"A pilot's world travels, from the author of Skyfaring"-- In his small New England hometown, Mark Vanhoenacker spent his childhood dreaming of elsewhere-- of the distant, real cities he found on the illuminated globe in his bedroom, and of one perfect metropolis that existed only in his imagination. These cities were the sources of endless comfort and escape, and of a lasting fascination. Streets unspoiled, towers shone, and anonymous crowds bustled...

"An essential, surprising journey through the history, rituals, and landscapes of the American South--and a revelatory argument for why you must understand the South in order to understand America"--

"Ready to go away? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. We're bringing you the very best of Peru, including Cusco, the Amazon basin, and more. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information to plan a perfect trip and make the most of your time"--Page 4 of cover.

In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the son of Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica's remote Pacific Coast. He carried a light backpack and machete. Cody emailed his father that he would do 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. He was never seen again. The authorities suspected murder. Dial was forced to confront the question: Was...

"In her hardcover debut, bestselling author Susan Jane Gilman describes a very different kind of back-packing trip to China in which she and her college friend set out to conquer the world only to be conquered by it"--Provided by publisher.

Whether you want to hike a crater in Maui, relax on Waikiki beach, or attend a luau, the local Fodor's travel experts in Hawaii are here to help! Fodor's Essential Hawaii guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos....

Explore Vietnam is from the popular series from insight and is the ideal companion when discovering this exciting country. This itinerary-based guide provides details of the country's best routes, written by a local expert, for that personal touch and insider information. Explore Vietnam is the perfect companion when exploring this fascinating country, revealing its history and cultural flavour through appealing walks and tours, which link the sights...

A palm tree-lined South Pacific island paradise, yet also easily accessible from the Antipodes, Fiji offers a tropical idyll with all the white sand beaches, fabulous diving and other outdoor activities you could ask for. Insight Guide Explore Fiji is a brand new title and is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 12 easy-to-follow routes around the Fijian islands. Discover the lively nightlife and bustling daytime...

"Kim Stanley Robinson first ventured into the Sierra Nevada mountains during the summer of 1973. He returned from that encounter a changed man, awed by a landscape that made him feel as if he were simultaneously strolling through an art museum and scrambling on a jungle gym like an energized child. He has returned to the mountains throughout his life--more than a hundred trips--and has gathered a vast store of knowledge about them. The High Sierra...

Barred from his homeland after 1967's Six-Day War, the poet Mourid Barghouti spent thirty years in exile, shuttling among the world's cities, yet secure in none of them; separated from his family for years at a time; never certain whether he was a visitor, a refugee, a citizen, or a guest. As he returns home for the first time since the Israeli occupation, Barghouti crosses a wooden bridge over the Jordan River into Ramallah and is unable to recognize...