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Barb and Henry walk The South Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne staying at homes and pubs.

What happens when you don't want the same things that everyone around you seems to want? How lonely is a life lived off the traditional path? In August 2021, after years of grieving a divorce, living in a tiny van, and grappling with pandemic isolation, lapsed hiker Nicole Antoinette set out to walk all 491 miles of the Colorado Trail.It had been more than two years since her last long-distance hike at that point, and she had no idea if she could still do it. Was it unrealistic to think that she could spend months of each year out in the wilderness? At 36-years-old shouldn't she be focusing on other goals? A career, for instance, or buying a house and putting down roots?What We Owe to Ourselves is a thoughtful and fun adventure memoir, exploring what happens when you decide to turn away from all the "shoulds" and take the risk of defining success for yourself instead.

Hike across Switzerland from Rorschach through Zug, Lucerne, Gruyères, Lausanne and finally to Geneva. Join Scott Madlener on his 317 miles, 29 segments, journey along the historic and agriculturally rich Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail. Visit medieval villages with majestic alp views and quaint hamlets with vast farmlands. Swiss dreams are made in these locations, yet visitors rarely find them. Scott highlights each segment's quest with challenges faced and treasures experienced. Along with personal discoveries and original photography, this Trail Guide contains cultural, historical, and culinary observations, route maps, elevations, "Pro-Tips," and links to his 360° VR videos from the trail. This Trail Guide is written in English for people interested in traveling to Switzerland.

The world’s great cities are showcased in this exciting National Geographic series presenting must-do neighborhood itineraries, insider tips for visiting recommended sights, and indispensable information for the most enjoyable urban adventure imaginable.National Geographic Walking Guide Berlin is the ideal tool to appreciate the quintessence of Berlin. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the city, split and diverse, revived around its historic center, and today its cultural scene is the liveliest in Europe. Berlin has completely changed, thanks to the work of the most important contemporary architects. However, its history lives on in the monuments of the Habsburg era, the reminiscences of the Cold War, and in the numerous museums and memorials.BRIEF VISITS: If you have only a day or a weekend available, children with you, or if you are looking for a little fun, we provide specialized as well as tailor-made tours dedicated to modern history and to the intrigues of espionage.DISTRICTS TOUR: Also included are seven step-by-step itineraries of the most important districts of Berlin, including the most important attractions in the city. While sightseeing, the main points of interest are highlighted on the map alongside important details for visitors and historical information. Main attractions range from a 13th-century old town on the river Spree and the political center along the grand boulevard, Unter den Linden, to the elegant royal district of Charlottenburg. Itineraries are offered for each district, and “In Detail” sections explore iconic places in depth. “This Is Berlin” sections explore interesting aspects of the city’s history, culture, and life. “The Best” sections suggest the can’t-miss places and activities in a city that offers infinite spaces, opportunities, and events to entertain visitors.

The world’s great cities are showcased in this exciting National Geographic series presenting must-do neighborhood itineraries, insider tips for visiting recommended sights, and indispensable information for the most enjoyable urban adventure imaginable.National Geographic Walking Guide New York shows you the most important destinations to visit, the most popular places of interest, and the best restaurants you don’t want to miss. Visit the island of Manhattan and its five neighborhoods, each with its own personalities and attractions. If you’re passionate about history, the southern tip of the island recalls the preeminent role of the city as a commercial port and destination for European immigrants. Retrace the literary splendor of the past by strolling through the quiet streets of Greenwich Village or follow in the footsteps of the alternative spirit of the East Village. Don’t miss the elite Upper East Side, home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park, the vast green area featured in more than 200 films, and the residential Upper West Side. Heights and Harlem are the best examples of urban redevelopment, while dynamic Brooklyn is the neighborhood that inspires Woody Allen. Pop into Brooklyn’s magnificent museums, Prospect Park, and the Botanical Garden, stopping at cozy bars and restaurants along the way.

"The best trail towns, day hikes, and road trips along the way"--Cover.

