David Leaper 
Culture Wise Japan [PDF ebook] 

"Hours of Exercise in the Alps" by John Tyndall is a captivating memoir that documents Tyndall’s exhilarating mountaineering adventures amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Alps. Throu …

"Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51: Under The Orders And At The Expense Of Her Majesty’s Government Vol. II" by James Richardson is a compelling travel …

With details on everything from Big Ben to Brick Lane, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs. Whether you’ve called London your home for decades or just arrived last night, there’s inform …

El Autana is a sandstone tepuy or butte about 400 miles south of Caracas in the Amazon Territory of Venezuela.  The first ascent of the Autana was in 1974 by two English, Stephen Platt and David Nott …

After a failed attempt to walk the Camino de Santiago right after I retired in 2007, I decided to try again. I left my door on May 1st with a one-way plane ticket and never looked back. I arrived in …

In June 2016 I decided to sell my house of 22 years and leave my comfort zone. Slowly the Camino de Santiago showed itself and I decided, with no rucksack or hiking experience to start… But that’s …

Ever gotten a wild idea that was completely impractical and too far beyond your means to be even a remote possibility? “I wish we could afford to go see all the cool National Parks in America – all i …

Lonely Planet’s Malta & Gozo is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sense the excitement of Valletta’s current bloom, …

Lonely Planet’s Amsterdam is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hop aboard a canal boa …

"Glimpses Of Unfamiliar Japan: First series" is an ancient Travelogue, Nonfiction story book written by Lafcadio Hearn. Offers a first rate useful resource for studying Japan’s cultural his …