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Title: California's Wine Country: Sonoma & Mendocino

Author: Lisa Manterfield

Narrator: Leesa Williams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-09-14

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc.

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Picture rolling hills, with long rows of vineyards trailing off into the distance. Imagine the early morning sun filtering through a low veil of mist. Think of historic stone buildings perched on hillsides overlooking the valley below, and you can form a picture of Wine Country. No matter where you're visiting from, Wine Country has the ability to transport you, for however long you're staying, to a bucolic world, where exceptional wine flows freely and world-class cuisine is the expected norm. It's almost impossible not to relax and unwind here. Even if you don't come for the wine and the food, Wine Country has something to offer almost every visitor. If you're an outdoor-type, you'll find beautiful state parks for hiking, biking, and nature watching, or you can take to the water and paddle your way down scenic rivers. If history is more your thing, you'll know that the region played an important role in the history of California, and you'll find several historic sites to visit. And if you just want to relax and indulge in some personal spoiling, Wine Country has spas, luxury hotels, limousine tours, and boutique shopping. More than a dozen counties throughout California produce wine, but the North Coast region is by far the best-known. Four counties make up this region: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake. Of these, Napa - or more accurately, the Napa Valley - is the most famous. Consequently, it's the busiest and most commercialized of the regions, but it shouldn't be missed. It's a relatively compact region, so it's easy to plan a tasting route. You'll find excellent restaurants and a broad range of accommodations, from luxury resorts to homey B&Bs.

North Coast winemaking began in Sonoma County, and this region has managed to maintain much of its country living feel. Aside from wine and food, Sonoma also offers plenty of activities for visitors.

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Title: Munich & the Bavarian Alps

Subtitle: Travel Adventures

Author: Krista Dana

Narrator: Sally Martin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-14

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

In addition to its wealth of cultural sights, the European Alps offer a wider range of outdoor recreation than any other similarly sized region in the world. Adventurers of all ages hike hut-to-hut on multi-day treks, skiers slide year-round on glacial slopes, and Sunday walkers stroll forested trails. Bikers loop icy blue lakes, and mountaineers scale up waterfalls and down canyon cliffs. Europeans cherish their wilderness areas, and none more so than the pristine forests of the Alps. Modern adventurers run the gamut from rich to poor, young to old, and native to transient foreigner.

So take a look around. That bus driver.... This tour guide.... Your hotel concierge.... They may just be showing you the Europe they think you want to see. Take a moment to ask how they spend their own free time - odds are that each will spend a day outdoors this weekend. Want to know where they go? Here is a guide to the best sights and adventures in the mountainous regions of Alpine Germany. Based on experience gained through more than a decade of living in, traveling around, and writing about the Alps, we spotlight the best gateway cities, the best sightseeing bases, and the best outdoor adventures.

Here, we cover the places where you're likely to end up when crossing the European Alps and the places that you shouldn't miss in-between, even if you have only a few days or a week to spend. For each region, we've selected a handful of bases - villages, towns, national parks, and resorts - and highlighted the sights and adventures convenient to each. Land of fairy tales, fanciful castles, and fabulous Alpine terrain, Bavaria squeezes a wealth of attractions into a compact section of the Alps. The region centers on the bustling metropolis of Munich, a historical city famed for both its grand architecture and its great beer. To the southwest, plains stretch into Alpine foothills fronting Füssen and its famous castles.

Members Reviews:

Good

a solid guide to beautiful Bavaria and environs and full of gorgeous pictures to give the reader a sense of this magnificent region

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Title: The Swiss Alps

Subtitle: Where to Stay, Where to Eat & Where to Party in Geneva, Zermatt, Zurich, Lucerne, St. Moritz & Beyond

Author: Krista Dana

Narrator: Daniel David Shapiro

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-08-14

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc.

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

This guide rounds up hotels for each destination that have both a prime location and reasonable standards of comfort, narrowing coverage to those hostelries offering particularly memorable stays. Our hotel picks are categorized by price range - but you should be aware that seasonal fluctuations can be great, particularly in the resort areas.

While luxury houses across Europe maintain similarly exquisite standards, hotels at lower ends of the scale tend to vary by region in comfort and cleanliness. Breakfasts are normally included in budget and moderate room rates. Luxury hotels usually tack on a substantial charge. However, the meal is not an American-style feast, but a modest buffet spread of bread, meat, cheese, and jam, normally served with a choice of juices and coffee or tea. Bidets are a common European feature, a great little gadget intended for washing your nether regions. I've heard of some creative uses, too, ranging from a sock-soak to a baby bath.

