A Backpacker's Journey
A Backpacker's Journey

Author: Tom Barrett

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2024-09-10

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1038312302

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Whether you are a true adventurer yourself, or someone who enjoys reading about and vicariously enjoying adventures from the safety of an armchair, A Backpacker’s Journey is the book you never knew you needed to read. Filled with true, exciting, quirky, nostalgic, and often extraordinary stories, this book is a reminder to us all from author Tom Barrett that “we should not sleepwalk through life.” Originally written for a blog, this collection follows the author’s experiences as he hitchhiked across North America in the 1970s, covered national and international stories as a reporter for the Edmonton Journal, and trekked across dozens of countries, including Uganda, Bhutan, India, Peru, Malawi, Italy, and Nepal. Told with humour and humility, Barrett shares stories about meeting stoned fellow hippies and Deadheads, Hell’s Angels, gay female strippers, a horny truck driver, and even Muammar Ghaddafi. A mix of intriguing glimpses of other cultures and locales, some 1970s and 1980s nostalgia, interesting behind-the-story insights from a well-travelled news reporter, and some personal escapades, A Backpacker’s Journey celebrates the uniqueness of the many people, places, and circumstances that weave together our own personal stories.

The Savvy Backpacker's Guide to Europe on a Budget
The Savvy Backpacker's Guide to Europe on a Budget

Author: James Feess

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-02-24

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1632201143

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Every year thousands of people dream about strapping on a backpack and embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Europe, but they are often discouraged by the perceived cost and daunting idea of traveling abroad. The Savvy Backpacker’s Guide to Europe on a Budget will help make those dreams a reality. This travel resource is the ideal guide for students, backpackers, flashpackers, and budget-minded travelers who want to reduce their travel costs without sacrificing the quality of their travel. It identifies the common travel mistakes that waste valuable time and money, and shows the proper techniques to ensure a safe and successful adventure abroad. This guide has in-depth advice for: Estimating your daily budget and the total cost of travel Finding the best price on airfare Planning a logical and efficient itinerary Traveling by plane, train, bus, and automobile Choosing the right backpack, luggage, and travel gear Selecting what to wear and packing light Saving money as you travel Selecting the best hostels and making friends on the road Picking the right rail pass Staying safe and avoiding pickpockets Traveling alone or with friends Using electronics and technology And much more! After reading The Savvy Backpacker’s Guide to Europe on a Budget, you’ll be able to explore Europe without breaking the bank.

Journeys North
Journeys North

Author: Barney Scout Mann

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2020-08-01

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1680513222

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2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist in Adventure Travel In Journeys North, legendary trail angel, thru hiker, and former PCTA board member Barney Scout Mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 as they walk from Mexico to Canada. This ensemble story unfolds as these half-dozen hikers--including Barney and his wife, Sandy--trod north, slowly forming relationships and revealing their deepest secrets and aspirations. They face a once-in-a-generation drought and early severe winter storms that test their will in this bare-knuckled adventure. In fact, only a third of all the hikers who set out on the trail that year would finish. As the group approaches Canada, a storm rages. How will these very different hikers, ranging in age, gender, and background, respond to the hardship and suffering ahead of them? Can they all make the final 60-mile push through freezing temperatures, sleet, and snow, or will some reach their breaking point? Journeys North is a story of grit, compassion, and the relationships people forge when they strive toward a common goal.

World's Best Travel Experiences
World's Best Travel Experiences

Author: National Geographic

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1426209592

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Features some of the world's most transformative locales, from Norway's western fjords and Cambodia's Angkor Wat to Kyoto's Moss Garden and the urban surprises of Denver, Pittsburgh, and Vancouver.

She Explores
She Explores

Author: Gale Straub

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2019-03-26

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1452167672

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For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

Backpacker The National Parks Coast to Coast
Backpacker The National Parks Coast to Coast

Author: Backpacker Magazine

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1493026933

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Explore the crystal clear waters on the Summit Lakes Trail at Lassen Volcanic National Park, take in the expansive views at Shenandoah National Park’s Old Rag Mountain, or traverse the sandstone cliffs at Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. Choose your adventure from any of the forty-four national parks profiled throughout the book. This book delivers jaw-dropping photos, detailed hike descriptions and maps, ranger essays, and more, all of which combine to create an intimate look at the best our national parks have to offer.

The Girl at the Baggage Claim
The Girl at the Baggage Claim

Author: Gish Jen

Publisher: Knopf

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1101947829

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"A ... study of the different idea Asians and Westerners have of the self and how this plays out in our differing approaches to art, learning, politics, business, and almost everything else"--

How to Travel the World on $10 a Day
How to Travel the World on $10 a Day

Author: Will Hatton

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-06-26

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 9781548402303

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Whether you are dreaming of steaming jungle treks, conquering untamed peaks, chatting up the hottie in the hostel or simply chilling out on an isolated beach - this book is your ticket to turning your travel dreams into reality. Packed to bursting with backpacking tips and tricks, How to Travel the World on $10 a Day is the ultimate planning resource for the low-budget traveller. Better still, you'll learn how to stretch your dollars further by picking up work on the road, so if you don't want to go back home, you don't have to. Ditch your desk, take the plunge and hit the road... With this book by your side you'll save thousands of dollars, skip unnecessary headaches and be able to travel the world with confidence. "Will Hatton has been on the road for nine years, travelling to far-flung lands and visiting close to 100 countries all over the world. His blog, the Broke Backpacker, is one of the most popular adventure travel blogs in the world. A keen hitchhiker, Will has hitchhiked tens of thousands of kilometers, crossing Europe, Iran, Pakistan, India and South East Asia by thumb. Will plans to open a backpacker hostel in the mountains of Pakistan. If you find yourself nearby -- come say hey!

How Not to Travel the World
How Not to Travel the World

Author: Lauren Juliff

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781515359005

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It was hitting rock bottom that convinced Lauren to quit her job, sell everything she owned, and travel the world alone. It wasn't an easy decision: she suffered from debilitating anxiety, was battling an eating disorder, and had just had her heart broken. Not only that, but she had so little life experience that she had never eaten rice or been on a bus. She'd hoped leaving everything behind would help her find and heal herself, but instead Lauren's travels were full of bad luck and near-death experiences. She was scammed and assaulted; lost teeth and swallowed a cockroach. She fell into leech-infested rice paddies, was caught up in a tsunami, had the brakes of her motorbike fail, and experienced a very unhappy ending in Thailand. It was just as she was about to give up on travel when she stumbled across a handsome New Zealander with a love of challenges... How Not to Travel The World is about following your dreams, no matter how many curveballs life throws at you. It's about learning to get out of your comfort zone, finding the humour in messed up situations, and falling in love with life on the road.