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Secrets of Divine Love
- A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam
- By: A. Helwa
- Narrated by: A. Helwa
- Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins
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Secrets of Divine Love is the #1 international bestselling book on Islam that draws upon spiritual secrets of the Qur’an, ancient mystical poetry, and stories from the world’s greatest prophets and spiritual masters to help you reignite your faith....
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An eye opener, insightful
- By Gulnara on 23-07-2022
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Palestinian Walks
- Forays into a Vanishing Landscape
- By: Raja Shehadeh
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
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Amid the many and varied tragedies of the Middle East, the loss of a simple pleasure such as the ability to roam the countryside at will may seem a minor matter. But in Palestinian Walks, Raja Shehadeh’s elegy for his lost footpaths becomes a heartbreaking metaphor....
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Arabian Sands
- By: Wilfred Thesiger
- Narrated by: Laurence Kennedy
- Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins
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Arabian Sands is Wilfred Thesiger’s stunning account of five years spent crossing the Arabian Peninsula by foot and on camels, with nomadic Bedouin tribesmen as guides....
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True Adventure
- By CAJowett on 28-01-2022
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A Woman in Arabia
- The Writings of the Queen of the Desert
- By: Gertrude Bell, Georgina Howell - introduction, Georgina Howell - editor
- Narrated by: Sian Thomas, Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Gertrude Bell was leaning in 100 years before Sheryl Sandberg. One of the great woman adventurers of the 20th century, she turned her back on Victorian society to study at Oxford....
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Gertrude Bell
- By Anonymous User on 23-11-2022
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Bitter Lemons of Cyprus
- By: Lawrence Durrell
- Narrated by: Andrew Sachs
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
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Lawrence Durrell's evocative memoir of living in Cyprus, just before the Greek/Turkish partition....
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Shadow of the Silk Road
- By: Colin Thubron
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
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Colin Thubron undertakes a journey along the greatest land route on earth: the Silk Road....
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A marvel to hear
- By Kenneth on 03-03-2017
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Secrets of Divine Love
- A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam
- By: A. Helwa
- Narrated by: A. Helwa
- Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Secrets of Divine Love is the #1 international bestselling book on Islam that draws upon spiritual secrets of the Qur’an, ancient mystical poetry, and stories from the world’s greatest prophets and spiritual masters to help you reignite your faith....
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An eye opener, insightful
- By Gulnara on 23-07-2022
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Palestinian Walks
- Forays into a Vanishing Landscape
- By: Raja Shehadeh
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Amid the many and varied tragedies of the Middle East, the loss of a simple pleasure such as the ability to roam the countryside at will may seem a minor matter. But in Palestinian Walks, Raja Shehadeh’s elegy for his lost footpaths becomes a heartbreaking metaphor....
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Arabian Sands
- By: Wilfred Thesiger
- Narrated by: Laurence Kennedy
- Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Arabian Sands is Wilfred Thesiger’s stunning account of five years spent crossing the Arabian Peninsula by foot and on camels, with nomadic Bedouin tribesmen as guides....
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True Adventure
- By CAJowett on 28-01-2022
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A Woman in Arabia
- The Writings of the Queen of the Desert
- By: Gertrude Bell, Georgina Howell - introduction, Georgina Howell - editor
- Narrated by: Sian Thomas, Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
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Gertrude Bell was leaning in 100 years before Sheryl Sandberg. One of the great woman adventurers of the 20th century, she turned her back on Victorian society to study at Oxford....
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Gertrude Bell
- By Anonymous User on 23-11-2022
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Bitter Lemons of Cyprus
- By: Lawrence Durrell
- Narrated by: Andrew Sachs
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
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Lawrence Durrell's evocative memoir of living in Cyprus, just before the Greek/Turkish partition....
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Shadow of the Silk Road
- By: Colin Thubron
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
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Colin Thubron undertakes a journey along the greatest land route on earth: the Silk Road....
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A marvel to hear
- By Kenneth on 03-03-2017
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Into Iraq
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
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In March 2022, Michael Palin travelled the length of the River Tigris through Iraq to get a sense of what life is like in a region of the world that once formed the cradle of civilisation, but that in recent times has witnessed turmoil and appalling bloodshed....
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Image no countries and borders
- By sue on 09-01-2023
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The Land Beyond
- A Thousand Miles on Foot through the Heart of the Middle East
- By: Leon McCarron
- Narrated by: Leon McCarron
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
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There are many reasons why it might seem unwise to walk, mostly alone, through the Middle East. That, in part, is exactly why Leon McCarron did it....