High-tech versions prove a real hoot, with water jets that have controls for pressure, temperature, and pattern; built-in blow dryers; and (requiring some imagination) portable remote controls. A wide range of accommodations are available, including youth hostels, private rooms, mountain huts, guesthouses, hotels, and spa resorts. I've included mostly hotels here. When booking lodging at the lower end of the price range, expect to share a bath; at the upper end, expect to pay extra for breakfast. While Switzerland shares cuisines with each of its neighbors, its most intimate culinary relationship is with France. Along with the northwestern corner of Italy, Switzerland and France dish out an astounding array of cheese dishes. The fondue Savoyarde is the most famed of the cheese mixes here, a bubbling pot of fromage made tangy with white wine and a shot or two of kirsche liqueur. Raclette, too, proves another oozy favorite.

Members Reviews:

only phone numbers.

no story at all. it might be my expectation but this was worthless to me as a European

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Title: The Top 10 Things to Do in Paris

Subtitle: The Ultimate Guide to Make Sure Your Trip to the City of Lights Includes the Best in Culture, Site Seeing, Shopping, Eating, Souvenirs, and More!

Author: Xavier Zimms

Narrator: Emily A. Tuckman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-24-14

Publisher: Proxy Publishing

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

TripAdvisor - The Top 10 Things to Do in Paris

Members Reviews:

Memories to Last a Lifetime

I wasn't planning on going to Paris for the weekend when I was visiting a friend in Germany, but somehow I ended up on a tour bus heading for Paris. If you go to Paris let me assure you that you will have memories to last a lifetime.

On my trip I lit a candle at the Notre Dame Cathedral which this book explains took 170 years to complete. This book also discusses the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre Museum (also look for the food court!), Montmartre (where you can have your portrait sketched), The Palace of Versailles (huge beautiful rooms and chandeliers that take your breath away) and a Canal Cruise.

This book pretty much covered all the main places I visited on my tour so I know this book is full of good advice for what to see. So get this book and start dreaming of your trip to Paris. It will be so worth it!

My advice is to find a tour because they take care of everything and make sure your trip is well organized.

~The Rebecca Review

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Title: The Virgin Islands: A Walking & Hiking Guide

Author: Leonard Adkins

Narrator: JoBe Cerny

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-14

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc.

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

This brings you the most detailed information you will find on hiking trails in the Virgin Islands. From easy walks along sandy beaches to rugged overnight hikes to quick uphill treks with stunning vistas en route, this guide has something to suit every member of your family.

Walking times for each hike are given, along with descriptions of the route. Points of interest are highlighted, including plant and animal life you might see. An introduction to each island offers tidbits of the island's history, tourist information offices, air travel details, and hiking organizations you can contact ahead of time. Maps throughout of all islands.

This unique guidebook covers every aspect of exploring these islands on foot. And conditions have never been better for Caribbean-bound walkers and hikers. Trails range through rugged mountains into areas with active volcanoes and cascading waterfalls. Excursions extend from one-hour town and beach walks to strenuous hikes that require the services of a local guide.

So, whether you prefer to take in the historical sites and marketplaces, or would rather work up a sweat on one of the mountain or jungle trails, you'll find something to suit your tastes.

Critic Reviews:

"Amblers, hikers, beachcombers, power walkers, and anyone who likes to experience the Caribbean with their feet: This book's for you." (Caribbean Travel & Life)

"Writing as though he is offering advice to old friends, Adkins has unveiled the splendors of foot exploration on the islands." (Backpacker Magazine)

"Offers what no other guide provides - information on enjoying the Caribbean exclusively on foot. Keep this if you already own it; otherwise, try to purchase it from a used book dealer." (Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

it did enable my husband and me to find some great little hidden gems

This book has some walk descriptions that are longer in my general guide book. However, it did enable my husband and me to find some great little hidden gems, so thank you Mr Adkins. The copy arrived very promptly and was as described.

This book's for you!

"Amblers, hikers, beachcombers, power walkers, and anyone who likes to experience the Caribbean with their feet: this book's for you." Caribbean Travel & Life

"Writing as though he is offering advice to old friends, Adkins has unveiled the splendors of foot exploration on the islands." Backpacker magazine

"Keep this if you already own it; or try to purchase the guide wherever you can find it." Library Journal

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Title: St. Petersburg, Florida, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, and Beyond

Author: Chelle Koster Walton

Narrator: Bob Milhoan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-17-14

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Based on our much larger guide to Tampa Bay and Florida's West Coast, this zeroes in on New Port Richey, Tarpon Springs and Dunedin, Clearwater and Clearwater Beach, the Sand Key Communities, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg. This audiobook is packed with practical information and enticing facts that make it fun to listen to.

