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Grand Bikepacking Journeys

If you feel like escaping from modern monotony and leaving everyday life behind, there is no better way to travel and see the world than on a bike. Bikepacking is about going slowly, connecting with nature, exploring the world and seeing it for the first time, also bringing back the most indelible memories about the people you have met.

"Grand Bikepacking Journeys" is a directory of the most famous cycling routes in the world that are perfect for bikepackers. It combines the most famous routes that each self-respecting long-distance biker should strive to accomplish. This sequel to the wildly popular "Bikepacking", is penned by the legendary cyclist Stefan Amato, and offers a list of must-ride routes, including the Iditarod across Alaska, the Trans-Pyrenees between France and Spain, the Ruta Austral in Patagonia, and many others. Stefan provides helpful advice on preparation, gear, and overcoming the particular challenges while describing the background and geography of each route and highlighting hidden jewels.




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THE NEGRONI

The Negroni is one of the easiest cocktails to make, it is also one of the most iconic. According to legend, a century ago Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender in Florence to stiffen an Americano by replacing the soda water with gin. The rest is, as they say, history.  With its cosmically simple 1:1:1 ratio of Campari, sweet vermouth and gin, this cocktail is the perfect balance of bitter and sweet with just a touch of an aura of sophistication. Penned...
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SURRENDER: 40 SONGS, ONE STORY - Image

SURRENDER: 40 SONGS, ONE STORY

Bono, the lead singer of the Irish rock band U2, is also an artist and an activist. He has written a memoir titled Surrender, which is both candid and irreverent, personal and profound. It tells the tale of the extraordinary life he has led, the difficulties he has faced, and the friends and family who have helped to mold and sustain him. Bonos work has received a great deal of attention because he is one of the most recogniz...
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ROCK THE BOAT

If you´ve got some sea legs on you and aren´t easily sickened by swaying, you should check out Gestalten´s latest book - Rock the Boat: Boats, Cabins and Homes on the Water. The book showcases various floating living solutions with endless opportunities for exploration and changes of scenery, but also profiles the imaginative inhabitants and designers behind these houseboats. The beautifully illustrated book offers inspiration to anyone interested in a touch of e...
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