Travel Asia

Greater Than a Tourist - Israel, by Lilia Gaufberg, offers the inside scoop on what to experience while traveling in Israel. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Mohira's dream of leaving Central Asia for the magic of America finally comes true when she meets a man in the Peace Corps who sweeps her off her feet. But the dream doesn't live up to the reality and, when she finds divorce papers on her pillow, her world falls apart. Now she struggles to find a sense of belonging, as a foreign woman in America with no friends or family around. She's not even sure her family will accept her if she gives up and returns to them, considering their traditional Muslim beliefs about divorce. In the midst of her journey of discovering who she is and reevaluating ...

Miles Hewitt is a natural-born traveller whose wanderlust adventures are illustrated by powerful themes as tensions mount and contrasting stories unfold. Miles & Miles is split into two eras. "On the Road" represents the globe-trotting years of 1973 to 1981 when Miles was a wide-eyed, curious young man, hungry for new experiences. He begins with an overland journey from England to Australia and back again followed by a spell as an expedition driver in the Near East.

Do you want to know some underrated beaches in Asia which conserve the beauty of nature? Do you want to witness the beauty of under-water world that Asian countries preserve? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you.... 50 Things to Know About the Best Beaches in Asia: From Underrated Beaches to Luxurious Resort Beaches by Dian Pramesti and Hanum Gitarina offers a list of beaches you would find in Asia, in accordance to the type of the beach and the activities provided by the beach.

Despite their contrasting characters, Islamabad and Rawalpindi harmoniously complement each other like a well-orchestrated symphony. Rawalpindi's Raja Bazaar offers a pure taste of Pakistan's vibrant culture, while Islamabad's relative tranquility provides a oft needed retreat. The metro-bus system, a lifeline connecting these cities, symbolizes their unity, seamlessly blending tradition with modernity. As it courses through the urban landscape, it not only transports people but also merges the old with the new, showcasing the beautiful synchrony in a land of contrasts.

"한국에서도 충분히 재미있게, 희망차게 살 수 있다는 것을 보여주고 싶었다"

Aokigahara, also known as the sea of trees, is a forest on the flanks of Mount Fuji on the island of Honshu in Japan, spread over 30 square kilometres of rock hard lava which was laid down during the last major eruption of Mount Fuji in 864. The western edge of Aokigahara, where there are various caves that fill with ice in winter, is a popular destination for tourists. Parts of Aokigahara are very dense, and the porous lava rock absorbs sound, all adding to a sense of solitude that some visitors decide to be the perfect place to implement their final act.

After three years of dating, Anita Jain finally got fed up with the New York singles scene. As her Indian parents continued to pressure her to find a mate, Jain couldn't help asking herself the question: Is arranged marriage really any worse than Craigslist? Full of romantic chance encounters, nosy relatives, and dozens of potential husbands, Marrying Anita is a refreshingly honest look at our own expectations and the modern search for the perfect mate.

Ready to dive into Taipei’s vibrant culture, mouthwatering cuisine, and stunning sights? Whether it's your first visit or you're a seasoned traveler, navigating this bustling city can be a challenge without the right guide. This book is your solution. Savor City: Not Your Typical Guide to Culinary Wonders is the ultimate guide to experiencing the best of Taipei. From famous landmarks to bustling night markets and scenic hikes, this guide has it all.

Packed with insightful information, this guide serves as a comprehensive companion for both seasoned travelers and those embarking on their first Korean adventure. From the bustling metropolis of Seoul with its vibrant blend of ancient palaces and modern skyscrapers to the serene landscapes of traditional villages and natural retreats, the guide navigates through the diverse tapestry of South Korea.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Davao City. Greater Than a Tourist – Davao City, Philippines by Jem Pagaran offers firsthand and personal insight into the best ways to visit Davao City, Philippines. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the ‘Greater Than a Tourist’ series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Vietnam: Ein Traum zum Reisen. Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt Vietnams – ein Land, das durch seine beeindruckende Vielfalt und atemberaubende Schönheit besticht. Von den geschäftigen Straßen Hanois bis zu den ruhigen Reisfeldern im Mekong-Delta, von den majestätischen Karstlandschaften der Halong-Bucht bis zu den unberührten Stränden von Phu Quoc – dieses Buch nimmt Sie mit auf eine unvergessliche Reise durch ein Land voller Kontraste und kultureller Reichtümer.

"Japan Unveiled" is your essential companion to unlocking the wonders of the Land of the Rising Sun, curated by seasoned travelers.

Greater Than a Tourist—Nepal by Anand Dhakal gives you the inside scoop on Nepal. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Maugham spent the winter months of 1919 travelling 1500 miles up the Yangtze river. Always more interested in people than places, he noted down acute and finely crafted sketches of those he met on countless scraps of paper. In the resulting collection we encounter Western missionaries, army officers and company managers who are culturally out of their depth in the immensity of the Chinese civilisation.

Insieme a Jean-Paul Sartre, nel 1955 Simone de Beauvoir viaggiò per sei settimane attraverso la Cina, invitata dal governo cinese. Da quell'esperienza nacque La lunga marcia (1957), un ricco resoconto del grande paese asiatico e dei cambiamenti che il comunismo vi stava portando. Tra visite minuziosamente organizzate e libere passeggiate, conferenze ufficiali e spontanee conversazioni, vestigia del passato e realizzazioni del presente, de Beauvoir fissa sulla pagina un periodo storico di rapida transizione, in cui "è impossibile fermarsi nell'istante".

For over 300 years, Japan closed itself to outsiders, developing a remarkable and unique culture. During its period of isolation, the inhabitants of the city of Edo, later known as Tokyo, relied on its public bells to tell the time. In her remarkable book, Anna Sherman tells of her search for the bells of Edo, exploring the city of Tokyo and its inhabitants and the individual and particular relationship of Japanese culture - and the Japanese language - to time, tradition, memory, impermanence and history.

Welcome to our essential Burmese audio course designed specifically for tourists like you, eager to explore Myanmar and immerse yourself in its rich culture. This course is your gateway to mastering basic Burmese phrases and expressions that will enhance your travel experience and facilitate meaningful interactions with locals.

Sylvain Tesson ist Schriftsteller, Philosoph und Reisender. Gemeinsam mit dem Fotografen Vincent Munier reist er nach Tibet, um sich auf die Suche nach einem der seltensten Tiere dieser Erde zu begeben - dem Schneeleoparden. Werden sie ihn finden? Ungewiss! Auf über 5.000 Metern Höhe, fernab vom Lärm der Zivilisation, hinterfragt Tesson eine Welt, in der kaum noch Raum bleibt für die Unterschiede zwischen den Kulturen, für das Ungebändigte und die Schönheit der Natur. Eine meditative Reise in die weiße Stille des Himalaya, eine Lektüre gegen die Hektik unseres Alltags.

Exotic and diverse, richly colourful and intriguingly complex: India is one of the most exciting countries to visit in the world today. Sanjeev Bhaskar, of Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No. 42, grew up in 70s surburban West London, so his regular family visits to India to see his relatives gave him an endless fascination for its bizarre contradictions. Now Sanjeev is going back with a BBC film crew to delve deeper into what makes this country such a compelling phenomenon.