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Ethiopia - Culture Smart! unpacks the values, attitudes, and traditions of this culturally rich nation. Etiquette in daily life, socializing, and communicating are all helpfully described, and advice is given to on how make the most of a visit. Above all, it provides the tools to do so in a considerate and sensitive manner.

Ghana is among the friendliest and safest countries in Africa. Visitors are warmly welcomed but are expected to be sympathetic to local customs and beliefs, and to follow certain codes of conduct. Culture Smart! Ghana describes the complexities and nuances of Ghanaian society with clarity and humor, and offers the listener an opportunity to get to know Ghanaians on their own terms, and to enjoy all that this beautiful country has to offer.

Что нужно взять с собой в путешествие? Добрые намерения, смелость и, конечно, чувство юмора. Автор этой книги, Дмитрий Лукьянчук, путешествует по миру уже более 15 лет. За это время он посетил 148 стран на всех континентах. Ежедневно тревел-блогер рассказывает подписчикам в Instagram о жизни людей в самых отдалённых уголках планеты. Эта книга стала для автора литературным дебютом. В неё вошли два "направления" — Эфиопия и Сомали.

Eat Like a Local: Cairo by Brian Powell offers the inside scoop on food in Cairo. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Newcastle. Greater Than a Tourist- Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa by Author Danielle Duvenage offers the inside scoop on one of the most diverse cities in the world.

Gesa Neitzel wagt sich von Berlin in den Busch. Ihr Ziel: die Ausbildung zur Safari-Rangerin in Afrika. Das bedeutet fast ein Jahr in einfachen Zeltlagern. Ohne Internet, ohne Badezimmer, ohne Türen - dafür aber mit Zebras, Erdferkeln und Skorpionen. Die Ausbildungsinhalte bestehen aus Fährtenlesen, Überlebenstraining, Schießübungen.

Ein halbes Jahr Auszeit wollen sich Ulli und Lena nehmen und von Hamburg nach Südafrika fahren, den Kontinent entdecken, aber auch sich selbst wiederfinden. In Südafrika kommen sie nie an. Stattdessen reisen sie in ihrem alten Land Rover und einem 40 Jahre alten Dachzelt zwei Jahre durch Westafrika. Es geht um einiges. Darum, in sich selbst hinein zu hören, sich selbst bewusst zu werden und sich wieder zu spüren. Und nicht eher umzudrehen, bis sich an der eigenen Einstellung am Leben etwas grundlegend geändert hat.

Discover the original and modern Africa. A unique animal world, the drive through the Drachenberge and last but not least cultivated wineries await you. Johannesburg, Pretoria, Drakensberg, Kruger National Park, Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope. The journey leads from Johannesburg, the commercial center of South Africa, to the government capital of Pretoria. You will experience Sun City, a glittering fantasy world full of African flair. Continue through the foggy Drakensberg towards Kruger Park.

Entdecken Sie das ursprüngliche und das moderne Afrika. Eine einmalige Tierwelt, die Fahrt durch die Drachenberge und nicht zuletzt gepflegte Weingüter erwarten Sie. Johannesburg, Pretoria, Drakensberge, Krüger Nationalpark, Port Elizabeth, Kap der guten Hoffnung. Die Fahrt führt von Johannesburg, dem kommerziellen Zentrum Südafrikas zur Regierungshauptstadt Pretoria. Sie erleben Sun City, eine glitzernde Fantasiewelt voll afrikanischem Flair. Weiter geht es durch die nebeligen Drakensberge in Richtung Kruger Park.

This book is targeted not only at Europeans and other Africans who may be visiting Nigeria for the first time but also to expatriate Nigerians, who may or may not have touched our soil in decades, and who definitely need a refresher course, judging by my own experiences having returned to Lagos to live in 2010. Even though Nigeria is an English-speaking country, previously a British colony, the unofficial accepted language is Pidgin English and as such, the use and translation of simple English words in Pidgin English differ widely and have meanings that would baffle you!

It is the early '70s. Two best friends and a toddler (the future rock star Melissa Auf der Maur) set out in a red post office van on a 2,000-mile drive from Hay-on-Wye in Wales to Marrakesh in North Africa. Their meandering journey changes abruptly when they meet two American drug dealers from Amsterdam on a secret intelligence mission, with a plentiful supply of pure black Afghan hash. Amidst the dope smoking world of gangster aristocrats and dislocated hippies, they gaze into the hidden worlds within ancient Venetian glass goulamine beads, and that’s when worlds collide.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater than a Tourist- Tunis, Tunisia by Bella Fraser offers the inside scoop on Tunis, Tunisia. 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.

This audio course serves as an introduction to key words, phrases, and expressions in the Kamba (or Akamba) language as spoken by the Bantu people primarily in Kenya and to a lesser extent in Uganda and Tanzania. This course provides a series of vocabulary that can be put to daily use such as numbers, colors, places, vehicles, animals, vehicles, and many other topics. Content is split across 28 sessions, helping you learn new content and review content that you've already heard of in different ways to improve retention.

It was pure serendipity that we went on an African safari, but we are forever grateful that we did. We combined a visit with my brother and sister-in-law, a doctor and nurse volunteering at a hospital in Uganda, with a safari to Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Meet the many different and interesting people we encountered on safari and learn about the fabulous eco-lodges we stayed at. Travel with us across East Africa in small planes and safari cars for the many wonderful experiences that made this the trip-of-a-lifetime for us and our friends.

¿Has soñado alguna vez con hacer un safari en África? A partir de mi propia experiencia, ofrezco información honesta y conocimientos para reservar un safari, prepararse para ir y pasarlo lo mejor posible mientras se está allí. A lo largo de los libros hay "consejos de un guía", que es información que nuestro guía de safari nos dio a lo largo del camino. Información valiosa que la mayoría de la gente no conoce de antemano, o información que las agencias de viajes no quieren que conozcas.

This compelling memoir describes Elsa van der Byl’s life in South Africa during apartheid, the transition to democracy, and the transformational period. As an educator, she worked with various cultural groups in the so-called homelands, experiencing student revolts, college closures, and being held hostage by students. Listeners are regaled with interesting incidents when, as choir director, Elsa promoted black cultural festivals and interaction with white institutions. Also interwoven are impartial political observations and coping with crime.

50 Things to Know about the Birds in South Africa by Author Bonnie Kaplan Kaufmann offers a beginners approach to finding the most common species of birds in the country. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your life list. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this audiobook takes another approach. Here, we present you with the regional view of the whole of South Africa, and help you to locate the habitats and special locations near your travel destination.

Have you ever dreamed of going on an African safari; riding in the jeep with the wind in your hair, the gazelle gracefully running and leaping alongside the car, giraffe walking along in the trees, and nighttime sounds of lions roaring in the distance? What an amazing adventure...but how does one actually book a safari? Do I need a travel agent or can I book it myself? Where is the best place to go? What time of year should I go? What tour operators are reliable and honest? What should I bring, and how do I pack? Trying to keep costs low? I can help.

From the Amazon best-selling author of Japan Is Very Wonderful, the "Camino de la Luna" series and the Pearl Escapes mini-guides. I used to get extremely burnt out and couldn’t even handle booking a hotel or flight when I did have time off. I thought “Wouldn’t it be awesome if someone would write a guide that gave you one perfect escape; the hotel, spa, flight and restaurant". So that’s what I did.

It is never too late to visit Sal. Greater than a Tourist - Santa Maria Sal Island Cape Verde offers the inside scoop on the Island of no stress. 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. This guide will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other travel books.