Ocean Travel

In his number-one best seller The Perfect Storm, Sebastian Junger describes Linda Greenlaw as "one of the best sea captains, period, on the East Coast." Now Greenlaw tells her own riveting story of a 30 day swordfishing voyage aboard one of the best-outfitted boats on the East Coast, complete with danger, humor, and characters so colorful they seem to have been ripped from the pages of Moby Dick. The excitement starts immediately, even before Greenlaw and her five-man crew leave the dock.

Step off your ship into a tropical paradise, where towering volcanoes meet tranquil beaches, and the spirit of aloha awaits at every turn. From the pulse of adventure to the embrace of local traditions, the Hawaiian Islands Cruising and Adventure Guide has crafted each chapter to unlock Hawaii’s best-kept secrets and must-see highlights.

This riveting collection of adventure writing includes the work of The Perfect Storm author, Sebastian Junger. Listen as men and women battle the elements, and often each other, to stay alive, confronting sharks, savage storms, rogue waves, mountainous icebergs, starvation, and their own fear and suffering.

In the summer of 1978, 21-year-old Paul Wilson jumps at the chance to join two local icons on a dream surf trip to mainland Mexico, unaware their ultimate destination lies in the heart of the drug cartel country. Having no earthly idea of where he’ll get the money to pay his share and determined to prove his mettle, he does the only thing he can think of: He robs a supermarket.

Richard Henry Dana called this book a "a voice from the sea". It had an influence on both Joseph Conrad and Herman Melville, both of whom sang its praises. Dana was a law student at Harvard College who decided, in 1834, to take a break from his studies in order to experience the "real world" by signing on as a common sailor for a two year voyage from Boston around Cape Horn to California. He kept a journal which he turned into a book after the voyage.

Their story begins with a goodbye. Polly and Frank are young and in love, a lifetime together before them. But one evening in 1981, as the Texas sun sets over their shoulders, the world is suddenly pulled apart by a deadly virus. Within months, Frank is dying. Polly can save him, but only if she agrees to a radical plan: to time travel to 1993 for a corporation who can fund his life-saving treatment. She can only go forward, she cannot go back.

In a world where time collides, two gripping stories entwine: in 2020, four fearless agents from Protectors Inc. embark on a high-stakes mission, while in 1936, a young Cuban-Canadian woman leads a seemingly ordinary life—until the holiday season reveals her extraordinary destiny.

Lady Tiliani Forelli is the epitome of the She-Wolves who raised her, an adept archer with a mind of her own. It is long past time for her to wed, but she deems each young lord who comes to bid for her hand lacking. With battles upon their border, and rumors of war growing louder on every front, Lady Forelli’s decision could secure her kingdom’s peace...or bring about its destruction.

Where have you been? To where do you go? Come with me, allow me to take you on an out-of-body travel journey into the deepest recesses of human consciousness and religious thought. This out-of-body travel journey is not meant to be simple, nor is it meant to be quick. It is meant to be savored. It is a distant and remote journey to the deepest recesses of the heart of God, which can only be known through the mightiest of mystical experience.

This inspiring collection contains powerful narratives from women who swim, surf, kayak, study glaciers, advocate for water conservation, carry forward their ancestral fishing traditions, and more. Collected by the team at She Explores, a media company and community that celebrates women in the outdoors, these first-person stories explore themes of independence, strength, healing, and self-discovery in nature.

Recently recovered from his epic bicycle journey that took him from the Delaware shore to the Oregon coast, distinguished climate scientist David Goodrich sets out on his bike again to traverse the Western Interior Seaway - an ancient ocean that once spread across half of North America. When the waters cleared a geologic age ago, what was left behind was vast flat prairie, otherworldly rock formations, and oil shale deposits.

In the early 1850s, Henry David Thoreau took many meditative walks along the coast. In Cape Cod he reflects on these beach-combing trips and the powerful forces of the sea.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Ocean City. Greater Than a Tourist—Ocean City, New Jersey, United States of America by Author Michelle Beech offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the shore destination.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Ocean City. Greater Than a Tourist: Ocean City, Maryland USA by Chelsea Harrison offers the inside scoop on America’s finest family resort. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to discover new activities at your next travel destination.

ಹವ್ಯಾಸಿ ಲೇಖಕಿಯಾಗಿ ಅತ್ತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ಕೃತಿಗಳನ್ನು ರಚಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ವಿಜಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಅವರು ಒಬ್ಬ ಪ್ರವಾಸಿ ಪ್ರಿಯರು ಹೌದು.ತಾವು ಹೋಗಿಬಂದ ಪ್ರವಾಸವನ್ನು,ಜಾಗ್ರತೆಯಿಂದ ಎಲ್ಲೂ ವಿಷಯ ವಿವರಣೆ ಬೇಸರವಾಗದಂತೆ ರಂಜನೀಯವಾಗಿ ವಿವರಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

This audiobook is the story of sailing across the ocean from Guam to San Francisco on our wonderful sailboat, the "Spirit of the Wind", a 41 foot Taiwan-built Ketch designed by William Garden. A group of 20-something kids went to Guam looking for the meaning of life, bought a boat, fixed it up, and learned to sail across the ocean. It was a beautiful and spiritual journey, while at times was totally and completely terrifying. It introduced me to the South Pacific Islands and the wonderful and gracious people there - it was truly a paradise.

Learn about the oceans! Swift Walker loves to walk fast. His sister warns him, "One day, you'll walk so fast you won't be able to stop!" Sure enough, his speedy legs take him on a speedy journey to see all the oceans of the world. Swift Walker Science and Geography Books for Kids introduces kids to the continents, maps, and basic geography concepts with a fun character they can relate to.