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The Road Within" is a book of transformation, of lessons learned, maps drawn and burned, and spiritual blessings bestowed by travel. This book takes readers on a worldwide quest to discover the Garden of Paradise in the human heart, feel the power of the jungle in Venezuela, and get swept up in a transcendent dance of dervishes in Cairo.

Fifth in a series of award-winning humor books from Travelers' Tales, "Hyenas Laughed at Me and Now I Know Why" gathers wide-ranging tales from hardy, hilarious, outrageous--and even reluctant--voyagers.

For readers planning to spend time in a foreign locale, wanting to reminisce about a favorite trip, or just plain interested in the world, this volume provides over 25 of the best travel pieces and gripping stories from emerging and established authors.

Men. You've encountered them before - the most foolhardy, annoying, courageous and dangerous creatures on the planet. Share the madness and laughs as you follow their bizarre testosterone driven adventures.

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The points of view and perspectives in The Best Travel Writing 2009 are global, and the themes encompass high adventure, spiritual growth, romance, hilarity, misadventure, service to humanity, and encounters with exotic cuisine. Reading these stories is like sitting in a cafe filled with fellow travelers swapping tales about past adventures and ideas on where to head next. This edition takes the reader on a harrowing raft ride off the coast of...

Since 1993, readers have looked to "Travelers' Tales" for award-winning stories about the world, adventure, spirituality, and the transformative experiences that accompany life on the road. "The Best Travel Writing 2008" is the fifth volume in the series launched in 2004 to celebrate the world's best travel writing -- much of it never before published -- from Nobel Prize winners to up-and-coming new writers. The stories provide a perspective a...

With its wealth of natural attractions, pervasive sense of history, brilliant cuisine and wines, and warm and inviting people, Italy has always held a special place in the hearts of travelers. But Italy offers so much more than its must-see attractions. In this exciting collection, captivating storytellers reveal the possibilities of a long-term stay, covering both the much-loved sites and lesser-known places that unveil the country's heart an...

From the Pacific surf to Nob Hill to Chinatown, the legendary City by the Bay comes to life in this diverse collection of essays celebrating America's favorite playground. Praise the Lord at Glide Memorial Church, skate through the wonders of Golden Gate Park, discover culinary delights in the Mission, and relive the days of the gold rush.

With its vast vistas, splendid sunsets, and rich history, the American Southwest has always inspired superb writing. "Travelers' Tales Southwest" features a choice selection of some of the best by Tony Hillerman, David Roberts, Barbara Kingsolver, Alex Schoumatoff, Terry Tempest Williams, Edward Abbey, and others. Maps.

This book showcases a diverse array of spirit-renewing journeys from pilgrims of many kinds from places as far away as Tibet's Mount Kailish and as near as sacred New Mexico soil. A soulful blend of more than 20 stories, "Pilgrimage" is ideal for all with an affinity for travel, a practice of mindful living, and a thirst for the unknown.

Travelers’ Tales China brings travelers — armchair or actual — a breadth and depth of experience from both new and well-known authors that will help make the China experience unforgettable and transforming. These pages cover 6, 000 years of history up to modern-day socialist China, from the Silk Road to the high-tech center of Beijing. Explore the old as well as the new — from the tombs of dead emperors to the world’s largest dam. The vastness...

The more than two dozen stories in this collection span the globe, from battling snakes in Costa Rica to probing personal reactions to India's caste system, navigating the "oldest tourist trap in the world" in Egypt, and learning to cook octopus in Mexico.

In this lively collection from an array of accomplished writers, readers meet an old woman who imparts an invaluable midnight message on a Greek island, brothers who heal old family wounds in Ireland, and travelers who awaken to the mystery of their souls in such disparate places as St. Peter's in Rome and a dusty road in India.