Critic Reviews:

"This new edition of Walton's comprehensive guide is a must for visitors." (Bon Voyage)

"Chelle Koster Walton's third edition of Tampa Bay and Florida's West Coast is out, and it updates all the basics on accommodations, restaurants, natural areas and historic sites alike. This adventure-oriented guide outlines the best in inland and water trips, includes museums and shopping, and provides an outdoor focus and budget-minded focus which will appeal to trip planners." (Midwest Book Review)

Members Reviews:

St. Petersburg Florida, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater

No index, old information, no maps, and few photos. In planning a trip to this exact area, this book is of little use. .The Kindle price of $6.99 was very high compared to other, more interesting books.

Beautiful Area

This is a beautiful area & there is a lot to see. The book helps in making decisions on what to see. There is so much.

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Title: Oahu's Windward Coast

Subtitle: Kahala, Hawaii Kai, Kailua and Beyond

Author: Sharon Hamblin

Narrator: Mark Huff

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-03-14

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc.

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

The Windward Coast is a natural paradise. The world-class Kahala Hotel and Resort is here, some of the world's favorite beaches, Diamond Head, gorgeous Kahala Beach and Wai`alae Beach Park. Then there is Hanauma Bay State Park and the Halona Blow Hole. Other spectacular natural attractions are Makapu`u Head (home to the Makapu`u Lighthouse) and then Sea Life Park, Waimanalo Bay, home to O`ahu's longest sandy beach, and then the busy town of Kailua, which has shopping, great dining and lots of water activities. Kane`ohe Bay, is where you'll see famous and hard-to-miss Mokoli`i Island, better known as "Chinaman's Hat." This is also where you'll find 4,000-acre Kualoa Ranch, which offers many outdoor adventures. Restaurants reviewed in the guide range from the most luxurious dining to the best take-out places. The top beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; the best outfitters for everything from diving to deep-sea fishing; the galleries and shops. Accommodations and activities for those traveling with children; how to get married on the island; the best honeymoon resorts; finding the lowest airfares and package deals. Where to fish, hike, play golf, tennis, scuba, ocean kayak, along with camping, horseback riding, biking, whalewatching it's all here. Our author lives in Oahu. She has hiked the trails, taken the boats, scuba'd the reefs, dined in the restaurants, visited all the resorts, snorkeled the coastline, explored the hidden waterfalls and she shares all of her knowledge. This guide is drawn from our larger guide to Oahu.

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Title: Thailand: The Ten Cardinal Sins

Author: The Blether

Narrator: Jackson Ladd

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-27-14

Publisher: Kemah Bay Marketing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Every single day there are Western men arriving in Thailand for the first time, and contrary to popular opinion, they are not all sex tourists. Many arrive here determined to not get entwined with the local ladies. Alas, far too many not only get entwined, they get trapped, cocooned, and sucked dry by the professional black widow spiders that frequent the red light areas.

This, though, is not a book about hookers in Thailand. There's enough of them out there already. What the book does cover is a couple of the more stunningly ridiculous situations that men can find themselves in when dealing with bar girls, but it's much more than that.

The first chapter is "The Rule Of Man". We Westerners have an expectation of the police and the court system that you will not find in Thailand. It's a shock to the system, and applies to everyone that visits Thailand, male and female alike. Some of the advice may look like common sense to you, but you would be amazed at the number of people who lack it. Even more to the point, the number who leave their brains at the airport. Normally sensible people do ludicrous things, and they take risks they would never take back home.

The information in this book could literally save your life, if not just your life savings. If you are thinking of holidaying in Thailand, or possibly even relocating to the Kingdom, this is essential listening. Thailand: The Ten Cardinal Sins is a how-to guide to avoiding the most dangerous, stupid, and costly mistakes.

Members Reviews:

Essential reading.

This is mostly for you if you are (or planning to) have relationship with thai girl, but also gives background of basic cultural differences and doing business or buying property in Thailand. If you have read only "regular" guide books about Thailand, this is definitely essential to read.

A top Read

I was surprised that the book was such a good read.

not bad

Some good lessons here about general behavior while in Thailand. I can attest to all of them. Listen and learn.

Handy

Some useful information here. Would like to see all these books in one ultimate guide to Thailand.

