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A selection of travel writing and personal observations of England in the 1930s by the thriller writer, Victor Canning. AUTHOR: Victor Canning is best known as a thriller writer, though he also wrote historical romances and books for children. Over a writing career spanning 50 years, he wrote more than 60 books and over 80 short stories. Many of his books have been filmed. “Everyman’s England” is a collection of travel articles which were published in book form in 1936.

Ever since I was a child I have been fascinated by castles. Their history, the part they have played in the development of history through the centuries, the magnificent architecture and feats of ancient engineering and construction. Not only that, castles are great places to visit for a day trip to learn more about them and see the spectacle.

1968 reist der Autor Franz Fühmann von Ost-Berlin nach Budapest. Hinter ihm liegen die Überwindung seiner Alkoholsucht und die Desillusionierung durch den Einmarsch der Truppen des Warschauer Paktes in Prag. Schreibend beginnt er, sein Handeln innerhalb der sozialistischen Gesellschaft, in der er lebt, zu reflektieren, und er schafft es, die Krise als Ausgangspunkt für einen Neuanfang zu nutzen.

Every journey has its stories. Beginning with Enid Blyton and childhood in the Isle of Purbeck, Peter Fiennes embarks on a unique exploration of Britain. He follows in the footsteps of some our greatest writers, tracing the paths recorded in their books, journals and diaries, and looks for the country they knew. How much has time changed us? And has it been for better, or worse? Are we trapped in the past?

Am 30. September 2020 startete der Autor Mattis Lühmann seine 60 Tage lange Fahrradreise von Bremen in Norddeutschland bis ans Cabo da Roca in Portugal. Auf seinem Weg fuhr er durch ganz Deutschland, durch die Schweiz, durch einen Teil von Italien, die Mittelmeerküste entlang bis nach Monaco, durch Südfrankreich, durch ganz Spanien und dann bis ans Cabo da Roca in Portugal, was der westlichste Punkt des Festlandes von Europa ist. Insgesamt legte er etwa 4000 Kilometer zurück.

En agosto de 1928, Manuel Chaves se embarca en un viaje en avión por Europa con la finalidad de escribir una serie de reportajes para el periódico del que es redactor jefe, Heraldo de Madrid. De Madrid a Bakú, pasando por Berlín y Leningrado: del Mediterráneo al Caspio. Chaves fue pionero en utilizar los adelantos técnicos de la época, como el avión, para ofrecer a sus lectores testimonios de primera mano sobre la situación política y social de algunos de los principales países europeos.

The author travels from London to Baghdad by train, following the route of an identical journey made by Agatha Christie in 1928. Many of the countries Eames passes through have been deeply troubled in recent years. Merging literary biography with travel adventure, The 8.55 to Baghdad is the journey of a lifetime.

All hell breaks loose when PJ is discovered alive by her friends after she faked her own suicide. Alex, Jay, Olivia, and Zack all vow to protect her and keep her hidden in Paris, but one by one she turns their lives into a nightmare. Despite her angelic looks, destruction follows PJ everywhere. Then Alex uncovers a scandal that could rock the Lyce to its core If told. But with each character personal journey resolved at the end of a wild year abroad, what's most important is that they got through it together.

In this sexy, mysterious and romantic follow up to Beautiful Americans, snow falls over the French countryside as Alex, Olivia, and Zack search for their missing classmate, PJ. But while they have been looking for their beautiful troubled friend, they've been losing themselves along the way.

Velkommen om bord på det gode skib Æfnitýr, hvis besætning består af skipperen Lasse, skipperinden Malene og minimatroserne Sebastian på fem år og Marie på to. I Sluserne åbner for nye eventyr følger vi familien på deres fi re måneder lange rejse ad Europas vandveje gennem Holland, Frankrig, Luxembourg og Tyskland. Turen går til myldrende storbyer og solbeskinnede vinmarker, men snor sig også ad mørke tunneler, langs dybe skove og endda gennem folks private baghaver - og ikke mindst gennem et utal af sluser.

Do you have an irresistible urge to explore new places? Have you dreamed of embarking on an unforgettable odyssey? Now let your dreams become reality! A Trip to Greece is your passport to discovering the heart and soul of this remarkable Mediterranean nation, from its historic mainland to the captivating islands that dot its azure seas. Unearth the ancient mysteries and historical treasures that await you in Athens, the cradle of democracy. Traverse the olive-clad hills of Peloponnese, where myth and history become one.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit the Netherlands. 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 book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other smaller print travel books.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit The Basque Country. 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 book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Leeds. Greater Than a Tourist - Leeds United Kingdom, by Laura Haley, offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit one of Yorkshire’s most lively and fun cities. 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 book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Join the author and his wife as they travel Britain and Europe in search of Ancient Rome and Greece. "Scratch the soil of Britain and Europe, and you will find Rome."

Eat like a Local - Malta by author Danielle Eloise offers the inside scoop on food in Malta. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

The story of being let loose upon the world, making each day count, and traveling to 19 countries in 94 days. Room to Roam is a book examining the changing trajectory of a 26-year old’s life from stagnation out of college, dreaming of a world where each day is lived to its fullest, and culminating with an adventure of a lifetime. With a desire to break the stereotypes of “backpacking Europe”, the journey across the continent gets laid as basic as can be, taking the paths less traveled and living as cheaply as possible without sacrificing experiences and scenery.

Bettina Tietjen steht auf Camping. Direkt, bodenständig, einfach. Bereits als Jugendliche hat sie gern den Schlafsack ausgerollt und schwört bis heute auf die Freiheit unterm Sternenhimmel - von der Ostsee bis zum Mittelmeer. Hauptsache, der Wind ruckelt schön am Wohnmobil, morgens blubbert die bordeigene Espressomaschine und beim Abwasch erzählen wildfremde Mitcamper aus ihrem Leben. Bettina Tietjens Camping-Geschichten handeln von Menschen, von Landschaften und von skurrilen Erlebnissen zwischen Klohäuschen und Traumstränden. Humorvoll. Kurzweilig. Selbstironisch.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Bilbao. Greater than a Tourist: Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain by Jessica Leigh Crane is a compilation of tips and inside information about the city of Bilbao in Northern Spain.

Are you thinking about a vacation in Spain? Do you want to be well prepared and well informed, so that you can get the most out of your experience? Spain is a marvelous country, packed with history, great tourist resorts, an interior that boasts epic natural beauty and people who are warm and welcoming. Now you can share in everything that Spain has to offer, with Discover Spain: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Exploring Spain Like a Local.