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Trekking in the Karakoram and Hindukush (Lonely Planet Guide), by John Mock
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Much less travelled than the trekking routes of Nepal, these areas of Northern Pakistan provide fantastic mountain scenery and a less touristed felling. Much of the region is accessible from the Karakoram Highway, so treks of various lengths are possible. This book is an excellent guide to this region.
Trekking in the Patagonian Andes (Lonely Planet Guide), by Clem Lindenmayer
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The Patagonian Andes are shared by Chile and Argentina and feature cool temperate rainforests, volcanic cones, alpine lakes and snowcapped glaciated peaks. This guide will help you explore this beautiful region.
Trekking in East Africa (Lonely Planet Guide), by Robert Young Pelton, Coskin Aral
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In this travel guide to places that you really shouldn't go, read about 23 war zone, 18 remote and unexplored regions, 16 forbidden regions and over 100 areas and activities that make people fear for their lives. An excellent book that makes excellent reading, even if your next vacation isn't going to be Afghanistan, Bosnia, Liberia or one of the many other sites covered.
Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya (Lonely Planet Guide), by Stan Armington
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Nepal is the most popular region for trekking and for good reason. Beautiful scenery, a wilderness open to and inviting to foreigners. This guide describes the various popular trekking routes and what you need to get around the country. If you haven't yet been to Nepal, read this book and go - it's our favorite place in the world.
Trekking in Bolivia : A Traveler's Guide, by Yosi Brain
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From the high mountains of the Andes to the wildlife-filled jungles of the lowlands, Bolivia is one of the premier South American trekking destinations. Well-preserved Incan paved trails and ruins beckon travelers to the the mountain areas, whie the ruggedness of the National Parks bring tourists to the Amazon Basin. This is the best trekking guide to this inviting country.
The Appalachian Trail: How To Prepare For & Hike It, by Jan D. Curran
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Air Courier Bargains : How to Travel World-Wide for Next to Nothing (6th Edition), by Kelly Monaghan
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We've all heard about traveling as an air courier - and guess what? It's not as hard to find these deals as you might think. That is, if you have this book and know how to go about it...
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