Best Student Travel Guides
This Journal helps you go beyond the superficial tasks and basic country-hopping that make many study abroad experiences less than impressive to professors, grad school committees, parents, and future employers. Built from proven goal-setting, action planning, and productivity principles and strategies, the Study Abroad Journal is designed to help you transform your experience beyond “it was awesome” to create a study abroad experience that is both meaningful for your personal and academic development and game-changing for your career and life. MEASURE THE VALUE OF YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE: Study abroad ain't cheap. But students often struggle to show that they did much more than “have a good time.” The Study Abroad Journal will help you dive deeper into your experience and walk away with some fun memories and some tangible, super impressive learning outcomes as well.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The Study Abroad Journal is the ideal companion for this course, and will provide a lasting artifact for students to keep with them as they move through life."
"As someone who has studied abroad multiple times and who now works with students as they prepare for their own international experiences, I am so excited to have a tool like this to make the value of the study abroad experience concrete."
"We are definitely excited to receive this next batch of journals and to see how our scholarship recipients in particular grow with them."
"I wish this journal had existed when my daughter studied abroad in Switzerland."
"I was able to outline my goals in a variety of fields before I had even left."
"This is an incredible tool that I wish I had when I studied abroad."
The Exchange Student Survival Kit has become the essential guide for young people traveling abroad, helping them better understand the unique experience of international exchange programs. AFS is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in over 50 countries around the world through independent, not-for-profit AFS organizations.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It's full of good, solid advice."
"My daughter is going to be an exchange student in the US this year (2015) and this book really came in handy."
"I'm in France for the year right now and I can tell you this book will take a little bit of the stress in your host family off."
"As a future exchange student, I had so many questions about culture shock and so much more."
"Very well written and a lifesaver for kids traveling overseas for a semester or year abroad."
"This book was really helpful, it really prepares you for the experience your about to live."
"It is very good."
Studying abroad -- an endeavor often described with words like "eye-opening," "amazing," and even "life-changing" -- offers you the opportunity to see more of the world, learn another language and culture, and experience things you might not under any other circumstances.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It presents a plan for making the most out of your travel while encouraging a spirit of openness and courage that it takes to truly surround yourself with the best parts of a foreign culture."
"This book is a must have for any student traveling abroad."
"As a student who studied abroad, I wish I had this resource."
"As a former dean of students, I wish this book had been available when I was working with students who were traveling abroad."
"The author has vast knowledge on studying and living abroad and will guide you on how to make the most of your experience."
"Not a student traveling abroad, but I did find it an interesting read (it was free)."
"A great resource for students going to travel and study abroad but also for the parents of those students."
"If you are planning to study abroad you must read this book."
Best Budget Travel Guides
If you've ever dreamed of traveling the world, flying off to Europe, a honeymoon the Seychelles, or just taking your family toDisney or a trip to London, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day will give you the practical, step-by-step instructions to get your there - from start to finish on $50 a day (or less). He interviews dozens of other travelers about their success on the road and how you can apply that to your own trip. “Whether you’re a savvy backpacker or just dreaming of getting a passport and going overseas, Matt’s collection of easy-to-employ money-saving strategies will open your eyes to the near-infinite ways of seeing the world without busting your budget.” —Matt Gross, former New York Times Frugal Traveler. Filled with insider strategies and resources, it’s a valuable primer for your upcoming adventures.” —Tim Leffel, author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"But I saved several hundred dollars instantly when I read about the various websites that Mr. Kepnes talked about in his book (specifically the ones that consolidate the low-cost airlines - not found in google travel). The cost of the book is insignificant compared to what you would save even if you are a solo traveller so don't hesitate to get this book."
"Great tips and information on traveling cheaper and smarter."
"someday i will run away from home to travel the world and i will be thanking Matt Kepnes for this little gem he put together for us hamsters & sheep that work in these endless, mind numbing jobs....someday...."
"just one chapter helped me save money on trips I was planning!"
"I leave for Costa Rica in two weeks, for four weeks."
"There's a lot of "traveling the world" blogs around Internet, and the tips on this book are likely among all of them, but the specific tips for every region of the world really worth the time (and money) you invest in the book."
"Matt's advice on budgeting and finding different modes of travel is wise and worth many times the cost of his book."
