A Year of Adventures (Lonely Planet General Reference)

by Andrew Bain (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.56

  This work contains adventure activities to undertake at the best time of year - all around the world. All manner of activities are covered from watching whales, to climbing Everest. It contains inspirational images and a major destination covered every week. This book offers the adventurous spirit a menu of activities to be enjoyed all around the world. Simply choose the period of travel and see what's happening and what's best to do in the world at that time. It also includes tickertape, outlining major events happening throughout the year and activities that cater to novice and expert alike: January - Tracking gorillas (Uganda), Storm Watching on Vancouver Island; April - Walking the 88 Temple Circuit (Japan), Diving at the Poor Knights Islands (New Zealand); July - Swimming the English Channel (England), Ballooning in Cappadocis (Turkey); September - Mountain Biking in Wales (UK), Rock Climbing on El Capitan Yosemite NP (USA); and December - Tracking Lemurs (Madagascar), Rafting the source of the Nile (Uganda).