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This book will make armchair travelers wish they won the lottery and tripled their PTO. An expensive, opulent, optional purchase.
Kepnes’s words will be helpful for most travelers, but his primary audience will be aspiring nomads, those on a restricted budget, and travelers hoping to spend a long break on the road. While much of his advice could be found online, the book is a can-do guide in a handy package.
A spiritual, relevant, and historical literary visit to the Louvre when it is impossible to go in person.
This fascinating, thoughtful, immersive journey will be savored by readers who enjoy reading natural history essays and learning about the wonders of nature that can still be found in the southeastern U.S.
Steves’s journal offers a window into time, before travel through the greater Middle East became vastly more complicated. Recommended for Steves’s fans and armchair travelers.
An excellent Black history title, definitely for Southern libraries, but also a welcome choice for collections focused on the civil rights movement and a fun teaching aid.
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Cats of the World
An engaging text accompanied by beautiful photographs in which the wonderful settings are secondary to the multitude of cats to swoon over. Best for animal lovers and supporters.
In this charming collection, the pleasure is in the view, delivered with all the quirky, stylistic, color-saturated wonder an Anderson fan could want.
New York–area libraries with larger travel sections already established will find this a beautiful addition for their patrons to browse through. This book can also be valuable for readers interested in landscape aerial photography.
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The World Atlas of Honey
The writing assumes some scholarly knowledge, so readers may need a thesaurus at times, but the creative and descriptive terms will appeal to most readers. The photography and layout of the book make this work absolutely fascinating.
Whether a rail pass will save money is completely dependent on the trip one plans to take, but anyone who enjoys reading the website The Man in Seat Sixty-One will thrill to this guide for its train-centric approach. Even those not as enamored of train travel will find the base city/day trip concept of use when planning their own vacation.
Perfect for armchair travelers, train buffs, and those researching travel highlights in their destination of choice.
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The Car Lover’s Guide to London
This enjoyable read may have a niche audience, but it makes a fun addition to displays and collections.
A highly useful resource that expertly guides readers who appreciate the outdoors and hiking through planning a safe expedition to the natural wonders Maine has to offer.
Written specifically to help women of color feel comfortable in the British outdoors, this book’s message is important for a wider audience as well. This recommended book explains how access to the outdoors is restricted in ways that some readers may not have realize, and Fatinikun offers ways to overcome these barriers.
A beautiful, expansive guide to London’s scientifically significant sites, engaging for both urban and armchair explorers. It readily complements information found in Fodor’s or Lonely Planet guides to the city.
A guide that’s equally suited for taking along on a trip or reading curled up on the couch. Recommended for most travel collections, especially those near the East Coast.
Beautifully illustrated with Hong’s own photographs, this is a superlative resource that should attract new visitors to the region and inspire stewards of other areas to work towards the protection of their natural resources.
A thoughtful volume with an abundance of guidance and advice for readers who want to plan a hike in Virginia, whether they’re heading to the mountains, the beach, or just outside Washington, DC. Hikers of all experience levels will appreciate this highly recommended resource.
An essential title that’s great to have on hand. It informs readers of all they need to know before and during a trip to Dollywood.
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Kinfolk Journeys
A beautiful, browsable book for intrepid travelers, promoting unique journeys around the world. It’s also for armchair travelers who prefer to visit remote locations from the comfort of home.
An exceptional collection of essays evoking the clickety-clack of the tracks and the thinking space afforded by train travel.
This unique guide, with its modern look, is an easy read and can be used as a ready reference. It will motivate and inspire fans of Blues music and road trips to make travel plans.
LaFarge’s revised third edition doesn’t disappoint. It engagingly integrates the cultural, historical, and controversial aspects of New York City’s High Line.
A wonderfully written homage to Boston that’s sure to please readers who are either from there or have relocated to the area. It also gives readers who live elsewhere plenty of reasons to visit.
An excellent resource for readers who want to ensure that their hikes involve great scenic waterfalls along the way. This title is also a wonderful page-turner for armchair travelers to flip through.
An inspiring and helpful resource for vacation planning. From the sci-fi geological formations of Oregon’s John Day Region to the islands of Vermont’s Lake Champlain, the sites in this title offer something for every preference.
