Istanbul
There are a few cities in the world that are almost the same age as the human civilization. These cities have faced a lot of trials, wars, coups and despite everything have succeeded to stay, keep all their fortitude and preserve their historical heritage. Today we will visit one of the most ancient and interesting cities of the world - Istanbul.Located on two coasts and washed by two seas (the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara) this city is an heir and represents both European and Asian culture.After exploring the city we will visit one more unique place that is located on the territory of modern Turkey - Cappadocia. Cappadocia is a territory in the central part of the country, an area with rich centuries-old history and unusual landscapes.After visiting G繹reme town, U癟hisar and other beautiful places of Cappadocia our little but extremely interesting journey comes to an end.The photos within this book show readers some of the most iconic areas within Istanbul and Cappadocia to visit but do not offer full descriptions. Readers can use this visual guide to highlight the places they would like to visit. Enjoy and safe travels!
Wild and Amazing Africa
This journal of a photo safari in hardbound coffee-table format is written by Cindy Rasmussen who documented her journey through Tanzania with her husband Phil. They visited the national parks and private game reserves, which are located in various parts of the country. She writes about their introduction to the country, their encounters with the people they meet, the animals they see, and the stunning landscapes they discovered. She talks about their safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and their visits to the Olduvai Gorge and the Manyara Region. This book is a great read for anyone who loves to explore new places and be inspired by the wonders of nature. A Personal Journal of a Photo Safari through National and Private Game Reserves in Tanzania.
Canned coffee and Kimonos, A Memoir of Four Years Living and Teaching in Japan
Canned coffee and Kimonos is Tom Fitzmaurice's memoir of the four years he spent living and teaching in Tokyo, the biggest city on Earth. A young man from England's rural West Country, he was thrust into a new world for which he was completely unprepared and which he found utterly bewildering. Tom gives an insight into the life of an English teacher in this most fascinating of countries and how he found his feet teaching students aged two to ninety-one. From sitting in a robot restaurant watching a giant metal triceratops firing multicoloured laser beams, to the quietude of secluded and ancient mountain-top shrines on remote Japanese islands, this is a story of coming of age in a beguiling metropolis, of culture shock, faux pas, joy, hilarity, horror and the steepest of learning curves.Earthquakes, hedgehog cafes, bathing with the yakuza, love hotels, typhoons, geisha, nuclear fallout, fascists, festivals, temples, bullet trains, karaoke, samurai swords, sushi and sumo. This memoir has it all.
A Nomad in Nepal and the Lands Next Door
A Nomad in Nepal and the Lands Next Door updates Mary Jane's earlier book, A Maverick Himalayan Way. With links to blog posts containing colour photographs and videos, A Nomad in Nepal and the Lands Next Door describes Mary Jane's three trips, so far, to Nepal and the Himalayan region. A little over a decade ago, Mary Jane knew almost nothing about the region. Since then, she has learned a lot. Delving deeply into Himalayan history, A Nomad in Nepal is also a mine of useful firsthand experience about guiding and trekking pitfalls and the politics of the region, all while describing epic treks in Nepal and visits to Sikkim, Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh), Sringagar (Kashmir) and the exotic Chitral region of Pakistan as well, hard-up against Afghanistan, where the local Kalash tribe is menaced by the Taliban. A Nomad in Nepal describes three mountain treks in detail: the trek to Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna/Manaslu Circuit, and the Three Passes route. Mary Jane also describes her experiences climbing in the Hindu Kush mountains of Chitral. She stayed on a houseboat on the city lake of Srinagar, and was shown around the region by the family of a guide who calls himself Raj on the plans of India and Yaqoob in the mountains. In Chitral, she stayed with an erudite professor and his family, all the better to discuss the local situation. For a change of scenery, Mary Jane also visited the Chitwan National Park, in the steaming lowlands of Nepal, where tigers and the little-known Indian Rhinoceros abound, along with other curious creatures such as the sloth bear, which resembles a giant badger and carries its babies on its back.
