Viajes de aventura

Pulitzer Prize, Biography, 2016. Barbarian Days is William Finnegan's memoir of an obsession, a complex enchantment. Surfing only looks like a sport. To initiates it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a demanding course of study, a morally dangerous pastime, a way of life.

Rogue waves, capsizing vessels, floating "Sea"crets and a little dog named Bitti? A maritime tale of stress and survival. One can only hope the beloved parties eventually made it to shore. Meet Tom and Meg Trumbo, a vibrant 50-something couple. Next on Tom Trumbo's bucket list is a 450 mile trip on the sport fishing boat, Tori's Seacret, out of Key West, Florida. The journey takes them into the ocean in the darkest hours of the morning on a 14 hour cruise to Mexico.

On the afternoon of July 13, 1977, having become the first climbers to reach the summit of the Ogre, Doug Scott and Chris Bonington began their long descent. In the minutes that followed, any feeling of success from their achievement would be overwhelmed by the start of a desperate fight for survival. And things would only get worse.  

In the space of 400 years, Western man methodically set out to explore and map the entire earth. During some of the most dangerous expeditions ever mounted, an extraordinary group of determined men forced passages through vast oceans, dark jungles, and withering deserts. Never has their like been seen since. What drove these soldiers, sailors, and civilians to leave the comforts of civilized life and face the horrors of shipwreck, starvation, cannibals, and disease?

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local audiobook is for you. Eat like a Local - Northern California Redwoods and the Southern Oregon Coast by Jordan Blansit offers the inside scoop on food, drink, and a little bit of hiking in the greatest place on Earth (her personal opinion, but also possibly a fact). Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience.

Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home and headed west across four continents and over 14,000 miles - by foot - to become the first woman to walk around the world. In a spirit of adventure, along with the goal of raising global awareness for breast cancer, strangers welcomed her into their homes. The world had embraced her. But in the middle of Polly's journey, 9/11 flung us all into a crossroads in world history, and she found herself navigating a vastly changing world.

Viviendo enteramente en una casa rodante, te desatascas completamente de una base tradicional y empiezas a tener una nueva experiencia de vida. Tal vez has tenido un destino de ensueño en tu mente durante años, sólo para postergarlo hasta el próximo verano, de nuevo, con la esperanza de tener el tiempo y el dinero para ello entonces. Pero, ¿qué pasaría si te dijera que hay una manera de ir a este destino de ensueño ahora mismo, este año, y que después, podrías llevar tu trabajo contigo a donde quieras?

Keith Foskett refused to let his dark mood define his limitations. Unknowingly suffering with depression, he took to hiking the wilds of Scotland to face the inner demons that threatened to gnaw him to the bone. From the craggy Highlands of the Cape Wrath Trail and West Highland Way to the canals crisscrossing the low country, 600 miles of unforgiving hiking terrain called his name.

Baptiste a grandi dans la vallée de Chamonix, au milieu des montagnes. Si on lui avait dit qu'il deviendrait marin, il n'y aurait sans doute pas cru. Pourtant, à 17 ans, alors qu'il rêve d'évasion en baillant dans les salles de classe, l'opportunité lui est donnée d'embarquer. Pendant deux mois, le jeune plonge dans un nouvel univers, il apprend les codes et les gestes au contact de ses compagnons de mer.

Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures: Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more.

This audiobook offers a unique approach to traveling throughout one of the world’s top tourist destinations. This audiobook will give you priceless tips on how to make the most out of Europe on a limited budget. 

Travelling the world on a budget may seem impossible, but armed with this 50 Things to Know to Travel on a Budget audiobook and the right attitude, you will soon be on your way. Knowing how to get the most from your money isn’t about giving up the good stuff. Once you know where to make smarter choices and how to effectively integrate those choices into your travels, your budget will never hold you back again.  

Carrot Quinn fears that she's become addicted to the Internet. The city makes her numb, and she's having trouble connecting with others. In a desperate move, she breaks away from everything to walk 2,660 miles from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. It will be her first long-distance hike.

When city dwellers meet the mountains, stories manifest themselves. Of narrow escapes from remote valleys, encounters with the wild, treks across snow-covered passes and flower-filled meadows, blended with the kindness of locals and their food, culture and festivals....

Vivir en casas rodantes lleva estos ideales un paso más allá. Viviendo enteramente en una casa rodante, te desatascas completamente de una base tradicional y empiezas a tener una nueva experiencia de vida. A pesar de lo que puedas pensar, vivir en una casa rodante no es sólo para los ricos o los jubilados. Aunque se trata de un arreglo de vida alternativo, puedes seguir trabajando, tener un lugar al que regresar a casa todas las noches y formar una familia.