A beautifully crafted journey through the past and current South that will interest Southerners and readers curious about the region and its history.
This intrepid, honest, compelling, introspective travel memoir is beautifully descriptive of the rural parts of the United States as it ranges from the mountains to the plains to the cities. Cyclists, armchair travelers, and women exploring new directions in life will be drawn to this book.
A well-thought-out guide that encourages readers to reflect on the past and the present. Give to history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts.
A wonderful addition to the series that features everything families need for fun, safe, and educational hikes in the Midwest.
One man’s intriguing story about a long-planned trip across half of globe. The book may help readers plan their own dream adventures.
Casual and experienced hikers alike will enjoy this unconventional memoir/travelogue/nature guide. Also ideal for readers who seek out opportunities to champion conservation and are curious about Canadian natural wonders, history, and landmarks.
This excellent title is chock-full of fascinating tidbits about graves, burial grounds, mausoleums, and more. It will circulate well, and general readers and serious cemetery-trekking travelers will keep it flying off of displays.
A clear, comprehensive, and fantastic guide that provides all the information hikers need to undertake this vigorous challenge with confidence. It’s a treat for outdoor enthusiasts.
An accessible and fun guide for planning outdoor adventures. For adventurists of all experience levels.
A sweeping introduction and valuable resource about the Mississippi River that shows and tells its importance in American ecosystems and the U.S. economy. Readers interested in environmental studies and travel will appreciate this title.
This appealing, conversational memoir/travelogue/relationship title will be relished by travel buffs, solo women travelers, and women exploring life’s options.
A handy, first-rate one-stop resource for readers wanting to have successful camping trips. Ideal for both first-timers who want to gain foundational knowledge and for advanced explorers who may want a refresher about what to bring or remember during their journey. Pairs well with titles for long-term adventure fans such as Living the Vanlife by Noami Grevemberg.
An indispensable guide for readers traveling to Taiwan for vacation, work, or school. It’s chock-full of information that will help people successfully navigate the country.
This flashback musing about train travel can be confusing at times, but the vision of shining rails leading to new horizons holds it together.
This book gorgeously documents the author’s journey through a wild landscape. For readers of travel memoirs and outdoor adventures.
For those seeking a healthy mix of typical yet well-executed European-Jewish dishes, paired with less familiar while still intriguing options, this will be a sure hit.
This wildly informative investigative narrative about Bigfoot is definitely worth reading. It’s best suited for nonbelievers, but readers convinced that Bigfoot exists will have a great time too.
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Mindful Eye, Playful Eye: 101 Amazing Museum Activities for Discovery, Connection, and Insight
This imaginative book of engaging, fresh ideas for museum experiences encourages finding wonder everywhere. Museum and art lovers will enjoy.
This attractive, useful, eminently browsable book will appeal to railroad buffs, armchair travelers, and tourists looking for possibilities for their next (or first) train trip.
Invaluable as an Alps resource. Libraries can keep this title for many years, especially since several of the featured hotels have been around for a long time.
A serene collection of some of North America’s most famous museums. Suitable for all ages and great for finding new places to visit.
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Rowing to Baikal
This overflowing travelogue may appeal to readers of National Geographic, fishing enthusiasts, and others willing to take this highly detailed journey.
This travel narrative that is also part memoir seeks out and succeeds in spotlighting areas of Japan that few tourists will have known about.
Worth adding to collections. Readers will gain a realistic view of all that Mexico has to offer, not just the touristy things, but some will yearn for color photographs of the celebrations.
An excellent guide for anyone interested in an extended-travel lifestyle. With remote work a viable option for lots of readers, this inspiring book can open up numerous possibilities for families.
This is an easy title for any library to recommend and could be the highlight of an outdoor-activities display.
This engaging, epic, well-documented trip will appeal to car aficionados, road trippers, and readers interested in travel memoirs, small towns, farming, or Americana.
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50 Hikes with Kids: Texas
A thoughtfully curated guide to 50 kid-friendly adventures and hikes throughout the Lone Star State.
Best suited for people who have the money for excursions worldwide, but the budget-minded may get some ideas for trips closer to home. Armchair travelers will likely enjoy the photos.
Road-trip planners and history lovers will be delighted to find this captivating, well-updated guide at their local library.
