Deze auteur staat bekend om zijn avontuurlijke reisverhalen en praktische handboeken voor ontdekkingsreizigers buiten de gebaande paden. Zijn werk, diepgaand geïnformeerd door uitgebreide reizen door afgelegen landschappen zoals de Sahara, biedt lezers zowel suggestieve verhalen uit verre landen als onmisbare praktische begeleiding. De auteur combineert vakkundig persoonlijke ervaring met gedetailleerde informatieve inhoud, waardoor zijn boeken essentiële bronnen zijn voor elke avonturier. Recente publicaties breiden zijn rijke kennisgebied verder uit en presenteren frisse perspectieven op motorrijden en ontdekking.
Highland County, known as "Virginia's Little Switzerland," features a unique history shaped by its high altitude and small population. Officially formed in 1847 from parts of Bath and Pendleton Counties, its early German and Scotch Irish settlers displayed remarkable perseverance in the face of isolation. This book captures the county's identity, blending strong individualism with community spirit, and showcases its rich tradition through captivating photographs spanning the 19th century to the present day, illustrating the evolution of both the rural landscape and its inhabitants.
Filled with practical wisdom and motivational insights, this book offers readers a refreshing perspective on everyday challenges. Its straightforward approach encourages personal growth and empowerment, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their life with actionable advice and inspiration.
The first thing we did was buy the Adventure Motorcycling Handbook Ewan McGregor The Long Way Round 'Adventure motorcycling' is a term I'm credited with coining in the late 90s and has grown massively since the last edition of the Adventure Motorcycling Handbook. Now in it's third decade, the much revised and expanded AMH 6.1 catches up with all of it, covering among other things: • planning, sponsorship, riding seasons, fuel prices • bike choice and recommended models • the gear: what you need, not what you can buy • a section on road legal quad bikes from the Quad Squad • Life on the Road: borders,comms, police trouble, satnav, filming and moto troubleshooting • Comprehensive overland route outlines in Africa, Asia and Latin America - aka: the Adventure Motorcycling Zone • Contributions from among others: Lois Pryce, Walter Colebatch, Gaurav Jani, Grant Johnson and many other two-wheel adventurers. Now with nearly 200 extra pages, AMH6.1 no longer assumes you're an experienced tourer who's decided to take off to the outer limits. Many AM riders are much like Ted Simon was in 1970s; individuals in search of adventure who choose a motorcycle. Readers aren't expected to have an in-depth knowledge of mechanics, travel health or navigation, so there are fuller explanations of how things work and why certain choices are worthwhile, as well as a comprehensive listing on troubleshooting. This now makes AMH6 as much a take-with book as one to consult during the planning stage. But I don't claim to know it all. No one can, so what really makes AMH special is that it features over 30 globetrotting contributors covering regions, topics or their specialist knowledge in detail.That - as well as some good jokes - is what helps make the Adventure Motorcycling Handbook the legendary book it's become after nearly 30 years in print. AMH: everything you need to know, in one book.
Australia is a vast and sparsely populated land, comparable in size to the USA but home to just over eighteen million people. This ancient continent features some of the most eroded and arid landscapes, particularly in its central and western regions. In contrast, its cities, established mainly in the mid-nineteenth century, exude a youthful energy. The Outback, with its striking geological features and unique wildlife, showcases a vivid ecology that has supported the oldest surviving human culture for over fifty thousand years. The harsh interior has led to a coastal lifestyle, with most Australians living within 20km of the ocean, particularly in a suburban arc from southern Queensland to Adelaide. Urban Australians embrace New World values of material self-improvement, often enjoying a vibrant outdoor life characterized by beach culture and backyard barbecues. While this lifestyle may seem mundane to some visitors, opportunities exist, especially in the Northern Territory, to engage with Australia's indigenous cultures through ancient art sites and tours. Many Aboriginal people in central Australia maintain traditional lifestyles, yet those in urban areas often face challenges related to "welfare colonialism," leading to cycles of poverty and ill-health. Achieving genuine equality between black and white Australians remains a significant challenge.
