In January 2003 Nicholas Sparks and his brother Micah set offon a three-week trip around the world. An adventure by any measure,this trip was especially meaningful as it marked another milestonein the life journey of two brothers who, by their early thirties,were the only surviving members of their family. As Nicholas andMicah travel the globe, from the Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu, thestory of their family slowly unfolds. Just before Nicholas'marriage he and Micah lost their mother in a horseriding accident;a week short of Nicholas' triumphant debut as a novelist with THENOTEBOOK, the brothers lost their father to a car crash, and just afew short years later they were forced to say goodbye to theirsister who died of brain cancer at the young age of 36. Against thebackdrop of the main wonders of the world the brothers cometogether to heal the wounds of this tragic legacy and maintaintheir determination to live life to its fullest.
Rick Steves’ Pocket guidebooks truly are a “tour guide in yourpocket.” Each colorful, compact 280-page book includes Rick’sadvice for prioritizing your time, whether you're spending 1 or 7days in a city. Everything a busy traveler needs is easy to access:a neighborhood overview, city walks and tours, sights, handy foodand accommodations charts, an appendix packed with information ontrip planning and practicalities, and a fold-out city map.Includedin Rick Steves' Pocket London—Sights: the National PortraitGallery, Courtauld Gallery, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Victoria andAlbert Museum, and the Bankside WalkWalks and Tours: theWestminster Walk, Westminster Abbey Tour, National Gallery Tour,West End Walk, British Museum Tour, British Library Tour, The CityWalk, St. Paul’s Cathedral Tour, and Tower of London Tour
With infomation on… ·Where to dine in the various theater areas with details on ambience,menus,and prices. ·Before-and after-theater menus that provide an opportunity to sample the artistry of some of the best chefs in the city at a fraction of the usual noted. ·The best places to stay whether you prefer a world class hotel with every amenity,a homey B&B,a loft apartment,or a chic boutique hotel.And how to never,ever,pay a hotel's qublished rack rate. ·Getting theater tickets in advance,on arrival,or half price on the day of performance;obtaining ·Whether your budget is great or small,if you feel the best complement to a stimulating evening of theater is dining well,this book is for you. 作者简介: ONE AND OFF BROAOWAY is a guide to Manhattan's vibrant world of thater and the many unique neighborhoods where the theaters that contribute so much artistic energy to the city can be found.Not just for visitors,it will also point the native New Yorker to some of the best resta
After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellowactors and bike fanatics Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn'tshake the travel bug. And after an inspirational UNICEF visit toAfrica, they knew they had to go back and experience thisextraordinary continent in more depth. And so they set off on their15,000-mile journey with two new BMWs loaded up for the trip.Joining up with producer/directors Russ Malkin and David Alexanianand the Long Way Round team, their route took them from JohnO'Groats at the northernmost tip of Scotland to Cape Agulhas on thesouthernmost tip of South Africa. Riding through spectacularscenery, often in extreme temperatures, Ewan and Charley facedtheir hardest challenges yet. With their trademark humour andhonesty they tell their story - the drama, the dangers and thesheer exhilaration of riding together again, through a continentfilled with magic and wonder.
