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Is it possible to travel from the comfort of your own home? Why does everything around you seem so much more vivid while traveling than in everyday life? Why is it that people are so inherent in the "hunt for a change of places", the desire to test the strength of their body and spirit?
KULUAR has prepared for you a large selection of books where you will find answers to all these questions. Moreover, in this article, we will try to show with all the conviction that people go on trips not only to take a break from business and gain impressions, but also to experience the incomparable feeling of freedom from stereotypes and happiness.
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These are stories that cover a geographical range around the world with thousands of possible routes: solo climbs, high-profile mountaineering sensations, struggles for survival, and at the same time stories about the exciting adventures and strength of spirit of travelers.
Mountain after mountain, expedition after expedition, Reinhold Messner takes us with him on all 14 eight-thousanders he climbed between 1970 and 1986 on mostly unknown alpine-style routes. In particular, the journeys that taught him again and again how to fail: from the tragic expedition to the Nanga Parbat to Makalu and Lhotse. Messner analyzes the extreme moments of his travels beyond civilization, which are still hard to imagine, in his fascinating writings and weaves them into the story of conquering the world's highest mountains.
"Three Cups of Tea is a remarkable story of how an ordinary man, with nothing but determination, can change the world single-handedly. Greg Mortenson worked as a nurse, slept in his car, and kept his few possessions in a storage unit. In memory of his dead sister, he decided to conquer the most difficult mountain K2. This attempt almost cost him his life, if not for the help of local residents. Frozen and dehydrated, he found himself in a poor Pakistani village cut off from civilization in the Karakoram Mountains. The few days he spent there shook Greg so much that he decided to raise the necessary amount of money and return to Pakistan to build a school for the village children. Over the next decade, Mortenson built not one, but fifty-five schools - especially for girls - in remote villages in Pakistan and Afghanistan. His story is both an exciting adventure and a testament to the power of the spirit.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the many thousands of possible routes, covering a geographical range from the Alpes-Maritimes in southern France to the Julian Alps in Slovenia, from the Italian Gran Paradiso to the little-known Thurnzer Alps in eastern Austria, From the ice-frozen giants of the Bernese Oberland to the green hills of the Kitzbüheler Alps and the bizarre towers of the Dolomites in South Tyrol, demonstrating the amazing diversity of this amazing mountain range. There are walks to suit all tastes: gentle and easy, long and challenging, and everything in between, described by Britain's most respected Alps expert.
Mark Sinnott is a New York Times bestselling author, a pioneering great wall climber, and one of the most prolific adventurers of his generation. In search of unclimbed and unexplored rock walls, he has been on more than 30 expeditions in places such as Alaska, Baffin Island, Greenland, Iceland, Newfoundland, and Patagonia, Guyana, Venezuela, Pakistan, Nepal, India, China, Tibet, Uzbekistan, Russia, Cameroon, Chad, Borneo, Oman, and Pitcairn Island. Closer to home, Mark has climbed El Capitan in Yosemite 24 times, including several one-day ascents.
The dramatic story of a deadly earthquake on Mount Everest - and the return to the summit. On April 25, 2015, Jim Davidson and his team were climbing Mount Everest when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake sent avalanches down the mountain around them, blocking the only way to escape. The climbers were trapped at an altitude of over 6,000 meters. The most powerful earthquake in Nepal in the last 81 years killed about 8900 people. That day was also the deadliest in the history of climbing Everest: 18 people died on the mountain.
After two anxious days on Everest, Davidson's team was rescued by helicopter. He was so shocked by what happened that, despite 33 years of regular climbing and experience as an expedition leader, he was not sure he would ever be able to return. But, despite the risk, he returned in 2017 and finally realized his dream of reaching the summit. This is not another story of "taming" the roof of the world. The author shows how accepting changes and challenges prepares everyone to meet their "next Everest" in life.
How to overcome fear and show courage in everyday life? How to organize your time, day, and habits? The human body and brain are capable of anything. You too can achieve anything, you just have to start!
This book, thanks to the advice of Steve Harvey and the life principles he professes, will become a real guide to help you discover your talents, take them to the next level and live the life you have always wanted. One of the key ideas of the book is that each of us should know our goals and tasks that need to be accomplished to achieve success. It's also important to focus on what we can control, rather than wasting our time and energy on insignificant things.
Steve Harvey assures us that even if we have already achieved success in our careers, it does not mean that we cannot develop further. He calls for a change in our attitude to life and the realization that success is a process, not an end point. In addition, Steve Harvey emphasizes that success does not come by itself, but requires hard work and determination. He talks about his own experiences and successes and inspires readers to take action.
Ryan Holiday considers courage as the first of the ancient virtues and the choice of a difficult but high path. He refers to history and literature, fictional and real-life heroes, the liberation from slavery, and the movement for equal rights. What motivates us to show unprecedented courage, to sacrifice our lives for the sake of values and other people? Courage calls. These are stories about those who answered its call, and how to become such people, to forge their own path and cultivate virtue.
