Based on detailed first-hand research by people living & working in the Sudan, this second edition of the Trail Guide to North & South Sudan is the first & only travel guidebook to cover both North Sudan & the newly-independent South Sudan. Substantial sections on local museums, the archaeological treasures of the northern deserts & diving in the Red Sea will be sure to give tourists food for thought. Plus, with cultural tips & business etiquette, a complete history of the country & links to downloadable audio files for learning Sudanese Arabic, this guidebook certainly goes the extra mile for its readers. Containing clear & detailed street & country maps, major bus routes of Khartoum & listings for where to sleep & eat, this guidebook also has a section on full section on living & working in the country. So whether you are moving to the country or just passing through, this guidebook is designed to make sure that you will get the most out of your stay there. ...

Going walkabout for 2, 184 miles on the Appalachian Trail. Trevelyan Quest Edwards wore out two pairs of boots in five months. He walked `thru` the Appalachian Trail of 2, 184 miles northwards from Atlanta, Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. Quest is his real middle name. A Darwin-based, Australian life-saver & ex-cartographer, ` Walkabout` was the Trail name he was given. This book shares his minimalist (minus digital devices) philosophy. Travelling light is the way to go. At one stage, he nearly gave up, but the Facebook support of friends kept him going. He describes how he enjoyed the scenery, the wildlife & the friendly ` Trail Magic` helping of strangers, to whom he dedicates his book. ...

A guidebook describing 40 trail running routes in the Chamonix Valley & around the Mont Blanc massif, visiting France, Switzerland & Italy. The routes, which range from 3.8km (21/2 miles) to 168km (104 miles), are graded from 1 to 5 & categorised as trail running, fell running or skyrunning. Starting from Chamonix, Les Houches, Servoz, Champex, Courmayeur, Orsieres & Vallorcine among others, & covering classic ultra trail routes as well as shorter day runs, there is something for every runner. Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:100, 000 mapping & route profiles, with notes on safety & useful tips for runners. Also included is a comprehensive equipment checklist plus information on running at altitude, adapting to the Alps, navigation, maps & mountain safety. Renowned as a mecca for trail runners, the Chamonix Valley & Mont Blanc region is home to some of the greatest trail running races in the world, including the Tour des Geants & Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The landscape, with its dramatic mountain scenery & ethereal vistas, offers diverse trail options & true adventure
- the perfect playground for this exhilarating sport.
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Trailblazer’s Adventure Travel Guide series encompasses a range of guides dedicated to adventurous activities in a range of worldwide destinations. The series

Includes:: outdoor activities such as cycling, motorcycling & overland treks through a wide variety of demanding landscapes, including the Himalaya, Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, the Sahara & the Silk Road. Each title in the series provides comprehensive pre-trip advice, including guidance on choosing a bike or mode of transport, route options, when to go, costs & money & health & safety considerations. Extensive route information is provided to guide travellers through the region’s most impressive sites in the most practical way. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Adventure Travel Guides feature unique h&-drawn GPS maps which show the distances between towns & villages, altitudes, places to eat & accommodation, water sources, fuel stations & points of interest along the way. Dedicated town & city guides are included throughout the guide, with advice for travellers on all budgets of recommended places to stay, places to eat & drink & what to see & do. Appendices also give information on subjects such as emergency medical facilities, basic language, embassies & general advice on adventure travel through the region & area.

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Trailblazer’s British Walking Guides explore a range of popular walking routes & long-distance footpaths in Engl&, Scotland & Wales & are one of the leading outdoor guide-book publishers. Designed with practicality in mind, each guide describes a long-distance walking route in clearly defined stages, allowing walkers to easily identify which parts of the route that they want to attempt. There is also extensive commentary on sites along they way, including areas of historical interest & outstanding beauty, in addition to cultural & social background, as walkers pass through the landscape. Detailed, large-scale walking maps are included in each title – a unique feature of Trailblazer guides – which include important information on walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay & eat & general points of interest. Each title in the series is organized in a similar way to enable walkers to make the most of their trip. A ‘ Planning Your Walk’ section gives general practical guidance on walking, as well as profiling the walks & giving information on budgeting, when to go, itineraries, what to take & getting to & from the route described in the guide. Extensive information on the environment & nature, including local fauna & flora, is provided in a dedicated chapter. A Minimum Impact Walking & Outdoor Safety section also informs readers of the economic & environmental impact of walking as well as practical safety tips for walkers. There is practical information for a range of budgets, including food & drink & accommodation, with personal recommendations of particular highlights by the author en route. ...

Trailblazer’s Trekking Guide series are highly practical, informative & portable guides designed with the adventurous hiker & trekker in mind, & produced by one of the leading outdoor guide-book publishers. Each title in the series explores a range of popular trekking routes in some of the world’s most challenging terrain, encompassing areas such as the Alps, Atlas Mountains, Himalaya & New Zeal&. Designed with practicality in mind, each guide describes the entire trekking route in clearly defined stages, allowing trekkers to plan their route accordingly. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Guides include extensive commentary on sites along the way, including town guides & maps where relevant, in addition to cultural & social background, as trekkers hike through the landscape. in addition, there are detailed descriptions of camping & accommodation facilities & places to eat & drink en route, as well as boxed insets exploring a local tradition or custom. Detailed, large-scale trekking maps are included in each title – a unique feature of Trailblazer guides – which include important information on walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay & eat & general points of interest. The guides are arranged in 4 main sections – Planning Your Trip, a country or region fact-file, Minimum Impact Trekking & Route Guides & Maps, & there are also mini village, town & city guides where appropriate. There is detailed advice & guidance on the route itself, practical information for the walker, budgeting, when to go, itineraries, what to take & getting to & from the route. in addition, informative sections on the environment, flora & fauna & walking safety seek to improve walkers’ experiences of the routes & get the most from their trip. A Minimum Impact Trekking section also informs readers of the economic, environmental & cultural impact of walking. Appendices give information on local language, health issues & a brief glossary of trekking terminology. ...

All aboard! Finally, a train book that puts the reader in the driver`s seat. In this uniquely formatted picture book, kids ages 4 & up become railroad engineers as they drive a moveable toy stream train from page to page, country to city, & day to night on a truly astonishing journey. The adventure begins on the first page, as the reader sets off a daybreak. The landscape races by as the train travels up green mountains, through the orange desert & yellow prairies, & along blue hill towns, & finally pulls into the city station as night falls. stunning illustrations & simple, rhythmic prose make this exciting cross country trip even more spectacular. ...

Train & Road to/of the Clouds in a bilingual English/ Spanish guide from Asiru Editorial providing a background to this famous route, as well as several thematic maps of the area, plus numeous colour photos of the landscape & the infrastructure. Somewhat formal in style, the guide covers various aspects of the 218km route between Salta & La Polvorilla Viaduct in northern Argentina: its history & infrastructure, also geology, vegetation, archaeology, etc, of the surrounding region. The guide also provides an extensive glossary of terms used in it, plus a bibliography for further reading in Spanish. The 71-page guide section is followed by several fold-out pages providing a wide-ranging selection of thematic maps: the route of the line indicating bridges, viaducts, switchbacks & tunnels; aerial photos of various sections to provide a picture of the topography; satellite image of the region; geology & hydrology; vegetation & climate, etc. The guide is illustrated with numerous colour photos of the landscape & various parts of the route ...

Robert Grainier is a day labourer in the American West at the start of the twentieth century
- an ordinary man in extraordinary
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Car Journey Games
- Under £10 Gift of the Year 2014 WINNER! No more cries of ” Are we nearly there yet?” with this handy set of
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