Frommer's Branson

Frommer's Branson

Author: George McDonald

Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9780028602561

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With over five million visitors a year, Branson is the fastest-growing travel destination in America. America's bestselling and most respected travel authority introduces visitors to the new "Broadway" of the Ozarks, recounting Branson's remarkable history and rating its hotels and restaurants, theaters and the performers, and shops and sights.


Frommer's Tokyo

Frommer's Tokyo

Author: Beth Reiber

Publisher: Frommers

Published: 2012-05-29

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9781118128718

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Expert advice from an experienced author. Our Frommer's Tokyo author was the first US resident appointed a YOKOSO! Japan Ambassador by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism for her many years writing about Japan. She will provide valuable insights and advice and will show you the real heart of Tokyo. Comprehensive and clear directions for navigating a fast-paced and often overwhelming city. The best of every neighborhood, including swanky shops in the Ginza district, the Imperial Palace (home of Japan's emperor) in the Hibiya district, sumo wrestling stadiums in the town of Ryogoku, and elaborate "lolita" (baby doll) and "cosplay" (anime character) outfits you'll see teenagers wearing in the Harijuku district. Options for every price point, from luxury business hotels to cheap, miniscule "capsule hotels," from restaurants serving exquisite kaiseki feasts to stand-up noodle houses, from high-end bars and clubs in the Ginza district to happy hours and dive bars in Shinjuku and Roppongi. A handy glossary of everyday expressions and menu terms, and our unique and indispensable Japanese character translations to help you spot establishments' signs. Side trips to Kamakura, Nikko, Mashiko, Yokahama, Mount Fuji, and more.


Frommer's China

Frommer's China

Author: Jen Lin-Liu

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2006-06-13

Total Pages: 866

ISBN-13: 047179970X

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Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Complete coverage of China’s top attractions, plus introductions to unique places unknown to other guidebooks. Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not, written by current and former residents with comprehensive knowledge of the language and culture. Includes establishment names listed in both English and Chinese characters, making it easier for you to get around and find the places you're looking for. Includes detailed Chinese language and menu guides. Our authors, experienced China travelers who've written about the country for years, offer valuable insights and paint a vivid picture of a country that's undergoing one of the most fascinating cultural and economic transformations in history. Download a free companion podcast about traveling in China at Frommers.com


Vanabode

Vanabode

Author: Jason Odom

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2011-10-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781466423084

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Revolutionary new travel book shows everyone regardless of current financial condition how to travel and live forever anywhere in the United States on $20 a day. Author Jason Odom and his wife Kelly have traveled over 700,000 miles in 15 years enjoying the sumptuous beauty of pristine national parks and the exciting nightlife of big cities like San Francisco and Las Vegas. Vanabode shows you how to earn a living working in some of the most exciting places in the United States like national parks and state recreational areas, how to sleep safely and comfortably in your own bed every night; how to eat better than you ever have, how to cook for free without electricity, fire or fuel; how to get rid of all our current debt and regain your freedom; and most importantly - how you can do it forever if you want. Do you want to travel for 3 months? How about 3 years? Vanabode shows you how down to the tiniest detail and you do NOT need to make any expensive purchases to make it happen. NEW THIRD EDITION has 60% more pictures and 22% more content. The Vanabode sales page states "I will show you how to safely travel ANYWHERE in the United States, sleep in your own luxurious clean bed every night, have a hot bath every day, eat fresh delicious meals, and experience incredible adventures for $20 a day (food, lodging and transportation). You will never feel neglected, bored or uncomfortable. I promise to show you how to sleep better than you ever have, how to get the time you want and need to relax or pursue your favorite hobby, how to eat healthier, and how to travel to new exciting destinations of your choosing forever. For those that don't have any savings or retirement income I include a list of more than 30 legitimate easy ways to earn money while traveling all over the country. You need this book if any of the following apply to you: if you are so bored with your lifestyle that you don't feel like you're living at all, if you have household expenses so great that you never get ahead or get to do anything fun, if you would like to happily camp, travel or live anywhere on $20 a day, if you are retired and want to keep a house but still travel cheaply, if you would like to downsize from a large RV to save money and time while adding destinations, if you have children you would like to travel and camp easily and cheaply with, if you would like to take time off work to write a book, recover from a tragedy, or change your life, if you are a foreign tourist coming to the U.S. for a long holiday, if are you a survivalist who wants to live off the grid, if you want to disappear and leave your past behind, becoming invisible escaping creditors or stalkers, if you are heading for divorce, blaming your marriage instead of your life, for the boredom killing you, if you want to run your own mobile business? Updated information on acquiring a free cell phone with free monthly minutes. Links to new job listing sites. Free Lifetime Exclusive password protected access to the Vanabode forum. Online reservation system for renting parking places short and long term. Links to new offgrid communities where you can trade labor, or skills for living quarters, food and living expenses like free parking, and entertainment. Private list of small farms looking for "farm sitters" where you get paid to park and hang around. Updated gun carry law information. Links to climate resources for all data on where you will be camping for every month of every year. Links to special "spring finder" where you can get free fresh pure spring water on tap. Links to new "farmers market finder" tool shows you where all the fresh farmers markets and local only road side eateries are through out the United States. Master "host list" displays hidden communities all over the United States that welcome you to park and live in exchange for a little labor or expertise. Vanabode covers all these subjects as well: vandweller, vehicle dwelling, van dwelling, living in vehicle


