The Gringo Trail

The Gringo Trail

Author: Mark Mann

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2014-07-07

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1783722061

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Mark Mann and his girlfriend Melissa set off to explore the ancient monuments, mountains and rainforests of South America. But for their friend Mark, South America meant only one thing: drugs. Sad, funny and shocking, The Gringo Trail is a darkly comic road-trip and a revealing journey through South America’s turbulent history.


The People's Guide to Mexico

The People's Guide to Mexico

Author: Carl Franz

Publisher: Rick Steves

Published: 2012-12-11

Total Pages: 770

ISBN-13: 1612380492

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Over the past 35 years, hundreds of thousands of readers have agreed: This is the classic guide to "living, traveling, and taking things as they come" in Mexico. Now in its updated 14th edition, The People's Guide to Mexico still offers the ideal combination of basic travel information, entertaining stories, and friendly guidance about everything from driving in Mexico City to hanging a hammock to bartering at the local mercado. Features include: • Advice on planning your trip, where to go, and how to get around once you're there • Practical tips to help you stay healthy and safe, deal with red tape, change money, send email, letters and packages, use the telephone, do laundry, order food, speak like a local, and more • Well-informed insight into Mexican culture, and hints for enjoying traditional fiestas and celebrations • The most complete information available on Mexican Internet resources, book and map reviews, and other info sources for travelers


Adventures in Yellow

Adventures in Yellow

Author: Norman Magowan

Publisher: Indepenpress Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9781780030241

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Adventures in Yellow is a heart-warming, humorous and poignant account of an epic 35,500-mile journey through the Americas. The South American leg of Adventures in Yellow is recounted in Leprechauns in Latin America


Gringo

Gringo

Author: Chesa Boudin

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-04-14

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1416559841

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"In Gringo, Chesa Boudin takes us on a delightfully engaging trip through Latin America, in an ingenious combination of memoir and commentary" (Howard Zinn). Gringo charts two journeys, both of which began a decade ago. The first is the sweeping transformation of Latin American politics that started with Hugo Chávez's inauguration as president of Venezuela in 1999. In that same year, an eighteen-year-old Chesa Boudin leaves his middle-class Chicago life -- which is punctuated by prison visits to his parents, who were incarcerated when he was fourteen months old for their role in a politically motivated bank truck robbery -- and arrives in Guatemala. He finds a world where disparities of wealth are even more pronounced and where social change is not confined to classroom or dinner-table conversations, but instead takes place in the streets. While a new generation of progress-ive Latin American leaders rises to power, Boudin crisscrosses twenty-seven countries throughout the Americas. He witnesses the economic crisis in Buenos Aires; works inside Chávez's Miraflores palace in Caracas; watches protestors battling police on September 11, 2001, in Santiago; descends into ancient silver mines in Potosí; and travels steerage on a riverboat along the length of the Amazon. He rarely takes a plane when a fifteen-hour bus ride in the company of unfettered chickens is available. Including incisive analysis, brilliant reportage, and deep humanity, Boudin's account of this historic period is revelatory. It weaves together the voices of Latin Americans, some rich, most poor, and the endeavors of a young traveler to understand the world around him while coming to terms with his own complicated past. The result is a marvelous mixture of coming-of-age memoir and travelogue.


On the Plain of Snakes

On the Plain of Snakes

Author: Paul Theroux

Publisher: Mariner Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 0544866479

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Legendary travel writer Theroux drives the entire length of the U.S.-Mexico border, then goes deep into the hinterland to uncover the rich, layered world behind today's brutal headlines.


Barra Brava

Barra Brava

Author: David Freeman

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2012-10-31

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9781482515978

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'A backpacker's guide to Latin America and its football clubs.' This is a raw, booze-soaked account of 18 months living, working and travelling through Central and South America. Based around 67 football matches, it is a story of a British lad's encounters with the barra brava, Latin America's fanatical supporters. It also documents the modern Gringo Trail, from Mexico through Colombia to Argentina, covering 18 countries along the way. This humorous backpacker's tale touches on the history, politics and social issues encountered in the places visited. From managing a hotel on a nudist beach on Christmas Day, to attempting to get Nicaragua's socialists to admit they murdered their greatest sportsman, this is not your average holiday diary. Also available on Kindle. For more information and photos please visit: www.barrabravabook.com. Highlights video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEkADDpa9coComments from Twitter:@Mark_Salkeld - Absolutely class book, thoroughly recommended to anyone interested in football. @dce8 - Just finished your book. What a journey.@paulhill3 - Just finished your book, loved it!


Overtourism

Overtourism

Author: Martha Honey

Publisher: Island Press

Published: 2021-05-27

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1642830763

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COVID-19 put a temporary stop to the crisis of overtourism. Yet there is no question that travel will resume; the only question is, when it does, what will it look like? Overtourism: Lessons for a Better Future charts a path toward tourism that is truly sustainable, focusing on the triple bottom line of people, planet, and prosperity. This practical book examines the causes and effects of overtourism before turning to emerging management strategies. Visitor education, traffic planning, and redirection to lesser known sites are among the measures that can protect the economic benefit of tourism without overwhelming local communities. As tourism revives around the world, these innovations will guide government agencies, parks officials, site managers, civic groups, environmental NGOs, tourism operators, and others with a stake in protecting our most iconic places.


The Rough Guide to South America On a Budget (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to South America On a Budget (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2019-01-01

Total Pages: 1501

ISBN-13: 178919525X

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Discover this dazzling continent with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to sample the street food at Paraguay's Mercado 4, spot a giant turtle in Ecuador's Galpagos, or strut your stuff in Brazil's Carnaval parades, The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way -without blowing your budget. Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. Full-colour maps throughout - navigate Brasila's airplane-shaped network or Cusco's ancient streets without needing to get online. Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. Ideas - Rough Guides' rundown of South America's best sights and experiences. Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include [10-15 areas]: Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Ecuador; The Guianas; Paraguay; Peru; Uruguay; Venezuela. Attractions include [5-10 attractions]: Can de Colca, Peru; Easter Island, Chile;Iguaz Falls, Argentina; Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia; The Amazon, Brazil; ThePantanal, Brazil; Kaieteur Falls, Guyana. Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, and more. Background information - a language section to help you get by in Spanish and Portuguese Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.