The Temporary European

The Temporary European
Author: Cameron Hewitt
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2022-02-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1609522052

Write guidebooks, make travel TV, lead bus tours? Cameron Hewitt has been Rick Steves’ right hand for more than 20 years, doing just that. The Temporary European is a collection of vivid, entertaining travel tales from across Europe. Cameron zips you into his backpack for engaging and inspiring experiences: sampling spleen sandwiches at a Palermo street market; hiking alone with the cows high in the Swiss Alps; simmering in Budapest’s thermal baths; trekking across an English moor to a stone circle; hand-rolling pasta at a Tuscan agriturismo; shivering through Highland games in a soggy Scottish village; and much more. Along the way, Cameron introduces us to his favorite Europeans. In Mostar, Alma demonstrates how Bosnian coffee isn’t just a drink, but a social ritual. In France, Mathilde explains that the true mastery of a fromager isn’t making cheese, but aging it. In Spain, Fran proudly eats acorns, but never corn on the cob. While personal, the stories also tap into the universal joy of travel. Cameron’s travel motto (inspired by a globetrotting auntie) is "Jams Are Fun"—the fondest memories arrive when your best-laid plans go sideways. And he encourages travelers to stow their phones and guidebooks, slow down, and savor those magic moments that arrive between stops on a busy itinerary. The stories are packed with inspiration and insights for your next trip, including how to find the best gelato in Italy, how to select the best produce at a Provençal market, how to navigate Spain’s confusing tapas scene, and how to survive the experience of driving in Sicily (hint: just go numb). And you’ll get a reality check for every traveler’s "dream job": researching and writing guidebooks; guiding busloads of Americans on tours around Europe; scouting and producing a travel TV show; and working with Rick Steves and his merry band of travelers. It’s a candid account of how the sausage gets made in the travel business—told with warts-and-all honesty and a sense of humor. For Rick Steves fans, or anyone who loves Europe, The Temporary European is inspiring, insightful, and fun.

How to Pack

How to Pack
Author: Hitha Palepu
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0553459872

It’s time to pack perfect. Every trip, every time. Your journey starts here. When you travel, the journey is just as important as the destination—and packing is the first step. In How to Pack, Hitha Palepu, a former consultant who has traveled more than 500,000 cumulative miles around the world, shows that what and how you pack are who you are. Confidence and comfort inspire success upon arrival, whether you’re exploring a new city, hoping to nail a job interview, or relaxing on a beach. In How to Pack, you’ll learn about: · Power Pieces vs. Fantasy Pieces: How clothing earns its place in your suitcase · The Accessory Math Secret: The precise formula for all you need to finish off your outfits · Folding versus Rolling: What’s right for which items · Globetrotter Gorgeous: Editing your beauty routine while still looking great · The Packing Timeline: How to avoid “I’m forgetting something” syndrome · Pack Perfect Lists: Samples and blanks for any kind of trip

Luggage Labels

Luggage Labels
Author: David Craig
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1988-10
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

"David Craig has collected the most striking and exotic luggage labels from around the world. These miniature works of art were used for decades by first-class hotels to identify their guests' suitcases and trunks and then by the guests themselves to display their itineraries to the world. Here, reproduced in full color and actual size, are over 100 beautiful labels representing a wide variety of graphic styles dating back to the last century."--Jacket.

No Baggage

No Baggage
Author: Clara Bensen
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2016-01-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0762457252

"An engaging memoir of travel, love, and finding oneself." -- Kirkus Reviews Newly recovered from a quarter-life meltdown, Clara Bensen decided to test her comeback by signing up for an online dating account. She never expected to meet Jeff, a wildly energetic university professor with a reputation for bucking convention. They barely know each other's last names when they agree to set out on a risky travel experiment spanning eight countries and three weeks. The catch? No hotel reservations, no plans, and best of all, no baggage. No Baggage is at once a romance, a travelogue, and a bright modern take on the age-old questions: How do you find the courage to explore beyond your comfort zone? Can you love someone without the need for labels or commitment? Is it possible to truly leave your baggage behind?

