“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 […]
Travel
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Berlin Style Guide
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 […]
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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 […]
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Famous Graves To Visit Before You Die
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, […]
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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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The Great Sicilian Cat Rescue
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 […]
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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 […]
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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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On a Wing and a Prayer
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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Japan Journeys
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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The Long Hitch Home
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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The Elephant’s Tale
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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Chasing El Dorado
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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Indonesia etc.
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 […]