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• Last Chance to See

  Adams, Douglas, 1952-2001

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  Douglas Adams and zoologist Mark Carwardine travel from Indonesia to New Zealand, Mauritius, and beyond in search of some of the world's rarest and most endangered animals, from Komodo dragons to kakapos and river dolphins.

• It's Only the Himalayas

  and Other Tales of Miscalculation From An Overconfident Backpacker

  Bedford, Susan Christina

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  In a hilarious travelogue for a social media generation—with "Just think of the Facebook status!" inspiring some daring adventures—Bedford, a 20-something waitress from Toronto, starts her story out slowly, building drama and suspense until she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Walk in the Woods

  Bryson, Bill

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  Bill Bryson, reluctant adventurer, sets out to hike the Appalachian Trail, all 2,000-plus miles stretching along the U.S. east coast from Georgia to Maine. He quickly discovers that nature has plenty of surprises in store. Packed with laugh-out-loud…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In a Sunburned Country

  Bryson, Bill

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  Bryson takes readers on a deliciously funny and fact-filled adventure far beyond the tourist path of Australia.

• The Road to Little Dribbling

  More Notes From a Small Island

  Bryson, Bill

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  Bill Bryson returns to Britain to explore the country from Bognor Regis on England's south coast to Cape Wrath on the northernmost tip of Scotland, discovering everything that's charming, baffling, and delightfully quirky along the way.

• A Newfoundlander in Canada

  Doyle, Alan

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  Leaving Newfoundland to tour the country with his band, Alan Doyle discovers a Canada far bigger, stranger, and more surprising than he ever imagined. As he travels from coast to coast, he challenges stereotypes, embraces unexpected adventures, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beauty Tips From Moose Jaw

  Travels in Search of Canada

  Ferguson, Will

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  Will Ferguson criss-crosses Canada by helicopter, canoe, seaplane, train, and more, travelling from Newfoundland to British Columbia in search of what it truly means to be Canadian. Along the way, he gleefully dismantles national myths, celebrates…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beyond Belfast

  a 560-mile Walk Across Northern Ireland on Sore Feet

  Ferguson, Will

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  One man's misguided attempt at walking the entire Ulster Way: a 560-mile path that circles Northern Ireland, from the city wall of Derry to the moorland heights of the Sperrins, from the green glens of Antrim to the Mountains of Mourne.

• Hitching Rides With Buddha

  a Journey Across Japan

  Ferguson, Will

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  After one too many glasses of sake, Will Ferguson vows to hitchhike the length of Japan, following the annual cherry blossom season from south to north. Filled with hilarious misadventures, sharp observations, and unforgettable encounters, this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Parking the Moose

  One American's Epic Quest to Uncover His Incredible Canadian Roots

  Hill, Dave

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  Inspired by a publisher's payment of several hundred dollars (Canadian), quarter-Canadian Dave Hill travels all over the country, reconnecting with his heritage, meeting a range of Canadians, touching things he probably shouldn't and having…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hiking Book From Hell

  Kalvø, Are

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  Sometime around his forties, comedian Are Kalvo starts losing his friends to the mountains. When Are realizes he's the only person who hasn't posted a selfie on a mountain, he starts to wonder: does he have it all wrong? To find out, Are buys some…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Leave the Lipstick, Take the Iguana

  Funny Travel Stories and Strange Packing Tips

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  This laugh-out-loud collection will resonate with experienced travelers and novices alike and includes hilarious misadventures with packing, travel fashion, border crossings, language faux pas, and romantic overtures abroad.

• A Year in Provence

  Mayle, Peter

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  Peter Mayle recounts the joys and surprises of settling into a 200-year-old stone farmhouse in the remote country of the Lubéron, in the heart of Provence, with his wife and two large dogs.

• Encore Provence

  New Adventures in the South of France

  Mayle, Peter

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  Peter Mayle returns to Provence to savour its unforgettable food, colourful characters, lively markets, and hidden treasures. From a memorable tour of Marseille to the search for the perfect cork-screw, splendid local cheeses and wines, this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Long Way Round

  Chasing Shadows Across the World

  McGregor, Ewan

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  Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman set out to ride their motorcycles 20,000 miles around the world, crossing Europe, Asia, and North America. Battling punishing roads, mechanical setbacks, unpredictable weather, and countless unexpected detours,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Another Fine Mess

  Across Trumpland in a Ford Model T

  Moore, Tim

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  Tim Moore crosses the United States in a century-old Model T Ford, travelling almost exclusively through communities that voted for Donald Trump. With little mechanical know-how and a car that tops out at 25 mph, his cross-country adventure becomes…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold

  Adventures Along the Iron Curtain Trail

  Moore, Tim

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  Tim Moore attempts to cycle 9,000 kilometres along the former Iron Curtain on a tiny East German shopping bike. Battling Arctic cold, rough roads, and one challenge after another, he travels from Norway to the Black Sea with determination that far…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Around India in 80 Trains

  Rajesh, Monisha

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  Twenty years after swearing she'd never return, Monisha Rajesh embarks on an epic 40,000-kilometre rail journey across India, travelling through 80 cities on 80 trains. Along the way, she reconnects with her family's homeland while discovering the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Around the World in 80 Trains

  a 45,000-mile Adventure

  Rajesh, Monisha

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  Monisha Rajesh sets out to circle the globe by rail, travelling 45,000 miles across some of the world's most remarkable railway routes. From London to Tibet, Mongolia, Canada, and beyond, her journey offers a fascinating look at the landscapes,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Driving Over Lemons

  An Optimist in Andalucía

  Stewart, Chris

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  After impulsively buying a remote sheep farm in the rugged Alpujarra Mountains in Southern Spain, Chris Stewart and his wife trade modern conveniences for a life of unexpected challenges and colourful neighbours, in a country far from home.