"The Ranger's Handbook reveals the way rangers think and work. Combining the best practices of the past, which have stood the test of time, with the modern achievements of the military helps to significantly increase the effectiveness of their work. This legendary book describes the techniques and tactics that help soldiers become the best at what they do. In particular, the book deals with ingenuity, fortitude, motivation, and much more.
We do hiking, trekking, and climbing for the sake of our souls, to unite with nature and to feel ourselves, our bodies, and our place in the world. It is important that we do not forget our ancestors' instructions on how to preserve nature and pass on this knowledge to all those who are willing to learn. While we are all a little bit of bushcrafters and foresters at heart, we must also remember that we are the custodians of the earth. Conserving resources and ensuring that everything is renewable and renewable should be the main goal of any trip. This is the only way we can preserve the beautiful parts of the earth for our children and their children to enjoy.
2,865 kilometers, 157 days at sea, more than a million calories burned and over two million strokes. Is it possible? Before Ross Edgley's extreme endeavor, it seemed not, but he defied human nature and won. He was not deterred by ulcers on his body, low temperatures, jellyfish with two-meter tentacles, or doctors' predictions that he should not go through with the dangerous idea. In this book, Edgley describes in detail how he managed to sail around the United Kingdom, which gave him resilience at moments when his body was burning with pain and his eyes were blurred by fatigue.
Ross Edgley intersperses his personal story with the philosophy of stoic sports science, the findings of psychologists and physiologists, the thoughts of the Stoics, and his own lessons. All this to show that the human body is capable of anything. You too can achieve anything.
There are things we definitely don't learn at school: resilience in the face of failure, a thirst for new discoveries and adventures, fearlessness in the face of challenges, and the persistence to go your own way. Erling Kagge, a polar explorer, assures that it is never too late to learn and that you can always find the right moment to change your life for the better.
This book-travelogue through the Arctic and Antarctic will become an indispensable guide in finding a direction for your own dreams and desires. From a trivial early rise to climbing Mount Everest, from accepting minor setbacks to defeating an Arctic storm, sometimes it is impossible to influence the conditions, but we can influence ourselves.
This book can literally save lives. Especially of travelers, adventurers, and the military. Canterbury has collected tips and tools that helped him survive in the wilderness under one cover. How to choose and pack a backpack, navigate the terrain, set up a camp, make a fire, get food, and how best to store resources? The author tells about all this. Inside you will also find detailed information about the following: The 5 most important things for survival, making the right tools and supplies, gathering and cooking food, and protecting yourself from the elements. This is a concentrated experience that will help you recharge your batteries in nature, as well as come in handy in unforeseen situations and protect you from traps. Not only in the middle of nowhere, but also in the urban jungle. Get ready for what nature can throw at you with this guide on bushcraft, the art of surviving in the woods with as little equipment as possible.
When life becomes black and white, when there is nothing to lose, no purpose, no future, no will to live, people sometimes decide to do desperate things. It was a world I had never been to before, but I always knew it existed. A world to which I was stumbling, grieving, confused, afraid, and hopeful. This world, I believed, would make me the woman I could become and, at the same time, turn me back into the girl I once was. A world 4285 kilometers long. A world called the Pacific Crest Trail. Cheryl's hike was not only difficult, but also dangerous. She had to walk 27 kilometers in the scorching desert with only a small supply of water, make several day hikes of 30 kilometers, walk along a narrow path located more than 2,000 meters above sea level, and climb a snow-covered mountain with a 36-kilogram backpack. But what was harder - to withstand the harsh conditions or to find answers to their questions? The dangerous adventure allowed Cheryl to change her life dramatically, to find peace of mind and harmony. The frank and emotional story of a woman who has overcome herself inspires you to put your own life in order. A book for lovers of quality prose, lovers of thoughtful reading. The story of a woman who walked alone along the wilderness of the Pacific Crest Trail has amazed the world. Cheryl Strayed's book became a bestseller in 27 countries, received many awards and took the top line in the ratings of The New York Times and Amazon.
"Woman in the Wild: Every Woman's Guide to Hiking, Camping, and Traveling in the Outdoors" is the perfect companion for any woman looking to get involved in the outdoor lifestyle or to enhance her current active outdoor life.
Guidebook author and traveler Susan Joy Paul offers real-world instruction for women of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to intermediate hikers to experienced climbers. She shares details gleaned from twenty years of training and real-world experience, bringing together everything a woman needs to know to be safe, independent, and confident in camp and on the trail. The five sections and twenty-five chapters cover hiking, camping, and outdoor travel from basic to advanced skills:
Wildlife beckons, and women want to go there. With Woman in the Wild, they can do it!
Few things can compare to a great outdoor adventure. Hiking in the wilderness, camping in the open air, climbing a mountain or exploring the outback are new challenges that awaken the human spirit and test the soul to the limit.
