Títulos em Viagens e Turismo

The year was 1933, and the Great Depression had taken hold, but a young and adventurous writer, Ruthven Colquhoun McNairn, embarked on an incredible four month adventure from Hamilton Ontario to Chicago, Denver, and Colorado Springs exploring the cities and surrounding landscape, and then heading West, hitchhiking to Los Angeles through New Mexico, Arizona and California, capturing the unique people he met and traveled with and the strange new country he was exploring beautifully in his diary, which reads like a John Steinbeck novel.

There are nearly 1,400 known varieties of wine grapes in the world—from altesse to zierfandler—but 80 percent of the wine we drink is made from only 20 grapes. In Godforsaken Grapes, award-winning travel writer Jason Wilson looks at how that came to be and embarks on a journey to discover what we miss.

Discover the hidden treasures of America’s Northeast with Exploring the Northeast National Parks, Hidden Gems and Beyond. This comprehensive guide takes you beyond the well-trodden paths to uncover the region’s most stunning and lesser-known national parks, historical sites, and natural wonders. From the rugged cliffs of Acadia to the rolling hills of Shenandoah and the historic trails of Saratoga, the Northeast offers a tapestry of landscapes rich in beauty, history, and adventure.

The city long adored for its medieval beauty, old-timey brasseries, and corner cafés has even more to offer today. In the last few years, a flood of new ideas and creative locals has infused a once-static, traditional city with a new open-minded sensibility and energy. Journalist Lindsey Tramuta offers detailed insight into the rapidly evolving worlds of food, wine, pastry, coffee, beer, fashion, and design in the delightful city of Paris.

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the polished brass and five-star service of a billionaire’s mega-yacht? Step aboard with Marc Wilder—Master Mariner, adrenaline junkie, and reluctant referee to the madness of the ultra-rich—and discover a world few ever get to see… let alone survive. From drug-fuelled parties in St Tropez to dodging Russian gangsters, smuggling chicken nuggets for spoilt celebrity kids, and managing a crew of degenerates with more punchlines than qualifications—this memoir is brutally honest, darkly hilarious, and wildly addictive.

REAL OR FAKE? WORLD TRAVELER: AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, AND THE SOUTH PACIFIC is a game in which players hear facts about these countries that a tour guide might tell a tourist, and other players have to tell whether that information is true or false. Players get points if correct, and when the game ends, the player with the most points wins. You’ll also learn some amazing facts about the customs and traditions in Australia, New Zealand, and other countries in the South Pacific, as you play the game. Just print and cut up the cards to play.

Luxury cruises are not uncommon for the rich and famous, but no ship is like the Savannah Seas. Three ultra-rich retirees forge a new bond which takes them to new worlds where they learn about themselves and discover new talents. It is through this maiden voyage that they launch a new career and help thousands of people in the process. Tabitha joins forces with Elaine and Doris, who together, use their experience, their love of nature, and their creative energy to share their travels with the world through social media.

More Perils of Motorcycling is a continued story of the most recent decade of my motorcycling travels across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States (US). The book includes a chapter which describes a month-long ride around Australia — 'Around Oz 2016' on a Harley Davidson 2011 Blackline motorcycle. This trip was solely undertaken to raise awareness of the genetic condition - Batten disease. This is a rare life-limiting neurodegenerative disease (a type of dementia), mostly impacting young children.

From the first shots of the American Revolution to the rise of cultural icons and seaside escapes, Massachusetts is a state where history and modern life blend seamlessly. Whether you’re drawn to Boston’s Freedom Trail, the academic brilliance of Cambridge, the art and natural retreats of the Berkshires, or the charm of Cape Cod and the Islands, this audiobook is your all-in-one guide to discovering the Bay State.

When she was a child, Monisha Rajesh’s family uprooted to Madras in the hope of making India their home, but soon returned to England with a bitter taste in their mouths. Two decades on, Monisha turns to a map of the Indian Railways, embarking on an adventure around India in 80 trains. Her journey takes her on toy trains, luxury trains, Mumbai’s infamous commuter trains and even a hospital on wheels. Along the way she meets a kaleidoscopic cast of characters and discovers why the railways are considered the lifeline keeping the country’s heart beating.