"Offers advice regarding staying in touch with your funds."
Best Senior Travel Guides
Freedom, adventure, fun, stress-free, and relaxing are words RV owners frequently use to describe why they enjoy the RV lifestyle. You may find that retiring and living the RV lifestyle is just what you want to do. After all, the RV lifestyle is the most enjoyable and least expensive way to retire.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I can still use the information in this book being a part timer."
"Actually this book was ordered by accident, but does have some good tips."
"A good read if you are considering living long-term in an RV."
"Very well written with some great tips."
"I enjoyed the whole book Jerry was very informative, we had 2 tv's before one very used and one new but nothing fancy."
"He included much useful information from types of RVs to how to find work while on the road."
Best Spa Travel Guides
Best-selling author and longtime Hawai‘i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing resorts, exciting waterfalls, colorful canyons and so much more. • Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, hotels and activities show you which companies really are the best…and which to avoid— no advertisements. • Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented by over 100 spectacular color photographs. Wizard guidebooks take over a year to compile and the writers are residents who personally and anonymously review every facet of the island. All told in a frank, humorous way that keeps the reading fun.|The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook, 9th edition|The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook, 10th edition.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My husband and I went on our honeymoon to Kauai but couldn't rent a car or have enough money to take advantage of all the opportunities Kauai has to offer. It warned us of dangerous terrain and locations depending of the seasons.We were able to go on several hikes and explore hidden gems."
"Then read and hilite the places, they list the address for every place there is to visit, so you can put the address for every place you want to see or the address for the 5 star pizza places and then when you get there and you want to see Queens Bath, pull it up on gps and go, we would have never found Queens Bath otherwise."
"Such great info. we stayed in Lihue at The Marriott Beach Club. rented a car from airport (cheaper than getting from hotel and its just a shuttle ride to airport from hotel). Took the car and went to the North Shore for a full day - Anini beach was our favorite but had fun visiting Hanalei Bay, Tunnels Beach and Ke'e beach as well. on the way back to Lihue that evening, We stopped at the best Mexican food spot in Kapaa called Verde. That afternoon we spent the day cruising the south shore and relaxed on Kekaha Beach. Blue Hawaiian was also super easy for us to get to...our hotel shuttle took us to their bay at the airport."
"AD makes great points about what to schedule ahead and what not to bother with."
"The book mentions and encourages you to find the Kauai APP but there isn't any."
"One of the better travel guides I've found."
"I am bookmarking so many pages before our trip!"
"Can not wait to visit Kauai but am sure glad the manager of the hotel we’ll be staying at recommended this book."
Best Solo Travel Guides
Robyn Davidson's opens the memoir of her perilous journey across 1,700 miles of hostile Australian desert to the sea with only four camels and a dog for company with the following words: “I experienced that sinking feeling you get when you know you have conned yourself into doing something difficult and there's no going back." Why does Robyn Davidson walk 1,700 miles across the Australian desert accompanied by four camels?
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Find Best Price at Amazon"pooled ink Reviews: If you have any interest in Australia, journeys to unfamiliar places with trials and daunting challenges, or camels, then I suggest you pick up a copy of this book or hunt down the movie and experience it for yourself."
"This was a lot more about this young woman politics an pol philosophy then it was about her trip in the desert with the camels."
"This truly enjoyable and fascinating story has been brought to my attention through the waves of promotion generated by the film--upcoming or already available, I am not sure."
"She chose to chart a course across the Australian desert in the early 80's solo with her camels and dog."
"The first half of the trip was also less enjoyable because a great deal of it was complaining about how she had sacrificed the real meaning of the trip by obtaining sponsorship."
"As the story unwinds one can almost feel they have joined the author on her quest."
"A true journey with the author!"
"A large fraction of the book deals with the challenges she faced in Alice Springs, learning to train camels and developing the equipment and skills she would need."
Best Family Travel Guides
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2018 explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. And because they've found that "spontaneity and self-discovery work about as well at Walt Disney World as they do on your tax return," The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World is packed full of essential advice for anyone braving the frontiers of the mother of all theme parks.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you’re lookin for info about making a trip to Disney World, this book is absolutely amazing!"
"You don't want a rained on Kindle (God forbid ) It seemed as thought there was a lot of "filler" in this book, I understand this is a subjective book , but just my opinion."
