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Michael Powell was born in Minnesota, in 1977, and raised in Ohio. He graduated from Ohio University with majors in Spanish and Computer Science. After meeting his German partner, he moved to Berlin. Now based in Valencia, Spain, he and his partner now spend their time travelling around the world writing about their experiences on the blog For91Days.com.

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For 91 Days In Tokyo Jan 8, 2015

by Michael Powell, Juergen Horn

( 7 )

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A collection of stories, photography and advice from three months spent in Tokyo: capital of Japan and the largest city in the world. Mike and Jürgen are travelers who spend 91 days in various locations around the world, capturing the history, lifestyle and culture of their temporary homes. With the enthusiasm of newcomers, they spent three months exploring Tokyo, visiting well-known sights like Ginza and Shibuya, as well as some hidden gems.

Packed with information about the food, neighborhoods, museums and culture of Tokyo, this e-book follows Mike and Jürgen as they discover kabuki and sumo, attend the city's famous cherry blossom festivals, visit museums and gardens, and test out the nightlife. Their story is fleshed out by historical anecdotes, humorous observations on the culture, and even day trips to Yokohama and the Mount Fuji region of Hakone. The book contains over 250 professional full-color photos, along with indexes organized alphabetically and by category.

For 91 Days in Tokyo isn't a traditional guidebook, but an impartial and colorful account of three months spent in this unforgettable city. Join Mike and Jürgen as they explore Tokyo over the course of 91 days. Whether you're planning a trip, already there, or simply curious, their experiences will help to enrich your own.

Curacao For 91 Days Jul 27, 2016

by Michael Powell, Jürgen Horn

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Mike and Jürgen gave themselves three months to explore the small Caribbean island of Curaçao, and came away with some unforgettable memories and photographs. This book is a collection of their anecdotes and adventures from the island, as they tried to live like locals. 91 days was enough time to explore this small country thoroughly; Mike and Jürgen checked out almost every beach, visited the colonial Landhuizen and ventured out on a few hikes. Packed with helpful advice, restaurant tips, insights into the culture, and beautiful full-color photography, this book is a must for anyone planning a trip to Curaçao!

For 91 Days in Iceland Mar 3, 2014

by Michael Powell, Juergen Horn

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A collection of stories, photography and advice from three months spent in Iceland, an isolated country in the North Atlantic filled with wondrous and bizarre nature. Mike and Jürgen are travelers who spend 91 days in various locations around the world, capturing the history, lifestyle and culture of their temporary homes. With the enthusiasm of newcomers, they've explored Iceland from north to south, and east to west, visiting both the most popular sights and uncovering some hidden gems.

Filled with information about the hikes, volcanoes, glaciers, towns, culture and people of Iceland, this e-book follows Mike and Jürgen as they scour the streets of Reykjavík, and set off on road trips which take them around the entire country. The Blue Lagoon, the sights of Golden Circle, the remote West and Eastfjords, the bizarre nature of Lake Mývatn in the north, and a trip to the Westman Islands are all part of the story, which is fleshed out by interesting historical anecdotes and humorous descriptions of Icelandic life. The book contains over 220 professional full-color photos, along with a full index organized alphabetically and by category.

For 91 Days in Iceland isn't a traditional guidebook, but an impartial and colorful account of three months spent in this incredible and unforgettable country. Explore Iceland with Mike and Jürgen over the course of 91 days, and you'll be sure to agree that this is one of the world's most special places.

For 91 Days in Oviedo, Asturias Oct 1, 2011

by Michael Powell, Juergen Horn

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Photos, advice and anecdotes from our three months in Oviedo, Spain. We're two travelers who spend 91 days in various cities around the world, capturing the history, local flavor and way of life.

Over the course of three months, we were able to explore the best of Oviedo and Asturias: the touristic highlights, great day trips, restaurants, typical Asturian food, and hidden gems. Read about all our experiences in this e-book, which also includes a wealth of images of this wild northern Spanish region.

For 91 Days in Oviedo is not necessarily a guidebook, but an honest and impartial account of the three months we spent there. Filled with gorgeous pictures and entertaining prose, the book is an excellent companion for anyone planning a visit or extended stay in Asturias.

