Travel America

"If this Valley is lost, Virginia is lost." These words of the immortal "Stonewall" Jackson rang truer and truer as the Civil War raged in the great Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. With every Federal push to conquer the "Breadbasket of the Confederacy," ragtag, hard-pressed Southern soldiers fought tooth and nail to repel them. The story of the War Between the States in the Shenandoah Valley is one of drama, struggle, sacrifice and suffering. As the South's most strategic corridor (Confederate armies marching down the Valley could threaten Washington and Baltimore) it became a focal point ...

Greater Than a Tourist - Buenos Aires, Argentina by Arnoldo Rodriguez offers the inside scoop on Buenos Aires. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Un libro para conocer Estados Unidos de la mano de la autora del pódcast "Aló Miami: desmitificando EE. UU." Belén Montalvo es una madrileña que emigró a Estados Unidos para hacer realidad su sueño de vivir allí. Unos cuantos años más tarde, Belén nos transmite su conocimiento de ese amado y odiado país, reflexiona acerca de sus mitos y sus miserias, nos acerca a la realidad norteamericana y nos ofrece una mirada cercana, personal, emocionante e informada sobre la "tierra de la libertad y las oportunidades".

This is a travel guide offering the best things to do in Arizona, written by someone who grew up there.

After Hurricane Katrina laid bare the fragility and environmental peril of South Louisiana, author Ian McNulty set out on a series of daytrips to delve into the area's diverse cultural landscapes. He explored communities staked up and down the Mississippi River, nestled into the teeming bayous, braced along the edge of the Gulf, and planted out on the golden prairie stretching to the west. Louisiana Rambles is his richly evocative guide to those journeys.

Simon Majumdar is probably not your typical idea of an immigrant. As he says, "I'm well rested, not particularly poor, and the only time I ever encounter 'huddled masses' is in line at Costco." But immigrate he did, and thanks to a Homeland Security agent who asked if he planned to make it official, the journey chronicled in Fed, White, and Blue was born. In it, Simon sets off on a trek across the United States to find out what it really means to become an American, using what he knows best: food.

Are you ready to uncover the secrets of Maine and embark on an unforgettable journey? "Exploring Maine: A Journey Through History and Must-See Destinations" is your ultimate guide, combining engrossing historical accounts with a comprehensive tour of the state's top attractions. Whether you're planning a trip or simply fascinated by this unique corner of the U.S., this book has something for everyone.

This audiobook will provide you with the 100 English phrasal verbs you have to use first to get around when traveling or interacting with English speaking people. The phrases are presented in a very simple fashion. No complications. Straight and simple. So, don’t waste your time and energy! Focus your effort on the most important English phrasal verbs you have to express to master your English!

Globetrotting travel writer Lori Erickson has long searched for the sacred in locations and cultures far from home as well as in her beloved Iowa. But when the pandemic put both air travel and in-person worship off-limits, Lori and her husband hit the road with a camper in tow to discover spiritual sites and experiences in their own home country.

Jeff Shaara, America's premier Civil War novelist, gives a remarkable guided tour of one of the Civil War battlefields every American should visit. He captures the true meaning and magnitude of the conflict.

Rochester, New York, is synonymous with the downfall of Kodak and snow. But the humble city on the southern shore of Lake Ontario is so much more. In fact, if you take the time to get to know it, you'll be shocked at the chasm between your suboptimal perception and the impressive reality. That's not to say the place is perfect, of course. A region this layered deserves an honest, three-dimensional look. It's time, in other words, to capture the essence of Rochester, New York.

Ryan Richmond has dreamed about going to space since the age of seven. Reading space updates—and seeing pictures of Neil Armstrong on the lunar surface in National Geographic—was the ignition of this dream. At nineteen he sold his first company and employed the remnants of the Russian Space Program, three of the best space brains in the world. In his twenties he founded and sold two more companies and hired the most outstanding scientists and engineers from the European Space Authority. During his thirties, after selling his third company, he invested heavily in Internet start-ups, like...

Are you ready to explore the sun-kissed beauty of Southern California, but don’t want to miss out on its hidden gems? Exploring the Best of Southern California is your ultimate 3-in-1 travel guide, written by a local who knows all the secret spots! This guide covers Santa Barbara, San Diego, and San Luis Obispo Counties—offering a complete adventure through some of the most scenic and culturally rich regions in the Golden State.

Author and Researcher Mike Luoma shares the personal story of his first two years of exploration and discovery of possibly sacred stone sites throughout New England, experiencing potential Ceremonial Stone Landscapes and more. Mike relates his impressions from each visit, as well as research and knowledge gained in his efforts to understand the sites' meanings and histories.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through one of Canada's most captivating landscapes with Footpaths and Fjords: A Trekker's Guide to Newfoundland's Trails and Natural Treasures. This comprehensive guidebook is an essential companion for hikers and nature enthusiasts eager to explore the rugged beauty of Newfoundland.

I spend five months every year living in Costa Rica and seven months traveling around the United States in my motorhome. I earn my living being a digital nomad. In this book, you’ll discover the cheapest, safest, and most enjoyable way to become a digital nomad.

When Paul Revere is kidnapped by a time traveler determined to change the outcome of the American Revolution, 13-year-old Kep Westguard is sent to Boston, in 1775, to take his famous midnight ride. Kep’s four-person team has 24 hours to light the famous lanterns at Old North Church, warn Lexington and Concord that the British are coming, and rescue John Hancock and Samuel Adams from hanging as traitors to the crown.

Mark and his Suzuki DL 650 that he calls “Mabel” love adventure. This is a collection of some of the adventures that they have shared. Like most motorcyclists, a certain relationship develops with the motorcycle; Mabel and Mark trust each other. As they have found out on many occasions adventures are those things that happen to plans and sometimes you need someone you can trust. These are some of those stories.

However improbable it may seem, the man who brought you Celebrity Apprentice and the world's most famous comb-over might become president. The alternative is a scandal-ridden Hillary Clinton-run America, where she spends four years "forgetting" about Benghazi and how e-mail works. If you're one of the many who are tempted to bury your head in the sand, why not bury your toes into the sandy beaches of an exotic country instead?

Called by Sam Houston at its founding "the most unfortunate site upon Earth for the seat of government", the infant community struggled for three decades against political enemies and competing towns before winning recognition as the permanent capital. The founding of the University of Texas turned the seat of politics into the seat of education, but Austin's 19th-century dreams of becoming a river port and a factory town came to naught.