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Dresden, Germany and the Saxony Region1st Edition - March 2024Dresden is something of a miracle city that has risen from the ashes, literally. This city was largely destroyed near the end of WWII and, as a visitor, you would never know this as so many of the beautiful, Baroque-era buildings have been completely rebuilt. As a visitor, you can marvel at an incredible array of palaces, a cathedral, and other architectural marvels and do so all within an easy stroll within the delightful Old Town area. This guide provides an overview of Dresden and the leading points of interest both in the heart of the city and in the neighboring New Town area as well. In addition, guidance is provided on enjoyable day trips, such as a tour of the Saxon Switzerland National Park or tours to a notable porcelain factory. The goal is to provide you with a good understanding of this city both prior to and during your visit. Help is included on where to stay and even the local transportation system. Numerous graphs, maps, and photographs are included to help with orienting you to Dresden and Saxony.

2nd Edition - Updated January, 2024 An attractive city with a unique mix of old and new. Toulouse has a long history, dating to the Roman era. This history, combined with the area's active involvement in the air and space industries, provides a variety of sights and experiences. Toulouse is located in southwest France and has an inviting climate much of the year. Flowing through the city are the prominent waterways of the Garonne River and the noted Canal du Midi. These waterways provide relaxed walking and bike explorations. This Starting-Point Guide covers Toulouse and much of the Haute-Garonne area, the district in which Toulouse is the capital. In Toulouse, you will find an intriguing historical center with its many shops, plazas, restaurants, and markets. Bordering the city are large facilities devoted to air and space such as a visit to the Air Bus factory.Separate chapters are provided on day trips to the popular towns and fortifications of Albi and Carcassonne along with guidance on how to get the most out of a visit to these destinations. A guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Toulouse as their base camp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel through Europe. To help with your trip planning, this guidebook includes numerous graphs, maps, and photographs. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included. This is not a complete guide to all of south-central France or all of the Occitanie region. Such a guide would go beyond the suggested scope of staying in one town and having enjoyable day trips from there.

Updated April 2023 Camino Easy is a stress-free mature (over 50) walker's guide to the Camino de Santiago with focus on a 1 or 2-week adventure on the French Way or the Portuguese Way and a comparison of the pros and cons of each of these two popular adventures. This is a "starter kit" and handbook for planning your Camino adventure with an emphasis on keeping it simple and stress-free. Please note that this is NOT a detailed guide to every kilometer, village or inn the Camino, not by a long shot. There are other excellent guides that provide a high level of detail for every section of the Camino you choose. Camino Easy's goal is to help individuals who have not taken this sort of trek in the past and have a number of fundamental issues and concerns. When hiking the Camino for the first time, the author found that the detailed guidebooks were wonderful once the trip had started, but these books often lacked the basic guidance needed in planning the walk for the first time. Consider acquiring Camino Easy if you are walking some or all of the French Way or the Portuguese Way for the first time, are a mature individual, and are curious about the options available to you. DO NOT purchase this book if you have hiked the Camino previously or have taken other similar hikes as this book will not provide additional help. Most Camino guides strive to provide comprehensive details on every aspect, Camino Easy focuses on what you really need for your first Camino. This is a straightforward guide to when to go, where to hike, what to take, and what supporting services to work with. The book's mantra and goal for you are "Have fun. Have an adventure. Don't kill yourself. Buen Camino.

2nd Edition - January 2024Located in France's Northern most region of Hauts de France, Lille is inviting and attractive city steeped in history. Part of French Flanders, there is a unique blend of culture, architecture and cuisine here pulling from France, Flanders and Belgium. Lille is a destination that is not overrun by tourists. There is much to see here ranging from world-class museums, historic forts, Flemish architecture, great beaches along the coast and numerous battlefields and monuments to explore. This Starting-Point Guide covers Lille and several of the region's more notable towns including Arras and Dunkirk.You will find details in this guide on suggested day trips, Lille city attractions, where to stay, and where to find local cuisine. This is a guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Lille as their base camp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel the region. To help with your trip planning, this guidebook includes numerous graphs, maps, and photographs. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included. This is not a complete guide to all of France's Nord region. Such a guide would go beyond the suggested scope of staying in one town and having enjoyable day trips from there.

