Together this group of young men and women will keep the lodge running. While the fishing guides head out on the water with the fishermen who are the lodge's guests, the women stay on land to clean and serve.

NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling Author ***FREE BOOK***FREE BOOK***FREE BOOK***FREE BOOK*** **This book (200 pages free) is part 1 of a two-part installment series. IT IS NOT THE FULL BOOK. Parts 1 & 2 (400 pages) may be purchased separately. Emily Keane has her life all planned out. She's played by the rules and never stepped outside her box, and now she will finally be rewarded with everything she always dreamed of: a job promotion, a fiance, and a future she can count on. But when her perfectly planned world falls apart, Emily is plunged into the wildest year of her life. From ...

"Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn't want the story to end!" - 5-star Goodreads review "An exceptional story filled with lovely characters, vivid scenes and exciting locations." - 5-star reader's review "Grab this book, enjoy reading it, and look forward to the author's next offering!" - 5-star Goodreads review When Ingrid lands in the Saudi capital of Riyadh on a hot summer night in the early 1990's, she has no idea her life will take an unexpected turn. From the palace of HRH Princess Jowhara, where she lives and works, she discovers an exotic country, the gorgeous yet unforgiving ...

A dazzling, compassionate and deeply moving audiobook from one of world literature's rising stars. A mesmerising literary novel, Questions of Travel charts two very different lives. Laura travels the world before returning to Sydney, where she works for a publisher of travel guides. Ravi dreams of being a tourist until he is driven from Sri Lanka by devastating events. Around these two superbly drawn characters, a double narrative assembles an enthralling array of people, places and stories.

A dazzling, compassionate and deeply moving audiobook from one of world literature's rising stars. A mesmerising literary novel, Questions of Travel charts two very different lives. Laura travels the world before returning to Sydney, where she works for a publisher of travel guides. Ravi dreams of being a tourist until he is driven from Sri Lanka by devastating events. Around these two superbly drawn characters, a double narrative assembles an enthralling array of people, places and stories.