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Learn Arabic Ultimate Bundle
- Lessons 1-44, Modern Standard Arabic Level 1: Essentials of Grammar, Conversation, & Vocabulary
- By: Global Citizen Language Learning
- Narrated by: Mehdi Ben Mahmoud
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
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Step into the world of Arabic language mastery with confidence through structured guidance, and embark on your language-learning journey today....
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The Downhill Hiking Club
- By: Dom Joly
- Narrated by: Dom Joly
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
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The Hezbollah Hiking Club is a funny, heartwarming travel book full of insight into the Middle East, religion, friendship and growing old disgracefully....
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Great story and well read
- By Mrs Elaine Hadfield on 10-02-2024
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The Road to Oxiana
- By: Robert Byron
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
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Robert Byron set off from Venice with friend Christopher Sykes to explore the architecture of the Middle East. They travel by any means necessary and encounter several setbacks, but their risks are rewarded as they encounter some of the greatest examples of Eastern art and architecture....
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The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi
- My Journey into the Heart of Scriptural Faith and the Land Where It All Began
- By: Rabbi Jason Sobel, Kathie Lee Gifford
- Narrated by: Rabbi Jason Sobel, Kathie Lee Gifford
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
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As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God's word and a deeper knowledge of God himself....
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Inside Qatar
- Hidden Stories from the World's Richest Nation
- By: John McManus
- Narrated by: Frazer Blaxland
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
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Anthropologist John McManus lifts a lid on the hidden worlds of its gilded princes, manual labourers and domestic workers, its teachers and policemen, culture vultures and thrill seekers....
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Tel Aviv Noir
- By: Assaf Gavron - editor, Etgar Keret - editor
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Elizabeth Evans, Victor Bevine, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
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For Tel Aviv Noir, Etgar Keret and Assaf Gavron have masterfully assembled some of Israel's top contemporary writers into a compulsively readable collection....
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Dubai: The Ultimate Travel Guide
- 101 Things You Must Do When You Visit Dubai
- By: Taz Sheikh
- Narrated by: Taz Sheikh
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
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Dubai is a city in the Arabain Desert, full of ambition with sights to behold, from the tallest building in the world, the biggest mega malls to keep even the keenest shoppers never thirsting for more, and huge manmade islands like the world has never seen....
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UAE - Culture Smart!
- The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture
- By: John Walsh
- Narrated by: Anna Bentinck
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
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UAE - Culture Smart! will help you turn your visit - whether it's for business or pleasure - into a memorable and enriching experience....
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Istanbul: Istanbul, Turkey: Travel Guide Book
- A Comprehensive 5-Day Travel Guide to Istanbul, Turkey & Unforgettable Turkish Travel
- By: Passport to European Travel Guides
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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Have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have an idea but could use some great insider tips? Well, listen on....
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The Roman Empire
- The Empire of the Edomite
- By: William Beeston
- Narrated by: John Clickman
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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In "The Roman Empire the Empire of the Edomite," William Beeston throws a curveball at history, proposing a bold connection between the mighty Romans and the ancient Edomites of Jordan.
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In a Time of Monsters
- Travels Through a Middle East in Revolt
- By: Emma Sky
- Narrated by: Emma Sky
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
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Returning to the UK in September 2010 after serving in Iraq as the political adviser to the top American general, Emma Sky felt no sense of homecoming. She soon found herself back in the Middle East traveling through a region in revolt....
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An intimate and elegant insight
- By Linda Marea on 22-12-2020
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When in the Arab World
- An Insider's Guide to Living and Working with Arab Culture
- By: Rana Nejem
- Narrated by: Rana F. Nejem
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
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This book is a practical map that will help you understand the people and demystify the culture of the Arab world - the beliefs, values and social structures that determine how business is conducted and how things are done....
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Through Dust and Darkness
- A Motorcycle Journey of Fear and Faith in the Middle East
- By: Jeremy Kroeker
- Narrated by: Jeremy Kroeker
- Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
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Jeremy Kroeker is a Mennonite with a motorcycle. He doesn’t have a funny beard, and he’s never even driven a buggy, but his family hails from the same Mennonite community that Miriam Toews fictionalized in A Complicated Kindness....