Valencia For 91 Days Mar 29, 2016

by Michael Powell, Jürgen Horn

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Valencia For 91 Days is collection of stories, photography and advice from three months spent in one of Spain's best cities. Mike and Jürgen are travelers who spend 91 days in various locations around the world, capturing the history, lifestyle and culture of their temporary homes. Valencia is the fourteenth destination they've covered, but this one is special -- it's also the city in which they've chosen to base themselves permanently.

Packed with information about the restaurants, festivals, history and culture of Valencia, this e-book starts in March, during the insane festival of Las Fallas, but also covers all of the city's most important sights, as well as some hidden gems. Mike and Jürgen make excursions into the beautiful nature surrounding Valencia, and share their thoughts about life in Spain -- including what it was like to buy an apartment. The book contains over 250 professional full-color photos, along with indexes organized alphabetically and by category. There are also links to map locations, so you can easily find the places they're writing about.

For 91 Days in Valencia isn't a traditional guidebook, but an impartial and colorful account of three months spent in this wonderful city. Whether you're planning a trip of your own, or simply curious, Mike and Jürgen's experiences will help to enrich your own. After their first visit to Valencia, they decided to move here permanently. Maybe you will, too!

Savannah For 91 Days - 2016 Edition Sep 9, 2011

by Michael Powell, Jürgen Horn

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Updated for 2016!

Photos, advice and anecdotes from our three months in Savannah, Georgia. We're two travelers who spend 91 days in various cities around the world, capturing the history, customs and culture of our temporary homes.

Over the course of three months, we were able to explore the best of Savannah: the touristic highlights, all the historic squares, easy day trips, great restaurants and hidden gems. Read about all our experiences in this e-book, which also includes a wealth of images of this incredibly photogenic city.

For 91 Days in Savannah is not necessarily a city-guide, but an honest and impartial account of our three months in this gorgeous southern jewel. A person who reads the whole thing will have a comprehensive understanding of what life in Savannah truly is like.

For this 2016 edition, we returned to Savannah and brought the book up-to-date. We visited some new museums and restaurants, and returned to a few of our favorite haunts. We've also added location links, and almost a dozen new entries to the book.

For 91 Days in Macedonia Jun 27, 2015

by Michael Powell, Jürgen Horn

( 3 )

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For 91 Days in Macedonia is collection of stories, photography and advice from three months spent in one of Europe's least-discovered countries. Mike and Jürgen are travelers who spend 91 days in various locations around the world, capturing the history, lifestyle and culture of their temporary homes. With the enthusiasm of newcomers, they spent three months exploring the Republic of Macedonia, leaving no stone unturned, from the capital of Skopje to beautiful Lake Ohrid... and everything in between.

Packed with information about the food, towns, nature, history and culture of Macedonia, this e-book follows Mike and Jürgen as they embark on hikes, visit small-town wineries, and meet some of the most hospitable people they've ever encountered. The story is fleshed out by historical anecdotes, observations on Macedonia's diverse ethnic tapestry, and practical advice for visiting the country. The book contains over 250 professional full-color photos, along with indexes organized alphabetically and by category.

For 91 Days in Macedonia isn't a traditional guidebook, but an impartial and colorful account of three months spent in this unforgettable country. Whether you're planning a trip of your own, or simply curious, Mike and Jürgen's experiences will help to enrich your own.

For 91 Days In The Yucatan Jul 27, 2014

by Michael Powell, Juergen Horn

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A collection of stories, photography and advice from three months spent in the Yucatán Peninsula, one of the most remote and wonderful regions in Mexico, filled with stunning beaches, historic towns and fascinating Maya ruins. Mike and Jürgen are travelers who spend 91 days in various locations around the world, capturing the history, lifestyle and culture of their temporary homes. With the enthusiasm of newcomers, they've explored the Yucatán from the vibrant capital of Mérida to the pristine coasts of Quintana Roo, from Cozumel to Campeche, visiting well-known sights as well as some hidden gems.

