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Discover the seriously scary side of one of the oldest cultures in the world in this spectral-packed paranormal release from author Thomas Bauerle! If you are curious about the afterlife, you will find this book intriguing. You’ve read about poltergeists? You know about the Enfield haunting? You know about Amityville? But what do you know about the ghosts of Japan? Thomas Bauerle provides us with story after terrifying story of true encounters with Japanese ghosts, spirits, poltergeist, and other scary phenomena.

In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup, who earned the name 'Gobi', proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the treacherous Tian Shan Mountains, managing to keep pace with him for nearly 80 miles.

China - Superpower or basket case? You decide! A wide-eyed expat is detained by Beijing cops and told to sign a false confession. Will he make it out of China alive? Dueling the Dragon is a great adventure story, but this one, here narrated by the author, just happens to be true! With a journalist's eye and lively wit, LeRoy exposes the deep levels of corruption tearing at China's social fabric. You will learn of college students sold into slavery, media suppression of pollution reports, and persecution of a broadcaster just trying to do his job.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Shymkent, Kazakhstan. 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 audiobook will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a local.

Greater than a Tourist- Taiwan by author Emily Lindholm offers the inside scoop on traveling to Taiwan. 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.

Greater Than a Tourist - Ahmedabad Gujarat India, by Prajakta Shinde, offers the inside scoop on Ahmedabad. This audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination.

Weaving adventure and deep reflection with the history of science and exploration, Lands of Lost Borders explores the nature of limits and the wildness of a world that, like the self and like the stars, can never be fully mapped.

The Chomolungma Diaries is a true story of ordinary people climbing Mount Everest with a commercial expedition, and preparing for the biggest day of their lives. Imagine your life clipped into a narrow line of cord five miles above the Earth, on the world’s most terrifying ridge walk. This book will bring you just a little bit closer to that experience.

Simon Andrews made the the legendary overland trip known as the "Hippy Trail to India" in 1975. Forty-Five years later comes the true story of that journey and its influence on future life. The difference between being a traveler or being a tourist will depend on why we go to where we go and the reasons for going. The first book is a frank and very honest "Traveler's Tale".

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...

Greater Than a Tourist - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Niel Del Rosario offers the inside scoop on Kuala Lumpur. Most travel books tell you how to sightsee. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. You'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip.

Tessa Keswick first travelled to China in 1982 and immediately fell in love with its history, culture and landscape. Over the next 30 years, she travelled extensively in China, visiting its temples and landmarks, the sites of its most famous battles and the birthplaces of its best-known poets and philosophers. She also witnessed China's transformation, as hundreds of millions were lifted out of poverty and the country emerged as an economic superpower in waiting.

Are you looking for a fresh start in a tropical paradise? Look no further than Rebooting in the Philippines, the ultimate guide to starting your new life in the breathtaking Philippine archipelago. With practical advice and insider tips, this ebook will help you navigate the visa process, find your dream accommodation, and build a social network in your new home. You'll also learn how to understand the local culture, language, and cuisine. But Rebooting in the Philippines isn't just about practical matters – it's about truly embracing the unique beauty and culture of this magnificent ...

Greater Than a Tourist: Hong Kong, China by Francesca Escarraga offers the inside scoop on Hong Kong. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Japan. Greater Than a Tourist: Japan by author Andy Cheng offers the inside scoop on Japan.

Planning to Traveling to Chiang Mai Thailand? This book is designed to help you with your travels around this great city. Chiang Mai is known for its beauty and diverse culture. We include such things as: Recommended Restaurants Activities Lodging Night Life ShoppingChiang Mai offers visitors countless things to do, see and eat. This condensed book has been designed to be user friendly with top rated places to eat, visit, stay, as well as addresses to help you find your way. It also indicates some of the recommended exceptional standouts in each category. These are highly suggested to be ...

Characterizing cultures, we utilize the word culture calmly when alluding to an assortment of musings and activities. I might want to start my endeavor to characterize cultures by an emphasis on three of its lexicon implications that I believe are huge to our comprehension of the general term - culture. We regularly overlook that its progressively fundamental utilization is as an action word as opposed to as a noun since the noun follows from the activities engaged with the action word. In this way, the action word, to culture, intends to develop.

f you'd like to improve your ability to learn Vietnamese vocabulary by as much as 100%, 200%, even 300% (or more)…using simple memory techniques that you can learn in 15-20 minutes (or less), then this may be the most important audiobook that you will ever listen to.

Encore enfant, Pierre Loti avait rêvé devant les images évocatrices de la cité d'Angkor. Ce n'est que bien longtemps après qu'il réalise son rêve lorsqu'il fait le voyage d'Angkor en 1901 lors d'une escale.

Delhi is the capital city of India and one of the biggest cities of India. Included in this guide are some of our best travel tips for Delhi.