Travel Culture

Along the coast via Albufeira and Lagos, the journey goes inland to Al Jezur. In Lisbon, explore the narrow streets of the city with the 'Electricos' and visit the "Torre De Belem". The Portuguese kings spent the summers in Sintra, in their residences surrounded by gardens full of flowers. The Mosteiro de Batalha and the Convento de Christo, the castle of the Knights Templar are on your route north, the "cradle of the country". The old town of Porto is a World Heritage Site.

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant tapestry of Malaysia with this "Malaysia Travel Guide" This comprehensive travel guide offers an immersive exploration of Malaysia's rich history, diverse landscapes, tantalizing cuisines, and vibrant culture.

Culture Smart! Bulgaria provides a key to understanding the Bulgarian people. It outlines their long and complex history, shows you what everyday life is like there today, and offers advice on what to expect and how to navigate unfamiliar cultural terrain. This is a small country of proud and persevering people. Familiarize yourself with their traditions and way of life, and the warmth and hospitality you are shown in return will conquer your heart and bring you back time and again.

While Israel is a modern and largely secular country, it is one steeped in biblical history - a place where religion still plays an active role in public life. In 70 years, it has grown from a sparsely populated strip of land into a vigorous democracy and regional superpower. Often called the Startup Nation, Israel is a world leader in a number of high-tech industries. Its democratic institutions, despite political and social polarization in recent years, are among the most enlightened in the world.

Angel Book 5, Culture Shock, begins with Angel and Duke Bryan Pendle arriving at the Court of King Edward. There she meets one of Pope Alexander II's Cardinals, Giuseppe Folonari whose attitude convinces her that she needs to go to Rome to meet the Pope, Alexander II. Archbishop Halford decides to accompany her, along with the Cardinal. To avoid a lengthy sea and land journey Angel takes the two men back to her time. The two are astounded and deeply affected by seeing St Peter's Square in Rome. Transitioning to the Rome of 1062 Angel and her two companions are accosted by Count Gregory II ...

Are you planning a trip to France with your child? Do you want your kid to know more about different cultures? This beautifully illustrated book series opens the world to young children (ages 3-8) to new cultures and experiences in a fun and engaging way. Mishi and Mashi are sisters. They travel around Europe with their parents and explore different countries. In France, they climb on top of the Eiffel Tower and play scavenger hunt in the Louvre, get lost in the beautiful gardens of Versailles, visit a Christmas market in Strasbourg and go skiing on Chamonix. They also celebrate Mashi's ...

Want to fast-track your Spanish language abilities without confusion, traditional classrooms, or costly app fees? Say Hola to new opportunities as you build your Spanish-speaking confidence. Do you dream of immersing yourself in Spanish-speaking countries, but your lack of language skills holds you back? Perhaps you've always wanted to learn a second language but felt intimidated by grammar and pronunciation rules.

The A to Z of Spanish Culture reflects Spain as seen through the eyes of its author: a Spaniard who grew up in Madrid in the ‘80s and now keeps a close eye on the country from her London home. Presented in an informal style, each chapter addresses an aspect of Spanish culture: its society, traditions, history, gastronomy, art, and language.

Jack Tripper is a man obsessed with the past and the road not taken. When he is given a chance to go back and change things, he finds out that time travel is far more complicated, and emotionally painful, than he had ever imagined. And now, he is Lost In Time. Lost in Time is another wild, engaging page turner from the imagination of James J. Caterino, the author of Super Hornet 1942 and Pop Star.

Are you thinking of traveling to India? Are you looking for an India travel guide book or a guide book on India? Do you want to learn the cultures and traditions of India? Are you teaching your kids about India? Then this audiobook is for you! There are lots of things to learn about India so why not get this audiobook by Shalu Sharma that will tell you everything you ever wanted to know or understand about India.

Discovering the Russian soul is like opening a matryoshka, a Russian doll, revealing the many layers. The Russian Orthodox religion is unique, Russian history is tragic, and the people are unpredictable. Russia's military and political power, as well as the rich contribution of its art and culture, is the result of an inner dynamic not always understood by outsiders.