Mykonos is a place of contradictions. Billionaires dancing next to backpackers. Sunset romance followed by sunrise regret. A simple beach day that somehow becomes a three-day adventure. A calm breeze that turns into a wind that takes your wig, your dignity, and sometimes your patience. In this audiobook, you will meet real people of the island. The ones who stay all year. The ones who return every summer without knowing why. The ones who swear they will never come back and then find themselves at the airport again three months later.

Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination. Greater Than a Tourist Limbe by Lizette N. Bewekedi offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit Limbe, the town of friendship.

In Gold, Guns, and Grizzlies, Jordan Blake Carter takes you through the hilarious, gritty, and often absurd history of the Treasure State. You’ll meet vigilantes who hanged more neighbors than outlaws, homesteaders who discovered optimism is not a substitute for rainfall, and tourists who thought bison were selfie-friendly.

Commencer une nouvelle vie au Canada est une aventure passionnante — mais elle s’accompagne aussi de nombreux défis. Que vous envisagiez d’immigrer ou que vous veniez d’arriver au pays, s’adapter à un nouveau pays peut être stressant. Ce livre est votre compagnon indispensable pour aider à bâtir une vie épanouissante au Canada. Il regorge de conseils pratiques, de réflexions utiles et d’exemples concrets pour vous aider à vous intégrer en toute confiance.

Starting a new life in Canada is an exciting adventure — but it also comes with many challenges. Whether you’re planning to immigrate or have just arrived, adjusting to a new country can feel overwhelming. This book is your essential companion to help you build a fulfilling life in Canada. It is filled with practical tips, useful insights, and real examples to help you integrate with confidence. Written with passion and authenticity, this guide draws on rich personal experience and more than a decade of professional expertise supporting newcomers.

In the 1990s, a teenage Steve Higgins was obsessed with UFOs. He spent his weekends cutting out newspaper clippings, watching 'The X-Files', and tramping through Wiltshire fields in search of crop circles. Decades later, he sets out to see if that old spark is still there. 'My UFO Youth' follows Steve's journey across Britain as he revisits the places that defined his teenage fascination — from Rendlesham Forest and Avebury to the hills above Warminster.

Comment se tenir à table ? Comment saluer ? Quels sont les sujets qui fâchent, les gestes à éviter, les codes vestimentaires, les rites des mariages et des cérémonies funéraires ? Bien plus qu'un simple guide des bonnes manières, Marc Hillman nous offre un panorama complet des us et coutumes, parfois totalement loufoques, mais qui en disent long sur les traditions et les règles qui régissent tel ou tel pays.

Bettina Tietjen ist wieder unterwegs – und nimmt uns mit auf ihre schönsten, aufregendsten und lustigsten Campingabenteuer! Ob auf den endlosen Straßen Australiens, in den Bergen Europas oder an der Küste der Bretagne: Mit viel Humor, Charme und einem Blick für das Besondere erzählt sie von skurrilen Begegnungen, kuriosen Erlebnissen und Momenten voller Freiheit. Dabei gibt sie nicht nur Einblicke in das Camperleben, sondern verrät auch, wie man auf Reisen einfach und lecker kochen kann.

Da Alessandro Manzoni ad Alda Merini, da Dino Buzzati a Giorgio Scerbanenco, questa guida svela i luoghi che hanno ispirato capolavori della letteratura italiana. La guida offre itinerari dettagliati che collegano presente e passato, conducendo il lettore attraverso biblioteche storiche, case-museo e quartieri che hanno fatto da sfondo a celebri romanzi. Ciascuna tappa è arricchita da aneddoti, citazioni letterarie e riferimenti culturali che trasformano una semplice passeggiata in un'esperienza immersiva nella storia culturale della città.

Un viaggio immersivo nella capitale francese attraverso secoli di storie immortali. Questa guida ti conduce attraverso i luoghi simbolici della città, che hanno ispirato e ospitato generazioni di scrittori, artisti e intellettuali. Itinerari tematici ti permetteranno di seguire le loro orme, svelando segreti e aneddoti legati a figure come Victor Hugo, Baudelaire, Proust e molti altri.