"If you get it, go ahead and spend the $10 for their online access (touringplans.com) - it's an essential piece to customize travel plans in the parks for what you want to see and when."
"However, many rides in WDW have been closed (Maelstrom, Backlot Tour, Pirates of the Caribbean, the sorcerers hat in DHS, etc) that are so significant they need to urgently put out a revised edition."
"This book was very valuable in planning our Disney World trip in March."
"So informative, it's insightful, and it's the go-to book for how to successfully navigate Disneyworld."
"I have used this book every time to help plan my trip. I have learned that if you do not plan a WDW trip as a "type A" personality, you will lose out not only on time, but money, and in the case of Walt Disney World....time equals your money spent."
Best Theme Park Travel Guides
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2018 explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. And because they've found that "spontaneity and self-discovery work about as well at Walt Disney World as they do on your tax return," The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World is packed full of essential advice for anyone braving the frontiers of the mother of all theme parks.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you’re lookin for info about making a trip to Disney World, this book is absolutely amazing!"
"You don't want a rained on Kindle (God forbid ) It seemed as thought there was a lot of "filler" in this book, I understand this is a subjective book , but just my opinion."
"If you get it, go ahead and spend the $10 for their online access (touringplans.com) - it's an essential piece to customize travel plans in the parks for what you want to see and when."
"However, many rides in WDW have been closed (Maelstrom, Backlot Tour, Pirates of the Caribbean, the sorcerers hat in DHS, etc) that are so significant they need to urgently put out a revised edition."
"This book was very valuable in planning our Disney World trip in March."
"So informative, it's insightful, and it's the go-to book for how to successfully navigate Disneyworld."
"I have used this book every time to help plan my trip. I have learned that if you do not plan a WDW trip as a "type A" personality, you will lose out not only on time, but money, and in the case of Walt Disney World....time equals your money spent."
Best Special Needs Travel Guides
Friendship takes on new meaning in this true story of Justin and Patrick, born less than two days apart in the same hospital. Patrick’s immediate response was: “I’ll push you.”. We live in a culture that values romantic love and to a certain extent familial love, but we have very few stories of brotherhood like this one: a story about lifelong friends who, when life became challenging, didn’t back away, but instead became more committed to one another, more connected, more willing to sacrifice. It’s the story of two friends who’ve spent their entire life’s journey pushing each other to be better people. I’ll Push You is a powerful story of friendship and faith, defining what it means to a part of a community.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"“A friend in need is a friend indeed” is taken to a whole new level by Patrick and Justin of this powerful journey of true friendship!"
"Gave away my copy of the book, just bought another copy to read again and have available to gift if the opportunity presents itself."
"I started reading this book while traveling."
"An amazing true story about the bonds of friendship and faith."
"You will be inspired, challenged, brought to tears and also laugh as Justin and Patrick. share their story."
"Loved this book!!!"
"It's a glimpse into the very heart of human connection, love, brokenness and why we need each other."
"I would highly recommend this book."
Best Literary & Religious Travel Guides
Now updated to include newer maps and photos - and lighter in weight to support carefree traveling - this comprehensive guidebook to the Camino de Santiago and its offshoots contains all the information needed by modern-day pilgrims wishing to walk the sacred Way of St. James. John Brierley is a former chartered surveyor and the author of A Pilgrim’s Guide to Camino de Santiago , A Pilgrim’s Guide to Camino Finisterre , and A Pilgrim’s Guide to Camino Portugués .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I have only one reservation to make with respect to Mr. Brierley's recommendations: His placing the " Route de Napoleon" as the recommended route for crossing the Pyrenees on the first day from St. Jean Pied de Port. The authentic pilgrims route had always been the Valcarlos/Arneguy route with its connections with the Charlemagne saga and its numerous villages are well equipped to cater to the needs of pilgrims."
"Have just returned from 3 weeks on the Camino and this book was fantastic."
"I read through about 1/2 of this in detail in preparation for making the Camino with 2 of my young-adult kids."
"Maps included in the book also seem to quite good."
"I really like Brierley's stage maps & his step by step description of the trail especially when signage is sparse."
"Quick shipping, great product, painless transaction - highly recommended."
"Good info."
"We have a friend about to embark on the trek."