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Title: Sticky Buns Across America: Back-Roads Biking from Sea to Shining Sea

Author: Léo Woodland

Narrator: Nathan William Heller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-24-14

Publisher: McGann Publishing, LLC

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Sticky Buns Across America is the story of one of the four continents and one of the countries Woodland has crossed by bike, this time with patient wife Steph: a tale of riding across small-town America (and occasional bits of Canada, although to Americans that doesn't count).

It's not a tale of heroic battling with storms, riots, poison ivy, Americans, and other problems. Instead, sit back and enjoy an eccentric account of encounters made and experiences lived. Plus, it has to be admitted, a lot of sticky buns eaten.

About the author: Leo Woodland is a tall and balding man who has long annoyed many by not sitting still. Or, indeed, pleased even more by not staying in one place for too long.

So far the tally by bike is 28 countries on four continents.

Mr. Woodland has been writing about cycling since 1965, when he wrote his first reports for the British publication Cycling. Since then he has been a prolific contributor to newspapers, magazines, and radio stations in the U.K, the U.S., and Belgium. Many of his fans know him better as Les Woodland. Sticky Buns Across America is Mr. Woodland's 26th book.

Members Reviews:

America from a European bicyclist's perspective

What did you like best about Sticky Buns Across America: Back-Roads Biking from Sea to Shining Sea? What did you like least?

I found the author's observations about America to be mostly fair, if not always complimentary. The story was at its best when he was describing individuals met along the road.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

The story was at its weakest as the author tried to describe the collective culture he encountered, an activity which he spent way too much time at. His girlfriend accompanied him, but barely merited a footnote. More human interaction, especially a recurring character like his only companion, would have made the story more interesting. Occasionally his line of thought jumped around so it was not clear that the discussion was blending stories from a previous trip into the current one.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator spoke with an irregular pace that was hard to understand. After a few hours of listening, it became easier to follow, but really, is there any reason why the narrator needed to sound like Igor from an old Frankenstein movie?

Was Sticky Buns Across America: Back-Roads Biking from Sea to Shining Sea worth the listening time?

Probably more interesting to a European visiting the U.S. for the first time, than to an American.

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Title: Have Backpack Will Travel

Subtitle: How to See the World on a Shoestring Budget

Author: Dr. Earl E. Paul

Narrator: Dr. Earl E. Paul

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-18-13

Publisher: drearlpaul.com

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Who doesn't like to travel? Traveling the world opens new vistas and experiences to all who undertake it. But when roaming abroad, to make the trip more pleasurable and successful, an in-depth knowledge of backpacking allows trekkers to avert mishaps and problems. In this information-packed audiobook, Have Backpack Will Travel, the author provides detailed information in numerous critical areas related to seeing the world as a backpacker. This book is intended for the thousands of (usually) young adults who venture out each year to see the world using their backpacks as suitcases. The book is NOT for those who are interested in hiking trails and looking for tips on camping and hiking those trails. The author draws from many trips abroad, covering the many fine points and concerns that need to be addressed before and during a trip. From obtaining a passport, knowing which shots are required, how and what to pack, to finding your way around, this audiobook embraces particulars any traveler must know.

Further areas include the pros and cons of driving, obtaining traveler's insurance, safety precautions as well as a section on general tips and helpful hints. Using a backpack as a suitcase sets a person apart immediately from those who choose to go the hotel and tour group route. Oftentimes, backpackers are more independent, usually more adventurous and definitely more concerned about watching every dollar spent. Therefore, budgeting and ways to keep spending to a minimum are a constant theme. Whether you are a first time traveler or one who has been abroad on numerous occasions, the information provided can be helpful to you.

Members Reviews:

Ok, but the information is dated

The author has had some great adventures. This book seems to predate smart phones, so his information is a bit dated.

Very Good Book

It is a very good book. It contains a lot of information which will help anyone who wants to travel the world with only the backpack. Their is only on drawback to listening to the book. It has appendices which are not accessible without a copy. Good idea if you want to listen is to purchase the book as well

Not a book for trail hikers

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

This book is ok for vacation backpackers but of little use for trail hikers

Has Have Backpack Will Travel turned you off from other books in this genre?

I like tails of backpacking trails and was hoping to learn something from this book but it did nothing for me

How did the narrator detract from the book?

He was ok just the information was not great

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Have Backpack Will Travel?

Entire book. Wish I had not spent the money

perfect travel tool

great book for the first time traveller or people wanting to travel cheaper and more efficiently