Travel Life

"The funniest, most brutally honest take on Mars colonization you’ll ever read!" Ever dreamed of leaving Earth behind and starting a new life on Mars? Think again. In "MARS! Or Bust!", J.P. Ames takes you on a laugh-out-loud journey through the absurd, uncomfortable, and downright terrifying realities of living on the Red Planet. What’s waiting for you on Mars? No running water. Say goodbye to showers, flushing toilets, and casual hydration. No privacy. Your "home" is a glorified tin can where everyone hears everything. No escape. Once you’re there, you’re stuck—forever. No ...

Ollie Tucker, a recent college graduate and student of philosophy, is obsessed with truth and the source of knowledge, questioning the validity of everything he hears from his parents, his girlfriend, and even the voices inside his head. In pursuit of the truth and life’s deeper meaning, he invents an alter ego, Oliver, who lives the adventurous and exotic existence Ollie cannot. But Ollie has another problem—a repressed memory of his uncle Scotty that threatens to derail his life, his relationships, and his sexuality. But the memory is a blur.

This is the story of a broken-hearted woman who had been widowed twice in five years and did not know how to unbreak it. I did not know my heart could shatter so many times or into so many pieces. I felt its fragility and despite feeling strong again and again, now I was tired. I couldn’t stop crying. I had no strength left. I had a quiet, cautious hope that maybe someday, I could find my smile again, but for now? Escapism. Spain was where I might heal, close to the sea. I wanted to see the sun dip into the Mediterranean at sunset and feel its embrace. I wanted to see color again. And I ...

In a world increasingly defined by mobility and flexibility, the concept of a traditional, brick-and-mortar home is evolving. For some, the allure of a life untethered to a single location can become irresistible. This book is an invitation to explore that lifestyle, not as a concept, but from someone doing it. Within these pages, you'll find tales of adventure, practical advice, and candid reflections on what it truly means to call every new place home. It's a book about finding community in transient spaces, building a life on the go, and embracing the freedom that comes with a suitcase ...

Can true love extend beyond the grave? After the death of Mark Banos, Sonny, Mark’s grandson, settles in for what he thinks will be a normal life with his new wife, Amy. But as he soon learns, fate has other plans. With the birth of his son, Tony, he discovers that the boy possesses the same mysterious powers that Mark once had. He further learns that Tony is also destined to meet his twin flame to accomplish a divine mission of their own. Sonny’s Boy then follows the life of Tony, a boy who grows up carrying the incredible weight of divine fate on his shoulders. How can he ...

Tuscany. What's it really like? The author of the acclaimed Inside Tuscany: A Second Time Around guide book series offers a new anthology of essays about living and traveling in Tuscany and Italy. Book Sections I. P8: Many of the best foods of Italy begin with the letter P: pizza, pecorino Toscano, porcini mushrooms, pasta, parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto, porchetta, and pici. II. Working and Living: including my philosophy for slow travel, what my workday looks like, the benefits of speaking Italian, a visit to the hospital emergency ward, and mysterious vibes. III. Rome: staying at a ...

During the 1960s Gorda decides to study in Switzerland. She finds her great love — and her utter despair — in a relationship with handsome and intelligent university student Remo. With humor and self-deprecation the author describes the fears and hopes of a young woman on the way to find herself. Praise for Geertje Suhr’s Work A wonderfully modern novel that offers a unique look at the uncertainties of young love – devastating and funny at the same time. We follow Gorda’s attempts to find her place in the world where her main enemy is a foreboding sense of loneliness. She begins ...

Paul Theroux celebrates fifty years of wandering the globe by collecting the best writing on travel from the books that shaped him, as a reader and a traveler. Part philosophical guide, part miscellany, part reminiscence, The Tao of Travel enumerates “The Contents of Some Travelers’ Bags” and exposes “Writers Who Wrote about Places They Never Visited”; tracks extreme journeys in “Travel as an Ordeal” and highlights some of “Travelers’ Favorite Places.” Excerpts from the best of Theroux’s own work are interspersed with selections from travelers both familiar and unexpected

THE OPPORTUNIST – AN ENTERPRISING LIFE IN SPAIN is Craig K. Kirkland’s account of his inventive and ignoble efforts to make his fortune. After a rather unscrupulous apprenticeship in the north midlands he is forced to flee abroad to further his ambitions and in this amusing chronicle he recounts his unethical exploits with brazen honesty. Mr Kirkland’s eye-opening tale of ingenuity and avarice, though not for the overly righteous, makes for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. This book is not intended as an instruction manual and the publisher does not condone the author’s ...

