This newly revised and updated guidebook introduces you to the wonders of Peru, from the high Andes peaks to the slow-moving Amazon waters. Be it learning about the four breeds of camels native to Peru or exploring the markets of Cuzco, you’ll pick up the best suggestions for getting the most out of your trip. The guide begins …
Longtime resident Andrew Dier shows travelers the way to the best of Colombia–whether it’s dancing and dining in Bogotá or hiking to the Ciudad Perdida (the Lost City) in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Along with his in-depth coverage, including color photos from his journeys and numerous maps, Dier includes unique trip ideas, including itineraries for those …
Lost to the jungle for centuries, Machu Picchu was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham 100 years ago. It’s now probably the most famous sight in South America – and justifiably so. Perched high above the river on a knife-edge ridge, the ruins are truly spectacular. The best way to reach them is on foot, following parts of the original …
Reise nach Brasilien: in den Jahren 1815 bis 1817 (Volume 1) (German Edition)
In dem hier vorliegenden ersten Band beschreibt der Autor Maximilian zu Wied-Neuwied auf sehr kurzweilige und interessante Art die spannende und abenteuerliche Expedition nach Brasilien. Er geht hierbei auf seine Reiseerlebnisse in Rio de Janeiro, die Weiterreise nach Cabo Frio bis zum Rio Grande über S. Salvador dos Campos und viele weitere Orte ein. Dieses einmalige Werk enthält …
Traveling to the Galápagos to discover the unique flora and fauna that so captivated Darwin and the many that followed him is a rite of passage for serious wildlife enthusiasts. Written by two expert naturalists who are passionate about the Galápagos, this guide is packed with entertaining descriptions, while full-color photography aids in identifying key species both on …
A milestone in the study of culture from the father of structural anthropologyThis watershed work records Claude Lévi-Strauss’s search for “a human society reduced to its most basic expression.” From the Amazon basin through the dense upland jungles of Brazil, Lévi-Strauss found the societies he was seeking among the Caduveo, Bororo, Nambikwara, and …
Notes from My Travels: Visits with Refugees in Africa, Cambodia, Pakistan and Ecuador
From the ever-intriguing and appealing actress Angelina Jolie comes the personal journals she compiled while performing humanitarian relief efforts in such countries as Sierra Leone and Tanzania, Pakistan and Cambodia.Three years ago, award-winning actress Angelina Jolie took on a radically different role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Here are her memoirs …
As host of the 2016 Summer Olympics, Rio de Janeiro will see an influx of visitors in upcoming years, and this colorful city, along with the equally vibrant metropolis of São Paulo, will not disappoint. Whether travelers want to soak in the sun on Rio’s glamorous Copacabana Beach, shop in São Paulo’s cutting-edge fashion boutiques, or indulge in …
Charles Darwin called it a little world within itself.” Sailors referred to it as Las Encantadas” the enchanted islands. Lying in the eastern Pacific Ocean, straddling the equator off the west coast of South America, the Galápagos is the most pristine archipelago to be found anywhere in the tropics. It is so remote, so untouched, that the act …
This full-color guide to Peru includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps.Lima resident Ryan Dubé (along with helpful Machu Picchu expert Ben Westwood) offers an insider’s view of Peru, from exploring the churches and artisan neighborhoods of Cusco to avoiding the crowds at Machu Picchu and picnicking on the wilderness beach of Reserva Nacional Paracas. Dubé also includes …