Bøger af Derek Dodds

The 2023 Gringo's Guide To Driving Through Mexico & Central America is a comprehensive travel guide written by the experienced travel writer Derek Dodds. The book provides detailed information about the process of driving from the USA to Costa Rica, including the necessary documentation, border crossings, and routes to take. The guide begins with an overview of the journey, highlighting the benefits of driving as a way to experience the diverse landscapes and cultures of the region. It then goes into detail about the preparation needed before embarking on the journey, including the required documents, vaccinations, and vehicle preparation. The book covers each country along the route, including Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and finally Costa Rica. For each country, the author provides a detailed overview of the drive, the sights to see, and the most efficient driving routes. Derek also offers valuable advice on driving in each country, such as the local laws and regulations, the condition of the roads, and the availability of gas and lodging. In addition to the practical information, the guide also includes personal anecdotes and stories from the author's own experiences on the road. These stories provide valuable insights into the local culture and offer tips for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the local communities. The Gringo's Guide To Driving Through Mexico & Central America is an informative and engaging travel guide that offers practical advice for anyone planning to drive through Central America. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, this book is an essential resource for a successful and unforgettable road trip. Get your copy today for an adventure through Mexico and Central America with peace of mind.

At this point I feel good about saying that I have educated myself about Mini Simmons Surfboards.I started this book when I first recognized that these surfboards were special.At first I just posted pics but then I realized that this board was part of something revolutionary.It doesn't happen often, you know, in this thruster world.Don't get me wrong, I don't always ride a Mini-I ride the board that is right for the wave, you dig?Look, we all want the maximum experience from our surf session and at some point you realize that your thruster just won't cut it.Longboards you say, nah.Ahhhh . . . the Mini gets you through those sections where the thruster would die without the 5 extra feet.Longer waves equates to longer love.BUT, and this is a big BUT for me, you still need enough design in the board to make it fly down the magic carpet.And in my case damn it, I want to hit that lip and snap an off the top where appropriate . . . just because I am riding a Mini doesn't mean I don't want those things.Right?So, I am just saying, the right Mini Simmons surfboard can do these things . . . I know, because I shape them.What doesn't work for me . . .too much nosetoo much rockernot enough rockertoo longtoo shorttoo thicktoo wideYea, I know you are saying, WTF.But look, each board is right for the right reasons.That is why I love this site, because who an I to say that the no-glass plywood Mini Simmons wouldn't work?In fact, I love it that this guy shaped it.Or the Twinzer Mini-I fucking love twinzers.But on a Mini, I don't know?So there it is, we all got our preferences.Fuck the mags . . . the right board is the right board.Go shape it.Go ride it.Peace.

Explore the rich history of the city of Durham in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

An illustrated history one of England's finest cities and the surrounding area - Durham. This book will help you discover the remarkable history of this proud region.

Durham City is a remarkable place, a priceless historical gem and, deservedly, a World Heritage Site. Over 1,000 years Durham's great beauty and history has inspired many architectural descriptions and guides. This book follows in their footsteps but then takes a different path. Wandering through the cathedral's darkened cloisters, the city's narrow medieval streets and the river's winding pathways, Secret City of Durham is one man's view of this famed peninsula - an occasionally quirky tour through history that looks beyond the iconic architecture and behind the fascinating jumble of city buildings. The author peels back their facades to reveal the bewildering changes and on the way points out the lesser-known facts and characters associated with them. What points the way to Durham Cathedral and St Cuthbert's tomb and where can it be found? Who lived in Windy Gap? Why St Mary-the-'Less'? Secret City of Durham answers these fascinating questions and many more in a modern pilgrimage through the city.

Hebburn History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this South Tyneside town. This is an exciting guided walk around the well-known places of the 200-year-old town and explains what they meant to local people throughout the nineteenth and into the twentieth century. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of Hebburn as Derek Dodds guides us through its streets.

In the space of just 200 years Hebburn has been transformed from a small fishing hamlet into a modern town of 20,000 inhabitants. The driving force in this expansion was of course the development of industry, in particular coal mining and shipbuilding. Indeed, these two industries, and the arrival of the railway in 1872, meant that Hebburn thrived in the nineteenth century. During the twentieth century, Hebburn's fortunes were in the hands of modern engineering companies. Like many of its neighbours the town has suffered from the ups and downs of the economy, but it also benefited from slum clearance and new amenities in the post-war era. Despite its varying fortunes, Hebburn retains its pride and community spirit, as demonstrated in this fascinating collection of archive and modern photographs.

Some of the 'gems' described are well known, even iconic, others much less so. They include industrial marvels and celebrations of civic prosperity - prominent landmarks in town and cityscape. Many more are harder to find, tucked away down side streets or rural backwaters. These are the true 'hidden gems',