Tales from Manus Island
Tales from Manus Island is a compilation of legends told to Geneva Ensign in 1971 while conducting research fifty years ago on the educational system and Indigenous school teachers. Divided into three sections, there are tales told by adults with ink sketches by Matthew Bill, Indigenous school teacher. A middle section portrays a few scenes from around the island, and the third section contains stories written and illustrated by Manus 6th graders. Throughout the pages of this book, you will "hear the voices" of Manus Islanders, young and old, sharing the tales that have been told and retold over thousands of years. These age-old legends are filled with the stuff of life --death and birth, joy and fear, love and hate, monsters and masalai.
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Hanoi Sapa Hoi An Ninh Binh Mui Ne Hue Nha Trang And moreDitch the generic travel guides that are impersonal AF and feel like they were written for your nerdy cousin who wears socks with sandals.This is the #1 Travel Guide for REAL girls traveling Vietnam in a short amount of time on a realistic budget.All while avoiding the scams, creeps, and sketchy hangouts.What this Travel Guide is... A VACATION PLANNER with the BEST beaches, resorts, markets, and social hotspots Equal amounts Vietnamese Culture, local markets, and tan lines A short of history, culture, and fun facts to soak it all up Money-saving tips and time-stretching advice Actual local secrets, advice, and off-the-beaten-path adventures ✈ Plus Safety tips and advice Survival Language Phrases What to Pack for Vietnam How to get to your hotel when you Land without paying 3x the local price! Personal Access to me...ask me anything, girl. What this Guide is not... An overwhelming deep-dive into Vietnam's history A 5-hour read with historical dates and ancient facts An advertisement for hotels that pay other travel guides to write about them. A book written by some man who doesn't even live here... No heavy encyclopedia here - If you want to travel with your nose in a book, check out Lonely Planet. The Solo Girl's Travel Guide answers THE MOST important questions like... Are there drugs in my drink? Is that dark alley filled with serial killers? Am I going to be kidnapped and sold to the highest bidder? And... Is it really worth $50 to take a day trip to an island? Can I see the beach, jungle AND city in 3 weeks? Can I stay in a gorgeous beachfront resort for $30? (YES) Click 'Add to Cart' now and let's start plan the trip of a lifetime in VIETNAM! You don't need a boyfriend, a travel partner or anyone's approval to travel the world. And you don't need a massive bank account or an entire summer off work. ✈ If you've doubted yourself for one moment, remember this: Millions of girls travel across the globe all by themselves every damn day and you can, too. You are just as capable, just as smart, and just as brave as the rest of us. You don't need permission- this is your life. Listen to your gut, follow your heart, and just book that ticket already! Your copy of The Solo Girl's Travel Guide is waiting to dissolve your worries and give you that extra push. Click 'Add to Cart' now...or else you may never go. ✈ PLUS! I'm here if you need me. Just send me a quick message on Instagram - my handle is in the guide!
Journey through India
Ever wondered what it's like to backpack across India? Two sixty-somethings go for one more adventure and just about survive a five-week journey involving world famous sights, crazy incidents and lots of cows. The journey begins in Mumbai and using trains, planes, camels, tuk-tuks and bicycle rickshaw, it finally ends 8,000 kms later in Kolkata.
Back to the Source
This journal and memoir is an engaging, amusing and original account of circumstances and episodes experienced by the author during the almost year and a half he spent as a volunteer education management advisor in West Africa - mostly in the interior a 180 miles up the Gambia river - during 2010/11. It follows a chronological sequence presenting extracts from the journal he kept at the time within a main text which includes other memories initially unrecorded, subsequent thoughts, researches and opinions . Stylistically it might be described as literary nonfiction. The journal is also frequently interspersed with analogous/parallel extracts from Francis Moore's 'Travels into the Inland Parts of Africa...' which was published in London in 1738. These are meant to act as a counterpoint to this author's own experiences and in doing so often introduce a humorous note. There is an underlying plea for us in the West to regard African culture and values with equal legitimacy to our own which intentionally or not we often don't. There are too glimpses of deeper truths about the importance of our African beginnings to all human kind and its global destiny. The book does not purport to be academic historically, anthropologically or in any other way but occasionally the author calls up a few statistics and historical events to underscore and/or contextualise what he has recorded. It is hoped a sense will emerge for the reader of how firmly rooted is a basic animism and a belief in magic and superstition in most West Africans and how we in the West might be prompted to reassess our own belief systems and assumptions and see them as very definitely contingent and received rather than absolute and inevitable.
Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South-East Tasmania
South-East of Tasmania is one of Australia's most beautiful regions, and with its stunning scenery and iconic walking tracks it is the perfect place to experience and enjoy on foot. This guide contains a diverse range of walks to explore, including strolls around historic villages, hikes through pristine bushland and rambles along the sparkling, unspoiled beaches. Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South-East Tasmania, part of Woodslane's popular walking guide series, introduces the best walks for visitors and locals alike. There is something here for walkers of all ages and levels of fitness so you're sure to find the right walk for you, your family and friends.Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South-East Tasmania includes: Summary tables of walk distances, grades, estimated durations and highlightsAccurate colour maps showing waypoints and nearby facilitiesOverview maps and directions to help you find the start of the walkSuggestions for walks suitable for childrenInformation about the region's history and environmentIdentification charts for the most commonly seen wildflowers and birdsOver 200 colour photographsIngrid Roberts has a passion for bushwalking and has combined this with her love of photography to produce this guide to south-eastern Tasmania. Join Ingrid in discovering the region's best-loved walks as well as a few unexpected treats.
Your Comprehensive Guide to New Zealand
Explore our backyard like a local. Visit the small towns, ghost towns, historic towns, isolated towns, and rural towns that are often overlooked. Discover attractions, oddities, activities, and idyllic beaches that are only known to locals. Find the hidden gems that are tucked away in all corners of the country Includes a full list of Department of Conservation campgrounds. With over 2,000 things to do and places to see, "Your Comprehensive Guide to New Zealand (The Locals Edition)" is an astonishing achievement and is one of the
Wandering Angkor
An informative and illustrated visit of the temples of Angkor in CambodiaWandering Angkor takes Middle Grade readers and up on an engaging and hand-illustrated visit of Angkor.By motorbike, of course! Strap on your helmet and gear up to learn about Angkor, the glorious capital city of the Khmer Empire in Cambodia.With lighthearted, informative and insightful text and cartoon-style illustrations, Wandering Angkor is a travel essay that is delightfully refreshing and educational.Bump through the dense forest and the ancient city of Angkor Thom and read historic facts about the majestic Bayon and Angkor Wat temples. Cruise through modern-day Cambodia and the bustling town of Siem Reap as you discover fun facts about the historic Siem Reap River and Old Market. Find out about the livelihoods of today's people of Angkor, from forest wood-gatherers, to lotus-pickers and sidewalk gas station owners. Wandering Angkor's colorful illustrations and easy-to-digest history and geography facts bring you to the heart and soul of Angkor. Learn about these mythical temples, discover the modern-day city of Siem Reap, and fall in love with the magic of Angkor."Tour ... the temples [of Angkor, Cambodia] in an informative yet engaging fashion, complete with lighthearted asides and quirky cartoon style illustrations by author Sophie Lizeray." - The Phnom Penh Post
Whistling for Hippos
Africa has a way of luring you in, Scott Corey writes in the opening lines of Whistling for Hippos. It begins with a flash of dark eyes in the firelight and ends with life-long fascination. Or it may begin with a mud-brick village awash in moonlight, the delicious taste of peanut sauce and rice, or the grunt of a hippo from midstream. The strongest tug on Corey's heart came the first time one of his students raised a slender dark hand and asked a question. This was the true Africa, the living, breathing Africa he came to love.Corey's charming and humorous account of life in West Africa will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy adventure and love of travel. The memoir contains characters and stories that show the depth and resilience of human nature.
West of Arabia
HAVING TRAVELLED AROUND TAIWAN IN HIS LAST book, this time Gary Heath explores Arabic culture as he journeys over 5000 kilometres through Northern Africa, encountering old soldiers, black marketeers, political activists, Bedouin students and Tuareg tribesmen. Studiously avoiding the tourist traps, he finds the scent of revolution in the air, just a few months before the Arab Spring. Yet the biggest culture shock comes when he returns to Fortress Europe...This book is a lively recount of a journey in its own right, and also a valuable historical record that describes underlying tensions that were to explode onto the world stage just shortly afterwards. It includes a chapter reflecting on the changes that subsequently took place in many of the countries visited.
