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Black Sea Circuit

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Black Sea Circuit by The Raven Brothers The Black Sea is the inspiration for the myths like Jason and the Argonauts, Noah's Ark and the Amazons—a powerful female warrior tribe. Enticed by insatiable curiosity, The Raven Brothers set out on a mission to circumnavigate the ancient Black Sea that has been the epicentre of human civilization for thousands of years. In 2014, British travel writers, The Raven Brothers, set themselves the challenge of driving full circle around the Black Sea. Their journey took them through southern Ukraine and Russia, less than six months before the annexation of Crimea and the invasion of Donetsk. It is a region of the world that is currently a war zone, and their route for the time being is now impassable even to the most courageous traveller. Discover a fascinating account of their journey in the book 'Black Sea Circuit: Crimea & the Caucasus'. The brothers get up close and personal with the intriguing people who live in the six nations th...

3 books for Adventure Lovers!

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For those with an insatiable curiosity and a thirst for the unknown, adventure awaits them in a world of limitless opportunities and wild encounters.  The need for adventure is strong in the hearts of people who seek it out everywhere in the world, from the lofty summits of magnificent mountains to the meandering paths that fade into thick forests. It is an instinctive need that compels us to escape the confines of daily life and set out on a voyage of exploration, introspection, and thrilling adventures. Adventure reveals the wonders of nature, pushes the boundaries of our endurance, and kindles a passion for the extraordinary with every step taken and every mile travelled. Come along with us as we explore the unknown through words and imagination. Check out these 3 brilliant adventure books.  The Only Way Is West: A Once In a Lifetime Adventure Walking 500 Miles On Spain's Camino de Santiago Bradley Chermside What would you do if you were given €20 in Greece with an email ad...

5 Stories You Can Trust Are Real

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The Raven Brothers. They weren't raised in New York or Paris, Istanbul or Bangkok. They didn't go to Harvard or Oxford or Peking University. The hill behind their house in a small suburban market town in the East Midlands, UK, was their playground, and the council estate in the valley was their urban jungle. Why should any of this matter? Well, until about a year ago, it didn't mean very much at all. Then ChatGPT arrived and suddenly AI driven news articles started to flood the media, and lazy journalists began to use the machine to craft opinions without any heart at all. The mass producers of content won awards for the simple reason that their junk clickbait was being seen. Introducing a new counter culture, where books written blind (wi thout the help of technology), are t he only sure way you can guarantee that what you are reading is real, that it was produced by a human and is not random plagiarized thought. When The Raven Brothers wrote their first book in 2005 it wa...

8 fabulous short story writers

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Sometimes you just don't want to invest your time and commit to a book the size of a brick. Life gets in the way, right? Enter the short story. Short stories can express a lot of meaning and emotion in a short length of time. They are a brilliant form of storytelling.  So, let's take a look at the talented writers behind the words. Here are eight writers known for their short stories. Ernest Hemingway No introduction for this writer. Ernest Hemingway was praised for his clear and powerful prose. Stories from his collection, include "The Old Man and the Sea" and "Hills Like White Elephants". Paul Theroux Another classic writer. Paul Theroux focuses on adventure, travel, and cross-cultural interactions, with books "The Great Railway Bazaar" and "The Mosquito Coast."  His collections of short stories include, "The Consul's File," "The London Embassy," and "Fresh Air Fiend". Jack Kerouac Best known for "...