Travel Asia

The Great Railway Bazaar is Paul Theroux's account of his epic journey by rail through Asia. Filled with evocative names of legendary train routes - the Direct-Orient Express, the Khyber Pass Local, the Delhi Mail from Jaipur, the Golden Arrow to Kuala Lumpur, the Hikari Super Express to Kyoto, and the Trans-Siberian Express - it describes the many places, cultures, sights and sounds he experienced and the fascinating people he met.

With intelligence and wit, author Jonathan Clements blends documentary and storytelling styles to connect the past, present, and future of Japan, and in broad yet detailed strokes reveals a country of paradoxes: a modern nation steeped in ancient traditions; a democracy with an emperor as head of state; a famously safe society built on 108 volcanoes resting on the world's most active earthquake zone; a fast-paced urban and technologically advanced country whose land consists predominantly of mountains and forests.

In 1271 a young Italian merchant named Marco Polo embarked on a groundbreaking expedition from Venice, through the Middle East and Central Asia to China. His extraordinary reports of his experiences introduced medieval Europe to an exotic new world of emperors and concubines, amazing cities, huge armies, unusual spices and cuisine, and imperial riches. Marco Polo also revealed the wonders of Xanadu, the summer capital of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan.

Imagine your golden years spent in a tropical haven where your retirement savings stretch further, the pace of life is relaxed, and every day offers a new adventure. Retiring to the Philippines is the ultimate guide for those dreaming of a life overseas, providing all the insider knowledge you need to make this dream a reality. From securing the right visa to understanding healthcare options and navigating the local culture, this essential handbook covers every detail to help you settle with confidence and ease. Discover the warmth of Filipino hospitality, the enchantment of pristine ...

(Revised 2025) What if I told you that you could travel anywhere in the world on just your Social Security income?The author does it, and you can do it too. Amazon best-selling author of 21 books, Jerry Minchey, shows you step-by-step how he does it. He outlines how he gets airline tickets at discounts up to 90% or even for free and how he gets free or low-cost accommodations (including meals). The author has flown over two million miles on Delta alone, traveled worldwide, and personally used every technique described in this book. This is not a theory. These techniques work, and they are ...

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, "Two tigers cannot share the same mountain." However, in East Asia, there are three tigers on that mountain: China, Japan, and Korea, and they have a long history of turmoil and tension with each other. In his latest entertaining and thought-provoking narrative travelogue, Michael Booth sets out to discover how deep, really, the enmity is between these three "tiger" nations and what prevents them from making peace.

Long overshadowed by Japan and China, South Korea is a small country that happens to be one of the great national success stories of the postwar period. From a failed state with no democratic tradition, ruined and partitioned by war, and sapped by a half-century of colonial rule, South Korea transformed itself in just 50 years into an economic powerhouse and a democracy that serves as a model for other countries. With no natural resources and a tradition of authoritarian rule, Korea managed to accomplish a second Asian miracle.

Looking for a lightly steamed, slow-burn, feel-good, comfort romance? Well, grab your coffee (or tea) and taste "Connect". Happy Chinese New Year! Tianna is an artist not a psychic. So when she meets a handsome man online and they seem to have a lot in common, she risks it all. Flying from the US to China to meet the man of her dreams turns into a nightmare when she discovers that she has been catfished. What the... Deep in a foreign country and feeling betrayed, Tianna is ready to turn right back around. Can Li regain her trust? Could this new connection be the real thing, or is it just an...

Declan Walsh is one of the New York Times's most distinguished international correspondents. His electrifying portrait of Pakistan over a tumultuous decade captures the sweep of this strange, wondrous, and benighted country through the dramatic lives of nine fascinating individuals. On assignment as the country careened between crises, Walsh traveled from the raucous port of Karachi to the salons of Lahore, and from Baluchistan to the mountains of Waziristan. He met a diverse cast of extraordinary Pakistanis....

