Adventure and history intertwine in this engaging narrative about overlanding through West Africa. It captivates travel enthusiasts with tales of exploration, the impact of slavery, and the rich cultural backdrop of the region. Readers will find themselves informed and entertained as they journey through the diverse landscapes and historical contexts of Africa's West Coast.
The narrative follows a man's adventurous journey through northern Pakistan, culminating in the daunting ascent to K2's base camp, renowned as the world's most perilous mountain. His experiences highlight the challenges and thrills of mountaineering, offering an exhilarating exploration of both the landscape and the personal trials faced along the way. This gripping tale promises to captivate readers with its blend of adventure and determination.
The narrative follows a farmer from Calgary's wheat-growing prairies on his adventurous quest to discover gold. Through vivid storytelling, Norman Handy brings to life the challenges and experiences faced by those searching for fortune, offering readers an immersive glimpse into the gold-seeking journey. The book explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the allure of wealth against the backdrop of the Canadian landscape.
The narrative details an intriguing journey through Russia, appealing to enthusiasts of Russian culture, travel, and history. The author embarks on an adventure that begins in Saint Petersburg and unfolds along the river and the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway, culminating in Vladivostok. This exploration offers insights into the diverse landscapes and rich history of the region, making it a captivating read for those interested in the complexities of Russian travel and culture.
The narrative takes readers on an adventurous journey from London to exotic destinations like Kyrgyzstan, often referred to as Asia's little Switzerland. It captures stunning landscapes and immersive experiences, inviting readers to explore the beauty and diversity of the Silk Road. Through vivid descriptions, the book promises to transport you to remarkable places and moments you never anticipated.
This is a story about travelling down the length of the Andes and the search to see condors. From the far north of the continent on the arid Guajira peninsular, the journey passes through hotspots such as Medellin and Bogota and climbing up Mount Puracé, an active volcano. There is a break in Quito to stand on the equator. There is a fascinating side trip to the Galapagos and a voyage through the islands that make up the archipelago. There is a huge array of wildlife that is not afraid of humans, so you can get really close to its tortoises and other unique wildlife. Then there is the experience of seeing some of Peru's ancient civilisations and the country of origin of more than 3,500 varieties of potato before continuing down the Andes to the windswept wastelands of Patagonia to Ushuaia at the end of the world.
An exciting adventure starting in the bizarre capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, then crossing the Caspian Sea to Baku in Azerbaijan. This is the lowest point in Europe. Then the journey heads inland up the Kura River to stay in a caravanserai before crossing into Georgia, famous for its wines and monasteries. There is a visit to Kazbegi high up in the mountains before visiting Gori, Stalin's birthplace, and the museum dedicated to his memory. The journey through the Caucasus reaches the Black Sea and after a visit to Cappadocia and Istanbul, then returns to the Russian side of the Caucasus for the ascent of Europe's tallest mountain, Mount Elbrus.
Starting in Ushuaia, at the southern tip of the South American continent, this adventure goes through the windswept plains of Patagonia and past settlements whose immigrants from Wales brought their language and customs with them. The Patagonian plains give way to pampas before reaching the major urban centre of Buenos Aires for some culture and relaxation. A journey of 1,200 kilometres northwards reaches the magnificent thundering Iguazú Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil and then crosses into Brazil. There is a lot to explore in the Pantanal area of wetlands to see piranhas and capybaras, a giant member of the rat family, before heading to Rio de Janeiro for the extravaganza and colour of the carnival, the biggest party on earth where everyone is invited. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a city where everybody is partying for a week? But Brazil is a big country and what else is there to see? And that is before traversing the three Guyanas and a space port to reach the Caribbean coast of South America.
'El Camino' is the pilgrim's route across northern Spain to reach the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. This was built on the site where the body of the disciple St James was buried after he was martyred in Jerusalem in 44AD. His remains lay unmarked and unknown for eight centuries until a miraculous light led a shepherd to discover the bones in a cave. A cathedral was built over the spot where the bones were found and it became one of the prime destinations for pilgrims in the medieval era. But the way to Santiago de Compostela was fraught with danger for those pilgrims, with the notoriously bad weather in the Pyrenees, warring kingdoms in the north, civil war and the ever-present danger of invasion from the Muslim Moors who controlled the southern half of the Iberian Peninsula. This book is a long-distance trek through the countryside, culture and history of the area: from St Jean Pied de Port on the French side of the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela, then onwards to the Atlantic coast of Spain, and finally to Finisterre - or 'the end of the world', as it was known in the times of the Roman Empire. It is a journey of over 900 kilometres. But what is the route like today for the modern pilgrim?