The call of the indri, volume 1
In 2004, Fred Triep visited Madagascar for seven weeks. He found that to be an inspiring trip. He decided to go to Madagascar again in 2012, but this time for three months to study the plants and animals and create a simple flora of Madagascar. On Madagascar, he spent some time at the Zazamalala estate of his friends Simon and Jocelyne. In addition, he travels together with Simon, but also alone. In this book, he writes about his encounters with the Malagasy and this fascinating island's unique plants and animals. What was supposed to be a quiet nature vacation resulted in several adventures.Fred Triep (1949) is a biologist. He lives in Amsterdam, and until April 2012, he worked as a teacher of biology and ICT subjects at Horizon College in Alkmaar.His passions are travel, hiking, plants, animals and photography. For years, he has been writing non-fiction: travel stories for magazines on mountaineering and outdoor sports and articles for the Hortus newspaper. He also maintains a website about hiking (wandelwebsite.nl) and botany (botaniewebsite.nl).In May 2011, he published the novel The Catalyst
Finding Wildlife On Safari
This book is for anyone considering a first visit to Africa, or who may have been before but can‛t wait to return. It describes real-life experiences, provides tips and ideas on how to plan, and tells what to expect on safari.You will find...● An Essential Safari Checklist - what to take, wear, helpful hints● Tips on looking for wildlife● Common sense advice on how to take good photographs● Safari highlights● Over four hundred photographs● Notes on travel in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia
Mission Madagascar
It is 25 years since my late wife Sheila and I visited Madagascar to assist in the foundations of a new hospital building in the village of Mandritsara. My original intention was to make brief notes each day as a personal reminder of all that happened and of any amusing incidents during our brief stay in Madagascar at the end of 1996. Once I started, however, it was easier just to let the words flow and tell the stories as they happened, and it quickly became a daily journal. I kept thinking that soon I would be able to stop because there would be nothing new or different to write about. Some hope! Every day was different, often full of funny goings-on (ha-ha and peculiar), a few of which I have left out to protect other people's feelings.Each day Sheila would look forward to reading the instalment, and I knew our hosts were itching to find out what I had written, especially when they realised there was a chance of publication to a wider audience.If you are one of the "stars" of the journal, please do not take offence at anything I have said. It has been done in love and with great gratitude for the life-changing experiences we both had in our short time on the magical island of Madagascar.Much of this book is my impression of what I have seen and heard. I sincerely hope you will enjoy it as much as I have had and that all readers will be better informed about life on the mission field, as seen by an outsider.
Mission Madagascar
It is 25 years since my late wife Sheila and I visited Madagascar to assist in the foundations of a new hospital building in the village of Mandritsara. My original intention was to make brief notes each day as a personal reminder of all that happened and of any amusing incidents during our brief stay in Madagascar at the end of 1996. Once I started, however, it was easier just to let the words flow and tell the stories as they happened, and it quickly became a daily journal. I kept thinking that soon I would be able to stop because there would be nothing new or different to write about. Some hope! Every day was different, often full of funny goings-on (ha-ha and peculiar), a few of which I have left out to protect other people's feelings.Each day Sheila would look forward to reading the instalment, and I knew our hosts were itching to find out what I had written, especially when they realised there was a chance of publication to a wider audience.If you are one of the "stars" of the journal, please do not take offence at anything I have said. It has been done in love and with great gratitude for the life-changing experiences we both had in our short time on the magical island of Madagascar.Much of this book is my impression of what I have seen and heard. I sincerely hope you will enjoy it as much as I have had and that all readers will be better informed about life on the mission field, as seen by an outsider.
Pocket Japan
You're Headed for JapanMaybe it happens this way: It's a Friday, traffic was a hassle getting in, you've got a full plate already, and there's a message from the CEO. The subject line says, "Japan Trip." Your open the message and read: You've been in on the brainstorming, and now I want you on the team to make it happen in Japan. The plan is to leave one month from today. Or, maybe it happens this way: You're the boss, and it's your company, your vision, and your trip.Either way, you're headed for Japan and it's time to prep for your trip. Pocket Japan is the guidebook you need to help make your business trip a success.
