Travel Asia

After her narrow escape from the Temple of Light and Shadow, Julie Bird returns to the modern world—and finds it very different from the one she left. Not only her own life and family, but also China as a nation has changed for the worse. Unable to deny her responsibility and tormented by guilt, Julie Bird has to go back to the Qing Dynasty to undo her mistakes. But will she be able to accomplish her goal this time? In this second book of the duology, Julie will be traveling with the imperial family along the breathtaking Great Wall, the magnificent Old Summer Palace which was destroyed ...

Bound for Distant Seas begins sailing author James Baldwin's epic tale of his second circumnavigation. His story is seasoned by his adventures during his first circumnavigation in 1984-86 as told in Across Islands and Oceans. Alone with little money aboard Atom, his now-engineless 28-foot sailboat, James embarks on his odyssey without the comforts and equipment most sailors consider essential.

Alright ladies, Sawasdee ka! 👋 Tired of the same-old Bangkok travel guides that send you straight into tourist traps or, worse, make you feel like you need a hazard suit just to find a decent Pad Thai? Feeling a bit iffy about navigating the City of Angels solo or with your girlfriends, especially when you hear those whispers about… other kinds of "cultural experiences"? Well, grab a Thai iced tea and say "Sawasdee ka!" to your new Bangkok BFF, Fon! This ain't your grandma's guidebook (unless your grandma is secretly super cool and knows where to find the best som tam). Fon lives here,...

ANOTHER HILARIOUS, CAPTIVATING AND EXOTIC STORY FROM THE PEN OF CHET NAIRENE! "ENDLESSLY ENTERTAINING! He is 'Dash in a Tropical Wonderland' in this offbeat adventure with equally quirky characters. A fun journey -- don't miss it!" -- James Roby, The UrbanKnights Series. PACIFIC DASH is a colorful new novel tracking the vagabond life journey of Dashiell Bonaventure, a young American who roams Asia for decades, visiting beaches, vice dens and casinos, all in pursuit of thrills and truth. This vivid work of gaudy fiction transports readers to exotic worlds and will delight all fans of ...

Christmas in high society - what could go wrong? A Vinodhini Dias and Kiyama Fernando adventure The season of love and cheer takes a sinister turn when a Christmas party ends in the sudden death of an invitee and two female friends must navigate the halls of the rich and famous to trap the killer before he strikes again. Will Vino make peace with her estranged family? Will Kiyama find romance during this magical season? Set in Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, this fast-paced and humorous story takes you on a rollercoaster ride that will leave you humming favourite seasonal ...

After third grade teacher, Lacy Stone undergoes a kidney transplant she develops vivid dreams of a toddler running away from a blazing fire. Lacy soon embarks in a journey to Boracay island, Philippines to find answers. On the island, Lacy meets Sampaguita Navarro, one of the last few Aetas of her tribe. As a masseuse, Sam hopes to open her own holistic spa on the island, but as she acquires tragic visions, she discovers that her gift of touch comes with a price. Searching for clues, Lacy crosses paths and falls in love with investor, Adam Shaw not realizing that he's the prime target of ...

K.I. Peeler has traveled to 80 countries as both a tourist with a group tour and as a traveler on her own. Pantyless in Scandinavia And Other Escapades of World Travel is a collection of 6 interesting and eye-opening stories of her world travels. The Introduction briefly explains the world of international travel and its significance. The author provides her readers with the answers to the question, "Why is traveling abroad so exciting?" Chapter One "Nice to Meet You, El Presidente" is a story about K.I. Peeler's "chance meeting" with the president of Paraguay in Asuncion. This story ...

It took Lawrence Bransby and his son, Gareth, three journeys into Central Asia before they were able to ride the legendary Bartang Pass. But it's another pass that becomes the focus of this story - Matts Pass in southern Tajikistan - and a motorcycle gets abandoned deep in the Pamir Mountains after father and son push the limits of their bodies and bikes just one step too far. Never before - across Africa, into the Russian taiga, or in the Western Sahara - have they had to abandon a bike and walk out...

Well, it wasn't a car--it was bikes, a KLE500 and a KTM990, and by the end of the trip the KLE was pretty much trashed. On their third epic trip together, Lawrence Bransby and his son Gareth head for the notorious Pamir Highway, the second highest "highway" in the world, tucked deep in the Pamir Mountains of Central Asia. For those in the know, this area has roads and tracks that can be defined as "motorcycle adventure travel at its best". And it didn't disappoint.

