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Kanopy Streaming
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Beautiful beaches, wonderful scenery and friendly people, Thailand seems the ideal tourist destination. But what don't they tell you in the holiday brochure. The Thai tourist authority is pushing "ecotourism", which, in theory at least, doesn't damage the environment. Ecotourists take rafts down river, ride elephants in lush green spaces, visit Buddhist temples and tribal hill people whose lifestyles haven't changed for hundreds of years. But critics...
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Pavilion
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Travel is an intrinsic part of many of our lives. The places we visit and the experiences we have become part of our identity. Today, we are increasingly aware of the negative impacts our travel can have, and a cultural shift towards living more consciously and responsibly means many of us are reassessing our travel priorities. The knowledge that air travel is bad for the environment isn't new, but it has long been considered a 'necessary evil'. Fortunately,...
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Summersdale Publishers
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The Responsible Traveller is your ticket to sustainable and ethical travel. This pocket-sized book provides the knowledge and tools that can help you to explore the world with a lighter footprint. Whether you travel out of curiosity, to find respite, to remind yourself of how vast and wonderful our planet is, or in search of life-shaping adventures, having the freedom to explore can be exhilarating and hugely rewarding. However we owe it to the people,...
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"Any attempt at peace must be attended by a knowledge of self," discovers writer and photographer Mikkel Aaland, who grew up with a bomb shelter for a bedroom, in terror of nuclear war. At the height of the Cold War, Aaland finds himself drawn into a mysterious Shinto priest's plan to save the world. Traveling from Norway to the Philippines, Iceland to South Africa, he places pieces of a sacred Shinto sword in key power spots around the world. Along...
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America's most populous region is also home to some of the nation's most serenely beautiful country. Tracing a gentle, thousand-mile curve from New York City southwestward to Montgomery, Alabama, the Piedmont connects an arc of urban centers which includes five state capitals, America's largest city, and the national capital. Between the Atlantic coastal plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Piedmont's rolling hills span miles of farmland and forest....
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Bosnia and Herzegovina. History, People, Culture, Travel and Tourism Environment. When the Romans extended their conquests into the territory of modern Bosnia during the 2nd and 1st centuries BC, the people they encountered there belonged mainly to Illyrian tribes. Most of the area of modern Bosnia was incorporated into the Roman province of Dalmatia. During the 4th and 5th centuries, Roman armies suffered heavy defeats in this region at the hands...
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Disaster relief in Mexico. Sustainability classes in Bali. Desert camping in Morocco. English instruction in India. They're typical travel experiences for third culture kids and global citizens, members of a diverse travel class that values mindfulness and sustainability over comfort and convenience.
Third Culture Kids of the World: Exploring Sustainable Travel Mindsets follows do-good globetrotter and third culture kid Priyanka Surio on an intercontinental...
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These 21 true stories remind us we live in a world filled with wonders! The locations are marvelous: a man-eating lake, the forest home of a three-eyed cannibal, the first labyrinth, a portal to the Uncanny Valley, the perfect site for watching eagle sex...
Even better, the author's interactions with local people raise all kinds of interesting questions, about free will, domestication, compressing time, body image, extinction, memento mori, and rewriting...
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"Go Here Instead" is an invitation to break free from your usual travel routine and explore an unexpected, fascinating, and unconventional world. This book will guide you through a series of surprising and lesser-known destinations, revealing hidden wonders and authentic adventures around the globe.Forget the typical tourist destinations and immerse yourself in unique and culturally rich places. From remote hidden oases in Libya to ancient underground...
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Beyond Borders: Adventures in the Natural World and the Secrets of Travel" is an unprecedented literary journey through the hidden treasures of our planet. In these pages, the reader will be transported on an exciting tour through the breathtaking beauty of nature and the richness of world cultures.This book is an invitation to discover remote and unspoiled places, from the Amazon rainforests to the peaks of majestic mountains, from scorching deserts...
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"On a cool morning in the winter of 2011, a logger named Dennis Cronin was walking through a stand of old-growth forest near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. His job was to survey the land and flag the boundaries for clear-cutting. As he made his way through the forest, Cronin came across a massive Douglas-fir the height of a twenty-storey building. It was one of the largest trees in Canada that if felled and milled could easily fetch more than fifty...
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Lonely Planet's Best of Costa Rica is, your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what, to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Lounge on sugar-white beaches in Southern Nicoya, spot sea turtles in Tortuguero, and catch the surf off deserted beaches on the Costa Ballena, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Costa Rica and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Costa Rica:
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Lonely Planet's Costa Rica is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Trek through dense jungles in Parque Nacional Corcovado, swim under Montezuma Waterfalls and catch waves on Santa Teresa; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Costa Rica Travel Guide:
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Lonely Planet's Costa Rica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Find the perfect wave in Mal Pais and Santa Teresa, canoe through thick jungle in Parque Nacional Tortuguero, or hike around Volcan Arenal; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Costa Rica and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Costa Rica:
Up-to-date information-all businesses...
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"Discovering Angola: A Comprehensive Travel Guide" invites readers on an immersive journey through the vibrant landscapes, rich history, and diverse cultures of this compelling African nation. From the bustling streets of Luanda to the untamed wilderness of national parks, this guide provides a detailed exploration of Angola's multifaceted tapestry.The book begins with a captivating glimpse into Angola's history, tracing its evolution from pre-colonial...
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Connecting with nature. Back to the real world. That's what this book is all about. From island-hopping in the Isles of Scilly to wild camping along Scotland's Whale Route, Family Wildlife Adventures is full of inspiration for exploring Britain's amazing wildlife with your children. Family travel expert and father of two William Gray has your weekends and school holidays sorted with exciting ideas for adventures by canoe, bike, campervan, boat and...
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Embark on a transformative journey through the heart of Africa with "Africa Practical Travel Insights," a comprehensive guide meticulously crafted for the discerning traveler. This expertly curated travel companion is designed to be your compass as you navigate the diverse landscapes, cultures, and hidden wonders that the continent has to offer.Unveiling the Essence of Africa: Delve into the essence of Africa through this meticulously researched guide...
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For over 25 years Bradt's Zambia Safari Guide has been widely acknowledged as the best guidebook to this African country, and it is now the only dedicated guide to Zambia's world-renowned safari destinations. Combining in-depth reviews of lodges, camps and other accommodation (from a stately home to a contemporary woven treehouse), detailed descriptions of safari locations and operators, extensive practical details, local insights, a brand new 48-page...
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