Travel Asia

Greater Than a Tourist - India by Manidipa Bhattacharyya offers the inside scoop on India. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series this book will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your destination. Here, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Malaysia presents visitors with an exciting and fascinating medley of cultures—Malay, Chinese, Indian, Arab, Eurasian, Dayak, and Aboriginal. Though very much a modern nation state, its diverse communities retain a considerable amount of their unique heritage and, in its customs, religions, festivals, costume, cuisine, languages, and architecture, Malaysian society perfectly illustrates the virtues of a vibrant pluralism. Culture Smart! Malaysia sets out to help you navigate this rich and complex cultural mix.

A good Thai girl spills the inside story about dating Thai women. You can find love in Thailand with girls who are marriage material, look like billboard fashion models, work in office jobs, speak fluent English, and don't see you as just a meal ticket. But it's not easy or automatic. In Thailand, you can't just approach strangers in public, even at a club or bar. And many of the women who you might think are "good Thai girls" are actually prostitutes in disguise. This book is the complete Thai insider's guide to meet good Thai girls, online or offline, understand typical Thai girls and red...

明治時代、「仏教原典」を求めて、鎖国のチベットに数々の困難を乗り越えながら単独入国を果たした僧侶の旅行記。

住職を辞め、旅の資金を貯めた後、まわりに惜しまれ呆れられながらも仏教原典を求める姿や、巡礼乞食をしながらチベットを目指し、氷がある河を泳ぎ、ヒマラヤを超えるなど、クレイジーな河口慧海師の魅力と出会える作品です。

チベットの生活や習慣などが浮かび上がってくる活き活きとした朗読でお楽しみください。

Travel like a Local: Hong Kong by Hing Wan Angel, Chan offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit this unique city rich in both Eastern and Western heritage.

Lost in time for generations, the story of a 19th-century English gentleman in British India - a family mystery of love found and loyalties abandoned, finally brought to light. In 1841, 20-year-old Nigel Halleck set out for Calcutta as a clerk in the East India Company. He went on to serve in the colonial administration for eight years before abruptly leaving the company under a cloud and disappearing in the mountain kingdom of Nepal, never to be heard from again.

The authors tell how they grew up in China, met in India and were reunited in England and Japan. They share their discovery of the key to reconciliation between China and Japan.

This fully updated guide by whisky authority and Japanese whisky expert Stefan Van Eycken takes you on a tour of some of the most coveted whiskies in the world. Japanese whiskies have become some of the most highly valued whiskies, and have bested traditional producers in major international competitions. Blending proven Scotch and American methods with new ideas, these whiskies are imbued with exotic flavors from local Japanese woods to make a unique and signature product that rings true to Japanese terroir.

In this audio, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater than a tourist is a series of travel books written by locals. Travel like a local. Get the inside scope. Slow down, stay in one place, take your time, get to know the people and the culture of a place. Try some things off the beaten path with guidance. Patronize local business and vendors when you travel. Be willing to try something new and have the travel experience of a lifetime.

Indonesia, stretching across three time zones and situated on one of the world's great maritime trade routes, has a rich and varied culture. Culture Smart! Indonesia describes the many different cultural backgrounds that make up this rainbow nation, helping you to better understand the values that underpin its diverse society. It reveals how modern Indonesians view themselves and go about their daily lives, and gives advice on how to navigate unfamiliar situations.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate.

The relationship between man and horse on the Eurasian steppe gave rise to a succession of rich nomadic cultures. Among them were the Mongols of the 13th century - a small tribe, which, under the charismatic leadership of Genghis Khan, created the largest contiguous land empire in history. Inspired by the extraordinary life nomads still lead today, Tim Cope embarked on a journey that hadn’t been successfully completed since those times: to travel on horseback across the entire length of the Eurasian steppe.

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

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.

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.

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 ...

In an alternate reality, 5,000 years in the future, the evil Dragon of Death has become ruler of Dragon City. Humans now live to serve the dragon population, and it’s no different for Billy Chan and his friends. After losing contact with their own dragons, they’re determined to track them down in this new city, even if it means putting their own lives at risk. But one dragon has turned to the dark side and has no plans to return.

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.

Konnichi wa! Have you ever been to Japan? Learn about Japanese animals, foods, culture, and more to see what makes this Asian country unique. Carefully leveled text and critical thinking questions introduce young listeners to nonfiction.