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"A full-throttle, first-person account of the treasure hunt set in motion by Forest Fenn--an eccentric art dealer and, some would say, robber baron--in 2010 that lasted a full decade and became the stuff of contemporary legend. When Forest Fenn was told he was going to die, he hid a chest full of jewels and gold in the wilderness and published a poem that contained a series of clues about the treasure's secret location. But he didn't die, and he wouldn't...

"In many ways, we're more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? [Author and] journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort"--Flap...

Lonely Planet's Mexico is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Discover the ancient Maya world at Palenque, explore the world-class diving reef at Cabo Pulmo, and tour the most important works of Mexico's top muralists around Mexico City; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mexico and begin your journey now!

Offers suggestions for lodging, restaurants, and local attractions in Berlin, along with travel tips and cultural information.

Compendio de artículos escritos para el periódico Chicamocha News de Colombia. Presentan las impresiones del autor sobre el devenir histórico, el arte y la cultura del continente europeo.

Uncovering the past through the lens of sacred travel, this travel book includes both academic and popular religious perspectives, and is filled with photographs of both famous and lesser-known locales from every corner of the world. Each site-specific explanation of the significance of Goddess today and in centuries past deftly combines current trends, academic theories, and historical insights. From the Middle East, to Europe, Africa, and the Americas,...

Ce livre est une compilation intéressante de récits dépeignant les tenants et les aboutissants de la vie en tant qu'étranger, expatrié, immigrant ou tout autre terme servant à désigner quiconque vit à un endroit différent de là o il.elle a grandi. Ces récits viennent d'Argentine, de Bolivie, de Colombie, d'Équateur, du Pérou, du Vietnam et de Singapour. Certains sont joyeux, d'autres tristes, certains effraient et d'autres intriguent....

Are you passionate about exploring the world and experiencing life like a local? Do you want to minimize your environmental impact while traveling and make savings on the way? Based on the popular SwapJourney blog, a family of seasoned travelers and expert home exchangers provides extensive information about home exchange and shares their best tips and tricks. Whether you're an occasional traveler or an avid globetrotter, this book will inspire you...

When Robert N. Jenkins was named the travel editor of the St. Petersburg Times in 1987, he was expected to report on the entire world, not just western central Florida. But Jenkins had no passport.Which put him in the majority of Americans, as fewer than 5 percent of his countrymen then held a passport. The numbers are much higher now – about 36 percent – largely due to border-entry restrictions enacted after the terrorism of 9/11/01.Still, that...

Der Wanderführer für traumhafte Ziele in Tirol Die Seen der Tiroler Berglandschaft sind einzigartige Naturjuwelen, die das perfekte Ausflugsziel für den Urlaub oder das Wochenende sind. In diesem modernen Wanderführer findest du 30 Wanderungen in ganz Tirol verteilt. Dieses Buch bringt dich ohne lange Planung und Vorbereitung an die schönsten Seen Österreichs. Seewanderungen in Tirol für alle Fitnesslevel Die Wanderungen in diesem Wanderführer...