This photo based tour of the Philippines includes a mini-guide to animals, food, shopping, and scenic shots from around the Philippines and tourist locations (such as the Banaue rice terraces.) This mini-guide won't cover Manila and mainly focuses on the north (Baguio, La Union, and Pangasinan.) I've included a few Tagalog words (with their English equivalents) and over 75 photos with brief descriptions.

Introducing "Unforgettable South America" - Your ultimate travel companion to experience the vibrant, diverse, and awe-inspiring continent like never before! Imagine immersing yourself in the rich culture, history, and breathtaking natural wonders of South America, from the sun-kissed beaches of Brazil to the magnificent Andean Highlands. This captivating guide will help you unleash an explorer's spirit and craft the journey of a lifetime! Get ready to dive deep into the heart of South America, as this eBook holds your hand through every step of your epic adventure. Here's a taste of what ...

Embark on a culinary odyssey that transcends the conventional travel experience with "The Gluten-Free Voyager," an indispensable guide that shows you the world through a gluten-free lens. Whether you have celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or are simply embracing a gluten-free lifestyle, this comprehensive eBook is your passport to traveling with confidence and savoring the globe's gastronomic pleasures without apprehension. In "The Gluten-Free Voyager," you'll dive into the intricacies of gluten and its impact on health and learn the strategies to maintain a safe and enjoyable gluten-free...

Sweden is a strikingly beautiful country with a reverence for the natural environment. Its extremes in geography, climate, and history have given rise to a population that values honesty, self-sufficiency, and harmony. Swedes are a rights-driven, modern, and tech-savvy people who also retain a deep respect for their own cultural legacy. Culture Smart! Sweden offers insights into the lives and personalities of the Swedes today, along with tips on socializing, communication, and how to make the most of your time there.

Before Alaska became a mining bonanza, it was a scenic bonanza, a place larger in the American imagination than in its actual borders. Prior to the great Klondike Gold Rush of 1897, thousands of scenic adventurers journeyed along the Inside Passage, the nearly 1,000-mile sea lane that snakes up the Pacific Coast from Puget Sound to Icy Strait. In Darkest Alaska explores the popular images conjured by these travelers' tales, as well as their influence on the broader society.

After surviving a nearly insurmountable peril, a starship captain returns to Earth with his badly distressed ship and remaining crew and passengers in hyper sleep over three hundred years after they were believed to be destroyed and finds his most perilous trial. In humanity’s drive towards individuality by being like everyone else, due to genetic manipulation there are only 33 standard female and male models and he and his crew will be made beautiful like everyone else unless he can figure out a way to stop it.

Seattle, 1913. Dorothy spent her life learning the art of the con. But after meeting a stranger and stowing away on his peculiar aircraft, she wakes up in a chilling version of the world she left behind - and for the first time in her life, realizes she’s in way over her head. New Seattle, 2077. If there was ever a girl who was trouble, it was one who snuck on board Ash’s time machine wearing a wedding gown - and the last thing he needs is trouble if he wants to prevent his terrifying visions of the future from coming true.

"A surprisingly witty, sardonic and insightful prognosis of our mortality via ultra-short fiction...unearthing the humanity and humility of us all." —Mark Savage, Director/Screenwriter "It is in Colt's writing, sometimes with a zeal just this side of the erotic...that his traveler’s soul truly soars—and ours with it." —September Williams MD, Author/Filmmaker This little book invites readers to take a few minutes from their busy day…to jump into lands they’d never visit, meet characters they’d never know, and peek into the mysteries of forbidden behaviors. Throughout, Colt's ...

the new Kyoto When I spent 40 minutes aboard the bullet train bound for Kyoto from Tokyo, an alarming notion popped into my head. “Did I miss Mt. Fuji?” It’s around this time that Mt. Fuji comes into view closely in the bullet train window. Somehow Mt. Fuji is a special mountain for Japanese people. It’s said that seeing the first sunrise of the year from the top of Mt. Fuji brings a happy new year. Many of them want to climb it once during their lifetime. They regard it as something holy and good luck. I myself try to see it every time I take a bullet train to Kyoto, and pray to it...