BANGKOK Looking for the ultimate guide to experiencing Bangkok? Look no further! This comprehensive guidebook is packed with insider tips and expert advice to help you make the most of your trip to Thailand's bustling capital city. Whether you're interested in exploring the city's rich cultural heritage, dining on delicious local cuisine, or partying the night away, this book has you covered. With detailed information on top attractions, hidden gems, and practical travel advice, you'll be able to create your perfect Bangkok itinerary. So why wait? Start planning your dream trip today with ...

The electrifying sequel to THE OPENER! Don Rouse is young, rich, happily married and lives the life of a jet-setting expatriate in Southeast Asia. He also happens to be a master con artist, a manipulative swindler who controls a fictitious firm that convinces unsuspecting clients to place all their money into bogus investment opportunities. Aided by corrupt government officials, crooked cops, and unscrupulous bankers, Don lives a whimsical life of leisure and luxury with his alluring wife Jessica. When a mundane business meeting suddenly turns deadly, Don must use all of his cunning and ...

BESTSELLER travelogue mixes it up on the Asian Trail in a voice that's by turns personal, passionate and ohhhh so very soulful. "So I get up at dawn and marvel at fog burning off into mist tumbling down like the finest mosquito netting of silk. The hills beyond the rivers' confluence, like shoulders of a woman undressing, the way the misty shroud lifts off feminine curves, higher and higher ... I tingle all over, feeling there on Borneo the dream tug of Joseph Conrad's fiction, notably Lord Jim." By turns literarily pathbreaking and intimate, this smorgasbord of travel essays scales down ...

Greater Than a Tourist: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by Ranim Nourallah offers the inside scoop on Abu Dhabi. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. You’ll discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This audiobook will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other travel audiobooks.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Japan with Feelings About Taking the ShinKanSen Bullet Train for the First Time in Japan. This evocative collection of essays captures the exhilaration, wonder, and profound introspection experienced by travelers as they step aboard the iconic ShinKanSen for the first time.

Planning a trip to Indonesia? Master the must-know Indonesian phrases and words that will transform your travel experience across Bali, Jakarta, and beyond. This introductory audio guide equips travelers with practical language skills for authentic interactions with locals, from ordering delicious street food to negotiating at traditional markets.

This collection of Culture Smart guidebooks introduces listeners to China, Japan, and India. Each guidebook includes concise chapters on the local customs, traditions, and values of the country's inhabitants and, crucially, the key historical and cultural events that have shaped them. There are sections on social and business etiquette, tips on communication, both verbal and non-verbal, and advice on how to be a good guest.

Do you want to travel with ease and elegance getting what you need when you need it? This is the solution for your communication problems when you travel to Istanbul. You can access the phrase you need by using the table of contents that will lead you to the topic you are looking for.

Thailand was a great tourist destination for decades prior to the pandemic and, then, a lot changed. Slow modernization has come to the Thai Kingdom along with a new king, Vajiralongkorn, in 2016. The nation built a new international airport that has been added to since 2006 and, now, boasts one of the largest airports in the world. But, all is not well in the land of elephants. Sukhumvit is the main strip in Bangkok, which is actually a conglomeration of streets, that sells everything from alcohol to food, sex to cannabis, and supercars to real estate. On the surface, Bangkok looks ...

Un curioso y atractivo repaso por la cultura tradicional y contemporánea japonesa en forma de diccionario, que nos presenta un recorrido pormenorizado por el Japón de la antigüedad y por la rabiosa actualidad de una de las culturas más influyentes del presente. En este viaje descubriremos desde el origen los kimonos hasta los pasos de la ceremonia del té o los pormenores de la arquitectura japonesa. Imprescindible para quienes siempre han sentido fascinación por Japón y para quienes deseen un buen punto de partida para empezar a entender su cultura.

After 38 years of employment, Matthew Lightfoot escaped the confines of corporate life with the intention of travelling the world. Instead of adding to his adventures in 150 countries, he found his movements restricted by the lockdowns imposed in response to the Covid pandemic. Nearly three years after leaving work he finally set forth again to discover whether it's still possible to travel independently and unplanned in a post-Covid world. Whether travelling through Europe in a motorhome, or South East Asia and India by dilapidated buses, overnight trains and slow-boats, the author of the ...