Frei übersetzt bedeutet Sri Lanka ,,leuchtend schönes Land" und steht für lange, weiße Sandstrände, tropisch blühendes Dschungelgrün, Teeplantagen und eine Vielfalt an exotischen Früchten. Doch seit 25 Jahren tobt in der ehemaligen Kolonie Ceylon ein Bürgerkrieg, der nicht zur Ruhe kommt. Am 26 ... more »

A broken heart leads Kevin Patterson to the dock of a sailboat brokerage on Vancouver Island, where he stands contemplating the romance of the sea and his heartfelt desire to get away. By the end of the day, he finds himself the owner of a thirty-seven-foot ketch called Sea Mouse. Although he's never ... more »

Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE General Information chapter, basic phrasebook, and a map in the trial version. Features Fully illustrated. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. Street Map and more. Museums hours and ticket info. Navigate from Table of Contents or search ... more »

After pursuing an advanced degree in Latin American studies, Kohnstamm reluctantly took a position as a researcher at a large Wall Street firm. The restless author quickly tired of the corporate drudgery and, after some hesitation, accepted an assignment to update Lonely Planet's guidebook on Brazil ... more »

A rapturous saga, relating the author's unique experiences while out and about in "this crazy, beautiful, impossible world", as he describes it. Following dreams, synchronicities, and inner guidance, Jack Haas journeys around the globe, encountering incredible individuals and unexpected experiences ... more »

Can a family of five from deep in the heart of Dixie find happiness smack dab in the middle of France? French By Heart is the story of an all-American family pulling up stakes and finding a new home in Clermont-Ferrand, a city four hours south of Paris known more for its smoke-spitting factories and ... more »

America's #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer's Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. More annually updated guides than any other series 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides Outspoken ... more »

Official report of the exploration of the Queen Charlotte Islands more »

An illustrated guide, phrasebook, and maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE general information chapter and a map in the trial version. Features Fully illustrated. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. Street and attractions maps. Museum hours and admission info. Restaurant ... more »

Erleben Sie mit Gerhard Rohlfs die Erstdurchquerung der Sahara im Jahre 1865 bis 1867. Vom Mittelmeer bis zum Golf von Guinea. Beste Empfehlung für Liebhaber von Reiseerzählungen. Zweite, neu gefaßte Auflage im Januar 2005. more »

El libro es la narración de un enorme viaje que realizo el autor por diferentes puntos como son Tierra de Fuego, Patagonia ,Argentina  y el Perú en Suramérica así como Australia, nos da su punto de vista y asombro ante diversas especies con las cuales encuentra relación y sorpresa aunque también ... more »

Travel + Leisure ranked Buenos Aires the number 7 city in the world for travelers. The city offers world-class dining and urban culture. Argentina has a favorable exchange rate.Listen to a free Frommers.com podcast about Buenos Aires featuring author Michael Luongo more »