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Greater Than a Tourist: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa offers the inside scoop on Johannesburg. Most travel guides tell you how to travel like a tourist. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this guide will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

In All Things Must Fight to Live, Bryan Mealer takes listeners on a harrowing 2000 mile journey through Congo, where gun-toting militia still rape and kill with impunity. Amidst burnt-out battlefields where armies still wrestle for control, into the dark corners of the forests, and along the high savanna, where thousands have been slaughtered and quickly forgotten, Mealer searches for signs that Africa's most troubled state will soon rise from ruin.

20.000 chilometri in Vespa, sei mesi e mezzo all'interno di un viaggio attraverso Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Sudafrica, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambico, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Etiopia e Gibuti, per completare il periplo, iniziato in Marocco, di un continente dove l'ingiustizia, la vulnerabilità e la tragedia sono elevate all'ennesima potenza, una Babele dove ragazzini dodicenni addestrati dai guerriglieri hanno già ucciso e bevuto il sangue dei nemici; dove la corruzione e la disonestà sono virtù per sopravvivere.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Algeria. 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 book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a Local.

When 80-year-old Julia Albu calls in to her favourite radio show with a zany, half-baked idea, she has no idea that it will lead her to the adventure of a lifetime. From helping push a 30-year-old Toyota bakkie up a precipitous mountain pass in Malawi to being ‘adopted’ by the riotous ex-pat South African community in Dar es Salaam and being fed mildly hallucinogenic ‘herbs’ by her Ethiopian driver-guide, nothing deterred 80-year-old Julia Albu from her quest to drive through Africa from the Cape to Cairo.

Colorful Morocco in 12 Days: Discover a Tapestry of Tradition and Adventure is your guide to an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. From Casablanca’s modern charm to Fes’s ancient alleys, Marrakech’s bustling souks, and the vast Sahara sands, this book takes you far beyond the usual tourist paths. Packed with insider tips, detailed itineraries, and hidden gems, this book is perfect for adventurers and culture lovers alike. Get inspired, grab your own copy, and start planning your Moroccan odyssey today!

Anfang 2020 strandete sie dank der weltweiten Pandemie in Marokko - und fand dort eine neue Heimat. Ihre Faszination für den afrikanischen Kontinent ließ sie innerhalb von 12 Jahren 25 afrikanische Länder bereisen.

Nach einer schicksalhaften Reise nach Westafrika trifft Katrin Rohde eine radikale Entscheidung: Sie verkauft all ihren Besitz in Deutschland und wandert nach Burkina Faso aus. In der Hauptstadt Ouagadougou beginnt sie, sich den Straßenkindern zu widmen – Jungen, die inmitten von Armut, Drogen und Gewalt ums Überleben kämpfen.

Culture Smart! Morocco describes the life of Moroccans today, as well as the key customs and traditions that punctuate daily life. It examines the impact of religious beliefs and history on their lives, and provides insight into the values that people hold dear, as well as recent social and political developments. Tips ensure visitors get the best out of their time in Morocco.

Africa 101: The Pan African Lifestyle Guide to Relocating, Investing, and Living the African Dream in the Motherland is your ultimate guide to thriving in Africa. Designed for the global Black diaspora, it offers practical advice, inspiring insights, and essential steps for those ready to relocate, invest, or immerse themselves in the continent. Whether you're looking to reconnect with your roots, travel, acquire citizenship, or scale business opportunities, this guide provides the foundational essentials to embrace and enjoy a true Pan-African lifestyle.

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.

Emmanuel Iduma never met his uncle, his father’s favourite brother and the man for whom he is named. The elder Emmanuel left home in 1967 to fight in the Biafran War and was not seen again. The war lasted for three years, with young Igbo men volunteering to fight for a breakaway republic in the chaotic wake of British decolonization. Around one hundred thousand others who fought in the war share a fate like Emmanuel’s uncle, though there are no official records of these losses. The tensions that gave rise to the conflict remain live, threatening sometimes to bubble over.

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.

I 1950 begyndte Hakon Mielche og dr. Anton Fr. Bruun en ambitiøs verdensomsejling på ekspeditionsskibet Galathea. Hakon Mielche fungerede som kronikør og udgav hele tre bøger om ekspeditionen. Bind 1 fortæller om afrejsen fra København, turen forbi Plymouth og Lissabon, før skibet nærmede sig Afrikas kyst og gjorde holdt på Tenerife. Nu går turen rundt om Det Mørke Kontinent, hvor skibet blandt andet lægger til kaj ved Dakar, Cape Town og på Madagaskar.

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!

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.