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  How to Be a Backpacker - The...

  Travis Durham

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  This short and simple guide is a must-have to get the most out of your backpacking journey! 
  Backpackers are explorers, and sometimes, they are like little heroes who aren’t afraid to step out of their comfort zone to experience some new food, culture, language, or landscape. But with travelling, challenges are bound to be on your path. In order to be prepared and prevent the most unwanted difficulties on your trip, a guide has been put together to aid you. 
  In this guide, you will find handy tips that relate to:Avoiding scams, pickpocketing, and being taken advantage ofLowering your costs by 90 percent by knowing where to go or what to buyWhat to add to your checklist and your backpack before you goHow to make sure you are physically prepared and taken care ofKeeping your possessions safeTips on finding the best deals on flights and airfaresSafety tips and surprisingly handy knick-knacks you can use to store your itemsWalking and hiking tips to keep your feet healthy and avoid blisters or injuriesLittle things you can do to give back to the community and the people you purchase items from 
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  Why You Should Go to Cairo

  Mark Ferdinand

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  Cairo is a city where ancient wonders and modern life blend seamlessly along the banks of the Nile. Towering pyramids and mysterious sphinxes stand as reminders of Egypt’s legendary past, while bustling bazaars, lively cafés, and a vibrant cultural scene showcase its thriving present. 
  Mark Ferdinand takes you through the marvels of Egypt’s capital: gazing at the Great Pyramid of Giza, exploring treasures in the Egyptian Museum, wandering the historic lanes of Islamic Cairo, and experiencing the colorful chaos of Khan el-Khalili market. Whether you’re chasing history, adventure, or the simple joy of watching the sun set over the Nile, Cairo is a city that will ignite your imagination and stay with you forever.

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  All Strangers Are Kin -...

  Zora O'Neill

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  *Winner of the Lowell Thomas Award for Best Travel Book*  
  An American woman determined to learn the Arabic language travels to the Middle East to pursue her dream in this “witty memoir” (Us Weekly).  
  Join Zora O’Neill for a grand tour through the Middle East, to laugh with her in Egypt, delight in the stories she passes on from the Gulf region, and find yourself transformed by her experiences in Lebanon and Morocco. She’s packed her dictionaries, her unsinkable sense of humor, and her talent for making fast friends of strangers. From quiet, bougainvillea-lined streets to the lively buzz of crowded medinas, from families’ homes to local hot spots, she brings a part of the world that is often flattened by news headlines into real and colorful relief.    
  A natural storyteller with an eye for the deeply absurd and the deeply human, O’Neill explores the indelible links between culture and communication. A powerful testament to the dynamism of language, All Strangers Are Kin reminds us that learning another tongue leaves you rich with so much more than words. 
  “Zora O’Neill is a wonderful writer, a hakawati who can spin a tale with the best of them.” —Rabih Alameddine, author of The Hakawati and An Unnecessary Woman 
  “Wry, witty, and charmingly erudite, this lovely book goes through the looking glass of the Arabic language and emerges with a radiant image of the Arab world.” —Diana Abu-Jaber, author of Life Without a Recipe, Crescent, The Language of Baklava, and others

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  The Passenger: Rome

  Passenger The

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  The best new writing, photography, art, and reportage from and about Rome—in the series that’s “like a literary vacation” (Publishers Weekly). 
   
  If you believe recent chatter about Rome—in the media and by its residents—the city is on the verge of collapse. Each year, it slips further down the ranking of the world’s most livable cities. To the problems faced by all large capitals—hit-and-run tourism, traffic, the divide between elegant, Airbnb-dominated city centers and run-down suburbs—in recent years Rome seems to have added a list of calamities of its own: a string of failing administrations, widespread corruption, the resurgence of fascist movements, rampant crime. A seemingly hopeless situation, perfectly symbolized by the fact that Rome currently leads the world in the number of self-combusting public buses. 
   
  One might expect mass migration in the face of problems like these—yet the vast majority of Romans don’t think for a second of “betraying” their hometown, and the many newcomers who’ve populated it in recent decades resemble the natives in the profound love that binds them to the city. 
   
  The largest metropolis in Europe is a place of contradictions and opposites. We think of it as ancient, but it is profoundly modern—it was founded almost three millennia ago, but 92 per cent of its buildings have been built after 1945. To understand Rome and fix its problems, we should start considering it a normal city, not unlike Chicago or Manchester . . . just incomparably more beautiful. This volume is filled with portraits of Rome and thoughts not just on its famous past but its present and future, including: 
   
  Rome doesn’t judge you by Nicola Lagioia · The soul of the city by Matteo Nucci · 39 memos for a book about Rome by Francesco Piccolo · Plus: a guide to the sounds of Rome by Letizia Muratori; the feigned unrest and real malaise of the suburbs; the influence of the Vatican; the excessive power of real estate speculators and the rule of gangs; disillusioned trappers; football fans of every age, and much more . . .  
   
  “A pleasure to read.” —La Repubblica

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  Geographical Oddities -...

  John Harpoon

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  This book consists of the following titles: 
    
  - The Great Escape from the Inescapable Prison: The Inescapable Prison has long stood as a symbol of absolute confinement, a fortress so impenetrable that even the thought of escape seemed futile. Perched on an isolated island, surrounded by treacherous waters and patrolled by an elite cadre of guards, this prison was designed to crush not just the body but also the spirit. Its towering walls, crafted from stone rumored to be unbreakable, and its maze-like interiors presented an overwhelming challenge for anyone bold—or desperate—enough to dream of freedom. Over decades, countless prisoners tried to outwit the prison’s relentless grip, and every attempt ended the same way: failure. 
  - World's Deadliest Destinations: The world is full of places that, for various reasons, have earned a reputation as deadly destinations. From war zones to natural disasters, some locations are marked by extreme danger, making them almost inhospitable for those who venture too close. This chapter aims to explore the factors that contribute to these perilous places, offering a broader understanding of what makes a destination deadly. At the core of every dangerous place is a unique combination of environmental, political, and social factors that amplify the risks for those who live or travel there. Conflict zones, for instance, are often marked by violence, political instability, and lawlessness, creating environments where human life is under constant threat. In these regions, wars, civil unrest, and insurgent groups create an atmosphere of chaos where survival can be a daily struggle.

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  Another 100 Greatest Cycling...

  Simon Warren

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  Longer! Higher! Steeper! Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, Simon Warren's follow-up to his original bestselling 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, is packed with another century of stunning ascents. Featuring the same winning and inspirational formula as the other books in Simon's 100 climbs series, inside you'll find killer hills from the tip of Cornwall to the Highlands of Scotland, via East Anglia and the Isle of Man. Tackle roads such as the cobbles of Gold Hill in Dorset, Gospel Pass in South Wales, Mam Nick in the Peak District, the mighty Great Dun Fell in Cumbria and the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to riding on the flat, here come another 100 climbs. This second edition is fully updated for 2024.

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