
“The word caste is derived from the Portuguese casta meaning race, breed, or ancestry. Historically, there were four levels of caste. At the top, the […]
“The word caste is derived from the Portuguese casta meaning race, breed, or ancestry. Historically, there were four levels of caste. At the top, the […]
Thursday 12 January, 2017 sees the Sydney Station transported to another time and place with the annual arrival of the Elvii and Priscillii, amongst the […]
As the world dwindles in scope for those who love to go to dangerous places, there is still the one frontier left to continue to […]
This is all about dreaming Big and following up, recording, learning and enjoying whatever it is you desire or set out to accomplish. This is […]
In this wonderful peek back through time Roslyn Russell has presented the many little daily intrigues of life on-board often a sailing ship and latterly […]
When Reb was still a young boy two former Peace Corps volunteers came to visit the school he attended. Right there he made the decision […]
If you wish to travel to Thailand, holiday there, work there, or you just enjoy travel stories, this is the book for you. It is […]
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There is nothing better than to travel to an unknown country and have your own personal Tour Guide. These two women have lived a long […]
The people who own ‘Beetles’ or ‘Combi’s’’ are considered to be slightly odd; even buying one let alone thinking about buying one at some time […]
The idea of visiting the graves of famous people (especially the ones you have learned about, or admired) is quite exceptional. If you can’t travel, […]
For a family who love adventure, the outdoors and travel, this is a great read. Because the book is co-written by Patrick and Meg, you […]
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Many people love cats, but Jennifer has surpassed most of us in the work she has undertaken. Her youth was spent reading, as she was […]
What an interesting way to discuss a culture. This book is well written and set out, making it easy to take in the details. Whether […]
This is a truly magnificent tome. For people who enjoy travel writing, a dash of history, and may have travelled themselves, this is magic. The […]
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Since the age of seven, Sarah has been fascinated by jungles, animals, insects and birds. Her introduction to these from her cosy home in England, […]
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Exquisitely beautiful as only Japanese artwork can be, it is a privilege to be able to sit down and enjoy this selection of stunning woodblock […]
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If you enjoy reading travel books, then I can highly recommend this hitch hiker’s guide to almost everywhere but the galaxy. Not having read any […]
It is seldom that a book comes along that leaves you so impressed. Rebecca Solnit is gifted in so many ways. She is gifted as […]
Tom is a journalist whohas a great interest in travel writing. This is his story of visiting the Maldives once the tourist ban was lifted […]
Graphic Artist Abby Denson has created a guide book to her beloved Japan, a country she has visited many times, loves and enjoys. Each time […]
Short stories are a wonderful way to introduce and complete an idea. This book is composed of thirty short stories based around the theme of […]
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For Mike Hannan and wife Jo setting out on a voyage of a lifetime on a trusty steed (a state of the art BWM road […]
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I thought that this would be a travel book and was prepared to hear many wonderful tales about South America. To my surprise, the author’s […]
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This is not a story from the “I’ve been everywhere girl’ travel style memoir, this is a truly riveting and fascinating look into a country […]