The Travel & Tourism category has 695 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.2★ across 853 ratings. The most-rated is Vagabonding.
Der Kaiserstuhl
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Der Kaiserstuhl ist ein rund 20 Millionen Jahre alter, heute inaktiver Vulkan zwischen Schwarzwald und Vogesen, rund 15 Kilometer im Durchmesser. Eine der wärmsten und fruchtbarsten Ecken Deutschlands. Dort könnten bald klimatische Verhältnisse herrschen wie in Mittelitalien. Chianti-Reben statt Gutedel, vielleicht sieht so die Zukunft des Weinbaus hier aus. Eine fast paradiesische Landschaft, die gelegentlich Schlagzeilen machte: durch die rabiate Rebflurbereinigung der 70er Jahre oder den Protest vieler Kaiserstühler gegen das einst geplante Kernkraftwerk Wyhl. Und Breisach mit seinem Münster hoch überm Rhein wurde zum Symbol deutsch-französischer Freundschaft. O-Töne: Karl Ruh, Gärtnermeister, Endingen am Kaiserstuhl; Hans-Peter Trautwein, Ökowinzer, Bahlingen/Kaiserstuhl; Theo Liebenstein, Revierförster, Kaiserstuhl; Ralf Stritt, Burkheimer Fischerzunft; Sibylle Breisacher, Ihringen, Kaiserstuhl; Musik: "Mueders Stübele", Komp. + Interpret: Walter Mossmann, Liedermacher, Kaiserstuhl. Regie: Maria Ohmer.
©2007 SWR (P)2007 SWR
The Secret Virgin Islands
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Here are details on the best places to stay in the Virgin Islands, often little-known except by celebrities and the wealthiest travelers. Necker Island, Virgin Gorda, Guana Island, St. Croix, St. Thomas and more islands are covered here.
©2012 Hunter Publishing, Inc. (P)2016 Hunter Publishing, Inc.
Reach for the Skies
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Recorded by Digital Virgin Studios on location at Necker Island. "As far back as stories go, pioneers have reached for the skies. In the last two hundred years, they have mastered the air and made the modern world possible. Today they are bringing outer space within our reach. They're inventors and toymakers, amateurs and adventurers, visionaries, dreamers, and yes, crackpots. Some have called them irresponsible, even dangerous. "But I have met many of them. I have worked with them, and funded them, and flown with them. I admire them, and trust them, and I think they and their kind are our future. In this book I look at the history of flight through the stories and people who have inspired me. "These are tales of miraculous rescues; of records made and broken; of surprising feats of endurance and survival, including some of my own adventures, as well as developments in the future of air (and space) travel. This is a story of pioneers, and of course it includes the world famous Montgolfiers and the Wright brothers. "But I also want to describe some of the lesser-known trailblazers - people like Tony Jannus, who in 1914 created the world's first scheduled commercial flight, flying his passengers over the waters of Tampa Bay at an altitude of just 50 feet; the ‘bird man’ Leo Valentin, who in the 1950s jumped from 9,000 feet with wooden wings attached to his shoulders; and my friend, Steve Fossett, who dedicated his life to breaking records and having adventures. This is their story. It is also, in a small way, my own." --Richard Branson
©2010 Richard Branson (P)2010 Random House Audiobooks
Discovered in Kathmandu
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In Kathmandu, a retired English schoolteacher visits an orphanage where he meets a young man desperate to train as a doctor. After a year's agonizing indecision, the Englishman takes up the challenge and promises to sponsor him. What follows is a life-changing experience in which he himself comes to be adopted into a Nepalese family as brother, uncle, friend and godfather. This book offers a unique and warm-hearted look into the dilemmas of low-caste family life living on the brink in Nepal. Meet the penniless tailor, Kiran, who was saved from suicide; experience the comic informality of house-hunting in Kathmandu; discover a colourful array of characters, cheerful and courageous in spite of the extreme poverty that they face. When Nick Morrice took early retirement, following twelve years as Head of English at Downsend Prep School in Leatherhead, he turned his attention to charity work. He founded the West Surrey Local Support Group for WaterAid. But it was the opportunity to sponsor a Nepalese boy through a local charity, CHANCE for Nepal , which led Nick to venture into the country's capital city, Kathmandu, for the first time in October 2009. Thus began what has become a rewarding, ongoing project to support five Nepalese orphans in fulfilling their hopes and ambitions. When Nick Morrice took early retirement, following twelve years as Head of English at Downsend Prep School in Leatherhead, he turned his attention to charity work. He founded the West Surrey Local Support Group for WaterAid. But it was the opportunity to sponsor a Nepalese boy through a local charity, CHANCE for Nepal , which led Nick to venture into the country's capital city, Kathmandu, for the first time in October 2009. Thus began what has become a rewarding, ongoing project to support five Nepalese orphans in fulfilling their hopes and ambitions.
