Travel America

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.

Embark on a remarkable journey across the diverse landscapes and captivating cultures of the United States. This comprehensive guidebook is your key to unlocking the wonders of each state, from the iconic landmarks to the hidden gems that make each destination unique.

Eat Like a Local: Illinois by author Elaine Joy Nicholson Small offers the inside scoop on food in Illinois, USA.

Eat Like a Local–Reno-Tahoe by Elizabeth Klein offers the inside scoop on food in the Reno-Tahoe area.

Esto es un diario de viaje con escasas fechas especificadas, pero con el sueño enorme de poder descubrir en el trayecto entre una punta y otra de América Latina (y a bordo de una Kombi), a la escuela ideal.

Troubled by my past and seeking a new life, I suddenly found myself homeless and meandering through the heart of the Midwest. From New Mexico, I traveled to Michigan to live with my son and his family. With nothing but a bike and a backpack, I made my way following the trails of southwestern Michigan. Two thousand miles away, my ex-husband's suicide drove me into the winter of my deep despair. Reconsidering the choices I had made in my life, I did what was for me, the unthinkable.

Delve into the heart of Central California's hidden gem with "Central California Wine Country: A Comprehensive Travel Guide – San Luis Obispo County Edition." This meticulously curated guidebook is your passport to the diverse and enchanting wine regions of San Luis Obispo County, from the renowned Paso Robles appellation to the cool, fog-kissed vineyards of the Edna Valley.

The figure of an old man poling a skiff toward shore against the evening light engaged Susan Brait to learn about Chesapeake Bay, and it is that image which opens this her book on the oystermen of the Bay and the sapping of their traditional life, and even the bounty of the Bay itself, by the demands of American society. With directness and poetic economy Brait takes the listener into the life of the Bay and into the complex relationships that affect oysters and those who make their living from them.

Shane K. Bernard's Teche examines this legendary waterway of the American deep south. Bernard delves into the bayou's geologic formation as a vestige of the Mississippi and Red Rivers, its prehistoric Native American occupation, and its colonial settlement by French, Spanish, and eventually, Anglo-American pioneers. He surveys the coming of indigo, cotton, and sugar; steam-powered sugar mills, and riverboats; and the brutal institution of slavery. He also examines the impact of the Civil War on the Teche.

. Decades of incremental changes created a distinctive watercraft, and the steamboat became perfectly suited to the conditions of the western rivers, transforming the west from a wilderness into a place of economic significance. In The Western River Steamboat, nautical archaeologist Adam I. Kane traces the development of this once commonplace vessel. Kane describes the importance and impact of the steamboat in American history and complements his historical analysis with clear, concise technical explanations of the construction and evolution of western river steamboats.

In 1908, the brilliant poet and writer John G. Neihardt traveled by canoe down the then-untamed Missouri River for 56 days. His account, rousing and elegantly reflective, showcases the long ago, fascinating world through which the mighty river passed. The River and I is at once a classic adventure tale, an enduring homage to the Old West, and a tale of an abiding love for a relentless river and those affected by it.

Spring Break 1986 changed everything forever in the lives of 19 students, three chaperones, and one bus driver. "It's all good until it turns bad." Was it the tequila? Based on one man's epic journey across two continents and four countries with 50 years of adventure.

Mit diesem Hörbuch dokumentiert die Autorin Hermine Stampa-Rabe ihre schwere Fahrradexpedition von Missoula/ Montana, USA, durch Kanada auf dem Alaska Highway nach Anchorage in Alaska. Aus dem Bericht ihres Radsportvereins "Adventure cycling", ersah sie, dass sie streckenweise auf sehr grobem Straßenasphalt radeln muss. Um einem Plattfuß von vornherein aus dem Weg zu gehen, wählte sie deshalb ihr altes Mountainbike, das aber neun Pfund schwer war... Gegen die gefährlichen Grizzly Bären, Pumas und Elche schützte sie sich mit einem Bärenglöckchen am Fußgelenk und Bären-Spray. Über nicht abreißende Berge und an brennenden Wäldern ging es immer weiter gen Norden.

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.

In this episode of Traveling the United States we take you through the great state of Alaska. Hear about places to visit, how to get there, where to stay, and what to do. We take the guesswork out of traveling for you, so sit back and enjoy all that Alaska has to offer. It may surprise you!

The audiobook is a history of Arlington National Cemetery and the Arlington House including its residents, the descendants of George Washington, and its last resident, Robert E. Lee and family. Jeff tells the information he researched in story format with details and tips on the Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, DC area as well as travel suggestions.

In India, a popular trivia about a movie of Superstar Rajnikanth is that it was shot in Machu Picchu, one of the seven new wonders of the world. But not many would be aware that Peru is the country where Machu Picchu is located. Even fewer would have had the chance to visit it. I was fortunate to spend a couple of weeks there during December 2023. I was inspired by its antiquity, history, and natural beauty. I have attempted to share my experiences through this book.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Charlottesville. Greater Than a Tourist—Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, by Reed Willard offers the inside scoop on Wahoo 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.

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.

From the award-winning author of Ice Bear: The Cultural History of an Arctic Icon comes an intimate exploration of Alaska's northernmost mountain range with observations on Indigenous cultures, conservation, and intense cross-country travel, all shaped by respect for the land. Follow author Michael Engelhard through tussock-studded tundra for a remarkable tale of bear encounters and white-knuckled river moments, as well as poetic reflections on a vast, untamed landscape.