adventure travel

Chronicles the life of Justin Alexander Shetler and the events leading up to his disappearance in 2016. He was an adventure traveler who embarked on a "spiritual journey" to the Parvati Valley, a remote and sometimes dangerous area of the Indian Himalayas, from which he never returned.

"There are bucket lists featuring comfort and indulgence, like staying at the George V in Paris or eating at Eleven Madison Park in New York. There are "if I ever..." bucket lists, like being an extra in a movie or learning to sing. And then there are bucket lists for the brave, the daring and the dreamers who want to check off as many challenging adventures as they can. They want every minute of life to count. Ed Stafford's Ultimate Adventure Guide is for them. It presents Ed's hand-picked selection of exciting challenges for those who don't mind a bit of discomfort. Life's great adventures are theirs for the taking."--Amazon.com.

"Helen Skelton shares the stories of her most daring feats of endurance and grit in some of the world's most extreme wildernesses-- overcoming challenges, embracing her fears, and finding the positives in the toughest situations"--Amazon.

This guide to adventures on a "bucket list" features an eclectic range of ideas such as self-improvement, sports-related endeavors, natural wonders, cultural experiences, culinary delights, and more.

"Cheeky asks the Shopkins to help her plan a vacation--but they all have different ideas about where she should go. Will Cheeky go skiing in the mountains, see the latest fashions in Paris, or relax on the beach?"--Back cover.

Best Day on Earth is the definitive photographic guide to the world's most unforgettable travel experiences, from sunrise until after dark.

Memoir of Miles Morland, covering his early life growing up in India, Tehran, Baghdad, and having adventures around the world. When he grew up he tried to make money at a telephone job on Wall Street, but after years of frustration he bought a motorbike, quit his job, and set out to continue his adventures.

An anesthesiologist and NASA adviser explores how pioneering doctors and scientists have built on findings about the body's response to extreme environments and physical challenges to develop such medical innovations as open-heart surgery, skin grafts, and trauma care.

Explores the first aid and medical advancements that have been made in the twentieth century due to exploration expeditions around the world.