The Philippines Expat Advisor
NEW! COMPLETELY REVISED FEB 2026 EDITION. NEW MATERIAL, NEW INSIDER SECRETS JUST FOR YOU! THIS IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED VERSION OF THIS BOOK AND IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN THIS PAPERBACK EDITION The Philippines Expat Advisor gives you the tools to get you to the Philippines faster, easier, and cheaperNew insider secrets available in this amazing guide can save you a bucket load of money. Living on $1,000 a month USD is still possible in the Philippines.Advice on how to live a healthier, simpler "native" lifestyle with less stress from an American expat that's lived in the Philippines for since 2009Discover how to overcome cultural issues that can put roadblocks on your path to "paradise"Instantly learn the cheapest and best way to send and receive your money in the PhilippinesImproved 42-point Checklist to get you to the Philippines faster, easier, and cheaper. Imagine a comfortable life with less stress and no time clock to punch. Because that can be your lifestyle in the Philippines.What visa is best for you? Since there are various visa options available in the Philippines, what visa is most affordable and fits your needs?Marriage, Annulments, & Divorces in the Philippines. Welcome to the only country in the world that does not have a divorce law. Or does it?SPECIAL INSIDER ADVICE ON HOW TO OBTAIN AN ANNULMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES.You will be a celebrity in the Philippines. However, with that "movie star" status, comes some risks. Discover how to avoid them.HERE'S WHAT PAST PURCHASERS OF "THE PHILIPPINES EXPAT ADVISOR" HAVE SAID: Verified PurchaseThere isn't a better book out there on the subject...About everything YOU need to know before you make the decision to MOVE to the Philippines...Very easy read, with very serious points made and some even comical happenings that made me laugh and made the read even that much more enjoyable...I 10000000% recommend this book over any other I have seen and read about planning to MOVE to The Philippines...Worth EVERY penny, or pesos..Wayne Acey "One word: 'AWESOME!" This is my bible now for moving to the Philippines."Tom, USA "It is a complete guide but never boring. I have seen other guide books for moving to the Philippines but nothing as thorough and witty as 'The Philippines Expat Advisor.' It's just like talking to a friend who is very much concerned for your safety and well-being. It is a thorough read on everything and anything you are going to need when you move to the Philippines. It lets you in on what you are going to encounter and how to act on them when you arrive."Gen Wisen, Metro Manila "Informative and gave insight on what to expect when moving to the Philippines. Wide range of topics from must areas of concern."Al Arita, FPO AP, USA" Very well written...overall good info for anyone considering moving to the Philippines. "Paul R. Prescott, Texas, USA"The book is extensive in the areas that it covers, but covers each in a way that the information is to the point and not drawn out. This lets you cover a wide area of topics without being bored. Very good book, also, in that it does not just give you the bright side of life and times in the Philippines, but tells you want to look for and to use 'common sense' when traveling to the Philippines and determining if you want to stay or not."Gerald Baker, Burlington Twp, NJ, USA "Five stars! Lots of excellent info."Ken H., USA "Buy this book! It's a lifesaver!"Scott H, Retired Army Veteran who served in Iraq. Scott used the checklist to help him make his move to Manila.
Asia Unpacked
Every travel guidebook tells you where to travel, where to stay, and what to see. All good info. But "how to" travel has largely been ignored. So I've made my share of mistakes, so you don't have to. Asia Unpacked can ensure that your time in Asia meets all your expectations.
In the South Seas
"The first experience can never be repeated. The first love, the first sunrise, the first South Seas island, are memories apart, and touched by a virginity of sense." -Robert Louis Stevenson, In the South Seas.In the South Seas (1896) by Robert Louis Stevenson offers observations the author made during a voyage to the Marquesas, the Paumotus, and the Gilbert Islands in 1888-89. Originally written as a journal, the book that evolved from these notes went beyond an amusing traveler-centered description of his experiences to provide a more theme-based narrative, adding discussions of the South Seas culture, language, traditions, and society: anthropology, history, and sociology, together with personal impressions and anecdotes.