Hand Luggage Only: Great Britain

Hand Luggage Only: Great Britain
Author: Yaya Onalaja-Aliu
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2021-07-28
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1743588348

Hand Luggage Only: Great Britain is a celebration of the amazing places to be found throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Actually, scratch that – it’s about so much more than a celebration of Britain’s finest travel destinations! This book will actually help get you out there to explore the country yourself. There’s so much about the UK that even Brits don’t know, so Yaya and Lloyd of the successful travel blog Hand Luggage Only are here to share all of their insider tips. Featuring stunning photos, their book covers everything from incredible hikes, amazing castles, beautiful road trips and even surprising spots in the UK, all based on Yaya and Lloyd's own tried-and-tested experiences. Of course, you’ll find both old-school favourites and hidden gems that’ll help you make the most of our stunning islands. Did you know there’s a part of Great Britain that’s warm enough to actually have palm trees? Or that there are beaches in Britain that look and feel like you’re enjoying a tropical island vacation? Whether you keep this book at home or take it with you on the road, Yaya and Lloyd will help you see Great Britain in a new light and ensure you make the most of the many places awaiting discovery in this incredible part of the world.

The Backpacking Housewife (The Backpacking Housewife, Book 1)

The Backpacking Housewife (The Backpacking Housewife, Book 1)
Author: Janice Horton
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2018-07-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0008302685

‘A feelgood read that reminds us it’s never too late to live the life you want’ 4* SUN One mum is leaving it all behind for the adventure of a lifetime...

RIMOWA

RIMOWA
Author: Rimowa
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2020-11-17
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0847868001

Over a 100 years of travel essentials by the collectible luxury luggage brand RIMOWA, whose signature aluminum cases have forever entered the contemporary design lexicon. Since its beginnings in 1898 in Cologne, Germany, RIMOWA has been at the forefront of innovation, with a heritage marked by crafting the highest quality luggage for voyagers of every era. Throughout the twentieth century and into the present day, RIMOWA has always met revolutions in transportation with a pragmatic, industrial, and resolutely modern approach. From locomotives and steamships of the past to today's jetliners and beyond, its expertly engineered cases combine a distinctly streamlined design with technical prowess. With this rich history, coupled with recent collaborations with contemporary cult brands such as Supreme, Dior, Off-White, Porsche, and Fendi, the storied house's wares have built a reputation as coveted items for the discerning, purposeful traveler. This new volume spotlights a selection of the most iconic pieces from RIMOWA's archives via captivating, never-before-published photographs exclusively shot for this publication, enriched with illustrations and other vintage brand material. From early turn-of-the-century trunks and leather luggage and the pioneering invention of the first lightweight aluminum suitcase in 1937, to the iconic 1950 grooved design inspired by the fuselage of classic aircrafts, rarefied imagery pays homage to the emblematic fixtures of RIMOWA's past and present, and with it the history of more than a century of travel. Crafted in Italy and printed on the finest European papers, this oversize tome serves as an ode to RIMOWA's thirst for innovation and functional approach to modern luxury.

Married with Luggage

Married with Luggage
Author: Warren Talbot
Publisher: Es Scott Publishing
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2015-01-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9780986269721

..".an inspirational and exciting read indeed!" Midwest Book Review If you enjoyed Eat, Pray, Love, then you'll love this memoir of a couple who moved cross-country to fix their broken relationship...and then liked it so much they just kept on going. In 2010, at the age 40, they sold their house, quit their jobs, and bought one-way tickets to Ecuador, and they've been traveling the world ever since. Equal parts travel memoir and love story, find out how a political coup in South America, icy storms off the coast of Antarctica, and herding goats in the Gobi Desert (among other things) have changed this quirky and curious couple forever. Married with Luggage is for people who enjoy adventurous travel stories, those who want an inside peek at how unconventional people live, and anyone who enjoys a good old-fashioned love story. "Powerfully written, emotionally engaging, and romantic as hell. It'll have you cheering them on and laughing out loud." New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster "I was so inspired reading Married with Luggage that midway through, I asked my husband if he would read it next (something I've rarely done with a book)." New York Times bestselling author Ingrid Ricks "I love these two! Somehow they managed to make parasites, robbery, storms at sea, and volcanic eruptions into a love story." Jenna McCarthy, author of I've Still Got It: I Just Can't Remember Where I Put It

The Shooting Star

The Shooting Star
Author: Shivya Nath
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2018-09-14
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9353052653

Shivya Nath quit her corporate job at age twenty-three to travel the world. She gave up her home and the need for a permanent address, sold most of her possessions and embarked on a nomadic journey that has taken her everywhere from remote Himalayan villages to the Amazon rainforests of Ecuador. Along the way, she lived with an indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala, hiked alone in the Ecuadorian Andes, got mugged in Costa Rica, swam across the border from Costa Rica to Panama, slept under a meteor shower in the cracked salt desert of Gujarat and learnt to conquer her deepest fears. With its vivid descriptions, cinematic landscapes, moving encounters and uplifting adventures, The Shooting Star is a travel memoir that maps not just the world but the human spirit.