Whether you're planning a vacation or just dreaming of one, this remarkable collection of carefully selected amazing hiking destinations from all over the world will inspire readers to take on truly spectacular and affordable adventures.
You Are Here: Hikes contains photographs of uncharted terrain that will take your breath away-from magical forests to incredible sunsets, from gem-like coastal paths to ancient rock formations, from wildflower meadows to spectacular vistas. Each picturesque place, carefully selected by the authors of the book, contains geolocation information. The photos will leave you breathless and awaken your spirit of adventure: rocky alpine peaks, tropical fern forests, ice domes, colorful foliage, incredible waterfalls, green valleys, tall sequoias, and much more.
Since ancient times, mountains have been sacred to people. Their peaks were considered places where "the gods danced," and no mortal had access to them. Throughout his life, Reinhold Messner has studied the spiritual significance of mountains, and in this book he tells of places that are centers of spirituality: Mount Moses in Sinai, Kailash in the Himalayas, Licancabur in South America, Fujiyama, Ayers Rock, and many others. Messner's stories are supplemented by cultural and historical research by historian Ralf-Peter Mertin. He clearly demonstrated and explained why the peaks described here are considered magical places and what their special magic is. This book opens a window into the mysterious world of mountains, combined with magnificent photographs.
Feel the taste of wandering without leaving home - travel with Alain de Botton. In this book of philosophical essays on travel, the British writer reflects on the concept of travel, comparing his experiences with those of other famous travelers. Together with the French poet Charles Baudelaire and the American artist Edward Hopper, the author reflects on the romance of roadside cafes, gas stations, and airports. And Gustave Flaubert becomes a guide to exotic countries, where we often look for what we miss so much at home... This book is about art, literature, and philosophy, a special look at travel and those who travel. So if you are preparing for an adventure, The Art of Traveling will be a useful companion for you.
Theater is a space for unlimited development, a place where I overcame my fear every day. I felt a certain kinship with mountain climbers: continuously gaining new experience, developing their own capabilities and constant challenges (often on the verge of life and death for them). However, unlike the climbers, I lived other people's stories, made other people's emotions my own, and was the creator of imaginary stories, written, relevant, but not my own. But life is not just a product of the imagination of a few people. It is a much more complicated process, the algorithms of which a human being tirelessly tries to understand. I felt like a fish in a small aquarium, for whom the stage was a huge, albeit imaginary, sea. And I was so eager to explore this incomprehensible oxane of life and test myself in it, because there you don't pretend and you definitely don't have a ready-made dialog in your head and you don't know what will happen next after you say a line.
The novel takes place during the Second World War, in the spring of 1944. The main character is a world-renowned archaeologist Filippo Cavalcanti. The Ministry of Culture of the fascist government of Italy sends him on a business trip to Bressanone to check the proper preparation and packaging of valuable archaeological and artistic works intended for export to Germany. Upon arrival, the elderly professor meets Quintino, a teenage troublemaker from the southern Italian island of Ischia, under unpleasant circumstances.
With the war in the country and the tense situation in the region threatening both of them, they decide to flee to Rome together and try to save archaeological and cultural treasures from being illegally exported from Italy by the Nazis. The dizzying adventures during the journey from north to south help these partners of different ages and backgrounds to become friends and learn the true value of life, humanity, and kindness.
We are happy and inspired to instill in children a love of not only mountains, hiking and traveling, but also books about traveling! So, catch our incredible selection for those who love to read, travel, and get into various interesting adventures with their heroes in books.
Using lyrical language that captures the majesty of the natural world, combined with a fun narrative, this inspirational picture book tells the triumphant story of three girls' friendship and trials and tribulations in the outdoors. It describes the best and worst of any camping trip, from picnics to deer sightings. With numerous labels and scientific references, this book is an indispensable tool for budding scientists, best friends, and all adventurous people.
"The Sea Dog by Astrid Scheckels is a fascinating and extremely funny book that tells the story of Walter, who dreams of becoming a real sea dog. It is an amazing journey full of adventures, laughter and unforgettable impressions. One of the most attractive aspects of the book is its main character, Walter. He is the most ordinary dog who sells bread and pies in a village coffee shop, but dreams of something more, of a life on the big waters. His transformation into a real sea dog is not only an adventure, but also a way of discovering his own vocation: a dream, faith in his own strength and abilities. The author successfully combines an adventurous spirit with deep moral values in the story.
With this book, children will visit 12 of the most extreme places on the planet and even space! The book contains a lot of fascinating facts, travel life hacks, and practical tips on how to protect the environment. Children will learn about the most extreme corners of the planet and how to survive there. The information is presented in the form of fascinating infographics: a minimum of text, a lot of symbols and pictures. This way of presenting information is perfect for modern children and improves their thinking. This encyclopedia will be a cool gift for a young tourist or traveler, or a boy or girl who dreams of seeing the vast world with their own eyes.