So, You Want to Move To Ghana
Cause me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning; for in Thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto Thee. [Psalm 143:8, AKJV]What do you need to know about moving abroad? More specifically, what do you need to know about moving to Africa? So, You Want to Move to Ghana is not the typical guidebook that simply walks you through the basics of living the expatriate lifestyle (i.e. visa applications or embassy locations). Hannah P. Yacob takes the reader on a personal journey of relocating from the West to West Africa. Matching experience with lessons learned, challenges, lifestyle adjustments, scams, and loyal friendships, with a little grit and humor, the author walks you through the steps of adjusting to life in Ghana.This is a step-by-step guide for people with little or no knowledge of Ghana. It goes through the steps in detail on how to get here, what visa to get, how long it takes and also gives interesting facts about living in Ghana. It tells you how to find accommodation, receive your mail, and even how to shop at the local markets. From preparing your finances and home for an international move to knowing what it takes to live in West Africa with power outages and strict banking policies, to shipping and importing goods...all that and so much more jammed packed in this one piece of work. If you are considering embarking on a journey to live in Ghana, then this book is for you. It includes valuable information you will need to legally reside in Ghana. This book also includes critical step-by-step instructions that will aid you during your transition. It will cause you to pause, really think, and get in the right mindset before you make the big leap. If you are up for the challenge of freedom and serenity with some bumps in the road (pun intended), Ghana awaits you!
A Year in Green Tea and Tuk-Tuks
BBC journalist and environmentalist Rory Spowers wanted to finally live his dream and abandon life in London for a more ecologically sustainable lifestyle. Moving with his wife and two toddler sons to a 60-acre abandoned tea estate in Sri Lanka, Rory sets out to create a model organic farm there and earn his livelihood from the land.The fascinating story begins with the tsunami and Rory's sudden involvement with the relief efforts, and charts the course of his adventures over 12 months culminating in the launch of his new business (making a living by selling the produce he grows). It chronicles the highs and lows of this radical change, and reveals what it takes to live a sustainable life. It will also include tips for those of you who wish to live a more environmentally friendly life.Spowers' writing in 'Three Men on a Bike', which recounted his story of buying the Goodies' bicycle and riding it across Africa for charity, was compared with Bryson, Palin and Hawks' for his storytelling, humour and intrepid spirit.Spowers' narrative brims with adventure, harrowing moments, and small triumphs as he comes to know the people and the land and works toward creating his dream of a sustainable, model forest garden.
Beyond the Coral Sea
A romantic and adventurous journey to the hidden islands and lagoons beyond Papua New Guinea and north of Australia. East of Java, west of Tahiti and north of the Cape York peninsula of Australia lie the unknown paradise islands of the Coral, Solomon and Bismarck Seas. They were perhaps the last inhabited place on earth to be explored by Europeans, and even today many remain largely unspoilt, despite the former presence of German, British and even Australian colonial rulers. Michael Moran, an experienced traveller, begins his journey on the island of Samarai, historic gateway to the old British Protectorate, as the guest of the benign grandson of a cannibal. He explores the former capitals of German New Guinea and headquarters of the disastrous New Guinea Compagnie, its administrators decimated by malaria and murder. He travels along the inaccessible Rai Coast through the Archipelago of Contented Men, following in the footsteps of the great Russian explorer 'Baron' Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay. The historic anthropological work of Bronislaw Malinowski guides him through the seductive labyrinth of the Trobriand 'Islands of Love' and the erotic dances of the yam festival. Darkly humorous characters, both historical and contemporary, spring vividly to life as the author steers the reader through the richly fascinating cultures of Melanesia. 'Beyond the Coral Sea' is a captivating voyage of unusual brilliance and a memorable evocation of a region which has been little written about during the past century.
The Tribes Triumphant
A powerful and insightful narrative of a journey - once violently interrupted and here resumed - through one of the most compelling regions on earth. From Aqaba to Jerusalem and on into Palestine, veteran commentator on the Middle East, Charles Glass writes a thoughtful, inquisitive and dispassionate book on the politics and peoples of the region. He has traversed the Jordanian desert to the Iraqi border with Bedouin guides, explored modern Israel and revisited the scene of his captivity, confronting the men who kidnapped him. Written with elegance, flair and a wonderfully acute eye for the idiosyncrasies of the places through which he passes, this is a travel book full of enemies and friends both old and new: Arabs and Jews, soldiers and shopkeepers, Syrians and Israelis, the cowed and the vengeful, affording us an unprecedented and intimate portrait of these bruised and troubled lands.
