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Take a trip with a book.
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items Books take you on magical trips, whether preparing for trips or filling your ME-TIME by taking a mental trip or welcoming new friends into your imaginary world. A good book is irreplaceable. Some of these are even available on Kindle. these are books...
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Travel Books and Adventures with New Friends
Guide Books for Expert Trip Planning
Fiction that Comes to Life
Travel Books and Adventures with New Friends
Travel books or simply books to read while waiting in the airports, on planes, or sitting in hotel rooms. I've also had great fun just mentally traveling, curled up in my cozy place and escaping into another world or story.
Barns N Noble is like Disneyland for adults. I have a collection of travel books. Just bought, Lochs and Legends by Andy the Highlander for my trip to Scotland. Informational, entertaining, great read.
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Bought this for my trip to Scotland. Andy was on Outlander and has several tours besides this book. He brings Scotland's history to life with humour and detail. I took it on my trip and read it on the plane and before going to the sites on my itinera...
Lochs and Legends: A Scotsman's Guide to the Heart of Scotland|Hardcover
One of my favourite inspirational travel books, It's filled with unique photos and quotes that make you think, and/or remind you of the wonders of travel. I've reread it so many times!
Why We Travel: 100 Reasons to See the World|Hardcover
I spent my formative years living in England as an American Air Force Brat. Bill Bryson is an American married to an English woman, living in England. He totally captures the feel, humour, and wonders of living in England as an outsider, yet becoming one with the people and culture.
Notes from a Small Island|Paperback
I can relate to this book by Bill Bryson. I lived in England for most of my teens and returned to a very different America in that short period of time. Bill returned after two decades with his British wife and kids. His humourous take on the differe...
I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America after Twenty Years Away|Paperback
Having spent my formative teenage years in England, I grew up with a love of the Royals and an avid historian of the monarchy. Spare, is a vulnerable, self-reflective look into Prince Harry's life and perspectives. His life unfolds with humour and ho...
Spare|Hardcover
I got this for my grandson. He is learning Japanese and wanted to learn to write it as well. This is a great guide with pictures and easy to follow instructions and explanations.
Japanese Kanji Made Easy: (JLPT Levels N5 - N2) Learn 1,000 Kanji and Kana the Fun and Easy Way (Online Audio Download Included)|Paperback
My mum gave my sisters, our cousins, and I, this book one year for Christmas. It includes words and phrases, recipes, song lyrics, and so much more. My sister and I got a kick out of our first day in Ireland. We opened the door to our Airbnb in Kilal...
The Feckin' Book of Everything Irish: A Gansey-Load of Deadly Craic for Cute Hoors and Bowsies|Hardcover
My sister sent this to our mum. Unfortunately she passed away before she could read it, so I read it. Due to the nature of this book, it was particularly poignant. I had also lost my son 20 months before that. This is much more than a travel diary. I... It's a compelling read celebrating a journey of self-discovery and his changing perspectives through the people and experiences he navigates around the world. Don't miss this.
Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself|Hardcover
Guide Books for Expert Trip Planning
Set off on your tri[p with confidence by researching and planning ahead of time.
He is the travel guru. I got this book a few weeks before I left for my whirlwind trip. I was travelling with a backpack only, so every ounce counted. I ripped out the sections for each planned destination as well as his overall tips, and tucked them...
Rick Steves Best of Ireland|Paperback
He is the travel guru. I got this book a few weeks before I left for my whirlwind trip. I was travelling with a backpack only, so every ounce counted. I ripped out the sections for each planned destination as well as his overall tips, and tucked them...
Rick Steves Best of Scotland|Paperback
I love this book. It's divided by region, then state. It skips the big tourist traps and cities and focuses on the beauty of the country roads, parks, nature, and towns. Great way to plan your trips.
National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways, 5th Edition: The 300 Best Drives in the U.S.|Paperback
My grandson loves Japan and we finally found a special youth group with a tour to Japan last year. We got this book to find details and histories to the places he was going. This book added depth to his trip beyond what the guides prepared. Beautiful...
Japan's World Heritage Sites: Unique Culture, Unique Nature|Hardcover
When we plan our day trips or weekend jaunts, this is our go-to book. It highlights by state, the top restaurants, sights-to-see, hotels, mini-histories, and reviews. As we explore new places, we highlight and makes notes in the book so we know what ...
Fodor's The Carolinas & Georgia|Paperback
Fiction that Comes to Life
Fiction with a captivating realism that leaves you yearning for more. I only recommend books I have fallen in love with.
Suzanne has been writing romance novels for over 20 years. I am not a huge romance novel reader, but her books captivate you with their realism. They come to life through her experiences, and leave you pining for the next one. Some of her books are p...
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This is a beautifully illustrated book of eight of Japan's oldest and best loved folk stories. I got this for my grandson, as he has always loved Japan. Wonderful book.
Once Upon a Time in Japan|Hardcover