Uncover Japan's hidden gems with this comprehensive guide to unforgettable adventures that delivers travel tips for authentic, pocket-friendly experiences. Discover the Japan that exists beneath the surface, the Japan that only locals know. This guide is your passport to that world, taking you beyond the surface-level experiences and into the heart of Japan. It's a treasure trove of authentic, unforgettable, and budget-friendly adventures that are waiting for you to uncover.

In the 19th century, the British and Russian empires were engaged in bitter rivalry for the acquisition of Southern Asian. Although India was the ultimate prize, most of the intrigue and action took place along its northern frontier in Afghanistan, Turkestan, and Tibet. Mapping the region and gaining knowledge of the enemy were crucial to the interests of both sides.

Two hundred years ago China's imperial rulers sensed a threat to a past-oriented society in the dynamism of the West and tried to frustrate foreign entry.

In 1355 the travel memoirs of Ibn Battuta came into being and were widely read whereas his journeys surpassed both Marco Polo and Xheng He. Now centuries later the 1971 journeys of Armenian American Ed (Edwin) Tabibian through Asia are available with a perspective and mindset of a world that has changed radically to what we know of today in 2023 and is as different to us today as is the world of Ibn Battuta's book. Join Ed Tabibian back in 1971 as he travels through Asia to Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India providing what to our eyes today may seem a politically incorrect voice ...

Over the years the American writer Emma Larkin has spent traveling in Burma, she has come to know all too well the many ways this police state can be described as "Orwellian". The life of the mind exists in a state of siege in Burma, and it long has. The connection between George Orwell and Burma is not simply metaphorical, of course; Orwell's mother was born in Burma, and he was shaped by his experiences there as a young man working for the British Imperial Police.

When Ian Buruma arrived in Tokyo in 1975, Japan was little more than an idea in his mind, a fantasy of a distant land. A sensitive misfit in the world of his upper middle class youth, what he longed for wasn't so much the exotic as the raw, unfiltered humanity he had experienced in Japanese theater performances and films, witnessed in Amsterdam and Paris.

A close encounter with a ghost in Scotland and a gun in Mexico. A request to meet a fortune-teller in Varanasi, who correctly predicts the future. Entering Tibet the hard way and meeting the Dalai Lama the easy way. Living in Japan for 13 years, and experiencing life as an ex-pat, and seeing Japan through the eyes of an ESL teacher. This is a collection of stories and travels over several years and through several countries. Vicariously experience these and other misadventures when you travel to parts of Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, and the Middle East. Many ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Japan's hidden wonders with this comprehensive travel guide audiobook. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, discover the authentic heart of Japan beyond the tourist trails. From secret cherry blossom viewing spots to forgotten mountain temples, this guide reveals Japan's best-kept secrets across all four seasons. Explore ancient post towns, connect with local artisans, and uncover stories that most travelers never hear.

A Russian Drama best seller now in its second edition! In February, 1959 nine young hikers on a cross country ski trip mysteriously died under horrific circumstances. It is one of the great mysteries of our times. They would be found with missing eyes, even a missing tongue, crushed bones, and stripped of their clothes (later found radioactive) in minus 50 degree temperatures. Theories range from their being murdered by the CIA to space aliens, to even "Abominable Snowmen". This book explores this famous incident using a technique known as "Higher criticism" to explain their terrifying ...

The touch of a Kitsune always comes with a price. New Orleans, Louisiana - Kota Tamashi is a Kitsune Fox Spirit that specializes in naughty naughty pleasures and women are his prey. The magic of his kiss and the rhythm of his hips are wicked good - enchanted even. Have you ever craved someone so bad you thought that you might lose your mind? Well, one kiss from a Kitsune might wreck your life for one day, one month, or even a year - the effects may vary. But without a doubt, his touch will have you looking for him in the daylight with a flashlight at a million man march. All for one more ...

Central Asia is often seen as a remote and inaccessible land on the peripheries of modern history. Encompassing Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and the Xinjiang province of China, it in fact stands at the crossroads of world events. Adeeb Khalid provides the first comprehensive history of Central Asia from the mid-18th century to today, shedding light on the historical forces that have shaped the region under imperial and Communist rule.