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My favorite travel recs
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items This list is comprised of some of my favorite travel destinations, books, TV shows and devices.
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Favorite Books
This is an excellent book about the rise and fall of the Urban landscape. It gives an excellent explanation of why suburbs came into existence, and how this man-made phenomenon has negatively impacted the natural environment.
The Geography of Nowhere: The Rise And Decline of America's Man-Made ...
The Power of Place is an excellent book to read on a long road trip or international flight! Harm De Blij does an excellent job explaining how globalization has affected the man-made landscape
Books - The Power of Place: DE BLIJ
This is a must read about the life of the legendary medicine man, John 'Fire' Lame Deer.
Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions (Enriched Classics)
This is another great book from Carlos Castenada based on his time spent as a student of Don Juan, a Mexican medicine man.
The Art of Dreaming: Castaneda, Carlos
This book is a must for your coffee table! It contains a collection of high resolution imagery taken by Geographers Jay Apt, Michael Helfert and Justin Wilkinson of Earth from the Space shuttle Columbia. This book gives an awe-inspiring look at our b...
National Geographic Society: Orbit: Jay Justin Apt
Favorite Hotels
I highly recommend these serviced Apartments for your next visit to London.They offer their guest a complimentary breakfast, brought to your room daily, and friendly staff. The location is conveniently a block away from the London underground and bus...
Presidential Apartments Kensington, London
On your next staycation, I highly recommend staying at this hotel. The rooms are spacious and they offer guests a complimentary breakfast. They also offer a complimentary dinner for guests who stay during the week.
Extended Stay Hotel in Grandville | Staybridge Suites Grand Rapids SW
Air bnb is an excellent alternative to a hotel stay. They have an extensive network of vendors that offer a variety of accommodations to meet your needs.
Airbnb
If you're planning a visit to the Toronto area, I highly suggest you stay at the Residence Inn in Markham, Ontario. The hotel is located in a quiet suburb 30 minutes north of downtown Toronto. The rooms are spacious, and they all come with a full kit...
Residence Inn Toronto Markham - Hotel With Pool & Full Kitchens
Favorite TV Shows/Movies
This show set in 18th century Britain has something for every viewer: comedy, romance, and drama. You can watch all three seasons on Netflix.
Watch Bridgerton | Netflix Official Site
Nat Geo has some of the most breathtaking Documentaries and shows! I highly recommend you subscribe to Nat Geo and begin your journey exploring parts of the world, whether it"s from a plane, train, automobile or from the comforts of your couch.
National Geographic Movies and Shows
One of the funniest situation comedies on Prime video. This series will have you laughing throughout all of its' four seasons.
Watch Catastrophe - Season 1 | Prime Video
If you're a fan of super heroes, then this series will blow your mind. It has it all: action, romance and dark comedy; it will keep you entertained on those long flights or on a long road trip.
Watch The Boys - Season 1 | Prime Video
This is a crime drama about a group of friends who get caught up in a cartel war while visiting an old friend on a tropical island.
Watch Mad Dogs Season 1 | Prime Video
Favorite Mode of Travel
Travel by train is the most widely used mode of Travel outside of the United States. Because of our aging rail lines, and interstate highway system, many Americans overlook trains as a desirable way to travel. Despite this, Amtrak has put a lot money...
Amtrak
Budget is my favorite rental car company because they not only have reasonable prices, but also an excellent fleet of vehicles.
Budget Car Rental
Air Canada has maintained a reputation for having the safest fleet of planes in the industry. On top of having an excellent safety record, Air Canada's crew are very friendly and professional.
Air Canada: Book flights
Riverboat Cruises have long been popular in Europe. Despite having one of the most extensive waterways in the world,traveling the interior waterways of the US isn't widely advertised as the traditional ocean-liner cruises. This makes going on a river...
Riverboat Twilight
Qantas is the largest Airline operator in Australia. This airline offers its' passengers top of the line service, and is continuously rated one of the top Commercial airline companies in the world.
Qantas: Fly with the Spirit of Australia
Favorite Navigation Tools/Devices
Garmin has been at the forefront of Navigation Devices for decades. As a Geographer and map-maker, their maps are accurate, reliable and easy to interpret.
Automotive GPS | Dash & Backup Cams | Fleet
Magellan is another leader in navigation devices. Their product is comparable to Garmin devices.
Magellan GPS
As a Geographer, I love maps. Despite advancements in technology, I always carry a good road atlas. Rand McNally has been publishing quality maps for decades.The quality of their maps are second-to-none!
Road Atlas: Guide for Travelers
As a Geographer, a map and a compass are my used tools. Even with modern GPS devices, I always carry a lensatic compass and a up-to-date map.
H-3 Tritium Lensatic Compass
If you're planning to visit a National Park, I suggest bringing a topographic map with you. I highly recommend buying this topographic map from National Geographic.
National Geographic Maps: National Parks