Books
The Don’t Bother Guide: 101 Places Not to See Before You Die
Everyone is always telling you where “ya gotta go” when visiting new cities and traveling about. Catherine Price, author of 101 Places Not to See Before You Die, wants to give you a heads up on places to avoid. From germ-y gum walls to a museum dedicated to tap water, she wants to make sure continue reading…
8 Offbeat Travel Tours
With the recent theatrical release of Eat, Pray, Love came the beginnings of a booming tourist industry based around the acclaimed travel book—especially considering the destinations involved: Italy, India and Indonesia. Far from being the first themed tours, these book-inspired trips are just the latest crop available across the globe. Woman’s Day took continue reading…
The Porsche Book
At some point in our lives, we’ve all adored a sleek little Porsche as it glides by or zooms past. The soon-to-be-released Porsche Book, edited by Frank Orel, is the definitive account of Porsche’s cars and design projects. It chronicles the whole story behind the cars, and is an essential resource for all Porsche enthusiasts, continue reading…
Me No Speak
Knowing the language always makes for a more enjoyable trip. For when you just don’t have time to brush up on the basics, there’s Me No Speak. After a 13-month stay in Asia, Me No Speak founders Cheryn Flanagan & Benjamin Kolowich, created the clever language companions based on their experience with language barriers. Unlike continue reading…
Travel + Leisure’s 100 Greatest Trips 2010
If you’re looking for the inside scoop on where to go, what to see, where to stay, and what to eat in the world’s most exciting destinations, why not consult the world’s very best travel magazine? With all of these recommendations, plus more than 350 color images from T+L’s award-winning photographers, Travel + Leisure’s 100 Greatest Trips continue reading…
Cars: Freedom, Style, Sex, Power, Motion, Colour, Everything
There’s no arguing that cars can be sexy, stylish and powerful status symbols. Car lovers can explore this, and more about the enchantments of vehicles in Stephen Bayley’s Cars: Freedom, Style, Sex, Power, Motion, Colour, Everything. The book is Bayley’s love letter to the most beautiful 86 cars ever manufactured. As an award-winning car columnist continue reading…
The Complete National Geographic
Serious globetrotters and lovers of geography, exploration or world cultures probably have a more than a few old issues of National Geographic magazine stashed away somewhere. They’ll be pleased to know that the complete collection of all National Geographic magazines are now available on a single 160GB USB hard drive. For $200, every National Geographic continue reading…
Amazing Treehouses of the World
Most little kids dream of having their very own treehouse getaway. For some, it becomes a reality that’s filled with a lots of imaginative play. Peter Nelson, an architect and contractor, as well as a family man, has brought new life to treehouses that will inspire the kid in all of us. In his latest continue reading…