Guide Books
Destination: Etruscan Italy Book: Etruscan Places: Travels Through Forgotten Italy by D. H. Lawrence (First published in 1932, NEW edition 2011) Print PDF
PDF Destination: Africa, the Serengeti Book: by Uwe Skrzypczak WIN THIS BOOK (See below) Available in print from your bookseller or in digital form through I-Tunes. Print PDF
Books for Troubled Times in the Middle East Destination: Iran Book: Saved by Beauty: Adventures of an American Romantic in Iran (NEW May 2011) by Roger Housden Roger Housden‘s Saved by Beauty combines an enticing travel guidebook with a philosophical memoir as he travels in Iran, seeking the beautiful culture he first fell in love [...]
If you are interested in Egypt, one of the world’s current trouble spots, but also a perennial tourism favorite, take a look at my review of the Cadogan Guide to Egypt. (Turning back the clock, I’m focusing on Alexander in Egypt). Brand new post that just went up today! While you are there, poke around [...]
Destination: Mexico City Book: Mexico City, Out and About (2010) by Kenneth and Karen Basile. When you pick up Mexico City, Out and About, you will not mistake it for a normal guidebook. No way you would lug this 3-lb book around in your backpack. But if you are planning a trip to Mexico City, [...]
NOTICE: I will give this collection (which is priced at $45.00) to one reader chosen at random from those who comment on this post. American Resident, Over 18. (By Friday April Destination: Paris, France Book: Paris from the Heart: Ultimate Walking Tours to Fun, Fashion and Freedom (November 2010) by Jan Dolphin Print [...]
Destination: The Alps–Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Germany, Lichtenstein, Monaco Book: Over the Top & Back Again, Hiking X the Alps, by Brandon Wilson, illustrated by Ken Plumb, NEW 2011 Once an experienced travel writer whom I admire explained to his class how to write a good travel story. “Put yourself at risk,” he said. [...]
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See #1, #4, #7, and #9 for SPECIAL DEALS for A Traveler’s Library Readers ONLY. AND, this is embarrassing, but the most perfect gift for travelers who read somehow got left off the list. So here it is: Book Lust to Go: Recommended Reading for Travelers, Vagabonds, and Dreamers by Nancy Pearl In case you are not [...]
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Destination: Sicily Book: Eat Smart in Sicily, (2008) by Joan Peterson and Marcella Croce A GUEST POST by Dr. Jessie Voigts People who love to learn will adore this travel guide. Eat Smart in Sicily is filled with history, culture, language, food, markets, recipes (!), photos and more. Print PDF