Was wäre, wenn alle Stricke reißen und du die Flucht antreten musst? Potentielle Gründe für eine temporäre oder sogar dauerhafte Flucht gibt es viele. Naturkatastrophen, Stromausfälle und bürgerkriegsähnliche Zustände sind Szenarien, mit denen beispielsweise ernsthaft kalkuliert werden muss. In diesem Buch findest du alle essentiellen Grundlagen zur Konzeption eines praxistauglichen Fluchtrucksacks nach erprobtem System, welches wir für dich aus mehrjährigen Erfahrung heraus abgeleitet und methodisch aufbereitet haben.Das hier präsentierte Überlebenssystem wird dir präzise Orientierung im Dschungel der Ausrüstung ermöglichen, sodass du schnell in die Lage versetzt wirst, deinen individuellen Bedarf an Equipment genauer einzuschätzen, sowie eine Methode für dich zu finden, die angeführten Informationen zielsicher umzusetzen.Angefangen bei der Auswahl eines tauglichen Rucksacks, der richtigen Pack- und Trageweise, über thereotische Informationen zum Inhalt, bis hin zu einer ausführlichen Packliste mit Beschreibung der jeweiligen Funktion und geeigneten Alternativen zu den jeweiligen Gegenständen, ergänzenden Anregungen zu weiterer Ausrüstung sowie ganzheitlicher Vorbereitung, erfährst du hier schrittweise alles, was du wissen musst, um ein effektives Überlebenssystem zu gestalten.

Best Easy Day Hikes Adirondacks directs you to some of the best short hiking trails in the area. This guidebook includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of mostly short, easy-to-follow trails that lead to some of the park's most scenic destinations. With hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families.

Hiking Kansas introduces hikers of all abilities to 40-45 of the greatest hiking adventures across the state. Complete with thorough hike descriptions, mile by mile directional cues, detailed maps and useful information on the surrounding area there is something for every hikers. Between rolling prairies, wooded river valleys, and an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife, a wealth of natural beauty awaits you on the hiking trails of Kansas.

All-in-one hiking route guide, maps and accommodations for the 135-mile Glyndwr's Way, in Wales. Includes 58 large-scale walking maps (1:20,000 or 3 1/8 inches to 1 mile); 10 town maps and 10 overview maps. Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs; plus full public transport information. Includes day-walks.

Top Trails Lake Tahoe explores the best trails for hiking and biking in the Tahoe area, including the north side's splendid backcountry, the lake's sedate western side, the picturesque and popular areas south of the lake, including Desolation Wilderness and D. L. Bliss and Emerald Bay state parks and the relatively undeveloped eastern side. Several hikes follow sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Veteran author Mike White has selected the 50 best trips in the area, ranging in length from a mile-long stroll through a lush, lodgepole-lined meadow to a 19-mile trek on the Tahoe Rim Trail with excellent lake views. The second edition includes six new trails.Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award for travel guides.

Johnny Molloy, who has spent more than 800 nights backpacking in the Smokies, has updated his classic guide Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This revised edition has been completely updated, including the new backcountry reservation system implemented in the park.He has also added some excellent hikes, some of them well off the beaten path. For example, the hike to Baskins Creek Falls takes you past a pioneer homesite and to a scenic cascade overshadowed by more popular waterfalls nearby, making it an ideal destination for those who want to escape the crowds. A longer trek traverses the regal pine-oak forests of the western part of the park, making a stop at Abrams Falls, mixing solitude with a must-visit waterfall on every Smokies bucket list.Johnny also explores early park history on a hike up Kephart Prong. Here, you can see the remains of a fish hatchery constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, as well as a trail shelter erected by the CCC when the park was just coming to be.Backpackers will enjoy the new loop incorporating Walnut Bottoms along cascading Big Creek, coupled with a stop by historic Mount Cammerer tower, replete with stellar views, before overnighting at Davenport Shelter on the Appalachian Trail.Additionally, Johnny--who considers the Smokies his home stomping ground--makes sure that all the necessary information to help you execute a hike from directions to maps are correct. New photos add flair to the book.

As the quintessential resource for hiking and backpacking in Maine, the Appalachian Mountain Club's Maine Mountain Guide provides all the information an outdoorsperson could want when exploring the Pine Tree State. This new 12th edition has seen every trail and statistic fully reviewed and updated, while adding nearly 100 new trails, 30 new mountains, and 6 in-text maps.

The principle feature is that all walks are less than five miles in length, offering a perfect half day's stroll for families, casual walkers and all who want to enjoy a leisurely exploration of Britain's outstanding country landscapes.

The 80 mile/125km long North Wales Coast section of the Wales Coast Path between Chester and Bangor runs alongside the broad Dee Estuary and traditional seaside towns past Conwy Castle, the Great Orme, Penmaenmawr and Conwy Mountain to the university town of Bangor on the Menai Strait.

The Campsie Fells, along with the Kilpatrick, Kilsyth, Fintry and Gargunnock Hills, form a sprawling upland range which stretches eastwards from Dumbarton, passing to the north of the city of Glasgow and across the narrow waist of Scotland towards Stirling.