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Are you ready for a journey of self-reflection, connection and adventure? Discover the wonders of the Camino de Santiago and prepare for your own journey with Walking the Camino. In Walking the Camino, the author shares her experience on the two most popular routes and offers practical advice for your journey.

A delightful glimpse into the lives of two very different people who became friends and were both better for it. A rare friendship that changed their lives and may change yours a bit too.

After perfecting their new apartment (complete with mini Parthenon) in a cosmopolitan suburb of Athens, Englishman Peter and his Greek wife Alexandra check out life in an authentic fishing village on a Greek island. They instantly fall in love with Pefki and plan to build a house there.

In Outlandish, acclaimed travel writer Nick Hunt takes us across landscapes that should not be there, wildernesses found in Europe yet seemingly belonging to far-off continents: a patch of Arctic tundra in Scotland; the continent's largest surviving remnant of primeval forest in Poland and Belarus; Europe's only true desert in Spain; and the fathomless grassland steppes of Hungary.

Norway - Culture Smart! provides essential information, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide tells you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local—Riga by Nikita Lipin. Nikita Lipin shares the best local dining experiences in Riga. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

Ez az Út nem gyötrelmes felismerésekkel teli kínlódós, szenvedéssel teli zarándoklat, hanem egy vidám, laza, jókedvű vándorlás, amelynek minden mondatából sugárzik az életöröm, a lelkesedés, tele van a spanyol táj és az emberek szeretetével.

Der Regen wird wärmer Folge 07 - Lisdoonvarna. Irland ist eine grüne Insel, dekoriert von bunten Haustüren, flankiert von Schafherden und jeder Menge Pubs. Junggesellen, die bereits das Verfallsdatum überschritten haben, präsentieren beim „Matchmaking-Heiratsmarkt“ ihre kaum vorhandenen Vorzüge. Elfenwesen tummeln sich mit Feen an Flüssen und das Guinness ist ein Quell ewiger Weisheit. Kein Wunder, dass Iren ihr Vermögen vertrinken und dabei melancholische Lieder singen, um von dieser Weisheit zu kosten.

Rattled by fears, that she is losing not just keys, but her job, looks - even a sweetheart - Gail rashly announces that she will go alone to Paris, a dream postponed for 40 years. So begins the journey through France of an optimistic, infinitely curious, 62 year woman, who seeks to ransom her self-confidence and learn how to age. Deftly weaving scenic description with sketches of feisty Frenchwomen and flashbacks of older women she has admired, Gail draws wisdom from people and places that have gracefully endured the passing years.

In the picturesque village of Guzmán, Spain, in a cave dug into a hillside on the edge of town, an ancient door leads to a cramped limestone chamber known as “the telling room”. Containing nothing but a wooden table and two benches, this is where villagers have gathered for centuries to share their stories and secrets - usually accompanied by copious amounts of wine. It was here, in the summer of 2000, that Michael Paterniti found himself listening to a larger-than-life Spanish cheesemaker named Ambrosio Molinos de las Heras as he spun an odd and compelling tale about a piece of cheese.

France is one of the most loved Western European countries. We have visited in various circumstances and are continually adapting new tips to recall for our next trip. Here are a few of our best travel tips for France....

Following the natural cycle of the year, The Land of Maybe captures the essence of 'slow life' on the 18 remote, mysterious islands which make up the Faroes in the North Atlantic. Closer to the UK than Denmark, this fast disappearing world is home to a close-knit society where just 50,000 people share Viking roots and a language that is unlike any other in Scandinavia. We follow the arrival of the migratory birds, the over-wintering of the sheep and the way food is gathered and eaten in tune with the seasons.

Setting off on foot from Winchester, Ken Haigh hikes across southern England, retracing a traditional route that medieval pilgrims followed to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. Walking in honour of his father, a staunch Anglican who passed away before they could begin their trip together, Haigh wonders: Is there a place in the modern secular world for pilgrimage?

Greater Than a Tourist: Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain offers the inside scoop on Barcelona. Most travel guides tell you how to travel like a tourist. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Conocida mundialmente como meta de peregrinaciones, la ciudad de Santiago de Compostela ha ejercido un papel protagonista en la historia no solo de Galicia, sino también de España y de Europa. A mediados del siglo IX, la presencia del que se identificó como sepulcro del apóstol Santiago atrajo los intereses monárquicos y eclesiásticos que estuvieron en el origen mismo de la urbe y que, desde entonces, condicionaron las dinámicas políticas, económicas, sociales, culturales y artísticas que han modelado su evolución hasta nuestros días.

Have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have some idea but could use a treasure trove of great insider tips? Well, read on! You see, we know your trip begins long before you even book the flight, so this guide is chock full of dynamite tips on everything you need to know before you go - and much, much more you'll thank us for!

Mary and Patrick's dream was to live in London, have 2.4 children, the nice house, the successful jobs. But life had other plans, and in one traumatic year that all came crashing down. Bruised and battered, Mary finds herself pulled towards Cornwall and dreams of St George's Island, where she spent halcyon childhood summers. So, when an opportunity arises to become tenants if they renovate the old Island House, they grab it with both hands.

A Hug for the Apostle: On Foot from Chartres to Santiago de Compostela by Laurie Dennett. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to A Hug for the Apostle and hear about her 1,600-kilometer hike from Chartres, near Paris, to Santiago de Compostela in Northwest Spain and her fundraising for multiple sclerosis research.

It's finally here - your vacation to London, England! There's just one thing. You have worked hard to save your money and buy your tickets to get there and find a place to stay, but you don't have much money left to spend on things to do. What now? Mini London Travel Guide will show you!

Never believe that life in a tiny Spanish mountain village is predictable. Vicky and Joe have finished fixing up their house and look forward to peaceful days enjoying their retirement. Then the fish van arrives and, instead of delivering fresh fish, disgorges the Ufarte family. The peace of El Hoyo is shattered. Packed with badly behaved humans and animals, irreverent humour and sunshine, this audiobook will make you laugh out loud.