Travel and holiday Books

This book provides a holistic, explicit and detailed introduction to the relationship of poverty and tourism development within the context of developing countries. The book is divided into three distinct sections, progressing from an evaluation of the...

This book explores the dynamic interaction between religion and tourism in the modern world. It considers questions such as:do travellers leave their religion at home when they are touring - and what happens if not? what are the relationships between...

Certain types of tourism, such as volunteer tourism and student travel, have long been associated with global citizenship. To travel and to experience other societies and other cultures is linked with a cosmopolitan outlook, and also with the capacity to...

The rise of political instability and terrorism necessitates a reassessment of various tourism policy issues. This book focuses upon evaluating the impact of terrorist political conflicts and other types of instability on the tourism sector and considers...

Over the last couple of decades there has been a strong academic interest in how individuals interact with each other while en route. Yet, even if various studies have informed us about present-day realities of travel companionships, we know little about...

One day I was riding around McKinney looking at the beautiful neighborhoods and came upon Adriatica Village under construction, It didn't look liked much, but it looked unique and different with cobblestone Streets and slated roofs (old European...

Through this book I have tried my level best to divert people's attention towards these wonderful structures which, though in ruins now, were once magnificent. This book is an attempt to describe the grandeur and beauty of these ancient monuments. I have...

Una guida di viaggio che attraversa i principali stati del sud della Cina, lo Yunnan, l'Hunan, il Guangxi, con una puntata nell'isola di Taiwan anche attraverso alcuni itinerari poco conosciuti e meno turistici. Una raccolta di emozioni, storie,...

A personal, and not at all interesting, walker's lexicon from Ambulatory Atavism via Nugatory Nutrition and Two True to Zen Zoom. "Pretentious twaddle" The Huntingdon Hound. "I enjoy walking. I didn't enjoy this." Bill Swanton, Walking In Wales. You...

Una breve guida di viaggio in Laos e Cambogia, fatta soprattutto di impressioni, sensazioni ed immagini. Un percorso sotto cieli lontani ad inseguire e a ricercare come al solito la scoperta e la comprensione dell'altro, ma questa volta con un motivo in...

Un viaggio in un paese tenero e difficile al tempo stesso, in cui si può capitare per caso. Io ho cercato di parlare con la gente, più che lasciarmi andare al fascino dei luoghi. Così persone e posti, Saly, Mbour, S. Louis, si sono sovrapposti e hanno...

Matt Pointon's account of his 2015 visit to the north eastern corner of the DPRK, better known to the world as North Korea, perhaps the most isolated and unconnected nation on earth.

L'autore, ormai alla sua quarta esperienza editoriale, continua la serie delle sue "false guide di viaggio". Una scusa, certo, per raccontare impressioni e punti di vista, per cercare di capire dove stanno andando i paesi ed i popoli che visita, al di là...

The Tightwad Economist has a lust for discovery and adventure. Incited by the preaching of the Messiah of Travel, the call of Africa is ineluctable. Not the clichéd chic safaris and animal spotting tours of travel brochures. Tightwad sets off hitching...

Abbiamo esplorato 150 km di sentieri, mulattiere, strade forestali, tracce più o meno visibili di cacciatori e pescatori. Per capire cosa è rimasto, dopo mezzo secolo di abbandono, dell'antica viabilità di un tempo lungo il fiume Avisio.

Raven's Apprentice is a compelling true story from the west coast of B.C. that launches you into the world of Raven and our interconnectedness with all living things."Suddenly, without warning, they spun on a fin and started charging the boat. My thrill...

The 1950s and 1960s were a transformative period in Britain, and an important part of this was how Britons' lives were changed when they began flying abroad for their holidays. In A World Away Michael John Law investigates how something that previously...

An Improved Topographical and Historical Hibernian Gazetteer (1835) is a comprehensive guidebook to Ireland, written by the author G. Hansbrow. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is a topographical guide to the country, with detailed...

An Impartial Description of Surinam Upon the Continent of Guiana in America is a historical book written by George Warren in 1667. The book provides a comprehensive and unbiased account of the Dutch colony of Surinam, located on the northern coast of...

""An Illustrated Itinerary of the County of Cornwall"" is a book written by Cyrus Redding and published in 1842. The book is a comprehensive guide to the county of Cornwall, located in the southwest of England. It provides a detailed account of the...

""A Historical Guide to the City of Dublin"" is a book written by George Newenham Wright and published in 1825. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the city of Dublin, Ireland, and its rich history. It covers the city's origins, its growth and...

""A Historical and Topographical Account of Leominster, and Its Vicinity"" is a book written by John Price in 1795. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and topography of Leominster, a town located in Herefordshire, England, and its...

""An Historical Sketch Of The Town Of Deer Isle, Maine: With Notices Of Its Settlers And Early Inhabitants"" is a book written by George Lawrence Hosmer in 1886. The book provides an in-depth historical account of the town of Deer Isle, Maine, from its...