©2014 Nick Morrice (P)2014 Balloon View Ltd
The Mummy Codex
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When an unexpected find is made in the deserts east of Luxor, Chyna Stone and the Found History team are brought in to help with the excavation of the Chambers of Ay. As they explore the underground maze of forgotten corridors and hidden passageways, they become keenly aware that there is much more to this discovery than meets the eye. A discovery that reaches down through the ages. It's called the Egyptian Book of Life - an ancient, and priceless text dating back to the rule of the Pharaoh Djoser - and Chyna and her team might just have stumbled upon a clue to its final location. Now hot on the trail, Chyna and her team travel through Egypt and Turkey and parts unknown, soon coming into contact with a secret society of men who are sworn to protect the secret of the Book of Life and its location. But when treachery is discovered among her team, Chyna will find herself on the run...all while following a cryptic trail of clues that will lead to the Book of Life...or to her death. But Chyna Stone is no ordinary archaeologist - she's an adventurer through and through - and she will do all she can to preserve history and to protect the lives of those she cares most about...all while uncovering the true secret of The Mummy Codex.
©2014 K.T. Tomb (P)2015 K.T. Tomb
Experience Germany! The Go Smart Guide to Getting the Most Out of Germany
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Go Smart Guide: Germany is your passport to a new world. Germany is a beautiful country that's bustling with culture, and it's the perfect location for your next vacation. There are many different cities that you can visit, and they each have their own attractions and their own types of food that you can experience. Experience the history and culture that Germany has to offer. This audiobook will teach you exactly what to expect from some of the main cities. Preparing for your vacation is extremely important, as you need to plan where you're going to stay and what you're going to do if you don't want any bumps to upset your trip. From knowing where to eat, to knowing what to do and where to stay, you deserve to plan for the best, and this book will help you do so. What you'll learn: An intro to Germany Visiting the city of Berlin A look at the city of Munich Exploring the city of Lubeck Looking through the city of Dresden Taking on the city of Leipzig Final thoughts on visiting Germany
©2015 Go Smart Travel Guides (P)2015 Go Smart Travel Guides
Couchsurfing im Iran
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Iran: Urlaub auf der "Achse des Bösen" Es ist offiziell verboten. Trotzdem reist Stephan Orth als Couchsurfer kreuz und quer durch den Iran, schläft auf Dutzenden von Perserteppichen, erlebt irrwitzige Abenteuer - und lernt dabei ein Land kennen, das so gar nicht zum Bild des Schurkenstaates passt. Denn die Iraner sind nicht nur Weltmeister in Sachen Gastfreundschaft, sondern auch darin, den Mullahs ein Schnippchen zu schlagen. Ob beim Rotwein-Besäufnis mit einem persischen Prinzen oder bei einem Wohnzimmer-Date mit versammelter Großfamilie, im stinkenden Schmugglerbus oder im rasenden Kleinwagen: Jede neue Begegnung fügt sich als Puzzleteil ein in das Gesamtbild eines Landes, dessen Realität komplett anders ist, als die Klischees vermuten lassen. Ein mitreißend erzählter Reisebericht über die kleinen Freiheiten und großen Sehnsüchte der Iraner. Bei der Bezeichnung "COUCHSURFING" handelt es sich um eine eingetragene Marke der Couchsurfing International, Inc. Der Titel dieses Buches und der Verlag stehen in keiner Beziehung zur Marke. Weiterhin besteht keine Partnerschaft, Zugehörigkeit, Lizenz oder sonstige Beziehung zu Couchsurfing International, Inc.
©2015 Piper (P)2016 der Hörverlag
Virga & Bone
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From the author of The Secret Knowledge of Water and Atlas of a Lost World comes a deeply felt essay collection focusing upon a vivid series of desert icons - a sheet of virga over Monument Valley, white seashells in dry desert sand, boulders impossibly balanced. Craig Childs delves into the primacy of the land and the profound nature of the more-than-human.
©2019 Craig Childs (P)2020 Tantor
Do Travel Writers Go to Hell?
