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A forty-day spiritual journey of healing, faith, and transformation grounded in one pilgrim's journey on the Camino de Santiago.
Join pilgrim Kevin Wittmayer as he embarks on the 500-mile trek across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago. Blending travel entries, scripture, and theological reflection, Wittmayer invites you into a rhythm of prayer, vulnerability, and presence from the comfort of your favorite armchair. Each day's entry explores a distinct moment on the trail--from solitude and contemplation to grace and companionship--drawing out the deeper movements of the Christian life. In this field guide that pairs a physical journey with spiritual exploration, you'll find support and inspiration whether you are seeking, struggling, discerning, hoping, healing, or just wandering.
Short on time? Discover the "Second City" of the United States with this compelling guide to the sights and sounds of Chicago. In spite of the vast geographical scope of the city, you'll feel you have truly explored its unique offerings.
A guide to women's travel which contains ten information-packed chapters, and also includes short, true stories about women's experiences, and practical advice and tips on such topics as roommate etiquette, safety, packing, and budgeting abound throughout.
Ten information-packed chapters make up this engaging guide to women's travel for the growing number of women--young, old, single, married, divorced, and widowed--who are hitting the road. The guide covers everything from fabulous birthday getaways to the best places to heal, shop, and bond with friends and family. The trip choices range widely and and entice--and suit every occasion, mood, and pocketbook. From fun-filled weekends in New York, Quebec, and San Francisco to festive forays to Las Vegas and Savannah; from adventurous raft trips down the Colorado River to heli-hiking the Canadian Rockies; from high-spirited reunions in Ashland, Oregon, to soothing retreats in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, there is truly something here for everyone. Fresh content reflects the latest trends in women's travel, including dude ranches, yoga retreats, mountain resorts, and an all-new chapter on the best home and garden tours, as well as a new section on where to take teenage daughters. The book is filled with practical tips on roommate etiquette, safety, packing, budgeting, and other specific advice. Short, true stories about women's experiences open each chapter, and quotes from all types of women travelers broaden the appeal--further inspiring readers to pack up their bags, call a girlfriend, and say "Let's go!"
This book highlights 50 hikes from 1 to 8 miles in length in Utah's national parks.
This comprehensive guidebook offers information on the fifty best small southern towns in nine southeastern states. To be featured in the book, each town had to meet stringent qualifications: population under 25,000, positive population growth, readily available cultural and recreation attractions, adult education opportunities, healthcare options, and Internet access.
This beautifully reimagined guide explores the best of Wisconsin's great outdoors and presents a handful of new hikes and expanded information on popular routes from the previous edition. The hikes in this guide vary in length and difficulty, but John and Ellen Morgan provide everything an avid explorer needs to know about before setting off on a memorable adventure in Wisconsin.
You'll be taken deep into the woods of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and to the breathtaking bluffs of Devil's Lake State Park. Each trail is different, but all have been chosen for the great experiences they offer--whether in summer or in winter. In June, take in the beautiful sights and scents of the wildflowers in Nashotah Park. Then come back during December to snowshoe and cross-country ski across the trails that are open in the winter. With 50 Hikes in Wisconsin in tow, you're sure to have the journey of a lifetime.
You'll be taken deep into the woods of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and to the breathtaking bluffs of Devil's Lake State Park. Each trail is different, but all have been chosen for the great experiences they offer--whether in summer or in winter. In June, take in the beautiful sights and scents of the wildflowers in Nashotah Park. Then come back during December to snowshoe and cross-country ski across the trails that are open in the winter. With 50 Hikes in Wisconsin in tow, you're sure to have the journey of a lifetime.
Discover the 50 most kid-friendly hikes in Colorado with this book featuring maps and scavenger hunts of items to find along each trail--plus fun extras that will foster a curiosity about the region's flora, fauna, and geology!
Handcrafted for caregivers who want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids: Colorado highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in the Centennial State. These hikes are perfect for little legs--they are all under five miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Some are even accessible by stroller. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map; hike length and elevation gain; natural history factoids to keep kids engaged. Full-color photographs show scavenger hunt items kids are guaranteed to see along the trail.
