"Real stories can touch our humanity and move us to understand ourselves, as well as the person we are reading about. The adventurers here provide a mosaic of Australia over the past century, a priceless legacy. Here, 15 fiercely independent men and women who have lived life exuberantly cast a revealing light on a fast vanishing Australia. These subjects share their unique experiences with a cocky modern world often focused more on youth. What's it...

"Fun with the Family Hawaii leads the way to beaches, historical attractions, children's museums, wildlife habitats, festivals, parks, and many other exciting places to go. "--

Close to the border where Umbria meets Tuscany and Lazio, the city of Orvieto and the western corner of Umbria occupy a stunning and uncontaminated countryside that ranges from basalt and tufa precipices in the volcanic hinterland to rolling hills and alluvial plains of the Paglia and Tiber rivers, both of which are now regional parks. It is a history-rich area, which has seen much action since the Etruscans first inhabited the area some 3,000 years...

"Combining current trends, academic theories, and historical insights, this travel guide brings both lesser-known and famous European spiritual locales into perspective by explaining the significance of each sacred site. The cultural relevance, history, and spirituality of each site-including Stonehenge, the Acropolis, Mont Saint Michel, Pompeii, and Saint Peter's Basilica-are explained, creating a moving and artistic travel experience. Each destination-with...

Lonely Planet's Sydney is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take to the water and explore the spectacular harbour by boat; laze on the beach at Bondi and watch the waves - and the surfers - roll in; and hunt down the latest trendy bars and restaurants. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Sydney and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's...

"With over 90 hikes in the Southern Cascades and Siskiyou Mountain Range, this book is easily the most comprehensive guide available for Southern Oregon's diverse hiking opportunities. Explore the Mount Thielsen, Sky Lakes, Mountain Lakes, Red Buttes, and Wild Rogue Wilderness Areas, and much more. This guide also covers all trails in Crater Lake National Park. Complete with maps, elevation profiles, and clear, informative hike narratives, this book...

"The essential guide to some of America's most popular climbing destinations-with detailed color topos, stunning action photos, and maps"--

There is no other place like these islands on earth! This unmatched archipelago is a world away from the mainland, yet it also helps define the identity of Ecuador. The Galápagos Islands captured the imagination of Charles Darwin and provided the catalyst.

"From chilling out on the Columbia Icefields, to munching on sweet potato fries at Dadeos, to rappelling through Rat's Nest cave, to line dancing at a free pancake breakfast or rocking out at the Labatt's Blues Festival, this is the MUST list every Albertan MUST have. From buying sausages in Seven Persons to finding the coolest late night eateries in Calgary, it's all here. We also get Albertans-famous and not so famous-from across the province to...

This guide is excerpted from our much larger Adventure Guide to Provence. It zeroes in on the Western Cote d'Azur, including Fréjus, Saint Raphael, the Plage Pamplonne, the Estérel, the Massif des Maures, and La Garde Freinet. For years, Ferne Arfin has been ...