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A guide to some of the worlds most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony BourdainAnthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzanias utter beauty and the stunning desert solitude of Omans Empty Quarterand many places beyond.InWorld Travel, a life of experience is collected into an entertaining, practical, fun and frank travel guide that gives readers an introduction to some of his favorite placesin his own words. Featuring essential advice on how to get there, what to eat, where to stay and, in some cases, what to avoid,World Travelprovides essential context that will help readers further appreciate the reasons why Bourdain found a place enchanting and memorable.Supplementing Bourdains words are a handful of essays by friends, colleagues, and family that tell even deeper stories about a place, including sardonic accounts of traveling with Bourdain by his brother, Chris; a guide to Chicagos best cheap eats by legendary music producer Steve Albini, and more. Additionally, each chapter includes illustrations byWesley Allsbrook.For veteran travelers, armchair enthusiasts, and those in between,World Traveloffers a chance to experience the world like Anthony Bourdain.

Meet Nava, a woman whose arrival into the world was fashionably late, missing her chance to share a birthday with a royal princess. Growing up in impoverished Tel Aviv, Nava yearned for a different life, one that seemed reserved for those born into royalty.It was during a momentous occasion-the electrifying broadcast of JFK's inauguration speech-that Nava experienced a profound realization. The path to royalty, she discovered, required one to be born into it or marry into it. But the American dream? That was something within her reach.With a burning desire for grandeur, Nava set out on a remarkable and unpredictable journey to the USA. She dreamed of a grand staircase like the one in The Brady Bunch, longed to be "kissed in English," and fantasized about appearing on Good Morning America. Her path took her across continents, leading her through a roller-coaster of drama, loss, and joy.Within the pages of this enthralling novel, based on a true story, Nava warmly invites readers to join her on an exhilarating expedition from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles, by way of New York City, Amsterdam, and Rome.Her story weaves a tapestry of alternating emotions, intermingling happiness and sorrow, while imparting invaluable pearls of wisdom and inspiration. Through the picturesque, raw, and tender language she employs, Nava masterfully delivers an intimate account that will capture your heart.What's more, Nava eagerly invites you to connect with her on social media. She cherishes the opportunity to meet new people and share her captivating stories with newfound friends.So buckle up, dive into the pages, and prepare to be swept away on a truly personal voyage of resilience, hope, and self-discovery.

"Unapproachable in Alpine literature."Few thought of travelling to the Alps until John Ruskin extolled the rugged beauty of the Matterhorn in 1844. However, it was 25-year-old Edward Whymper who inadvertently re-established its haunted aura upon making its first ascent in 1865. His Alpine adventure spurred the birth of mountaineering, while his memoir is still as fresh as when he wrote it as a love letter to the unique world and fierceness of nature he discovered while ascending thirteen Alpine peaks for the first time. Armed with a pick-axe, he climbed in tweeds and hobnailed leather shoes, alone or with other Brits and local hunters and craftsmen, who carried ropes, stores, tents, and hacked steps in the ice. Yet, today, the Matterhorn is still treacherous and has recorded over 500 more deaths since four of Whymper's party lost their lives-one of whom has yet to be found.Forgotten photographs-as a young engraver, Whymper enthusiastically embraced the rapidly advancing art of photography. In 1874, he was the first to take a portable camera and plates up the Matterhorn to turn photographs into drawings for a new edition of his book, and, in 1883, to include as lantern slides with talks (rousing in teenage Winston Churchill, for one, a lifelong passion for the Alps). In this edition, 56 of them accompany his original engravings and Alpine advice to illustrate his dramatic story, and many appear in print for the first time.

"Part high-seas adventure, part examination of the Age of Exploration, this account of Captain James Cook's last voyage in 1776 charts how his overt and covert missions came to a head on the island of Hawaii and left behind a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day"--

Reprint of the long out-of-print 1943 book, the definitive work on Radisson and Des Groseilliers, with an additional, end-sheet map.