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Greater Than a Tourist- Greater Than a Tourist—Dumaguete Negros Oriental Philippines by Joycelyn Calusin Chan Yap offers the inside scoop on Dumaguete. 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.

Mark Twain begibt sich auf Weltreise und uns wird das Vergnügen gewährt, mitkommen zu dürfen. Wir erreichen Indien und werden der Lebensfreude der Leute am berühmten Farbentag gewahr. Die bunte Kleiderpracht versetzt uns in einen Rausch der Sinne bis plötzlich die schwarze Armee eines christlichen Missionierungs-Geschwaders die euphorische Stimmung im Keim erstickt. Wir besuchen Ceylon, den Ort, an welchem sich die Tropen mit dem Orient verbinden und erfahren von Twain etwas über seine Jugend und dessen Vater im von Rassismus geprägten Süden der USA.

When Stephan Orth lands in China, he knows it’s his last visit, having lied about his job as a journalist to get into the country. So, he makes the most of it, couch-surfing with locals instead of hitting the nearest hotel. Self-deprecatingly funny, compassionate, and observant, High Tech and Hot Pot is a formidable addition to a well-loved series, and offers a timely travelogue of an enigmatic country poised to become the world’s next superpower.

Once upon a time, there was a family: Divya Dugar, her partner Olivier, their tiny hooman Marius, and their three rescue streeties-Tigress, Marcopolo and Pari. They lived in Delhi. And they wanted to go to other places. So they booked a first-class coupe with the Indian Railways that allowed...

Declan Walsh is one of the New York Times's most distinguished international correspondents. His electrifying portrait of Pakistan over a tumultuous decade captures the sweep of this strange, wondrous, and benighted country through the dramatic lives of nine fascinating individuals. On assignment as the country careened between crises, Walsh traveled from the raucous port of Karachi to the salons of Lahore, and from Baluchistan to the mountains of Waziristan. He met a diverse cast of extraordinary Pakistanis....

Situata nel cuore del sud-est asiatico, la Tailandia tesse senza sforzo un arazzo in cui si intrecciano tradizioni, modernità e bellezze naturali. Avendo esplorato le sue strade vivaci, gustato la sua deliziosa cucina e assorbito il calore della sua gente, ti invito ad intraprendere un viaggio nel Regno di Tailandia. In 'Tailandia: Alla scoperta dei Segreti della Terra dei Sorrisi”,ti guiderò alla scoperta di gemme nascoste e dei sentieri già battuti, offrendo spunti che solo una conoscenza approfondita del luogo può dare.

This is the ideal resource for anyone dreaming of a meaningful solo journey through one of the world’s most vibrant and spiritually rich destinations. Whether you have always wanted to explore India on your own or simply have not found the right travel partner, this book will motivate you to go anyway and help you feel equipped for the journey. Having traveled to India solo three times, Cristin knows firsthand how life-changing the experience can be. In this book, she shares personal wisdom, practical strategies, and soulful reflections to help you plan your journey with clarity and purpose.

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In this amazing audiobook, Charles King talks us through more than one hundred facts about the country of India. Separated into sections such as its geography, its landmarks, famous Indian figures from history and many more you will be sure to learn plenty of fascinating information. Whether you are planning on visiting India, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your audiobook catalogue.

Greater Than a Tourist: Malaysia by six authors offers the inside scoop on Malaysia. Most travel books tell you how to sightsee. 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.

Greater Than a Tourist - Bali Indonesia, by Hunum Gitarina, offers the inside scoop on Bali. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Fred’s Diary 1981 is a fascinating insight into a young man’s travels around Asia in the early 1980s. This is a unique opportunity to start delving into Fred's daily diary, which details the 158 days he spent traveling around Asia. In this first part of the book, you can follow Fred during his travels to Hong Kong and Thailand.

Now tell us - did you ever like Japan? Do you know anything about its history, or just what you learned from television and anime, in general? That's a good starting point, anyway. If you want to delve deeper into Japanese history, in chronological order, and see the main events that transformed Japan into what it is today, you've just hit the jackpot.

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.

After three years of dating, Anita Jain finally got fed up with the New York singles scene. As her Indian parents continued to pressure her to find a mate, Jain couldn't help asking herself the question: Is arranged marriage really any worse than Craigslist? Full of romantic chance encounters, nosy relatives, and dozens of potential husbands, Marrying Anita is a refreshingly honest look at our own expectations and the modern search for the perfect mate.

Thailand fasziniert durch seine Vielfalt. Zwischen goldenen Tempeln, dampfenden Garküchen und stillen Inselbuchten entfaltet sich ein Land, das nicht nur durch seine Landschaft beeindruckt, sondern vor allem durch seine Kultur, seine Menschen und seine unzähligen Alltagsgeschichten. Dieses Buch führt mitten hinein in den thailändischen Lebensrhythmus, dorthin, wo Gewürze duften, Mönche durch die Morgendämmerung ziehen und Wasserfeste ganze Straßen in ausgelassene Bühnen verwandeln.

Survival Chinese in a Week is the compact, language companion you’ll be glad you packed. With bold visuals, fun characters, and essential phrases laid out in real-life scenes, this book gives you the confidence to speak up—even with zero experience.

Stephen Huyler's journey into India began on his twentieth birthday, pedalling a bicycle rickshaw from the border. Over fifty-two years, for an average of four months a year, he has explored India's diverse village and other subcultures through his writing and photography, becoming a leading documentarian of India. Transformed by India invites listeners to join Huyler as he navigates this remarkable nation, highlighting individuals from the wide spectrum of life all around the country.

In this audiobook, you will discover advice on having a unique culinary experience. This audiobook will not tell you exact addresses or hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge of food and drinks from a local that you may not find in other travel food guides.