Discover the 50 most kid-friendly hikes in the Midwest with this book featuring maps and scavenger hunts of items to find along each trail--plus fun extras that will foster a curiosity about the region's flora, fauna, and geology! With its riversides, forests, rock ledges, gorges and prairies, the Midwest is a magnificent natural playground, and educators Sharon Dewar and Wendy Gorton are the perfect guides to introduce kids to these landscapes. In 50 Hikes with Kids Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio you will find easy-to-read trail maps, intuitive directions, elevation and length details for every hike, restroom information, and places to grab a snack nearby. Plus, scavenger hunts for each trail make it fun for even the youngest trekkers to learn about local flora, fauna, and geology. Hikes include the Leatherleaf Bog Trail in Moraine Hills State Park, the Bluffs of Beaver Bend, the Lodges Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and more!
From the people who've been delivering trustworthy guidebooks to every destination in the world for 40 years, Lonely Planet's 50 Places to Stay To Blow Your Mind will make your next trip an unforgettable one.
From glass igloos in Finnish Lapland, to wooden spheres suspended in Canadian treetops; from geodesic domes in the Patagonian wilderness, to old-school opulence at New York's Plaza Hotel - these are the ultimate in overnight experiences. Not every place is a budget buster; sometimes it's about the spectacular locations, like the gravity-defying Bivacco Gervasutti on Mont Blanc. There are places that literally disappear into their surroundings like the Mirrorcube in Haradsand others that stand tall and command attention like the Frank Gehry-designed Hotel Marques de Riscal.
We've only included a place if it gives us a thrill, makes us catch our breath and inspires us to see the world through different eyes. We hope they motivate you to go on a journey to a new destination.
With this pocket-sized gift book showcasing 50 of the most luxurious, extraordinary and spectacular accommodation offerings around the world, even sleeping will be an adventure on your next trip.
Contents:
Elegant - Traditional opulence
Ashford Castle - Ireland
Hotel Everest View - Nepal
Majestic Hotel - USA
Quinta Real Zacatecas - Mexico
Trans-Siberian Express - Russia-Mongolia
Attrap Reves - France
Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli - Switzerland
Junk cruise - Vietnam
No Man's Fort - UK
The Caves - Jamaica
The FloatHouse River Kwai - Thailand
The Secret Campsite - UK
Treehotel - Sweden
Whitepod - Switzerland
Explore - Intrepid adventures
Ariau Amazon Towers - Brazil
Bivacco Gervasutti - Italy
EcoCamp Patagonia - Chile
Hotel Arctic - Greenland
Shamwari Game Reserve - South Africa
Skylodge Adventure Suites - Peru
Conrad Maldives - Maldives
Huka Lodge - New Zealand
Katikies Hotel-Oia - Greece
Neemrana Fort Palace - India
Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort - China
Southern Ocean Lodge - Australia
The Plaza - USA
Wonder - The totally unexpected
Crane Hotel - The Netherlands
Crazy Bear - UK
Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru - Australia
Das Park Hotel - Austria
Hang Nga Guesthouse - Vietnam
Hotel Marques De Riscal - Spain
Hotel Sidi Driss - Tunisia
Huettenpalast - Germany
JW Marriott Marquis - United Arab Emirates
Kumbuk River Resort - Sri Lanka
Palacio de Sal - Bolivia
Propeller Island City Lodge - Germany
Shinjuku Ekimae Anshin Oyado - Tokyo
The Dog Bark Park Inn - USA
Tianzi Garden Hotel - China
V8 Hotel - Germany
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.