In “Wheels of Freedom,” bestselling author Bill Riggs takes readers on an inspiring journey through the remarkable and heartwarming story of Bob and Jane Thompson, a couple whose quest for adventure, resilience, and boundless optimism reshaped their lives in the most unexpected ways. Bob and Jane’s story is a testament to the transformative power of the RV lifestyle. Riggs masterfully weaves a narrative that captures the essence of their journey – a journey that extends far beyond the open road. Set against the backdrop of North America’s breathtaking landscapes, “Wheels of ...

3rd Edition with added content, full re-write and edit. Want to feel like a wild and confused twenty year old again? What happens when a group of young misfit soldiers from small towns across the U.S. are released on West Germany? Stand back. Are the Soviets more at risk or is Western Europe? Re-live or imagine your future youth with Revv and his friends as they come of age as part of an Army Attack Helicopter Squadron during the Cold War in the 80s. Raw, honest, and believable. Fresh out of training at Ft. Hood, Texas Revv is stationed in Wiesbaden Germany at the height of the Cold War. ...

Van Life With Cats is more than just a guide. It’s a passionate and authentic account of how to make the van life as warm and welcoming for your feline friends as you possibly can. It’s a guide to changing our thoughts about travel and letting our cats be more than housepets—they can be fellow adventurers!

Having doubted the existence of the others, at the same time, to their shock and terror, a Ghost, a Time Traveler, and an Extraterrestrial appear to a man, who’s not surprised at all.

Declan Walsh is one of the New York Times's most distinguished international correspondents. His electrifying portrait of Pakistan over a tumultuous decade captures the sweep of this strange, wondrous, and benighted country through the dramatic lives of nine fascinating individuals.

Shobana Mahadevan Short Story Box Set includes: One day in Paris (A Second Chance Holiday Romance) What would you do if you got a chance to spend one magical day in Paris with your high school crush? With the impending distance of two continents between them, will a measly day in Paris be enough though? The Affair (A Second Chance Romance) A chance encounter with his ex rekindles memories, regrets, hopes, and desires. Will the all-consuming love that they once had for each other consume them yet again? Robinhood in Hampi On her first trip alone, all she was looking out for was a bit of ...

Aprender inglés para adultos latinos: Aprende inglés fácil, fluido y rápido para la vida diaria, conversar y viajar es un libro para aprender y practicar más de 1,000 palabras y expresiones utilizados cotidianamente, en situaciones de la vida real, por personas que viven en o viajar a los Estados Unidos.

Embrace the nomad lifestyle and set yourself free from the demands of urban life! Whether traditional or off-grid, RVing takes a lot of planning and decision making, especially if you bring kids and pets on the road. The logistics of it can be overwhelming, and mistakes can be very expensive. This 2-in-1 book bundle covering RVing for beginners who may want to live off-grid is exactly that--with all the RV living essentials inside, it's packed with answers that you're looking for, even for the questions you didn't think to ask!

A broken heart is only the beginning for her. When Anna's fiancé's philandering ways shatter their happy future, she decides she’s through playing the victim. Now, rather than read about life, she wants to live it—starting with a sabbatical from her editing job to travel the world. He’s still picking up the pieces after the woman he loved walked away from him. Holden is content with his life as the owner of an English Inn until Anna stumbles into his life. Passion erupts between them in undeniable chemistry, making Holden think maybe he might have found happiness a second time. ...

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Ava and Harper know there is a risk in communicating with Daman Alexander but it is one they are willing to take…what they don’t know is that there is another unknown who is following their every move…but are they enemy or friend?It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been ...

Fed up with a career path that is leading nowhere, less-than-happy relationships with family and friends, and topped off by a sudden and painful breakup with her long-time boyfriend, Amanda finds a flyer advertising past-life regressions on a Starbucks bulletin board. Feeling an instant pull to follow a path she never knew existed, something tells her it will reveal her true love and life purpose. In a desperate effort to push forward, Amanda decides to dare a dive into her past in the hopes it will generate the answers she so urgently seeks. From the skyscrapers of Chicago to the rolling ...