Best Motorcycle Travel Reference

Peter Egan's writing invites you to pull up a chair, pour a little scotch, and relax while he shares with you his tales from the road, his motorcycling philosophy, and his keen observations about the two-wheeled life. Peter Egan is one of the most readable writers in the motorcycle enthusiast world.

As public attention turns to a major general election and contemplates the nation’s future, Colonel Holshek’s positive and empowering message on citizenship, service, and social responsibility in and beyond America couldn’t be more timely or needed. "In this multilayered memoir, body, mind, memory, machine, road, and scenery are linked and find balance... "In this riveting personal memoir that is one part memory and one part impressions from the seat of his beloved Harley, Colonel Chris Holshek takes us through both his fascinating career and his impressions of the nation he defended so well. "A well-crafted memoir that captures the tone of our times yet embraces timeless elements that contribute to defining who we are. It is also a voyage of civil-military discovery that addresses the most critical lessons of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan ― that real peace means finding a level of national and community stability that can meet the psychological as well as physical needs of people in afflicted areas." Global Leadership Coalition, a Senior Fellow at the Alliance for Peacebuilding, and a Senior Associate at Protect the People, he served in multiple United Nations field missions in civilian and military capacities.

Outbound, they followed the cross-country Highway 50, which began with a sign in Sacramento, California, that read, “Ocean City, Maryland, 3,073 miles,” and ended in Maryland with a sign that read, “Sacramento, California, 3,073 miles.”. They came home by way of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes, and then US Highway 2 across the top of the United States. Contrary to what one might think of any two people on the road, Bryan and Mike eschewed typical chain fast-food restaurants, and sought out the best local home-style eateries—the “Mom and Pops,” as they called them.

•How planes fly, and a revealing look at the men and women who fly them. •Straight talk on turbulence, pilot training, and safety. •The real story on congestion, delays, and the dysfunction of the modern airport. •The myths and misconceptions of cabin air and cockpit automation. •Terrorism in perspective, and a provocative look at security. •Airfares, seating woes, and the pitfalls of airline customer service. •The colors and cultures of the airlines we love to hate. “Patrick Smith is extraordinarily knowledgeable about modern aviation, and communicates beautifully in English, not in pilot-ese. “A brilliant writer, Patrick Smith provides a laugh-a-page tour of a misunderstood industry -- a journey into the world of aviation, stripped of the mumbo-jumbo and filled with humor and insight.”. -- Christine Negroni, aviation correspondent and author of Flying Lessons. "Patrick Smith doesn’t just know everything about air travel, he possesses a rare knack for explaining it in lucid and witty prose." “Patrick Smith manages to demystify the experience and remind us of the magic of aviation.

From the New York Times bestselling author of My Paris Kitchen, a deliciously funny, offbeat, and irreverent look at the city of lights, cheese, chocolate, and other confections. Like so many others, David Lebovitz dreamed about living in Paris ever since he first visited the city and after a nearly two-decade career as a pastry chef and cookbook author, he finally moved to Paris to start a new life. Writing with the same cheeky tone that has made his blog one of the most popular food sites on the Internet, Lebovitz presents an eclectic collection of vignettes illustrating his experiences living as an expatriate in Paris. After reading accounts of perpetually out-of-service public toilets and hospitals that require patients to BYOB (bring your own bandages), one begins to question what, exactly, Lebovitz finds so intoxicating about the City of Lights. This is not to say Lebovitz's legions of sweet-toothed fans will be disappointed—many of the 50 recipes are made with plenty of butter and sugar; a flawless rendition of dulce de leche brownies is sure to become the home baker's equivalent of that très chic little black dress, returned to again and again.

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Amsterdam. Connect with Rick: facebook: Rick Steves. twitter: @RickSteves. instagram: ricksteveseurope.

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Dear Bob and Sue is the story of our (Matt and Karen Smith) journey to all 59 U.S. National Parks. Still, another quotes Karen as saying that men who use a laptop while it sits directly on their lap expose themselves to the risk of “cooking their testicles.” For the sake of full disclosure, Karen’s testicle comment offends Matt as well. We also talk about drinking beer and eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Matt and Karen have been married for over 34 years and live in the Seattle, Washington area.

Tips From The Cruise Addict’s Wife by Deb Graham is loaded with tips and tricks to plan the best cruise ship vacation ever! Easy read, laced with humorous stories you’ll want to highlight, it’ll make you the most-informed passenger on any cruise ship. All you need to plan your once-in-a-lifetime cruise vacation is right here. port days, spa, foodies, lazy days at sea, the best way to plan any cruise vacation is with this book. Read several books on first time cruising, preparing for a cruise, packing for a cruise, etc., but not one had this much information. This highly-rated book is exactly what you need to plan your first cruise, or your 83rd cruise.

Paul Theroux, the author of the train travel classics The Great Railway Bazaar and The Old Patagonian Express, takes to the rails once again in this account of his epic journey through China. "[Theroux's] books have enriched the travel literature of this century...China, with its guard down, its buttons undone, and its fingers greasy, looks even more magical with a little of its mystery revealed." USA Today. "[A] very funny, beautifully written, wonderfully observant, and deeply insightful description of the vagaries of life and politics in China."

There are two main reasons you might buy a book on living in a vehicle: 1) You're being forced into it by a bad economy, divorce, or unemployment, or 2) The "American Dream" has become a nightmare for you and you are dropping out of the rat race. We'll cover details like: which vehicle to live in and how to find it, where to park, staying clean, going to the bathroom, how to cook in a van, get out of debt, survive any bad economy, travel on a budget, how to get your mail, how to stay comfortable in the heat and cold, how to get electrical power, and so much more I can't list it all here. I love my Kindle, but I have to admit that I've bought some books that I read in a short afternoon and thought "Where's the beef?" What I am is a guy with a huge passion for vandwelling and a strong sense of empathy for anyone trapped in our society who wants to break out.