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For those who think that travel guidebooks are the gospel truth.Wanted: Travel Writer for BrazilQualifications Required: Decisiveness: the ability to desert your entire previous life - including a well-salaried office job, attractive girlfriend, and basic sanity for less than minimum wage.Attention to detail: The skill to research northeastern Brazil, including transportation, restaurants, hotels, culture, customs, and language, while juggling sleep deprivation, nonstop nightlife, and excessive alcohol consumptionCreativity: The imagination to write about places you never actually visitResourcefulness: Utilizing persuasion, seduction, and threats, when necessary, to secure a place to stay for the evening once your pitiable advance has been (mis)spentResilience: determination to overcome setbacks such as bankruptcy, disillusionment, and an ill-fated one-night stand with an Austrian flight attendantAs Kohnstamm comes to personal terms with each of these job requirements, he unveils the underside of the travel industry and its often-harrowing effect on writers, travelers, and the destinations themselves. Moreover, he invites us into his world of compromising and scandalous situations in one of the most exciting countries as he races against an impossible deadline.
©2008 Thomas Kohnstamm (P)2013 Audible Inc.
Paris to the Pyrenees
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Driven by curiosity, wanderlust, and health crises, David Downie and his wife set out from Paris to walk across France to the Pyrenees. Starting on the Rue Saint-Jacques then trekking 750 miles south to Roncesvalles, Spain, their eccentric route takes 72 days on Roman roads and pilgrimage paths - a 1,100-year-old network of trails leading to the sanctuary of Saint James the Greater. It is best known as El Camino de Santiago de Compostela - "The Way" for short. The object of any pilgrimage is an inward journey manifested in a long, reflective walk. For Downie, the inward journey met the outer one: a combination of self-discovery and physical regeneration. More than 200,000 pilgrims take the highly commercialized Spanish route annually, but few cross France. Downie had a goal: to go from Paris to the Pyrenees on age-old trails, making the pilgrimage in his own maverick way.
©2013 David Downie (P)2013 AudioGO
50 Things to Know About the Best Beaches in Asia: From Underrated Beaches to Luxurious Resort Beaches
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Do you want to know some underrated beaches in Asia which conserve the beauty of nature? Do you want to go have fun at some extraordinary parties with the ocean as the background setting? Do you want to witness the beauty of under-water world that Asian countries preserve? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you.... 50 Things to Know About the Best Beaches in Asia: From Underrated Beaches to Luxurious Resort Beaches by Dian Pramesti and Hanum Gitarina offers a list of beaches you would find in Asia, in accordance to the type of the beach and the activities provided by the beach. Most books on world’s best beaches tell you only some top rated beaches that people would usually visit during their trip. Although there's nothing wrong with that, but it would be regretful if you miss the more beautiful beaches with the most beautiful nature if you do not know that those beaches exist in Asia. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts you will be able to discover some beaches that are not that often visited, as well as some of the best spots for the activity you want to have in Asia. From this audiobook, you'll discover 50 things to know about the beaches in Asia, from the underrated ones to the luxurious ones, to the ones that are used to party and some great spots to do some water sports. This book will help you to know which Asian beach will be your vacation mate. By the time you finish this book, you will know that Asia consists of so many beautiful beaches, whether it is broadly known or not, that become home to the beauty of nature, as well as the pleasure of human beings. So grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did.
©2015 CZYK Publishing (P)2018 CZYK Publishing
Paris, Paris
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Swapping his native San Francisco for the City of Light, travel writer David Downie arrived in Paris in 1986 on a one-way ticket, his head full of romantic notions. Curiosity and the legs of a cross-country runner propelled him daily from an unheated, seventh-floor walk-up garret near the Champs-Élysées to the old Montmartre haunts of the doomed painter Modigliani, the tombs of Père-Lachaise cemetery, the luxuriant alleys of the Luxembourg Gardens, and the aristocratic Île Saint-Louis midstream in the Seine. Downie wound up living in the chic Marais district, married to the Paris-born American photographer Alison Harris, an equally incurable walker and chronicler. Ten books and a quarter-century later, he still spends several hours every day rambling through Paris and writing about the city he loves. An irreverent, witty romp featuring thirty-one short prose sketches of people, places, and daily life, Paris, Paris: Journey into the City of Light ranges from the glamorous to the least-known corners and characters of the world's favorite city.
©2011 David Downie (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Greater Than a Tourist - Spokane Washington USA: 50 Travel Tips from a Local
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Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than A Tourist - Spokane Washington USA by Sarah Steele offers the inside scoop on Washington. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In these pages, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.