A fresh and intimate perspective on Toronto not found in traditional guidebooks and an excellent complement to travel collections for this region. It gives tourists, locals, and armchair travelers the opportunity to explore distinctive public spots around the city.
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Hidden Japan: An Astonishing World of Thatched Villages, Ancient Shrines and Primeval Forests
A title filled with fascinating, meandering cultural lessons. Great for casual readers and for fans of Japan, who will find a multidimensional lens for seeing the country up close and from the back door.
An invaluable asset that gives travelers a broad overview of Argentina and its history, people, and traditions. Perfect for anyone who plans to visit.
Like every book in this series, this one has something for everyone, whether they are foodies, people watchers, lovers of travel and discoveries, or fans of architecture or history.
This may be the only automotive book to combine worldwide scope with historical perspective. It’s a veritable showcase of vehicles.
O’Brian fans and listeners interested in adventures at sea will enjoy this book. A recommended purchase for all nonfiction collections.
From excitement to curiosity to pensiveness, Seely captures the layered emotions of parents anticipating an empty nest and embarking on new experiences of their own. Recommended for readers of travel adventure.
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Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon
An amazing trip down an awe-inspiring river, and a powerful tribute to two pioneering women of science.
A bleak yet sensitively told account that effectively captures the human and social impact of war. Recommended for all nonfiction audio collections.
Christian readers and fans of Tara Westover’s Educated or Cheryl Strayed’s Wild will be captivated by this inspirational journey of self-discovery and reinvention.
Fans of travel writing, history, and travel writing itself will find this quick read a delightful, eye-opening one that fuels more insatiable wanderlust.
Recommended for libraries in or near New York City. This book would also be useful as a travel guide or a resource on the history of public green spaces and options to explore.
Readers will likely enjoy this fun, snarky collection of one-star reviews. Give to fans of Amber Share’s Instagram account and accompanying book, Subpar Parks.
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The Vegan Guide to Tokyo: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Plant-Based Eats in Tokyo and Beyond
This guide will likely make readers want to jump on the next flight to Tokyo. A wonderful book to give to travelers, foodies, vegans, and readers interested in learning how different cultures adopt a plant-based diet.
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Walking Literary London
Meant for travelers and general readers, this book belongs to adventurers of all sorts, whether on the road or in their minds.
Birders will delight in the frequent mentions of various birds and their importance to the environment. Give to those who enjoyed Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods and Conor Knighton’s Leave Only Footprints. These readers will best appreciate this mix of adventure, travel, and memoir.
Travelers will gain a deeper appreciation for the regional arts of Spain. Perfect for crafters and armchair travelers too.
This inspirational book is recommended for teens and college students exploring next steps, and for anyone in need of encouragement and ideas for what their next adventure could be.
A fun title for globetrotters and armchair travelers alike. This makes a wonderful addition to any travel collection.
Each of this book’s activities will likely entice readers to enjoy time in nature and in all sorts of weather. Perfect for parents and caregivers of preschoolers and children in elementary school.
Ideal for fans of Erickson’s work, curious readers, armchair travelers, and those who are compelled to take a spiritual pilgrimage.
The author’s work is a significant addition to queer history books and will likely also appeal to readers as an LGBTQIA+ travel guide to London. Give to readers who enjoyed Gay Bar: Why We Went Out by Jeremy Atherton Lin.
An excellent source to give to readers keen on starting their own vanlife journey or to those who want to gain a real-life perspective of this popular trend.
A masterpiece of African scholarship featuring stunning full-color photography and edifying maps. This volume should be required reading for academics, but it’s also accessible for general readers.
Listeners who enjoy memoirs about self-discovery will enjoy Pennington’s candid debut. Suggest to fans of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild.
Vrecek’s passion for her ride goes far toward offering a fresh take on traveling the difficult road to self-actualization.
An enjoyable science-based browse for air and space buffs, with occasional whimsy (a tribble from Star Trek, a helmet from the Halo videogame’s Master Chief).
An engaging and moving wander, from the 3,000-year-old Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, to the Douaumont Ossuary and Verdun Memorial, containing the bones of more than 130,000 unidentified soldiers from World War I, to the starkly modern Maqbaratol Shoara in Iran.
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