A Historic Guide To Cambridge is a comprehensive guidebook written by the Society of Daughters of the Revolution in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the historical landmarks and sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts, including Harvard...

""A Historic and Picturesque Guide from Clifton, through the Counties of Monmouth, Glamorgan, and Brecknock"" is a travel guide written by George William Manby, first published in 1802. The book is a comprehensive guide to the historic and picturesque...

""A Historical and Descriptive Guide to Warwick Castle, Beauchamp Chapel, Kenilworth Castle, Guy's Cliff, Stoneleigh Abbey, Charlecote Hall, Stratford, Coombe Abbey"" is a book written by Henry T. Cooke in 1851. The book provides a detailed description...

An Exposure, From Personal Observation, Of Female Prostitution In London, Leeds And Rochdale, And Especially In The City Of Glasgow (1843) is a book written by William Logan. The book provides a detailed and eye-opening account of the rampant practice of...

""An Exploration Of Dartmoor And Its Antiquities: With Some Account Of Its Borders"" is a book written by John Lloyd Warden Page in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Dartmoor region in England, covering its history, geography, and notable...

An Excursion From Sidmouth To Chester, Part 1: In The Summer Of 1803, In A Series Of Letters To A Lady (1805) is a travelogue written by Edmund Butcher. The book is a collection of letters written by the author to a lady, chronicling his travels from...

""An Episode On A Desert Island"" is a novel written by Beatrice May Butt and published in 1901. The story revolves around a group of passengers who are stranded on a deserted island after their ship is wrecked in a storm. The group includes a wealthy...

An English Girl In Paris is a novel written by Constance Elizabeth Maud in 1902. The story revolves around the life of a young English girl named Cicely who travels to Paris to live with her aunt and uncle. Cicely is a naive and innocent girl who is...

""An Englishwoman In The Philippines"" is a travelogue written by Mrs. Campbell Dauncey, who visited the Philippines in the early 1900s. The book provides a detailed account of her experiences and observations during her stay in the country, including...

""An Errand To The South In The Summer Of 1862"" is a non-fiction book written by William Wyndham Malet and published in 1863. The book is a personal account of Malet's journey to the southern United States during the summer of 1862, at the height of the...

An English Honeymoon is a novel written by Anne Hollingsworth Wharton and published in 1908. The story follows the newlywed couple, Mr. and Mrs. Basil St. John, on their honeymoon in England. The couple is from America and is visiting England for the...

""An English Girl in Japan"" is a memoir written by Ella M. Hart Bennett about her travels and experiences in Japan during the early 20th century. Bennett was a young English woman who traveled to Japan in the early 1900s to teach English to Japanese...

A Seven Months' Run, Up and Down, and Around the World is a book written by James Brooks in 1872. The book is a travelogue that describes Brooks' journey around the world in just seven months. The author shares his experiences and observations as he...

A Series of Sketches of the Existing Localities Alluded to in the Waverly Novels is a book written by James Skene and published in 1829. The book is a collection of sketches and descriptions of various locations that were mentioned in Sir Walter Scott's...

A Selection From Pliny's Letters: With Notes, Maps, And Plan (1889) is a book that features selected letters written by Pliny the Younger, a Roman author and lawyer who lived in the 1st century AD. The book is edited by John Bostock and Henry T. Riley...

A Saunter Through The West End is a book written by Leigh Hunt and published in 1861. The book is a collection of essays that explore the West End of London, an area known for its wealth and glamour. Throughout the book, Hunt takes the reader on a...

""A Sailor's Sweetheart V1"" is a book written by William Clark Russell, first published in 1880. The book is an account of the wreck of the sailing ship Waldershare, as narrated by Mr. William Lee, the second mate of the ship. The story is set in the...

A Short Account Of The First Settlement Of The Provinces Of Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey And Pennsylvania is a historical book written by John Senex in 1735. The book provides a detailed account of the early settlements in the American...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""A Second Letter to the Earl of Ellesmere on the Management of the Library of Printed Books in the British Museum"" is a book written by John Edward Gray, first published in 1849. This book is a continuation of Gray's discussion on the management of the...

""A Satirical View of London"" is a book written by John Corry in 1804. It provides a humorous and critical description of the English capital city, London, as well as its inhabitants and their behaviors. The book is a satirical take on the city and its...

A Satchel Guide For The Vacation Tourist In Europe is a travel guidebook written by William James Rolfe and first published in 1879. The book is designed to assist American tourists in planning and navigating their travels throughout Europe during the...

A Run to Italy is a travelogue written by Robert Hood in 1882. The book chronicles the author's journey from London to Italy, which he undertook on foot. Hood describes his experiences and observations during the journey, including the people he met, the...