2nd Edition - January 2024A charming mid-size city in the northwest, Pays de la Loire region, of France near Brittany. There is a wonderful mixture of old and new here. Come to this western section of the Loire River valley for: ancient chateaux, strolling the streets for shopping and dining in a beautiful maze of avenues and excellent museums. Explore fantastical amusements inspired by Jules Verne who was from Nantes. Nantes is situated on the Loire River just a short distance from France's west coast. This location gives visitors easy access to wonderful beach towns, river tours, and open country. This Starting-Point Guide covers Nantes and much of the Pays de la Loire region, the area for which Nantes is the capital.Separate chapters are provided on day trips to the popular beach towns to the west and historic towns dating to the Middle Ages to the east along the Loire River. This is a guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Nantes as their basecamp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel through Europe. To help with your trip planning, this guidebook includes numerous graphs, maps, and photographs. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included.

2nd Edition - January 2024A fairy-tale perfect small city bordered by beautiful mountains and Bavaria. The city of Mozart and the Sound of Music offers visitors a feeling of class, elegance and history. Visitors will find an impressive fortress looking over the city, numerous world-class museums, a delightful maze of narrow streets in the Old Town area and numerous fun beer gardens. This guide provides an overview of the city and some of the region's leading attractions such as Hitler's Eagle's Nest, salt mine tours, beautiful nearby lake towns and villages such as Hallstatt and more. Helpful information on the area's hotels, tours and popular sights are included.

3rd Edition - Updated January 2024.A beautiful city at the confluence of two historic rivers, the Saône and Rhône. Often called France's "Second City", Lyon offers visitors a wealth of experiences from fine dining, exploring Roman ruins, learning about the history of cinema, discovering hidden passageways, and visiting museums from historic to ultra-modern. This Starting-Point Guide covers Lyon and several nearby towns, villages, and attractions including suggested day tours to the hilly Beaujolais wine country, Vienne, Grenoble, and much more. A guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Lyon as their base camp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel through Europe. You will find numerous graphs, maps, and photographs to help orient you to this historic area. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included. This is not a complete guide to the Rhône-Alpes region. Such a guide would go beyond the suggested scope of staying in one town and having enjoyable day trips from there.

2nd Edition - Updated January 2024An inviting and attractive area in France steeped in history dating to the Roman era and a city bordered by some of the world's best wine countries. Dijon is a destination that is not overrun by tourists. There is much to see here ranging from world-class museums to great wine tasting.This Starting-Point Guide covers Dijon, key wine-producing areas, and several of the region's more notable towns. A separate chapter is included on the popular destination of Beaune which lies in the heart of Burgundy.For wine lovers, guidance is provided on the notable "Route des Grands Crus" and the surrounding Burgundy wine regions.You will find details in this guide on suggested day trips, Dijon city attractions, where to stay, and canal and bicycle adventures.This is a guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Dijon as their base camp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel the region.To help with your trip planning, this guidebook includes numerous graphs, maps, and photographs. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included.This is not a complete guide to all of France's Burgundy region. Such a guide would go beyond the suggested scope of staying in one town and having enjoyable day trips from there.

3rd Edition - Updated January 2024The very word "Bordeaux" exudes elegance and leads you to think of fine wine. This mid-size city is much more than just wine and vineyards. Situated near the southwest coast of France, there is a relaxed nature in this historical city. Visit here to slow down, take in the culture, enjoy the great climate and obtain a breadth of memorable experiences. This Starting-Point Guide covers Bordeaux and several nearby towns, villages, and attractions around the Gironde area. A guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Bordeaux as their basecamp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel through Europe. You will find numerous graphs, maps, and photographs to help orient you to this historic area. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included. This guide focuses on the city and surrounds of Bordeaux but also covers notable sites including Saint-Émilion, Arcachon on the coast, Médoc and several other towns and villages. This is not a complete guide to the Gironde and Dordogne regions. Such a guide would go beyond the suggested scope of staying in one town and having enjoyable day trips from there.

3rd Edition - Updated January 2024Gothenburg is Sweden's second-largest city and the city voted "Most Sociable City in the World." It is a wonderful place to visit and explore.This Starting-Point Guide helps you plan the perfect stay including details on the area's main attractions, where to stay, and tours to consider. When visiting this relaxing city, you will have many options available to you which are not found elsewhere. Spend a day on one of the local archipelagos, visit Scandinavia's most popular theme park, or take a tour of the canals.This guide is organized on the concept of a visitor staying in Gothenburg and using it as a starting point or basecamp while exploring the area. You will find many maps and diagrams to help you plan the perfect trip.

2nd Edition - Updated January 2024A beautiful city surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Lucerne is a popular destination for many reasons. Located in central Switzerland, this historic city has much to offer just by itself. When adding in the incredible mountains, lake journeys, and outdoor activities, the area provides amazing experiences at every turn.This Starting-Point Guide covers Lucerne, much of the Lake Lucerne area, and many mountain adventures ranging from tall mountain peaks to low-key family adventures. You will find details in this guide on suggested day trips, Lucerne city attractions, where to stay, which mountain to explore, and much more.A guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Lucerne as their basecamp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel through Europe.You will find numerous graphs, maps, and photographs to help orient you to this historic area. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included.This guide focuses on the city and nearby attractions. This is not a complete guide to all of central Switzerland. Such a guide would go beyond the suggested scope of staying in one town and having enjoyable day trips from there.

