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Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
See the best of Washington with this streamlined walking guide, complete with step-by-step itineraries and maps to help you explore the city like a pro and navigate like a local. Created in a handy, take-along format, this guide is written by a seasoned travel writer to help conjure the spirit of the place in elegant text enhanced by National Geographic's famous eye for good pictures. More than just a guidebook, Walking Washington, D.C., is full of...
Author
Publisher
Wilderness Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Walking Philadelphia makes you feel like you're being led by your closest friend as you soak up the architecture, trivia, and more. The tours include important historic facts, as well as Natalie's behind-the-scenes stories and tidbits. Plus, Tricia Pompilio's photography brings these walking tours to life"--
Author
Series
Montague siblings volume 2
Language
English
Description
A year after a whirlwind grand tour with her brother Monty, Felicity Montague has returned to England with two goals in mind: avoid the marriage proposal of a lovestruck suitor from Edinburgh and enroll in medical school. But the administrators see men as the sole guardians of science. When a doctor she idolizes marries a friend of hers in Germany, Felicity believes he could change her future. A mysterious young woman will pay Felicity's way, if Felicity...
5) The open road 2020: 50 best road trips in the USA, from weekend getaways to cross-country adventures
Author
Publisher
Avalon Travel
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"50 different road trips organized by region gear you up for any adventure, from a weekend getaway to a cross-country trip"--Publisher's description.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Taught by the highly experienced safari guide James Currie, these 24 exciting episodes take you onto the plains and into the jungles of Africa. From UNESCO World Heritage sites to stunning bird sanctuaries, and from national parks to hidden-gem wilderness areas, experienced travelers and armchair enthusiasts alike will enjoy this exhilarating tour of Africa.
Author
Series
Publisher
Globe Pequot
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Scenic Driving West Virginia features twenty-five separate drives through the Mountain State, from rock ridges and gorges to springs, spas and rustic farms. An indispensable highway companion, Scenic Driving West Virginia includes route maps and in-depth descriptions of attractions."--from Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Countryman Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Perfectly planned year-round getaways from the nation's capital. Washington, DC, is within striking distance of all types of adventures. You can read by the ocean one weekend and hike mountains in Shenandoah National Park or visit a Civil War battlefield the next. Add a booming local wine and beer scene and there are now more reasons to get out of town than ever before. This book is a curated menu of trips, from wine tasting escapes to stress-bashing...
Author
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Presents a guide to the Antietam battlefield with comprehensive maps and descriptions of the action, narratives about key figures and events, and a variety of contemporary and postwar source materials offering stories and interpretations.
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Showcase a space or experience by creating a virtual tour. Learn how to create floor plans, shoot 360° video and photos, and piece together all of your 360° assets to build a tour.
In recent years, 360° and VR photos and videos have emerged as fresh, exciting platforms for viewing content. Whether it's showing off the inside of a business or simply sharing an experience, virtual tours are one of the most immersive ways to see a space from the...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In this travelogue, discover the many layers of history and human endeavor that created DC’s urban environment, such as departments of the US government, monuments and memorials, world-class museums, lesser-known historic gems, neighborhoods and historic homes, and contemporary DC’s range of culinary and recreational activities.
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to shoot and develop stunning 360-degree panoramas and interactive virtual tours. Get shooting tips and post-processing tricks for Lightroom and Photoshop.
Learn how to shoot and develop stunning 360-degree panoramas and interactive virtual tours. Whether you're shooting real estate or outdoor landscapes, the process starts with great raw images. Ron Pepper and Rich Harrington discuss the gear you need to get good 360-degree shots, including...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The Great Tours: Ireland and Northern Ireland guides you through the enchanting history, people, and places that make up the Irish identity. Taught by Professor Marc C. Conner, president of Skidmore College, these 24 captivating episodes give you a sweeping tour of the Emerald Isle, from the Cliffs of Moher to the hallowed stage of the Abbey Theatre to the battle-scarred towns of Northern Ireland.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Travel through time to the golden ages of 12 of Europe's most beautiful medieval cities. In 24 lessons that use extensive location footage, you'll discover the sights, sounds, and smells of teeming markets and mercantile centers, royal feasts and ritual, dramatic military engagements, magnificent religious pageantry, and the many colorful layers of daily medieval life.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this thrilling travelogue, you’ll discover the 35,000-year-old cave paintings of Chauvet, the medieval castles of the Cathars, the palace of Versailles, and the sites where the French Revolution unfolded. You’ll also explore romantic Paris; the Loire Valley châteaux; and France’s food, wine, sublime art and architecture, and so much more.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Discover a magnificent guide to a magnificent region. Taught by acclaimed Professor Patrick Allitt, these 36 lectures give you an insider’s take on traveling through Great Britain. Whether you’re planning a week-long vacation; a month-long grand tour; or just want to experience England, Scotland, and Wales from afar, this visually immersive course brings Great Britain into your living room.
Author
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Presents a guide to the Gettysburg battlefield with comprehensive maps and descriptions of the action, narratives about key figures and events, and a variety of contemporary and postwar source materials offering stories and interpretations.
19) And we're off
Author
Publisher
Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Seventeen-year-old Nora Holmes is an artist, a painter from the moment she could hold a brush. She inherited the skill from her grandfather, Robert, who's always nurtured Nora's talent and encouraged her to follow her passion. Still, Nora is shocked and elated when Robert offers her a gift: an all-expenses-paid summer trip to Europe to immerse herself in the craft and to study history's most famous artists. The only catch? Nora has to create an original...
Author
Language
English
Description
"It's 1980, and Lillian Waters is hitting the road for the very last time. Jaded from her years in the music business, perpetually hungover, and diagnosed with career-ending vocal problems, Lillian cobbles together a nationwide farewell tour featuring some old hands from her early days playing honky-tonk bars in Washington State and Nashville, plus a few new ones. She yearns to feel the rush of making live music one more time and bask in the glow...
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