Category Archives: Travel Guides
Walking Safaris of South Africa: Guided Walks and Trails in National Parks and Game Reserves
Swapping a vehicle for two feet is the way to explore the wilderness, like our ancestors once did: in the tracks of wild animals, absorbing the scents and sounds of nature, immersed in the great outdoors rather than merely observing it. In the safe hands of expert guides, walkers not only experience the excitement of
Wildlife of the Okavango
A remarkable variety of animals and plants occur in the magnificent wilderness region surrounding the Okavango Delta. This guide to the more common and conspicuous wildlife of Moremi, Chobe, Mudumo and other sanctuaries of northern Botswana and Namibia s Caprivi Strip is an easy-to-use, all-in-one field reference.With over 300 species descriptions illustrated with color photographs,
Visitor’s Guide to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Visitor’s Guide to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park visits the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, which is a fusing of two parks, namely South Africa’s Kalahari Gemsbok National Park and Botswana’s Gemsbok National Park. The vastness of the Kgalagadi makes this one of the select few conservation areas of such magnitude left on the globe.The park is characterised by
Game On In Ancient Greece
The Binkerton children return to the Good Times Travel Agency – but this time, with a plan to travel to the future, to the next Olympic Games. But the owner of the shop misunderstands and sends the children to the ancient Olympic Games instead – in fifth-century BCE Greece! After discovering some eye-opening facts about
The Discovery of a Northwest Passage
For centuries, colonial powers searched for a sea passage that would link the Arctic and Pacific Oceans. The route, known as the Northwest Passage, would cut thousands of miles from sea travel and open up commercial trade to and from Asia. There were numerous expeditions to find the passage, though none successful. It was while
Slow Road to Brownsville : A Journey Through the Heart of the Old West, Along Highway 83
In Slow Road to Brownsville, David Reynolds embarks on a road trip along Highway 83, a little-known two-lane highway built in 1926 that runs from Swan River, Manitoba, to the Mexican border at Brownsville, Texas, on the Gulf of Mexico. Growing up in a small town in England, Reynolds was enthralled by both the myth
The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate-Discoveries from a Secret World
In this international bestseller, forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are
In Praise of Paths: Walking through Time and Nature
An ode to paths and the journeys we take through nature, as told by a gifted writer who stopped driving and rediscovered the joys of traveling by foot. Torbjorn Ekelund started to walk-everywhere-after an epilepsy diagnosis affected his ability to drive. The more he ventured out, the more he came to love the act of
High Tech and Hot Pot: Revealing Encounters Inside the Real China
An award-winning writer reveals a changing China-one conversation and adventure at a time.When Stephan Orth lands in China, he knows it`s his last visit, having lied about his job as a journalist to get into the country. So, he makes the most of it, couch-surfing with locals instead of hitting the nearest hotel. Starting in
The Heartbeat of Trees: Embracing Our Ancient Bond with Forests and Nature
From the New York Times bestselling author of `The Hidden Life of Trees`A powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. Where the color green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses.In `The Heartbeat of Trees`, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries
Insectopedia: The Secret World of Southern African Insects
This book uncovers the complex and fascinating world of insects, from movement and locomotion, metamorphosis and reproduction to sound and hearing, smell, adaptations and their role in nature. The main focus is on behaviourt and biology but the book concludes with a brief ID section. A fascinating read that`s written by a specialist in the
Portland & Oregon ITMB
Portland is the largest city in the American state of Oregon. It is not the capital; that distinction belongs to Salem, about 50 miles to the south, but Portland is an actual sea-going port, although it is a hundred miles away from the ocean. It is situated on the majestic Columbia River, which at one
Struik Nature Guide: Wild Flowers of Kenya and Northern Tanzania
The first of a new-format series on East African natural history, this book on the wild flowers of the region will be structured according to flower colour to aid identification, and will present two species per page, covering approximately 250 different species. Aside from identification features, the text will cover typical habitat and plant uses
50 Top Birding Sites in Kenya
A book that outlines the top 50 birding spots in Kenya. Each site is structured in the same way according to key headings: overview; location; visitor info; habitat; key species; where to see what at that site, and other wildlife. Colour photographs of sites and species will accompany each entry. The book will appeal to
Rio de Janeiro & Brasil East Coast ITMB
This is the third edition of this Rio de Janeiro map, which includes with it a detailed map of the south and east coasts of Brasil. Rio is a fascinating, if troubled, city. It recently hosted the Olympics and promised much in the way of infrastructural improvements. We delayed re-issuing this title for nine months
Stuarts` field guide to the larger mammals of Africa
Of the more than 5,500 mammals species worldwide, at least 1,200 occur in Africa. Stuarts` Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa – a classic and widely acclaimed work – concentrates on the more visible and easily distinguished larger species, as well as some of the more frequently seen smaller mammals. This new edition
Scotland Castles and Whisky Distilleries ITMB
Detailed map of Scotland published by ITM. Terrain mapping, National and provincial parks and other points of interest are indicated. Map of Shetland islands inset.On this map, the top ‘must see’ castles have been emphasized. These have been highlighted in blue. The top whisky distilleries of the nation are actually a huge tourist attraction, with