This dazzling culinary guide will reveal the tastiest treats and best food experiences across all 50 states (and Canada), featuring thousands of expert travel tips and hundreds of mouthwatering images from National Geographic. This beautifully illustrated sequel to the national bestsellers 50 States, 5,000 Ideas and 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas offers foodies the ultimate road trip around the United States and Canada, with 1,000 of the best bites and sips from every state and province. From must-have diner breakfasts and food trucks to can't miss farm-to-table dinners and U-pick farms, this book has a flavor and food experience for every type of traveler, from road trip warriors and families to foodies of the first degree. Filled with the best dishes in every state--think crab cakes in Maryland, Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in Illinois, and wine in Oregon's Willamette Valley--you'll discover the regional delicacies that make up the great tastes of the United States and Canada. Plus, get expert advice on where to find the top meals at local establishments, which fine-dining experiences are worth the price tag, and when to visit for the best food and drink festivals. On your mouthwatering tour, you'll discover:
The origins of Alabama's famous white barbecue sauce The world's largest food festival, Taste of Chicago, held in Grant Park each summer The ultimate whiskey distillery in the most unlikely of places: Park City, Utah The Northeastern seaboard's finest lobster rolls The Native American and Hispanic roots of New Mexico's most iconic dishes The secrets of Portland, Oregon's craft brew scene The iconic Juicy Lucy burger in Minneapolis, Minnesota And so much more!
Comprehensive and inspiring, 50 States, 1,000 Eats provides everything you need to find your next great bite.
Comprehensive and inspiring, 50 States, 1,000 Eats provides everything you need to find your next great bite.
From the team that created the national bestseller 50 States, 5,000 Ideas, this engaging treasure trove of trivia boasts interesting tidbits about the United States and is perfect for trivia buffs, history lovers, and fact-finders. Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was returned to a New York City library 221 years late? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that the ink used to print U.S. paper money is magnetic! In this fun compendium you'll encounter all kinds of bizarre and fascinating people, places, events, and things that make our country unique. Featuring 100 facts about every state and all six U.S. territories, discover and delight in fascinating histories, emblems, state birds and flowers, and so much more. You'll find "by the numbers" trivia (did you know Wyoming could fill 760 million bags with sunflower seeds with the amount of flowers it grows?), quirky nicknames (San Francisco's heavy fog was named Karl thanks to a social media phenomenon), and fun events (one Colorado state fair hosts a pet rock competition--with a best dressed category!). Delightfully engaging and illustrated with hundreds of photos, this is a volume trivia buffs will want in their arsenals.
Hit the road with the whole family using this inspiring and practical guide to the best sites, bites, and fun across all 50 states and Canada. Highlighting the best parks, zoos, museums, and kid-friendly activities from Alaska to Washington, D.C., there is something for everyone in this sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas. Visit the San Diego Zoo in California, see the skeletons at the Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma, go on a grizzly bear safari in Alaska, roam through ice castles in Quebec, and marvel at a whale shark at the Georgia Aquarium. All of these ideas, and thousands more, are waiting in 50 States, 5,000 Family Adventures--the ultimate guidebook for families looking to explore more of the United States and Canada. Whether seeking a new adventure in your own backyard or looking to take a road trip to a new destination, each entry in this practical guide includes when to go, where to go, what to see, and what to do. Plus, fascinating facts about each state will help beat backseat boredom. You'll also find expert itineraries in every state and province and need-to-know information like where to stay, what to pack, and what ages are appropriate for each activity. Ideas through all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces include:
A tubing adventure on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas Winter fun in Park City, Utah, including a snowshoe "hike" to s'mores. The ultimate guide to the best kid-friendly Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. A glass-bottom boat tour of Florida's reefs and underwater wildlife in Biscayne National Park Gator-spotting on an airboat tour in New Orleans, Louisiana Hunting for "treasure" along Oregon's coastal tidepools Walking through lava tubes in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park A kid-friendly rafting trip where you'll spot whales and otters in Vancouver, Canada
...and so much more! All that's left to do is hit the road to make family memories that will last a lifetime.
...and so much more! All that's left to do is hit the road to make family memories that will last a lifetime.