©2018 CZYK Publishing LLC (P)2018 CZYK Publishing LLC
Big Time Journey of a Small Town Girl
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Leaving behind the lies that spiraled out of control - and unaware of the magic awaiting - Emily leapt into the dark chasm of uncertainty. Knowing fully well there were absolutely no guarantees, Emily boarded the plane to Belgium. Waking up from the daze she was living in, Emily realized her life was a complete lie. Her heart was crushed to find out her boyfriend got engaged the day before he broke up with her. This figurative slap in the face was a clear sign Emily needed to take her life back. She had hit a turn in the road and what lie ahead, would unveil itself in time. Tossing her fears aside, she set out on an adventure. Moving abroad wasn’t easy. Leaving behind the familiarity and security she once called home, she redefined her life, trekking across Europe, realizing her dreams and finding opportunities in the most spectacular places.
©2020 Black Rose Writing (P)2020 Beacon Audiobooks
Edge
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The autobiographical essays in Edge offer insight into the passions of acclaimed author Jeff Mann. These memories, insightful as they are endearing, range from his boyhood obsession with the gothic allure of Dark Shadows to the doubt and pain of being a Southerner, and so at the edge of the gay community, and the appeal of leather bars and bear culture. Mann also visits gay meccas in these essays - the resorts of Key West, Provincetown, and Rehoboth Beach, along with several European destinations such as Germany, Ireland, Belgium, and Scotland, have important cameos. But he is never an idle traveler - he is challenged by his experiences, and his observations reveal the thoughts of many gay men. Along the way Mann ruminates on a variety of subjects, from lost lovers to wearing kilts, theophany, Sylvia Plath, adult videos, and bathhouses.
©2008 Jeff Mann (P)2014 Jeff Mann
Your Disney World Vacation: A Quick Reference Travel Guide
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Take the stress and information overload out of planning your vacation at Disney World with this easy-to-listen-to guide that puts a quick but complete overview at your fingertips.
Learn the pros and cons of staying at Disney-owned properties vs. outside the park and compare prices.
Find out how to save money on food and beverages while you make more time to enjoy the park.
Discover how to shorten your wait times at the most popular rides.
Decide whether to drive to the theme parks or use other transit options.
Offers chapters on lodging, meals, the magic kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Disney Studios, and the Disney water parks.
The four theme park chapters list all of the major and minor attractions and whether they're suitable for young children.
Plus, get fun tips on entertaining little Disney touches like the spitting camel, the Mickeys, and push the talking trash can.
A great guide to take with you to Disney World.
©2013 Nikita Miller (P)2019 Nikita Miller
Your Rome Travel Guide
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Just as Rome wasn't built in a day, it cannot be seen in a day...or two, or three. Here are Rome's best attractions, free sights, biggest annual events, and tips on food, weather, and transportation!
©2013 N. T. Gore (P)2013 N. T. Gore
Greater than a Tourist: Long Island New York USA
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With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local author, it is never too late to visit Long Island. Greater than a Tourist: Long Island, New York, by author Elizabeth Macrelli, offers the inside scoop on The Year-Round Island. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other travel books. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to discover new activities at your next travel destination. Inside this travel guide book you will find: Visitor information from a local Tour ideas and inspiration Save time with valuable guidebook information Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.
©2020 CZYK Publishing (P)2021 CZYK Publishing
Bicycle Gourmet's Treasures of France, Book One
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France has many treasures - food, wine, fashion, history, and art. But for me, one of its greatest treasures is the people. After cycling the French country back roads for the last zillion and a half years, I've had awesome adventures with incredible people of all nationalities. And I'm going to share them with you now in this book.
©2017 Inspirational Editions (P)2017 Inspirational Editions
Riga: The Best of Riga for Short Stay Travel
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Riga travel guide. Discover the best Riga has to offer in just a few days. If you are planning to go to Riga for vacation or business, and you only have two or three days and you want to make the best of your short stay, then you have come to the right place. The focus of this audiobook is to make your short stay one of the most memorable experiences of your life. The goal of this audiobook is not to squeeze everything the city has to offer into two - three days. The goal is to show you the best of the city in a short time. I know people like different things, but Riga is such a fascinating city that even in a small area you will find a variety of things that will interest you. If you are looking for the encyclopedia of travel books, then don't buy this audiobook. This audiobook is for a short stay traveler only! We focus on the best the city has to offer. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: How Riga came into being An overview of the city Transport and2 Museums and Art Galleries Restaurants, bars, and nightlife Sample three day itinerary Much, much more!
©2019 Gary Jones (P)2019 Gary Jones