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House of Stone
- A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East
- By: Anthony Shadid
- Narrated by: Neil Shah
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
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When Anthony Shadid—one of four New York Times reporters captured in Libya as the region erupted—was freed, he went home, not to Boston, Beirut, or Oklahoma.....
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Istanbul Travel Guide
- By: Anthony Bowen
- Narrated by: Stephen Floyd
- Length: 33 mins
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With its long history at the center of empires, Istanbul offers a wealth of historic and religious places to take in....
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A Year Under Sharia Law
- Memoir of an American Couple Living and Working in Saudi Arabia
- By: Alex Fletcher, Liz Fletcher
- Narrated by: Tyler Krzeszewski
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
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Three years into a financial crisis that shows no sign of loosening its grip, a young couple make the unpopular decision to teach English in Saudi Arabia. Little do they know that the experience will come with a price and change their lives in a profound way....
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Disappointing insight
- By Anonymous User on 28-02-2021
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A Guide to Syrian Arabic
- An Introductory Language Course for the Syrian Dialect
- By: Fatema Hasan
- Narrated by: Fatema Hasan
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
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A guide to the Arabic dialect of Syria, including a set of introductory words and phrases that can be put to daily use. Topics include numbers, questions, places, greetings, foods, places, and many other topics....
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The Dead Sea and the Jordan River
- By: Barbara Kreiger
- Narrated by: Becky White
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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For centuries travelers have been drawn to the stunning and mysterious Dead Sea and Jordan River....
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Super Cheap Doha: 2021 Travel Guide
- By: Phil G Tang, Alba Khan
- Narrated by: Elias Khalil
- Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
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Super Cheap Doha is a travel guide for people seeking cold-hard facts to enjoy the biggest Doha adventure on the smallest budget. Choose from city adventures or mix it up with our desert suggestions....
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Israel - Culture Smart!
- The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
- By: Jeffrey Geri, Marian Lebor
- Narrated by: Charles Armstrong
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
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This edition provides important insights for listeners, revealing what to expect and how to behave, how to avoid misunderstandings, and how to form good social and business relationships when on visit to Israel....
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Full Moon over Noah's Ark
- An Odyssey to Mount Ararat and Beyond
- By: Rick Antonson
- Narrated by: James Conlan
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
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Mount Ararat is the most fabled mountain in the world. For millennia, this massif in eastern Turkey has been rumored as the resting place of Noah's Ark following the Great Flood....
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Turkey - Culture Smart!
- The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture
- By: Charlotte McPherson
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
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This new, updated edition of Culture Smart! Turkey reveals a nation in transition. Over the last two decades, living conditions have improved greatly....
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Greater than a Tourist: Istanbul Turkey
- 50 Travel Tips from a Local (Greater than a Tourist Turkey)
- By: Daiana Altinay, Greater than a Tourist
- Narrated by: Warren du Plooy
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Greater Than a Tourist—Istanbul, Turkey by Daiana M. Altinay offers the inside scoop on Istanbul. 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 travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.
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Riding the Khamseen Wind
- By: Susan Zarif
- Narrated by: Susan Zarif
- Length: 38 hrs and 12 mins
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Susan Zarif's memoir is a breathtaking journey from her traditional, small town American childhood to the University of Arizona in the 1960s where she met Salim, a Lebanese foreign student she later married. After graduation she went to Vietnam during the war from 1970-72. The war made such an impact on her that afterwards, she made her "Great Escape" and traveled down the International Hippy Trail from India to Istanbul to Thailand and Laos.
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The Roman Empire
- The Empire of the Edomite
- By: William Beeston
- Narrated by: John Clickman
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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In "The Roman Empire the Empire of the Edomite," William Beeston throws a curveball at history, proposing a bold connection between the mighty Romans and the ancient Edomites of Jordan.
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Egypt Travel Guide
- Exploring Egyptian History, Culture and Tourism
- By: Fezan Az
- Narrated by: Jeffrey A. Hering
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the cradle of civilization with this comprehensive Egypt Travel Guide. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of ancient history, vibrant cultures, and awe-inspiring landscapes that define this timeless destination. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the bustling streets of Cairo, each chapter unfolds a new facet of Egypt's allure, offering practical insights, cultural nuances, and unparalleled travel experiences.