Best Travel with Pets
Popular cat blogger Tamar Arslanian and Instagram pet photographer Andrew Marttila capture these deeply loved and well cared for animals in their city habitat and reveal how they came to reign over their urban kingdoms. “For Manhattanites (and those in the no-longer-outer boroughs), Andrew Marttila’s photographs of SHOP CATS OF NEW YORK, written by Tamar Arslanian, is proof that friendly felines are the best distraction when the world seems primed to topple off its axis.” (The New York Times). “Every New York cat lover has a favorite local shop cat (four of the felines in this book prowl shops in my Brooklyn neighborhood); now their star power goes nationwide!” (USA Today). “Whether greeting customers, reviewing inventory, or keeping on top of finances by sleeping across the credit card reader, the utterly endearing stars of Shop Cats of New York prove that felines make the best companions and coworkers.” (Francesco Marciuliano author of I Could Pee On This: And Other Poems By Cats). “Tamar Arslanian has collected the stories of many of N.Y.C.’s working cats for the book Shop Cats of New York, which features stunning photos of the subjects from Andrew Marttila.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"great book for cat fanatics."
"A perfect gift!"
"Super cute and interesting."
"Beautiful photos and lovely stories shared of each of the shop cats."
"As a New Yorker, and a Brooklynite, I love the fact that I have actually seen some of the cats in this book in person!"
"Nice job on this!"
"I love cats so I just had to read this book from my hometown New York."
"Beautifully done and well written."
Best Beach Travel
His work forges the synergy between wanderlust and adventure, creating the ultimate visual escape. Gray Malin is a photographer best known for his aerial beach photography, which he has transformed into a lighthearted, conversation-igniting, joyful brand.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Obsessed with every photograph in this book."
"amazing coffee table book and gift!"
"Beauty shots of gorgeous beaches around the world."
"Great coffee table book, love it!"
"Unique pictures."
"The photos are divine and expertly executed ... all while making one feel like you are off on vacation."
"Beautiful coffee table book!"
Best Business Travel Reference
The tsunami of cheap credit that rolled across the planet between 2002 and 2008 was more than a simple financial phenomenon: it was temptation, offering entire societies the chance to reveal aspects of their characters they could not normally afford to indulge. Lewis 's rare gift as a guide through the world of credit default swaps and sovereign debt doesn t come simply from his deep understanding of how the global financial system works . Combining his easy familiarity with finance and the talents of a travel writer, Mr. Lewis sets off in these pages to give the reader a guided tour through some of the disparate places hard hit by the fiscal tsunami of 2008, like Greece, Iceland and Ireland, tracing how very different people for very different reasons gorged on the cheap credit available in the prelude to that disaster. Mr. Lewis 's ability to find people who can see what is obvious to others only in retrospect or who somehow embody something larger going on in the financial world is uncanny. And in this book he weaves their stories into a sharp-edged narrative that leaves readers with a visceral understanding of the fiscal recklessness that lies behind today 's headlines about Europe 's growing debt problems and the risk of contagion they now pose to the world. Lewis's rare gift as a guide through the world of credit default swaps and sovereign debt doesn't come simply from his deep understanding of how the global financial system works . Combining his easy familiarity with finance and the talents of a travel writer, Mr. Lewis sets off in these pages to give the reader a guided tour through some of the disparate places hard hit by the fiscal tsunami of 2008, like Greece, Iceland and Ireland, tracing how very different people for very different reasons gorged on the cheap credit available in the prelude to that disaster. Mr. Lewis's ability to find people who can see what is obvious to others only in retrospect or who somehow embody something larger going on in the financial world is uncanny. And in this book he weaves their stories into a sharp-edged narrative that leaves readers with a visceral understanding of the fiscal recklessness that lies behind today's headlines about Europe's growing debt problems and the risk of contagion they now pose to the world. Combining his easy familiarity with finance and the talents of a travel writer, Mr. Lewis sets off in these pages to give the reader a guided tour through some of the disparate places hard hit by the fiscal tsunami of 2008, like Greece, Iceland and Ireland, tracing how very different people for very different reasons gorged on the cheap credit available in the prelude to that disaster. And in this book he weaves their stories into a sharp-edged narrative that leaves readers with a visceral understanding of the fiscal recklessness that lies behind today s headlines about Europe s growing debt problems and the risk of contagion they now pose to the world. Lewis s rare gift as a guide through the world of credit default swaps and sovereign debt doesn t come simply from his deep understanding of how the global financial system works .