Browse Books: Reizen & Talen (3106 items) 

Crossing an Ocean Under Power follows a retired software entrepreneur and his computer game designer wife, as they cross the Atlantic on their 62’ trawler. Although sailors have been crossing oceans for hundreds of years, the era of couples cruising the world in small powerboats is just beginning. As the book begins, Mr. Williams frankly admits to serious doubts about his boating skills. Mr. Williams chronicles his journey across the Atlantic, as well as his personal journey from “coastal cruiser” to “ocean crosser”. Along the way, we learn with him. Sans Souci, his boat, made the trip as part of the historic first Atlantic Power Boat rally (18 small power boats, averaging only 50 feet long, owned and captained mostly by retired couples.) Best described as a “Dummy’s Guide to Crossing Oceans”, Mr. Williams’ honest, and entertaining, style will keep you turning pages as you take this important step in readying yourself for your own long-distance cruising.

"The Place I Live" is a Coffee Table Style Photo Book from a small Texas Coastal Town (Port Lavaca). The book is a pictorial representation of the area which includes chapters on Pelicans, Egrets, Spoonbills, Shrimping, Hurricanes, History, Ranching, Farming, Downtown, Other Wildlife, Etc. The book captures the essence of the region with over 600 photographs. The rich history of the town is documented with over 100 carefully restored photos dating back to the early 1900's. The abundant wildlife and diverse habitats are explored through hundreds of extraordinary photos taken over a 5 year period by noted photographer R. Dean Johnstone.

Female Road Stories. Book about Fearless Women who ride or rode Motorcycles across continents and more. Empowering Women's Stories from 20th and 21st Centuries.

Imagine yourself sitting at home. The phone rings. You have been offered a dream job and have 48 hours to fly to Miami and board a 70,000 ton cruise ship. Your destination: the Caribbean. Permanent Passenger: My Life on a Cruise Ship tells the adventure of a young man serving as an Assistant Cruise Director on one of the largest cruise ships in the world, Carnival Cruise Line’s M.S. Ecstasy. Witnessing rescues at sea, stowaways, and passionate romances are just some of the day-to-day events revealed in this humorous adventure. Discover one of the wackiest job searches ever undertaken including sending letters to over 2,000 college alumni, chasing cruise line executives into bathrooms, and transforming a dorm room into a private office with hired interns. All aboard – this is one adventure you don’t want to miss!

After 30 years in the computer software industry, Michelle and Paul Caffrey relinquished their careers determined to reinvent themselves. The fifty-something couple sacrificed everything they owned to buy a converted 1906 Dutch barge, Imagine, to seek a new livelihood in the boat charter business, “Barge and Breakfast.” The memoir is packed with the adventures - and misadventures -of their first year with the barge as they travel from Holland, through Belgium to France. A must-read for boaters, European travelers or would-be travelers, anyone who has reached a crossroads in life, those looking for pre-retirement inspiration, and everyone who has wondered what it would be like to live out a dream.

The 2008 edition of the 'A-Z Guide to Thassos' is a complete and comprehensive guide to the Aegean island of Thassos, including the mainland attractions of Kavala and Philippi. The book covers in depth the history of the island and Philippi, what to see, car hire and public transport, where to go, what to do, eating out, the best beaches, shopping, travel information, maps, and a host of tips and hints for the holidaymaker and traveller. The book is aimed at helping the visitor save time and money, both prior to and during their visit and to get the most out of their stay on this beautiful island.

Coffee to Go contains a collection of diaries describing the work of a truck driver and his truck on the roads of Europe. After sixteen years as an owner operator and two million kilometres, the author also looks back at some of the memorable trips he has undertaken. With details of the trials, tribulations and humour encountered along the way, Coffee to Go gives a glimpse into the trucking way of life.

A pictorial break from the daily grind can be found in this "first trip" of wine bars around the U.S. Pictures and information were gathered first hand giving the reader a peak into some great wine oases. Add this to your travel books and when visiting one of these great cities, stop in for a glass and a chat. They are all worth the trip.

Minestrone is a chance to see Italy for the first time through the eyes of an Italian American who thought he knew what it meant to be ‘Italian.’ You will see the beauty of this wonderful country and feel the warmth of its people. But you also will be amazed and even shocked by the many surprises awaiting your first encounters with the food, the Italian bathroom, the bus ticket Gestapo, the housing, shopping, driving and parking, Italian laundry, the labor strikes and a ‘fortress mentality’ that manifests itself in a profusion of walls, gates, guard dogs and convoluted security devices. Do you know how hard it is to find minestrone soup in Italy? Or pepperoni pizza? Did you know that Italian American food is actually more authentic than Italian food? It's true! Where’s the Minestrone is a fun and family narrative replete with sentimentality, cross-cultural comparisons and outrageous humor.

The 2008 edition of the 'A-Z Guide to Santorini' is a complete and comprehensive guide to the Aegean island of Santorini. The book covers in depth the history and myths of the island including Atlantis, the history of the volcano, the archaeological site of Akrotiri, what to see, car hire and public transport, where to go, what to do, eating out, the best beaches, shopping, travel information, maps, organising a wedding on the island and a host of tips and hints for the holidaymaker and traveller. The book is aimed at helping the visitor save time and money, both prior to and during their visit and to get the most out of their stay on this dramatic and beautiful island.