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Learn Arabic: The Traveler's Survival Toolkit
- Master Essential Language for Common Travel & Vacation Scenarios Through Real-World Dialogue (Greetings, ... Dining, Lodging, Emergencies & More)
- By: Global Citizen Language Learning
- Narrated by: Abir El Charif, Zakaria Kouzouni, Umut Uslusoy
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
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Are you setting your sights on the rich tapestry of experiences that await in Arabic-speaking lands, from the bustling markets of the Middle East to the timeless landscapes of North Africa? Or perhaps you’re eager to delve into the Arabic language in a way that transcends the confines of traditional, dry grammatical studies? If you're nodding in agreement, Learn Arabic: The Traveler's Survival Toolkit is your indispensable companion. This isn't just another boring language book; it's a gateway to confidently engaging with the Arabic-speaking world, tailored for tourists and travelers like you.
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Oman Travel Guide
- Exploring Omani Culture, Food and Tourism
- By: Fezan Az
- Narrated by: Shelton Hale
- Length: 1 hr and 41 mins
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of the Arabian Peninsula with this meticulously crafted "Oman Travel Guide." Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Omani culture, traverse diverse landscapes, and bask in the warm hospitality that defines this enchanting destination. Explore Historic Marvels: Navigate the labyrinthine alleys of Muscat's ancient souqs, discover the tales hidden within the walls of Nizwa's forts, and witness the architectural wonders that bridge Oman's storied past with its dynamic present.
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Greater than a Tourist: Istanbul Turkey
- 50 Travel Tips from a Local (Greater than a Tourist Turkey)
- By: Daiana Altinay, Greater than a Tourist
- Narrated by: Warren du Plooy
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Greater Than a Tourist—Istanbul, Turkey by Daiana M. Altinay offers the inside scoop on Istanbul. 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 travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.
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Riding the Khamseen Wind
- By: Susan Zarif
- Narrated by: Susan Zarif
- Length: 38 hrs and 12 mins
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Susan Zarif's memoir is a breathtaking journey from her traditional, small town American childhood to the University of Arizona in the 1960s where she met Salim, a Lebanese foreign student she later married. After graduation she went to Vietnam during the war from 1970-72. The war made such an impact on her that afterwards, she made her "Great Escape" and traveled down the International Hippy Trail from India to Istanbul to Thailand and Laos.
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The Roman Empire
- The Empire of the Edomite
- By: William Beeston
- Narrated by: John Clickman
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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In "The Roman Empire the Empire of the Edomite," William Beeston throws a curveball at history, proposing a bold connection between the mighty Romans and the ancient Edomites of Jordan.
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Egypt Travel Guide
- Exploring Egyptian History, Culture and Tourism
- By: Fezan Az
- Narrated by: Jeffrey A. Hering
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the cradle of civilization with this comprehensive Egypt Travel Guide. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of ancient history, vibrant cultures, and awe-inspiring landscapes that define this timeless destination. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the bustling streets of Cairo, each chapter unfolds a new facet of Egypt's allure, offering practical insights, cultural nuances, and unparalleled travel experiences.
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Learn Arabic: The Traveler's Survival Toolkit
- Master Essential Language for Common Travel & Vacation Scenarios Through Real-World Dialogue (Greetings, ... Dining, Lodging, Emergencies & More)
- By: Global Citizen Language Learning
- Narrated by: Abir El Charif, Zakaria Kouzouni, Umut Uslusoy
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
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Are you setting your sights on the rich tapestry of experiences that await in Arabic-speaking lands, from the bustling markets of the Middle East to the timeless landscapes of North Africa? Or perhaps you’re eager to delve into the Arabic language in a way that transcends the confines of traditional, dry grammatical studies? If you're nodding in agreement, Learn Arabic: The Traveler's Survival Toolkit is your indispensable companion. This isn't just another boring language book; it's a gateway to confidently engaging with the Arabic-speaking world, tailored for tourists and travelers like you.
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Oman Travel Guide
- Exploring Omani Culture, Food and Tourism
- By: Fezan Az
- Narrated by: Shelton Hale
- Length: 1 hr and 41 mins
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of the Arabian Peninsula with this meticulously crafted "Oman Travel Guide." Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Omani culture, traverse diverse landscapes, and bask in the warm hospitality that defines this enchanting destination. Explore Historic Marvels: Navigate the labyrinthine alleys of Muscat's ancient souqs, discover the tales hidden within the walls of Nizwa's forts, and witness the architectural wonders that bridge Oman's storied past with its dynamic present.