Travel America

The question of America's identity has rarely been more urgent than now, and no American place has ever been more reflective of that identity than Ohio. David Giffels, a lifelong resident of the "bellwether" state, has spent a quarter century writing and thinking about what it means to live in what he calls "an all-American buffet." With Cleveland as the end of the North, Cincinnati as the beginning of the South, Youngstown as the end of the East, and Hicksville as the beginning of the Midwest, Ohio offers important insight into the state of the nation.

"Rediscovering Vancouver" is a captivating literary voyage through the vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada, as seen through the eyes and words of author John V. Rinaldo. This book is not your typical travel guide; it's a profound exploration of the city's breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural tapestry, and the author's personal reflections that breathe life into each listen.

Travel Like a Local is a series of travel guidebooks written by local experts to help travelers explore new places like an insider. From learning about the culture and customs to finding the best restaurants and attractions, these guidebooks provide comprehensive information to ensure a hassle-free unforgettable journey.

Change the quality of your travels to Spain and South America with this amazing phrasebook. As an educator for more than 20 years, I'm a fan of teaching others. And there is no greater challenge than to learn a language and to use that tool when traveling abroad! I created this Spanish phrasebook as a way to increase your enjoyment when traveling to such amazing places as Spain, Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru.

. 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.

Are you planning a trip to Edmonton and not sure what to see and do when you get there? No worries, it's all here! The city of Edmonton has been widely known as the most sunny, beautiful places to vacation. There are literally so many natural landscapes, breathtaking views, mouth watering restaurants, and a whole bunch of super fun activities, that you simply must visit the City Of Champions!What are some of the best local things to see? With this super easy travel guide, you can be sure not to miss any of it!

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Tucson Arizona. 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.

En este libro pionero de 1979, Paul Theroux relata su periplo de seis meses por el continente americano en ferrocarril. La aventura comienza en un tren de cercanías de Boston y acaba cuando un viejo expreso llega a la ciudad de Esquel, en plena Patagonia argentina. Entremedias, el autor cruza México, se interna en América Central, visita Machu Picchu o se toma unos días de descanso en Buenos Aires en compañía de Jorge Luis Borges.

Burnt out after running his own business, James Anthony arrives in the pastel skies of Florida's Key West to start a journey of catharsis. His destination? Deadhorse, Alaska, on the edge of the Arctic Ocean, via the backroads of the continent. Dodging burly wildlife keen to take a bite out of him, Anthony meets the quirky, good-hearted folk of North America’s backwaters, learning how Britain influenced the continent’s history, much of it painfully unsavoury.

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Carrie offers the inside scoop on food in Richmond, Virginia. 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.

This is an extensive diary of my time in Costa Rica from January to May 2001, sandwiched between two more recent reflective entries. I recommend listening to this if you are interested in exploring Costa Rica, in what Monteverde, Costa Rica, was like in this particular time period before much of the modern development, or if you are interested in hearing a firsthand account of a young woman with bipolar disorder in between severe swings and culture shock.

Dive into the Unlocking the Magic and experience the wonder, excitement, and pure joy of Disney. This captivating audiobook is your pass to the extraordinary world of Walt Disney World, where dreams come true and imagination knows no bounds.

British-born US resident Julian Bishop is at an inflection point. His children have left home, and he and his wife must figure out what they want to do next. They travel coast to coast across the USA and explore whether they truly want to be American. High, Wide, and Handsome is an extremely witty travel book that seeks to understand American culture. It explores why the USA has been so successful since independence and also identifies some issues that should be addressed.

Wagemut und Wissbegier, ein feines Beobachtungs- und Differenzierungsvermögen und vor allem die unbändige Lust an immer neuen Begegnungen machten Alexander von Humboldt vor 200 Jahren zu einem epochalen Weltentdecker. Auf seiner Reise in die amerikanischen Tropen von 1799 bis 1804 hielt der preußische Kosmopolit eine Vielzahl Physiognomien fest und sah die Welt, wie sie vor ihm noch keiner gesehen hatte. Das "Buch der Begegnungen" versammelt die empathischsten Zeugnisse aus den "Amerikanischen Reisetagebüchern" und zeigt einen verständigen Geist ohne Berührungsängste.

Sind Sie bereit, Englisch zu lernen? Ob Sie zum ersten Mal Englisch lernen oder ob Sie schon etwas Englisch können und nur Ihre Fähigkeiten beim Sprechen verbessern und sich mehr Vokabular aneignen möchten, unser SPEAKIT-Englisch-Sprach-Audio-Führer wird Ihnen das Sprechen und Verstehen der englischen Sprache viel leichter machen, als Sie es sich jemals vorgestellt hätten!In diesem Kurs lernen Sie grundlegende Wörter und geläufige Sätze, so dass Sie verstehen können, was die Leute zu Ihnen sagen.

For years, British journalist Cash Peters trekked around Europe and America visiting some of the tackiest attractions in the world for his hugely popular public-radio series, The Bad Taste Tours. But a guy can only take so much. Now, as Peters prepares to leave his travel-reporting days behind forever, he takes us along on some of the more ridiculous journeys and adventures of his career.

Alaska, is an American frontier that makes the United States an Arctic nation. No other state makes the United States a nation of Inuit peoples. No other state places American citizens in the backyard of its historic rival Russia. It could even be argued no other state has contributed more raw materials, from timber and furs to black gold. Because of how special this state is, the rhetoric employed by U.S. Presidents as Commanders in Chief is consequential and insightful. This publication is a compilation of their speeches while visiting Alaska throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

Eating like a local will give you the scoop on the best places to dine in Montreal. No matter your cuisine preference, Montreal has everything you need, and this guide will provide you with different restaurants to try out. You will be satisfied with the recommendations I will suggest. Forget about eating as a tourist and experience the local way of dining out.