A young couple in their 30's from N. America researches, plans, and successfully completes a one-year, Around The World backpacking trip with their two young kids, aged 7 and 10. From a three-month, 11,000-mile motor home trip around Europe, to the wonders of Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, India, S.E. Asia and Australia with a backpack, this is must-read for anyone dreaming of doing the same thing.

London Book Festival Grand Prize Winner 2012‘I’d convinced her we should travel the world. She imagined posh flights and swanky hotels. Then I said the three words every girl longs to hear: Volkswagen camper van.’This frank and funny true story of a 'family gap year' like no other shows how the passing comment of a bored 9-year-old can snowball into an absurd expedition into strange lands, financial peril and some distinctly unsavoury living arrangements. With Stra...

Our illustrated travel guide features the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground.Finding Internet access when traveling can be a problem so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents to access context-specific information quickly and easily, even when offline. Many web links are included a...

While traveling the world in order to write her award winning book Wild, Jay Griffiths became increasingly aware of the huge differences in how childhood is experienced in various cultures. One central riddle, in particular captured her imagination: why are so many children in Euro–American cultures unhappy and why is it that children in traditional cultures seem happier?In A Country Called Childhood, Griffiths seeks to discover why we deny our children the free...

Fuengirola and Benalmadena are popular tourist destinations on the Spanish Costa del Sol in Andalusia on the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean. The area is well known to Europeans looking for a holiday in the sun. The area is filled with beaches, bars and restaurants (many under expatriate British ownership) but you will also find more typically Spanish influences including flamenco, bullfighting, and Moorish-influenced architecture.  

(approx. 825 pages)Our illustrated travel guide features of the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground.Finding Internet access when traveling can be a problem so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents to access context-specific information quickly and easily, even when offline....

Hawaii is referred to as the Big Island as it is the largest of the Hawaii islands.  It is home to the volcanos Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa (which is the largest volcano in the world) and has unique green sand beaches. Kailua-Kona is the busiest town on the leeward side and nearby is the tourist area on the Kohala Coast. Hilo is the largest town on the windward side of the island.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction to Hawaii (The Big Island) - Overview - Culture - Orientation &a...

Bemused Backpacker’s guide to backpacking is an indispensable guide to first time, independent round the world travel.Full of advice from an experienced backpacker on how to plan your very first trip, this book contains all the information you need to get started and travel the world independently, cheaply and easily.With essential advice on budgeting and how to travel cheaply, with handy tips on getting great deal, spotting scams and not getting ripped off.Discover...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Manchester in the northwest of England, about equidistant between Liverpool and Leeds.Manchester once had a negative reputation derived from its industrial past. Things have dramatically changed in the last decade and now the city has a vibrant, exciting air. Investment in the city's regeneration following the 1996 IRA bomb and 2002 Commonwealth Games has paid off and Manchester is well worth a visit, even if just for a couple of days, ...

The Dordogne combines the best elements of rural France, with a passion for good food and wine, the romantic legacy of medieval castles and an abundance of pretty villages where time appears to have stopped. As a holiday destination its scenic rivers, gentle valleys and fairy-tale forests offer a relaxing escape from the rush of modern life.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Chateau de Co...

Malta is a popular, tourist-friendly island in the Mediterranean that is located close to the Italian island of Sicily. Malta is actually an island archipelago with three populated islands (Malta, Gozo and Comino).  Sicily is located in the Mediterranean Sea and is Italy’s largest island. The sunny island includes attractive rocky cliffs, volcanos, fertile valleys and lemon groves beneath the majestic Mount Etna.

Aruba is the most popular of the Dutch islands on the Caribbean coast. The combination of white sandy beaches and rugged interior attracts “snowbirds”, honeymooners and beach lovers. The island is known for its glitzy resorts, casinos and private beaches and regularly draws tourists from North America and Europe.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Welcome to Aruba - Orientation - Culture - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing - Aruba Butterfly Farm, Oranjestad - Bushiribana and Bal...