Presents accounts of a young man’s travels on the Oregon Trail and his sojourn with the Oglala Indians.
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” . . . a book that will appeal to everyone who has ever choked down the pre-packaged, bargain-basement camp food (or gone bankrupt buying the good stuff).” –Canoe & Kayak . . . if you’re on the lookout for a way to bring real meals to the field, [this book] might have the answer.” –Field & Stream Life in the outdoors revolves around food–cooking it, eating it, packing it, carrying it. We even fantasize about it, especially after a week of eating store-bought provisions. This book is all about fulfulling those food fantasies and avoiding those expensive disappointments. Trail Food tells you how to remove water from food, to make it lighter and longer-lasting, without removing its taste. Learn to plan menus and prepare meals just like the ones you left behind, using fresh foods from your garden or market, prepared and seasoned the way you like them. Why fantasize when you can have the real thing?… More >>
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The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America–majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes. If you’re going to take a hike, it’s probably the place to go. And Bill Bryson is surely the most entertaing guide you’ll find. He introduces us to the history and ecology of the trail and to some of the other hardy (or just foolhardy) folks he meets along the way–and a couple of bears. Already a classic, A Walk in the Woods will make you long for the great outdoors (or at least a comfortable chair to sit and read in).Amazon.com Review
Your initial reaction to Bill Bryson’s reading of A Walk in the Woods may well be “Egads! What a bore!” But by sentence three or four, his clearly articulated, slightly adenoidal, British/American-accented speech pattern begins to grow on you and becomes quite engaging. You immediately get a hint of the humor that lies ahead, such… More >>
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Off the Tourist Trail is a guide to the world’s unspoiled sights and experiences. It takes a hundred clichéd tourist destinations – everything from over-visited national parks to overrated museums – and reveal 1,000 fresh and fascinating alternative options. Written by a team of travel experts, and with a foreword by Bill Bryson, this book brings vibrant cities, enchanting sights, breathtaking natural wonders and unforgettable experiences to life with informative narrative and stunning photography.
Choose your destination by theme – Ancient and Historical Sights, Festivals and Parties, Great Journeys, Architectural Marvels, Natural Wonders, Beaches, Sports and Activities, Art and Culture, and Cities – or simply flick through this sumptuous guide and be inspired. Practical advice on getting there and around, where to stay, where to eat and when to go, as well as useful ‘Need to Know’ facts, ensure that you get the most out of your time away.
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V!VA Travel Guides Peru is the most up-to-date guidebook available for Peru, period. Hundreds of days of on-the-road research by a team of Peru experts in addition to daily reports from travelers like you have yielded the most trustworthy guidebook on Peru to date. Updated continually, this Version 2.0 edition V!VA Travel Guides Peru will help you get the most out of your trip. This groundbreaking edition contains on-the-ground reports and current travel conditions in the areas South of Lima devastated by the August 2007 Pisco Earthquake. Pisco, Chincha, Ica, Huacachina, and Nazca were most heavily hit, but the earthquake also rocked the capital city of Lima breaking windows throughout much of the city. A year after the quake, locals have rebuilt much of the region’s tourism infrastructure and desperately need travel dollars to assist in the reconstruction. Visitors to the enchanted land of Peru will: -Marvel at some of South America’s most impressive ruins, including the world-renowne… More >>
