Travel America

A memoir of homecoming—Heidi Across America is a gritty story of how opening our hearts to others enables us to open our hearts to ourselves and love what we find there.

Spanning more than 84 million acres, the national parks have something for everyone. Whether you want to traverse rocky mountain cliffs, see majestic wildlife like black bears and buffalo, or walk the rims of active volcanoes, any outdoor adventure is possible. You just have to know where to go. Which is exactly where this book comes in handy.

Unlock the secrets to a magical and budget-friendly Disney World vacation with "Just The Essential Disney Hacks"! This comprehensive guide is your key to experiencing the wonder of Disney without breaking the bank. Perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers alike, this book is packed with insider tips and clever strategies to help you save money and enhance your Disney experience.

CHRONOS historians Madi, Tyson, and Katherine and their cohorts are on the enemy’s trail, fixing the mess that sociopath Saul Rand has made of history - and of the Temporal Dilemma rules. Another time shift is on the horizon, and this time, it’s one that reflects Saul’s twisted vision. When the shift hits, it plunges the United States into a modern dark age where superstition trumps science and 17th-century witch hunts are no longer a thing of the past. But Saul has added a new hurdle to this insane reality: he’s hunting the Sisters of Prudence.

Ghosts have been the entertaining subject of many works of fiction, but they're even more intriguing (and perhaps even scarier) when they are the focus of real-life hauntings in our own backyard. An employee of the St. James Hotel in New Mexico watches in shock as a fair-haired toddler with a terribly disfigured face disappears into the floor. This is just one of the paranormal mysteries Leslie Rule shares with us—a result of extensive interviews and research uncovering the reasons behind ghost sightings across the country.

Nick Neely chronicles his 650-mile trek on foot from San Diego to San Francisco, following the route of the first overland Spanish expedition into what was soon called Alta California. Led by Gaspar de Portolá in 1769, the expedition sketched a route that would become, in part, the famous El Camino Real. It laid the foundation for the Golden State we know today, a place that remains as mythical and captivating as any in the world.

Fun Things to Do in California When You Have Kids is a guide on places to visit when you travel to California with your kids. It contains detailed information on fun venues for families. Helpful information for anyone planning a trip to California.

When it comes to nature, the Pacific Northwest is one of the most diverse landscapes in the United States of America. Whether you’re looking for deserts to have a sandy good time or a rainforest to go trekking in, you couldn’t have chosen a better place. With its serene forests, inspiring mountain ranges, and incredible urban jungles, you won’t run out of sights to see and wonders to experience. You’ll find all the perks of urban living, from varying cuisines to shows and performances. All you need is this experienced guide to help you plan your days and find the best attractions.

Sticky Buns Across America is the story of one of the four continents and one of the countries Woodland has crossed by bike, this time with patient wife Steph: a tale of riding across small-town America (and occasional bits of Canada, although to Americans that doesn't count). It's not a tale of heroic battling with storms, riots, poison ivy, Americans, and other problems. Instead, sit back and enjoy an eccentric account of encounters made and experiences lived. Plus, it has to be admitted, a lot of sticky buns eaten.

Two Years Before the Mast is an 1840 memoir by the author Richard Henry Dana. A Harvard graduate, he spent the years 1834 to 1836 as a sailor on a merchant ship on a voyage from Boston to California. The journey took them past Cape Horn on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans meet. Dana provides detailed descriptions of ship life and the technical aspects of sailing. A chapter on California and its inhabitants offers valuable historical insights on the state which was then a foreign land.

Border Odyssey takes us on a drive toward understanding the US/Mexico divide: all 1,969 miles, from Boca Chica to Tijuana. Along the journey, five centuries of cultural history (indigenous, French, Spanish, Mexican, African American, colonist, and US), wars, and legislation unfold. And through observation, conversation, and meditation, Border Odyssey scopes the stories of the people and towns on both sides.

Hakon Mielche rejste i 1970‘erne med sin kone, Susanne Mielche, til USA på en vaskeægte roadtrip. Den garvede eventyrer tog notits af de vigtigste ting undervejs, og det blev til to spændende rejsebøger; "USA øst" og "USA vest". I "USA vest" kommer vi blandt andet med til Grand Canyon, på besøg på indianerreservater og til det imponerende monument for John F. Kennedy, der er rejst i Dallas, hvor den berømte præsident blev myrdet.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Merida. Greater Than a Tourist: Merida, Yucatan, Mexico by Regi Galgano updates you on the new gay wedding law and weekend dry laws. It offers insights into cultural quirks that baffle newcomers, like why hacienda chimneys are so high and toilets are so low. It gives you 78 tips on how to live like a local for four days in Mexico’s safest city. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture.

A true explorer and travel-enthusiast revels in the beauty of the unknown. The continent of North America is rich with historical sites and sightseeing places that deserve a place in each traveler’s journal. From Oregon to Washington, Montana, and Idaho, there are stories waiting to be heard, museums filled with centuries-old heritages, and architecture that has lived through generations.

The Mayflower was the great ship that brought the Pilgrims to a new land. It was big, but there were a lot of people on board, so there was hardly enough room for everyone. You don't encounter the same problem when you're traveling on ships these days. But for some time, can you image what it must have been like to travel in the Mayflower?

Countering the conventional narrative that Florida's tourism industry suffered during the Great Depression, this book shows that the 1930s were the starting point for much that characterizes modern Florida's tourism. David Nelson argues that state and federal government programs designed to reboot the economy during this decade are crucial to understanding the state today.

History is turned inside out when off-world travelers challenge Tyson Reyes and Madi Grace to a real-life game of Temporal Dilemma. Three rounds from the opponents and Hitler takes Europe, Pearl Harbor never happens, a fascist cloud hangs over the postwar United States, and CHRONOS itself is erased from existence. Now Tyson, Madi, and a team of seasoned players must make their moves - in 1930s New York. Jazz and the blues waft from Village clubs. The World’s Fair draws assassins. Madison Square Garden hosts Nazis. And the Manhattan Project never gets off the ground.

Komm mit zum Haareschneiden im Central Park, Tofumachen in Chinatown, Schwimmen am Brighton Beach und Jazz hören in Washington Heights! In Hallo New York besuchen Christina und Felix ihre Lieblingsmenschen, um herauszufinden: Wie machen die das? Wie leben und überleben sie? Was treibt sie an? Wie geht das: widerstandsfähig sein, flexibel bleiben. Immer wieder aufstehen, wenn einen das Leben gerade umgehauen hat. Eine Gemeinschaft bilden, vor allem in schwierigen Zeiten. Christina und Felix sind preisgekrönte Journalisten. Sie leben seit mehr als zehn Jahren in New York, inzwischen mit zwei kleinen Töchtern.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. 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.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local—Hermosa Beach by Chirawan Murphy offers the inside scoop on food in Hermosa Beach, California. 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.