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  Backroads of Paradise - A...

  Cathy Salustri

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  In the 1930s, the Federal Writers' Project sent mostly anonymous writers into the depths of Florida to reveal its splendor to the world. The FWP and the State of Florida jointly published the results as Florida: A Guide to the Southernmost State, which included twenty-two driving tours of the state's main roads. Retracing the original routes in the Guide, Cathy Salustri rekindles our notions of paradise by bringing a modern eye to the historic travelogues. 
   
   
   
  Salustri's 5,000-mile road trip reveals a patchwork quilt of Florida cultures. The journey begins on US 98, heading west toward the Florida/Alabama state line, where coastal towns dot the roadway. Along US 17, she stops at Florida's oldest diner and visits a collection of springs interconnected by underwater mazes tumbling through white spongy limestone, before stopping in Arcadia, where men still bring cattle to auction. 
   
   
   
  Woven through these journeys are nuggets of history, environmental debates about Florida's future, and a narrative that combines humor with a strong affection for an oft-maligned state. 
   
   
   
  Today, Salustri urges, tourists need a new nudge to get off the interstates or away from Disney in order to discover the real Florida.

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  The Borderless Heart

  Reece Davis

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  In a world defined by borders, what connects us runs far deeper than what divides. 
  In The Borderless Heart, acclaimed traveler and storyteller Reece Davis shares a series of vivid, true encounters from his years on the road — moments of unexpected humanity that transcend language, culture, and geography. From sharing tea with a Kurdish shepherd to joining a village wedding in the mountains of Nepal, Davis reveals how kindness, laughter, and shared vulnerability can bridge even the widest of divides. 
  Each story becomes a testament to our shared pulse — the unspoken understanding that beneath the passports and politics, we are all part of the same human journey. 
  Warm, wise, and profoundly moving, The Borderless Heart reminds us that the world isn’t made of borders — it’s made of people.

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  So You Want to Move to New...

  Melissa Cox

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  New!! Second edition published Nov. 2024 with the most up-to-date information!  Are you considering moving to New Zealand? Or looking to enjoy an extended vacation? This comprehensive guide will support you every step of the way! Written by a dual citizen of New Zealand and the United States, this book is packed with tips, resources, and perspectives from other American expats to help you start a new, exciting life in the Land of the Long White Cloud. 
  Discover everything you need to know about Aotearoa New Zealand, including:NZ's 16 regions, unique local cultures, economies & featuresTips & tricks to make the immigration process less stressfulWhat to do with your possessions and petsAdvice on buying a car, landing a job, and finding a rentalDriving differences - the price of gas, how to buy a car, driving on the left sideNew Zealand's rich history and cultureTe reo Māori pronunciation & Kiwi slangNew Zealand's Healthcare, Education, Childcare, Real Estate and Rental MarketsHow New Zealand became the only country in the world to abolish most lawsuits with the establishment of the ACCWork/life balance, vacation time, childcare subsidies, and paid parental leaveThe High Cost of Living - tips and tricks to save moneyWhere to find your favorite American brands and foodsHow to deal with homesickness and navigate culture shock"Conversations with Ameri-Kiwis" - advice and perspectives from other Americans in New ZealandInteresting Facts about New ZealandPLUS! Detailed chapters on United States Expat Taxes, Retirement, and Banking – crucial information for Americans looking to relocate overseas!

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  High Tea and the Low Down - An...

  Claire Craig Evans

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  A Transatlantic Adventure Fueled by Tea and Hedgerow Fruit 
  When American Claire Craig Evans married a charming British man, there was a cost for the snappy banter and countless offers of tea: she had to uproot life as she knew it and relocate to the UK. Who wouldn’t want to move to an enchanted island where mysterious women with dewy complexions made jam in thatched cottages with millennia-old lichen attached? 
  Sure, experienced American expats offered nuggets of wisdom (“Bring over a lifetime supply of taco seasoning!”) but they weren’t even mild comfort as Claire tried to avoid death, jail, and wayward sheep while learning to navigate zebra crossings and drive on the “wrong” side of the road. 
  The allure of a jet-setter lifestyle vanished as fast as Air India sent her Samsonite to Delhi instead of London Heathrow. Would more tea help her figure out how long she’d been wearing the single pair of underwear in her possession? (That was the jetlag talking. They do have underwear in the UK, too.) 
  Fans of Bridget Jones and Bill Bryson alike will enjoy High Tea and the Low Down, a keenly-observed memoir full of laugh-out-loud moments as Claire experiences the reality of English living. If she couldn’t even pass a pub quiz, how would she ever pass the infamous Life in the UK test, the high-stakes hurdle required to stay on British soil (and with her husband) indefinitely?

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  A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf

  John Muir

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  Muir was a preservationist and naturalist.   His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is now one of the most important conservation organizations in the United States. 
   
  In early March 1867, Muir was injured while working as a sawyer in a factory that made wagon wheels: a tool he was using slipped and struck him in the eye.  This accident changed the course of his life.  He was confined to a darkened room for six weeks, worried whether he’d ever regain his sight. When he did, "he saw the world-and his purpose-in a new light," writes Marquis. Muir later wrote, "This affliction has driven me to the sweet fields. God has to nearly kill us sometimes, to teach us lessons." From that point on, he determined to "be true to myself" and follow his dream of exploration and study of plants. 
   
  A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf recounts Muir's walk of about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from Indiana to Florida. He had no specific route chosen, except to go by the "wildest, leafiest, and least trodden way I could find."  This journal is the earliest of Muir's writings and autobiographically bridges the period between The Story of my Boyhood and Youth and My First Summer in the Sierra.  (Summary from Wikipedia and Introduction)

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  Bikepacking Wales - 18 multi-day...

  Emma Kingston

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  Bikepacking Wales by Emma Kingston contains 18 great multi-day mountain bike adventures.
  For such a compact country, Wales has a fantastic variety of trails to explore. Explore the world-class tracks around the remote Elan Valley, traverse the long, grassy ridges of the Brecon Beacons, enjoy the stunning coastal bridleways along the Gower peninsula, tackle the popular Trans Cambrian Way across Mid Wales, ride the heather-lined singletrack in the Clywdian Hills, and take a tour around the highest mountain in Wales and England – Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) – including an optional route to its summit. The trails aren't the only draw though; these routes take you under towering castle walls, through huge slate quarries and past some of the country's prehistoric monuments so you can better appreciate Wales's rich culture and heritage.
  Each route includes all the information you need to help you plan your ride, including points of interest along the route, swimming spots, food recommendations and accommodation options, in addition to stunning photography and overview mapping. Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also available, including optional routes and shortcuts. This book is full of practical tips and essential advice for both experienced bikepackers and those who want to try it out for the first time.
  Let Bikepacking Wales be your companion as you take to the trails to experience the finest bikepacking adventures that Wales has to offer.

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