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"As
the Romans Do: The Delights, Dramas, and Daily Diversions
of Life in the Eternal City" The recent spate of travel memoirs devoted to Italy has mostly focused on Tuscany, overlooking that city of seven hills along the Tiber. In "As the Romans Do," Alan Epstein turns his eye, his hand, and heart to Rome, which he portrays as so vibrant and wonderful that travelers to Florence might find themselves hopping a train south. |
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"In
a Sunburned Country" Bill Bryson follows his Appalachian amble, "A Walk in the Woods," with the story of his exploits in Australia, where A-bombs go off unnoticed, prime ministers disappear into the surf, and cheery citizens coexist with the world's deadliest creatures: toxic caterpillars, aggressive seashells, crocodiles, sharks, snakes, and the deadliest of them all, the dreaded box jellyfish. And that's just the beginning, as Bryson treks through sunbaked deserts and up endless coastlines, crisscrossing the "under-discovered" Down Under in search of all things interesting. |
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"Spanish
Lessons" Cynical types may be tempted to shrug off "Spanish Lessons" as yet another of those "Hey honey, let's rehab an old home in a foreign country!" travel memoirs that have proven to be incredibly popular of late. But Derek Lambert's enchanting and curious portal into Iberian village life is different. First of all, it takes place in Spain, which may be the most entertaining country on the planet. And secondly, it's far, far more engaging, in both plot and writing style, than the rest. But ultimately it's Lambert's ability to capture the passionate and individualistic local spirit that sets "Spanish Lessons" apart from the rest. |
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"Australia:
Journey Through a Timeless Land" Just in time for Australia's 2000 Summer
Olympics, National Geographic contributors Roff Smith and
photographer Sam Abell explore the vibrant history,
landscapes, and cultures that make Australia such an
intoxicating place. Filled with bright photos and
insightful text, this big, beautiful hardcover is the
next best thing to a trip Down Under. |
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Eyewitness
Travel Guide Phrase Book: French" |
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Lonely
Planet Italian Phrasebook |
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Rick
Steves' Spanish and Portugese Phrasebook & Dictionary by Rick Steves |
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Rick
Steves' Italian Phrase Book & Dictionary |
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