This one-of-a-kind travel book offers a sense of place rather than a list of places to go. Want to know what two of Australia's most exciting cities are like even before you set foot in the Land Down Under? "The Unguidebook Sydney & Melbourne" virtually takes you there. It includes all the marvelous stories found in "The Unguidebook Sydney," plus 21 more spotlighting Melbourne. Come along on a visual storytelling journey to these welcoming cities and the stunning scenery around them.Introducing the third volume in this travel book series travel book series that features the theme "A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Characters(TM)." The authors put a unique stamp on their personal reflections by giving a modern twist to the old phrase, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Each of the 68 enlightening and entertaining impressions features an original photograph and a story that's exactly 1,000 characters long, down to the last period. Explore the seemingly endless waterfront to discover Sydney's maritime roots and love of anything that floats. Plunge into one of the city's idyllic bays, coves or nearby seawater pools. Take a stroll along the vibrant Circular Quay and central business district or an easy day hike overlooking the sapphire waters of the Pacific Ocean just minutes from downtown. Dine your way through Melbourne's dynamic food scene from the city's eclectic markets to her world-class restaurants in the distinctive laneways and cultural areas of Little Italy, Chinatown and the Greek Precinct. Then take a drive to see the colorful beachside town of Brighton and the spectacular Great Ocean Road.Whether you plan to visit this corner of the world or simply experience it vicariously, "The Unguidebook Sydney & Melbourne" does what few books do and gives you a real sense of place. This book is available as a paperback with black and white photos and as an e-book featuring original color photographs. "The pace is gentle as each story, rich in description and depth, allows you to fully imagine yourself at the location the photograph is taken." -- Travel blogger, Megan Davies "The Freemans do the difficult job of writing succinct, descriptive prose beautifully, taking the reader with them." -- Travel writer, Donna Janke • Author: Douglas J. Freeman, K. MacKenzie Freeman • Publisher: Independently Published • Publication Date: Jan 26, 2019 • Number of Pages: 172 pages • Language: English • Binding: Paperback • ISBN-10: 1795000872 • ISBN-13: 9781795000871