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"He's talking about European countries that drank the elixir of seemingly endless and cheap credit prior to the bursting of the recent financial bubble. What would you call a man who owns a 40,000 square foot ranch located on thousands of acres in the middle of nowhere with its own water supply and an arsenal of automatic weapons? to various governments, to the point that eventually markets would question the credibility of these governments. Just as Bass bought credit default swaps on subprime mortgages prior to the financial crisis, Bass later bought credit default swaps on Greek government bonds, because he was convinced that Greece would be one of the first countries to experience real problems. Ireland: "But while the Icelandic male used foreign money to conquer foreign places--trophy companies in Britain, chunks of Scandinavia--the Irish male used foreign money to conquer Ireland. Germany: "Either Germans must agree to integrate Europe fiscally, so that Germany and Greece bear the same relationship to each other as, say, Indiana and Mississippi (the tax dollars of ordinary Germans would go into a common coffer and be used to pay for the lifestyles of ordinary Greeks) or the Greeks (and probably, eventually, every non-German) must introduce `structural reforms,' a euphemism for magically and radically transforming themselves into a people as efficient and productive as the Germans." We've got the core of the average lizard.'. Wrapped around this reptilian core is a mammalian layer (associated with maternal concern and social interaction), and around that is wrapped a third layer, which enables feats of memory and the capacity for abstract thought. 'The only problem is our passions are still driven by the lizard core.'."
"Just like all Michael Lewis books, a good read."
"the most engrossing 20/20 hindsight of the year."
"I found the discussion riveting on how each country, state, or city adjusts to the problems of unfunded retirement accounts, out of control deficits and the greed that drives us all."
""Boomerang" transfers that unique ability fromthe world of individual cut throats on Wall Street to the world of short sighted politicians in small countries."
"Just a quick reading review of what happened the last time our economies went belly up... Those who do not study history are condemned to repeat and all that...."
"From Iceland and Greece to Ireland, Germany and California, Michael Lewis takes the reader on an entertaining, irreverent and insightful ride through the international debt crisis and the sociologies of the places he examines. Economics 101 or a little time in front of CNN will give the reader enough financial knowledge to enjoy "Boomerang," so don't let the lack of a PhD keep you from tackling it."
"Item is exactly as described."
Best Tourist Destinations & Museums Guides
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2018 explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. And because they've found that "spontaneity and self-discovery work about as well at Walt Disney World as they do on your tax return," The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World is packed full of essential advice for anyone braving the frontiers of the mother of all theme parks.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Recommend, if you are going to Disney."
"You don't want a rained on Kindle (God forbid ) It seemed as thought there was a lot of "filler" in this book, I understand this is a subjective book , but just my opinion."
"However, many rides in WDW have been closed (Maelstrom, Backlot Tour, Pirates of the Caribbean, the sorcerers hat in DHS, etc) that are so significant they need to urgently put out a revised edition."
"So informative, it's insightful, and it's the go-to book for how to successfully navigate Disneyworld."
"Just got back from my first trip to Disney, information made the trip much better."
"I have used this book every time to help plan my trip. I have learned that if you do not plan a WDW trip as a "type A" personality, you will lose out not only on time, but money, and in the case of Walt Disney World....time equals your money spent."
"This fantastically organized and well-researched book includes attraction details for all four Disney Parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios), plus the same level of attraction details for both Universal Parks (Universal Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure). We admittedly went during the slower season, but following the touring plans in the book (with my modifications due to our interests) prevented us from having to ever wait in line for more than 10 minutes - and we got on most rides and attractions within about 2-3 minutes of arriving at the attraction. The Kindle version works great for how I use the book, but if you want to be able to have a hard copy of the park maps and touring plans with you, the paper book would be better. While older versions of this book would work in a pinch, I will likely continue to buy the latest edition of this book each time I plan a trip to Disney - the parks are constantly changing. I then use the touring plans in the back of the book to get an order in which to view the attractions in. Because we can ride things like that at any county fair in the state, we don't ride those sorts of rides at Disney - a fact which inevitably means the touring plans I used won't work for families with young children, as those are the rides they most want to see!"