A wonderful story about a trip to the Arctic illustrated with magnificent photographs. This book is well organized, and meticulously written. It presents an informative guide to a remote and obviously beautiful part of our planet that many readers have heard of but few have actually visited-or thought of visiting until now. The approachable, friendly style of the writing and the narrative flow seamlessly to the last page. Svalbard does a fine job of bringing to life a remote and exciting part of the world in a short, neatly-packaged travelogue that should appeal to all readers-from avid...

This book shows the bountiful and diverse environment that Costa Rica has to offer. Richly illustrated with color photographs and corresponding identification of many of the animals and flowers found in Costa Rica. It also describes the most visited national parks and impressive active volcanoes. An ideal book for the first time visitor to Costa Rica, a repeat visitor, or anyone who is interested in nature.

This book narrates many years of travel through East Africa. It covers Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Africa. Richly illustrated with many full color photographs. The book is a must read for people considering traveling to this part of the world. Informative, interesting, fascinating stories of real life experiences. For people that are not travelers will enjoy vicariously the experiences presented in this book. Africa is a fascinating country. There are no places on earth as captivating and subduing and with more primitive beauty and such diverse landscapes as this...

This book is well organized, and meticulously written. It presents an informative guide to a remote and obviously beautiful part of our planet that many readers have heard of but few have actually visited-or thought of visiting until now. The approachable, friendly style of the writing and the narrative flow seamlessly to the last page. Patagonia does a fine job of bringing to life a remote and exciting part of the world in a short, neatly-packaged travelogue that should appeal to all readers-from hardcore hikers to armchair travelers to fans of exotic places...

This book narrates a recent trip to Burma, lavishly illustrated with many color photographs. This book is not a substitute for a travel guide but an entertaining and informative travel log detailing the experiences encountered in this mysterious and magical land most people have never seen, and some nver heard of. Burma is a land with many treasures. Spectacular golden pagodas adorn the Burmese landscape and ornament many of the cities. More than 4,000 ancient, sacred temples, dot the countryside in Bagan. Splendid floating gardens flourish throughout Inle Lake, where performing fishermen...