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Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan's Adrift chronicled one of the most astounding voyages of the century and one of the great sea adventures of all time. In some ways the model for the new wave of adventure books, Adrift is now an undeniable seafaring classic, a riveting firsthand account by the only man known to have survived for more than a month alone at sea, fighting for his life in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized.

Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days is the 1890 travel narrative by American journalist Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman) detailing her record-breaking journey around the globe, inspired by Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days. Published in book form after being serialized in the New York World, it chronicles her 24,899-mile trip, which she completed in 72 days, beating the fictional record and even meeting Verne in France. The book recounts her experiences with steamships, trains, and various cultures, from England and ...

Every day, more and more people long for vacations that go beyond packaged tours and overpriced hotels. They want unforgettable adventures. Travel expert Matt Kepnes has been traveling the world since 2006 and has shared his expertise and insights with countless globe-trotters on his blog and in print. In this new, updated edition of How to Travel the World, you’ll be able to benefit from practical, detailed, exhaustively researched travel advice that will help you get on the road better, cheaper, and smarter.

Historically, Chicago is made up of 77 neighborhoods with their own stories to tell. Only separated by blocks, woven in the microcosm that gives Chicago its unique taste, its people are the epitome of true grit. Each neighborhood, held together with blood, sweat, and tears that are now traditions, giving us this amazing collection of stories from each neighborhood. That is true Chicago. Chicago's newest neighborhood is being developed right now. It's called 78. Chicago, as in the 78th Chicago neighborhood. There you have it, this site is dedicated to all the stories in the 78 neighborhoods.

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Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, the 1890 book by Nellie Bly, chronicles her sensational 72-day trip around the world for the tabloid newspaper, New York World. On November 14, 1889, she boarded the steamer Augusta Victoria on her journey of 23,899 miles with the goal of finishing in 75 days. Her journey took her through England, France, Italy, the Suez Canal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan to San Francisco where she boarded a private chartered train which brought her to New York on January 25, 1890, 72 days and six hours after leaving.

Set in the heady days of 1970's Italy, before the internet shrank the world, 'Italia 77' tells a compelling story of two Lancastrian friends, fresh from the UK, one a failed dental student, the other, an ageing rugby star, who find themselves landed in Rome with the bold intention of taking the Italian sporting scene by storm, but this is far from being a sporting memoir. Join us on a journey of enlightenment, adventure, enduring friendship and discovery on a five-year trail from Rome to Florence taking in a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and tastes along the way. Written & Presented by ...

Ein junger Schauspieler bricht aus seinem grauen Theateralltag aus, schnappt sich sein Fahrrad und bricht auf zum nördlichsten Punkt Europas. Auf seinem Weg schließt er Bekanntschaft mit unzähligen Mücken, den Gewalten der Natur, schwedischen Fußballfans und einem trinkfesten Norweger. Nicht alles läuft nach Plan und nicht nur einmal scheint es fraglich, ob unser Protagonist sein Ziel erreichen wird. Ein rasanter Reisebericht mit viel Witz, der aber auch Raum für ernstere Gedanken und Betrachtungen lässt.

Es ist eine Radtour jenseits der Vorstellungskraft: Jonas Deichmann, Extremsportler aus München und Rekordhalter auf der Panamericana, ist unterwegs zum nächsten Weltrekord. Vom Nordkap in Norwegen bis zum Kap der Guten Hoffnung in Südafrika radelt er gegen die Zeit, Wind und andere Widerstände. 18.000 Kilometer will er in 75 Tagen schaffen, das wäre Weltrekord für die Strecke. Deichmann ist Profi für solche Abenteuer – doch diesmal hat er einen Debütanten dabei. Der Düsseldorfer Fotograf Philipp Hympendahl ist zwar geübter Rennradler und schon auf der Langstrecke erfahren. Aber ...

15.000 Kilometer auf dem Motorrad - von Deutschland nach Vietnam. Ein langer und kräftezehrender Road-Trip, der als fixe Idee im beschaulichen Schwerte beginnt und wird später zur humanitären Großaktion wird. Peter Maffay ist so begeistert von Lothars sozialem Engagement, dass er Schirmherr seiner Charity-Aktionen wird. In der Folge überschlagen sich die Ereignisse, zwischenzeitlich ist Lothar "Vater" von über 70 Patenkindern weltweit. Gemeinsam mit seinem Freund Jürgen legt er den Grundstein für die "Stars of Vietnam".

In 1951, the Festival of Britain commissioned a series of short guides they dubbed ‘handbooks for the explorer’. Their aim was to encourage readers to venture out beyond the capital and on to ‘the roads and the by-roads’ to see Britain as a ‘living country’. Yet these 13 guides did more than celebrate the rural splendour of this ‘island nation’: they also made much of Britain’s industrial power and mid-century ambition. Armed with these About Britain guides, historian Tim Cole takes to the roads to find out what has changed and what has remained the same.

"50/60/70 No Limit: Viaggi e Passioni Senza Tempo" -Il Nuovo Successo Radiofonico di Radio VacanzeDa giovedì 22 Febbraio 2024, Radio Vacanze è lieta di presentare il suo ultimo gioiello radiofonico, "50/60/70 No Limit: Viaggi e Passioni Senza Tempo". La trasmissione, condotta da Gianluigi Leoni, editore radiofonico e proprietario di Radio Vacanze, insieme al rinomato blogger Lamberto Funghi di GiroViaggiando, è destinata a diventare il punto di riferimento per il pubblico italiano dagli 50 ai 70 anni.In questo viaggio radiofonico unico, gli ascoltatori saranno trasportati attraverso decenni...

‘Girl power for the over sixties!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Three women. One widowed. One unmarried. One almost divorced. All aged 63, but not ready to give up on life! Leaving behind the heartache, guilt and disappointment of their real lives, three friends decide that now they’re in their sixties...

Seniors Who Travel is the podcast for adventurous seniors who refuse to slow down. this show is packed with humorous tales, practical tips, and real-life travel stories from those who know that age is just a number. This is the ultimate podcast for women over 60 who are ready to embrace new adventures and explore the world. Whether you’re an experienced traveller or just beginning to dream about your next journey, this podcast offers the encouragement, tips, and stories you need to inspire your wanderlust.

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