Packed with information about the history, ruins, cenotes, villages, food and culture of the Yucatán, this e-book follows Mike and Jürgen as they sample the street foods of Mérida, and embark on road trips which take them around the entire peninsula. Their three months in the Yucatan were spent discovering Maya sites like Chichén Itzá, Uxmal, Ek Balam and Edzná, visiting henequen plantations, hiking through the jungle, swimming in cenotes, luxuriating on Cozumel Island and Tulum, and surviving Cancún. The story fleshed out by interesting historical anecdotes and humorous descriptions of life in the Yucatán. The book contains over 200 professional full-color photos, along with indexes organized alphabetically and by category.

For 91 Days in the Yucatán isn't a traditional guidebook, but an impartial and colorful account of three months spent in this unforgettable peninsula. Join Mike and Jürgen as they explore the Yucatán over the course of 91 days. Whether you're planning a trip, already there, or simply curious, their experiences might help to enrich your own.

For 91 Days in Buenos Aires Oct 23, 2011

by Michael Powell, Juergen Horn

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A collection of photos, advice and anecdotes from Buenos Aires, one of the world's most fascinating metropolises. Mike and Jürgen are travelers who spend 91 days in various cities around the world, capturing the history, culture and way of life of their temporary homes. With the enthusiasm of newcomers, they explore the city and build a rounded picture of it over the course of three months.

Filled with incredible restaurant tips, unmissable sights, accounts of various neighborhoods, practical advice, and humorous stories, this e-book covers Buenos Aires from top to bottom, with amazing full-color photography on every page.

For 91 Days in Buenos Aires is not a traditional guidebook, but an impartial and colorful take on this unforgettable city. Come and slowly discover Argentina's capital, with For 91 Days in Buenos Aires: an essential companion for anyone who wants to make the most out of their trip.

Hanoi For 91 Days Jan 15, 2018

by Michael Powell, Jürgen Horn

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Are 91 days enough to thoroughly explore an entire country? How about half of one? Professional travelers Michael and Jürgen spent three months in the northern half of Vietnam, visiting cities, parks, villages, and some of the most bizarre and beautiful nature the world has to offer. This book follows their adventures, from a late-night departure out of Saigon on the "Reunification Express" train, through cities like Hue and Hoi An, and into the bustling capital city of Hanoi. From famous sights like Ha Long and Phong Nha, to more obscure locations like Ha Giang and Pu Luong, Michael and Jürgen tried to experienced as much as possible, and every day brought with it a new adventure. Packed full of anecdotes and honest, practical advice, as well as over 280 beautiful full-color photographs, For 91 Days in Hanoi is a must for anyone traveling to this amazing corner of the world.

Saigon For 91 Days: Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide Sep 21, 2017

by Michael Powell, Jürgen Horn

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Michael and Jürgen spent 91 days living in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), learning about the history, cuisine, and culture of this major Southeast Asian metropolis. For three months, they explored all of Saigon's major sights, and plenty of hidden gems. They sampled every type of street food they could get their hands on, familiarized themselves with the city's insane traffic, and took a lot of trips throughout Southern Vietnam. Phu Quoc, Can Tho, Sadec, Chau Doc, and Dalat were just some of the places they visited, and all of their trips and experiences are detailed in this book. Packed full of anecdotes and honest, practical advice, as well as over 280 beautiful full-color photographs, For 91 Days in Saigon is a must for anyone traveling to this amazing city.

Montreal For 91 Days Sep 6, 2016

by Michael Powell, Jürgen Horn

( 3 )

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For 91 days, travelers Mike and Jürgen explored the city of Montreal, and came away with some unforgettable memories and photographs. This book is a collection of their anecdotes and adventures from Canada's second city. Over the course of three months, they experienced the highs and lows of Montreal, discovered the city's multi-cultural neighborhoods, ate loads of poutine, visited the best museums, and even found time for a trip to nearby Quebec City. Packed with helpful advice, restaurant tips, insights into the French-Canadian culture, and beautiful full-color photography, this book is a must for anyone planning a trip to Montreal!

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