Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Paris: A Curious Traveler`s Guide
In the last few years, Paris has undergone a huge transformation. It`s fostered one of the coolest creative scenes in Europe, some of the continent`s best nightlife and a “bistronomy” movement that has influenced dining around the globe. Yet while millennial travellers pour into the city, travel guides continue to focus on a staid checklist
Explorer`s Guide New Mexico
New Mexico-based author Sharon Niederman has been traveling, writing about, and photographing her home state for over two decades. In this third revised and updated edition of Explorer`s Guide New Mexico, she brings readers the very best of New Mexico`s cuisine, lodging, and natural environment. With this comprehensive guide, you can explore spectacularly breathtaking hikes
Easy Weekend Getaways from Seattle: Short Breaks in the Pacific Northwest
Seattle is one of the most rapidly growing cities in the United States, and while there`s plenty to explore in the Emerald City, sometimes residents just need to get away from it all. Lush green forests perfect for hiking, tiny islands, charming fishing villages, and even British Columbia`s most authentic Chinese food, are all accessible
Explorer`s Guide Playa del Carmen, Tulum & the Riviera Maya
Joshua Hinsdale`s insider knowledge and selective recommendations make this book a must- have for your sojourn on the Yucatan Peninsula. Let it help you make the most of your time in this beautiful place: delve deep into fascinating Mayan ruins, explore the pedestrian boardwalk in Playa del Carmen, or fish for elusive bonefish along the
50 Hikes on Tennessee`s Cumberland Plateau
Tennessee`s Cumberland Plateau, a wide tableland cut with a dizzying array of deep gorges, is a geological wonderland. It is a place to behold and savor. This updated second edition covers hikes from the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Kentucky to the fascinating Walls of Jericho astride the Alabama state line;
Explorer`s Guide Napa & Sonoma
Dive into the richness of this remarkable region. While this comprehensive guide focuses on the area`s wines and wineries, you`ll also find reliable recommendations for restaurants and accommodations. With local history, insider tips, color photos, and maps, and lots of other essential information, you`ll quickly see why this book, now in its eleventh edition, has
Best Eats Havana: 60+ Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes to Try in Cuba`s Capital
Havana surprises, entices, and beguiles at every corner, with a culinary scene to match, and a cuisine that once again is being influenced by the world while reinforcing its Spanish and Creole traditions. Thriving bars and contemporary eateries now sit side- by- side with traditional paladares and exceptional street vendors selling Caribbean staples. But how
50 Hikes in Connecticut
Leave the dense cities and tourist destinations of New England behind to explore the woods and hills of this beautiful state. Connecticut boasts a diversity of parks, sanctuaries, hills, woodlands, and wetlands, with hidden gems to satisfy hikers and explorers of all ilks. This sixth edition has been fully revised and updated to be the
America`s Best Day Hikes: Spectacular Single-Day Hikes Across the States
America`s Best Day Hikes is a beautifully illustrated, best-of compendium featuring the most memorable one- day hikes in every region of the United States. Organized by region, this guide goes into detail about what makes each hike so remarkable and why it might be worth a detour or even a special journey for someone looking
50 Hikes around Anchorage
A hiker`s companion to the best treks within striking distance of Alaska`s largest city
Explorer`s Guide Maine
Explorer`s Guide Maine is back for the 19th time, providing readers with everything they need to know for making their next trip to Maine the best one yet. This comprehensive, fully up- to- date edition guides travelers of all interests, whether they are looking to explore wildlife wonders or cultural hubs. Featuring hot spots from
Backroads & Byways of Minnesota
Travel from the Twin Cities into the northernmost reaches of the state- the North Shore, Boundary Waters, and Canadian border- then explore the scenic byways that follow the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix rivers, wander the southern prairies, and meander through the lake districts.Included are details of lesser- traveled roads and regions, sites to see,
50 Hikes in the Adirondack Mountains
The beautiful views, rugged peaks, lush forests, and rushing waterfalls spanning the 6 million acres of the Adirondack Park are every hikers dream. 50 Hikes in the Adirondack Mountains provides hikers of all experience levels and ability with carefully outlined, detailed tips and suggestions for 50 different hikes in the region. The hikes range in
Cuba by Bike: 35 Bike Rides on the Caribbean`s Biggest Island
Cuba is continuing to see a big upswing in American and Canadian tourism since relations between the nations were relaxed a couple years ago. As locals and thrifty travelers know, the cheapest, healthiest, most scenic-and often fastest-way to travel in Cuba is by bicycle. The rides vary in length, many combining to create multiday loops.
50 Hikes in Michigan
Michigan`s Lower Peninsula offers extremely diverse terrain, from beaches that are home to shipwrecks and lighthouses, streams populated with trout, and wildflower and orchid fields to spaces with unusual geological formations, sand dunes, and steep climbs, and beech forests perfect for birding. Each chapter begins with an overview of each hike-the type of hike, total
Explorer`s Guide Yellowstone & Grand Teton
Wondrous scenery, incomparable wildlife viewing, riveting geology, and the chance to observe a natural environment hard at work all await travelers at Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. And if readers are looking for a thrill, these parks won`t disappoint-below the serene, peaceful surfaces of these parks are megatons of pent- up geothermal fury, just
50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts
In this first-edition guide, Madeline Bilis shares her years of outdoors experience in the Boston area, providing 50 hikes for people of all skill and experience levels. While the Berkshires tend to get all recognition when it comes to hiking in Massachusetts, the eastern part of the state is packed with treasures for lovers of
Beachy Weekend Getaways from New York: Short Breaks in the Hamptons, Long Island, and the Jersey Shore
Only a stone`s throw away from the buzzing city that never sleeps, the Hamptons, Long Island, and the Jersey Shore have long served exhausted NYC residents looking to remove themselves from their busy lives and relax for a little while – a mini-vacation on the water not far from home. Yet each of these weekend
Rick Steves Snapshot Sevilla, Granada & Andalucia (Sixth Edition)
With Rick Steves, southern Spain is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Spain includes:*Rick`s firsthand, up-to-date advice on Sevilla, Granada, and Andalucia`s best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps*Top sights and local experiences: Attend a riveting flamenco show, tour
