Kategoria BISAC: Travel >> Special Interest - Adventure

On the 15th of February 2008, Mark Beaumont had pedaled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris--194 days and 17 hours after setting off in an attempt to circumnavigate the world. His journey had taken him, alone and unsupported, through 18,297 miles, 4 continents, and numerous countries. From broken wheels and unforeseen obstacles in Europe, to stifling Middle Eastern deserts and deadly Australian spiders, to the highways and backroads of America, he'd seen the best and worst that the world...

A skeptic's search for magic, one faery at a time.

In search of something to believe in again, Signe Pike left behind a career in Manhattan to undertake a magical journey-literally. In a sweeping tour through England, Ireland, Scotland, and beyond, she takes readers to dark glens and abandoned forests, ancient sacred sites, and local pubs, seeking those who might still believe in the mysterious beings we've relegated to the dusty corners of our childhood imaginations: faeries. But as Signe attempts to connect with the...

When the writer Donovan Hohn heard of the mysterious loss of thousands of bath toys at sea, he figured he would interview a few oceanographers, talk to a few beachcombers, and read up on Arctic science and geography. But questions can be like ocean currents: wade in too far, and they carry you away. Hohn's accidental odyssey pulls him into the secretive arena of shipping conglomerates, the daring work of Arctic researchers, the lunatic...

Explore the extraordinary history and great mysteries of the cradle of civilization with National Geographic's Egypt Adventure Map. This expertly crafted map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the country. Cities and towns are clearly indicated and easy to find in the user-friendly index. A road network complete with distances and designations for roads, expressways, major routes, and secondary routes...

National Geographic's Morocco Adventure Map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the unique and exotic destinations within the country. This expertly crafted map includes the locations of thousands of cities and towns with an index for easily locating them, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for motorways, dual carriageways, major roadways, scenic routes, and more. In addition to typical sites of interest...

Let National Geographic's Iceland Adventure Map guide you as you discover the pristine nature and unique scenery on this Nordic island. The expertly researched map, with its accurate and detailed information, is designed to meet the needs of adventure travelers. In addition to a clearly marked road network, with distances and destinations of both major and main roads, the map also delivers an abundance of specialized content not found in traditional road maps. An index of cities and towns will help you arrive at your destination quickly....

National Geographic's Slovenia Adventure Map is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers with its detailed and accurate information. This map includes thousands of cities and towns with an index for easily locating them, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for highways, major roadways, scenic routes, and more. Transportation within and beyond the country is also made easier with the locations of airports, airfields, railroads, ferry routes, and border crossings. Myriad points of...

National Geographic's Australia East Adventure Map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of function and perspective. Designed to meet the needs of adventure travelers with its detailed, accurate information, this map includes the location of cities and towns with a user-friendly index and a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for roads/motorways, plus secondary routes for those seeking to explore off the beaten path. Specialty content to include hundreds of diverse and unique...

The most populous country in the world and one of the cradles of civilization, China is a leading destination for global travelers. National Geographic's China Adventure Map will lead you not only on your exploration of famous cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou but also as you travel to rural areas looking for hidden gems like parks, mountains and lakes. This expertly researched map covers the diverse country in its entirety and its international borders with 14 sovereign states; the Yellow, East China and South China Seas; the...

National Geographic's Adventure Map of India is an invaluable tool for travelers seeking to explore the rich history, vibrant cultures, and exotic landscapes of this remarkable country. Designed to meet the needs of adventure travelers with its detailed, accurate information, this map includes the location of cities and towns with a user-friendly index and a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for roads/highways, plus secondary routes for those seeking to explore off the beaten path. Hundreds of points of...

National Geographic's India Northwest Adventure Map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective. This expertly crafted map includes the locations of thousands of cities and towns with an index for easily locating them, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for expressways, major roadways, and secondary roads. Specialty content to include hundreds of diverse and unique recreational, ecological, cultural, and historical destinations, make this map invaluable to...

National Geographic's Germany Adventure Map is a highly functional travel tool whether you're exploring the scenic terrain, the many cosmopolitan cities, or the iconic historical sites. Cities and towns are clearly indicated and easy to find in the user-friendly index. A road network complete with distances and designations for roads, motorways, expressways, and secondary routes will help you find the route that's right for you. With specialty content to include hundreds of diverse and unique recreational, ecological, cultural, and...

With some of the world's most renowned museums, the French Riviera and Alps, picturesque rural areas and the iconic Eiffel Tower, France is the world's most popular tourist destination. Designed for all global adventurers, National Geographic's France Adventure Map is an invaluable tool for first-time excursionists and experienced trekkers alike. Find your destination in the user-friendly city and town index, then navigate the country by the mapped road network showing motorways, highways and others roadways, labeled with distance...

"Funny, touching, tragic....A remarkable tale of corruption, child trafficking and civil war in a far away land--and one man's extraordinary quest to reunite lost Nepalese children with their parents."
--Neil White, author of In the Sanctuary of Outcasts

Little Princes is the epic story of Conor Grennan's battle to save the lost children of Nepal and how he found himself in the process. Part Three Cups of Tea, part Into Thin Air, Grennan's remarkable memoir is at once gripping and inspirational, and it carries us deep into an exotic world...

The bestselling author of The Mountain and No Shortcuts to the Top chronicles his three attempts to climb the world's tenth-highest and statistically deadliest peak while exploring the dramatic and tragic history of others who have made--or attempted--the ascent

As a high school student, Ed Viesturs read and was captivated by the French climber Maurice Herzog's famous and grisly account of the first ascent of Annapurna in 1950. When he began his own campaign to climb the world's 14 highest peaks in the late 1980s, Viesturs looked forward with...

National Geographic's Sardinia Adventure Map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective in a highly functional travel tool. Cities and towns are easy to find with the map's helpful index. Expressways, major routes, and other roads are clearly designated and include distance in kilometers so travelers can easily plan their best route. Hundreds of points of interest and diverse and unique destinations are highlighted including beaches, caves, campsites, monuments, churches, castles, and...