Bashō's Journey

Bashō's Journey

Author: Matsuo Bashō

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2010-03-29

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 0791483436

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In Bashō's Journey, David Landis Barnhill provides the definitive translation of Matsuo Bashō's literary prose, as well as a companion piece to his previous translation, Bashō's Haiku. One of the world's greatest nature writers, Bashō (1644–1694) is well known for his subtle sensitivity to the natural world, and his writings have influenced contemporary American environmental writers such as Gretel Ehrlich, John Elder, and Gary Snyder. This volume concentrates on Bashō's travel journal, literary diary (Saga Diary), and haibun. The premiere form of literary prose in medieval Japan, the travel journal described the uncertainty and occasional humor of traveling, appreciations of nature, and encounters with areas rich in cultural history. Haiku poetry often accompanied the prose. The literary diary also had a long history, with a format similar to the travel journal but with a focus on the place where the poet was living. Bashō was the first master of haibun, short poetic prose sketches that usually included haiku. As he did in Bashō's Haiku, Barnhill arranges the work chronologically in order to show Bashō's development as a writer. These accessible translations capture the spirit of the original Japanese prose, permitting the nature images to hint at the deeper meaning in the work. Barnhill's introduction presents an overview of Bashō's prose and discusses the significance of nature in this literary form, while also noting Bashō's significance to contemporary American literature and environmental thought. Excellent notes clearly annotate the translations.


Frommer's? Rome

Frommer's? Rome

Author: Darwin Porter

Publisher: *Frommers

Published: 2001-11-29

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780764565083

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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Rome features gorgeous full-color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. It covers all the traditional tourist favorites but also lets you in on local finds, neighborhood hangouts, and little-known gems. You'll rely on Frommer's for a complete guide to the city's sights, from the Colosseum to the Vatican. With listing that help you build your own itinerary, plus a whole chapter full of detailed walking tours, this in-depth guide is simply much more detailed and comprehensive than its major competition. You'll find authoritative but fun-to-use coverage of all the ancient ruins, amazing artworks, and fascinating churches, with valuable insights that will enrich your trip. We've provided all the background information you need to enjoy and understand what you're seeing. You'll find candid reviews of a huge selection of accommodations and restaurants in all price ranges. It's all here in one easy-to-use guide, complete with a handy glossary of Italian phrases, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!


Frommer's Caribbean Hideaways

Frommer's Caribbean Hideaways

Author: Ian Keown

Publisher: *Frommers

Published: 2001-09-15

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780764564697

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Whatever your taste, Caribbean Hideaways has a place that will perfectly suit you and your special someone, from a tiny bungalow on a secluded beach to a luxury resort with all the trimmings. Our expert author gives candid, evocative descriptions of each accommodation, complete with ratings for romantic atmosphere, food, diversions and rates.