See the best of every state. Proud of where you're from? Curious about where you haven't been? 50 States: The Ultimate Travel List is your invitation to discover the most unforgettable things to see, do, and experience across America. From hiking Utahâ (TM)s red-rock canyons to catching live music in Tennessee, this book showcases the standout experiences that define each state â " and the ones youâ (TM)d never expect. Big names, small towns, legendary landmarks, and local secrets all earn a place in this ultimate USA itinerary. Inside youâ (TM)ll find: - A state-by-state rundown of unmissable experiences, organized alphabetically for easy planning and browsing
- Iconic landmarks, national parks, scenic drives, historic sites, local eats, and offbeat gems â " curated for wow-factor and cultural insight
- Custom state badges, glossy photography, and smart callouts to help you plan and prioritize
- A satisfying mix of the famous and the fresh â " from the Statue of Liberty to remote dude ranches Whether youâ (TM)re planning a once-in-a-lifetime road trip, mapping out your next big family vacation, or on a mission to tick off all 50 states, 50 States: The Ultimate Travel List is your roadmap to the best of the USA. One country. Fifty states. Countless adventures waiting to happen. Want to remember every moment? Look out for DK's 50 States Travel Journal, with space to write about each state and 50 custom state badge stickers to mark every trip.
- Iconic landmarks, national parks, scenic drives, historic sites, local eats, and offbeat gems â " curated for wow-factor and cultural insight
- Custom state badges, glossy photography, and smart callouts to help you plan and prioritize
- A satisfying mix of the famous and the fresh â " from the Statue of Liberty to remote dude ranches Whether youâ (TM)re planning a once-in-a-lifetime road trip, mapping out your next big family vacation, or on a mission to tick off all 50 states, 50 States: The Ultimate Travel List is your roadmap to the best of the USA. One country. Fifty states. Countless adventures waiting to happen. Want to remember every moment? Look out for DK's 50 States Travel Journal, with space to write about each state and 50 custom state badge stickers to mark every trip.
Enrich your city lifestyle with 50 illustrated activities and step-by-step projects designed to engage, explore, and appreciate the urban nature and wildlife around you. Designed with curious city-dwellers and nature-lovers in mind, this accessible illustrated book provides all the inspiration you need to become an urban explorer and naturalist. Packed with 200 illustrations and 50 invigorating projects, this practical urban activity guide teaches you how to explore the wild land, water, and sky in your own city, offering inventive ways to interact with nature in all its forms. Study trees and create a leaf journal in the park, go birdwatching, grow your own herbs, learn when and how to see star constellations in the city sky, make land art by arranging natural materials into a beautiful display, and so much more. This guide even includes family-friendly activities that allow parents and children to interact with nature together. Let go of daily stresses and step into the natural world around you in your own urban wild.
- An insider's guide to London and its hidden secrets and addresses- An inspirational and practical guide to London's finest and most interesting places, buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, neighborhoods, gardens and cafes- A new edition in Luster's successful and attractive series of city guides- Photography by Sam MellishWhere are the 5 best places to find street food? Which are the 5 best restaurants to grab your lunch at in Soho? Which pubs have the most amazing interiors? Where are the best places to discover vintage vinyl? Which are the most innovative theater companies? Where will you find the most unusual museums? The best places for an outdoor swim?The 500 Hidden Secrets of London reveals these good-to-know places and many more. Discover a diverse range of under-the-radar yet outstanding addresses that will allow you to explore the best of the city away from the crowds. An affectionate and informed guide to London, written by a true local.This is a book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots and for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets.Contents: 95 Places to Eat or Buy Good Food; 65 Places for a Drink; 80 Places to Shop; 55 Places to Enjoy Culture; 50 Places to Discover Historic London; 45 Places to Discover Contemporary London; 25 Things to do with Children; 20 Places to Sleep; 30 Weekend Activities; 35 Random Details and Useful Knowledge.
-The latest in the bestselling 500 Hidden Secrets series. - Each year sees Berlin attract more visitors than the last - over 30 million tourists will take a trip to Berlin this year The 500 Hidden Secrets of Berlin is the perfect book for those who wish to discover the city, but avoid all the usual tourist haunts, as well as for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets.
A new edition in Luster's successful and practical series of city guides, this is an insider's guide to Havana and it's hidden secrets and addresses.