4th Edition - Updated January 2024A delightful mid-sized city on the French and German border. This Starting-Point Guide covers Strasbourg and several nearby towns, villages, and castles around the Alsace area. A guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Strasbourg as their base camp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel through Europe. You will find numerous graphs, maps, and photographs to help orient you to this historic area. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included. This guide focuses on Strasbourg but also covers notable sites including Colmar, France, and Freiburg, Germany to the south and Baden-Baden, Germany to the east.This is not a complete guide to the Alsace region. Such a guide would go beyond the suggested scope of staying in one town and having enjoyable day trips from there.

Updated January 2024A vibrant mid-size city bordered on three sides by France and on the expansive and beautiful Lake Geneva. This is truly an international city with the United Nations and numerous other organizations located here. Geneva is an active hub of commerce, science, world peace and health. Come here to experience a sophisticated locale with breathtaking scenery. The Lake Geneva area is more than just one beautiful city. Nearby are historical towns such as Lausanne or Montreux. Tours of the lake on classic ferries brings visitors to quaint towns and castles. Nearby are snowcapped mountains including Mont-Blanc, the highest in the Alps. A detailed chapter on Lausanne is included. This Starting-Point Guide covers Geneva and many towns along Lake Geneva. Guidance on traveling the lake and reaching nearby mountains is provided as well. It is geared to travelers who wish to use one city such as Geneva as their basecamp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel through Europe. To help with trip planning, this guidebook includes numerous graphs, maps, and photographs. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included.

Updated January 2024Traveling to the Champagne Region of France, an easy jaunt from Paris provides visitors with a wealth of opportunities to explore an area known for the delightful beverage...champagne.In addition to the beautiful countryside, its numerous vineyards and champagne houses, there are two beautiful small cities, Reims and Épernay which are a focal point of the region. Both are easy to reach and enjoyable to explore. This guide focuses on these two communities and the champagne growing area between them. It is not an overview of the entire Champagne region.Information and guidance are provided on: leading attractions, lodging, and champagne houses. A guide to the area's famed champagne routes is also provided.

3rd edition - January 2024A vibrant mid-size city in the southwest area of Germany. There is a wonderful mixture of old and new, urban and wilderness here. Come here for: castles, the Black Forest, futuristic automotive museums, wonderful day trips, city strolls and miles of hiking trails. This Starting-Point Guide covers Stuttgart and much of the Baden-Württemberg area, the region for which Stuttgart is the capital. Separate chapters are provided on day trips to the popular hilltop castles and to several beautiful towns which provide a variety of experiences to area visitors. This is a guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Stuttgart as their basecamp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel through Europe. To help with your trip planning, this guidebook includes numerous graphs, maps, and photographs. Guidance on how to get around town and orientation to the most popular sites is included.

ADVENTURE and SURVIVAL IN AN UNTAMED WORLDFor Amy Scott, it should have been a routine commute to work, not a trip into the unknown!She did not arrive at work or anywhere close. She and others find themselves in a strange place after stepping through portals on their way to work, school or even just going home. They come out to an uninhabited land, one which feels similar, but without any sign of civilization. They must now determine where they are and how to get back home. Along the way, they must learn to endure new hardships. Even the simplest of tasks, such as making a fire, are almost beyond the skills of civilized people who are used to a modern world. All of these basic skills now need to be learned as they struggle to survive.Portal Lost tells the exciting story of a band of hardy individuals who have to quickly change from living in a modern society to living in a rugged wilderness... or die trying.

Blue Water Bedlam is a fun boating adventure which takes place in the beautiful Puget Sound and the Inside Passage up to Alaska. A bit of mystery, coupled with more than a bit of choppy water and intrigue.Charlie just wanted to have some fun with his new boat, and share that fun with his friends. Little did seasick prone, lotto winner Charlie know that he had bought into a whole lot of trouble. Four retired guys set forth on a boating adventure north from the beautiful Puget Sound. Knowing nothing about what it takes to handle a yacht, and the news of a recent murder on board, doesn't stop them. Soon, they find adventures and troubles well beyond anything they could expect or want.Murphy's Law doesn't begin to cover what these guys are in for. Boating on the Puget Sound and the Inside Passage, they stumble into intrigue and adventure at every turn.