A trans Himalayan journey to Mount Kailash
Kailash is considered to be the center of our planet and is an attraction to many. It attracted me too for years, and I finally could make this journey only in 2015, traveling for 21 days, crossing the formidable Himalayas through the high Himalayan Lipulekh Pass into Tibet. The book is a compilation of my personal experiences in this journey through the classical route followed by a lot of pilgrims and holy men in the past.I have tried to capture the minute details of this life-changing journey as best as possible in the various chapters. A day-to-day account with illustrations provides the reader a flavor of this journey in great detail. A section of this book is devoted to help future travelers with the preparations they need to do, both physical and mental, and the safety aspects to be followed. It also has a few lines on High Altitude Illness. While preparing for this important pilgrimage, I could not find a lot of vital information and facts initially. I tried to collect this information from various sources, and after reading them and understanding them, I felt very confident to do this yatra.
Twenty-Six Out Of Eighty-Eight Ain't Bad
A pilgrim route of over 1,100 km around the Japanese island of Shikoku links 88 temples associated with the 9th century monk Kōbō Daishi. Keith and Elaine, moderately fit, and with a totally inadequate knowledge of Japanese, set out to see how far they can get in the few weeks they have available. This is not an adventure story, nor one of spiritual angst and redemption, but it does follow them through a little-known part of rural Japan that has both charm and a capacity to surprise. How well will they manage the "pilgrim fall down" section leading to temple 12? Just what is going on at the "Udon Restaurant of the Spirits"? And why do they keep being served lotus root pizza?Not a guidebook, but a lighthearted and useful introduction to the Shikoku pilgrimage, illustrated with over 200 colour photographs.
Heading South
Freelance travel writer and Lonely Planet guidebook contributor Tim Richards decides to shake up his life by taking an epic rail journey across Australia. Jumping aboard iconic trains like the Indian Pacific, Overland and Spirit of Queensland, he covers over 7,000 kilometres, from the tropics to the desert and from big cities to ghost towns. Tim's journey is one of classic travel highs and lows: floods, cancellations, extraordinary landscapes and forays into personal and public histories - as well as the steady joy of random strangers encountered along the way.
Orient Express
Before John Dos Passos enjoys fame as a chronicler and critic of American society, he wins recognition for command of aesthetics. Orient Express, a memoir of the author's travels through Eastern Europe, the Near East, and the Middle East, focuses on sights, sounds, and smells rather than plot or character. Dos Passos applies his instincts as a painter to mountain ranges and grimy alleyways, finding beauty everywhere. His tour extends from Tiflis, Georgia, to Erivan, Armenia, and Marrakesh, Morocco; from Kasvin, Iran, to Baghdad, Iraq, and Damascus, Syria. He crosses the Syrian Desert, observes the aftermath of the Greek-Turkish War, climbs the Caucasus, explores Persia during the rise of Reza Kahn, and records the creation of Iraq by the British. His message is clear and relevant to contemporary travelers: holiness and happiness abounds in the East as much as the West. "With the name of Allah for all baggage," Dos Passos writes, "you could travel from the Great Wall of China to the Niger and be fairly sure of food, and often of money, if only you were ready to touch your forehead in the dust five times a day and put away self and the glamorous West. And yet," he adds, "the West is conquering."
Drums Along the Congo
In the heart of the Congo is rumored to live a dinosaur called Mokele-Mbembe, or the god-beast. A handful of scientific expeditions have searched for it over the years with little success, but Nugent relied less on science than a desire to document the obscure. He made his way by dugout canoe and foot to Lake Tele, reputed home of the brontosaurus-like creature. It's an environment little changed since the age of dinosaurs and he spent weeks paddling and trekking the area. He finally spotted a periscope-shaped object moving through the water. But when he tried to get closer, his guides threatened to shoot him, explaining that the "the god can approach man, but man never approaches the god." Nugent's photographs have been reprinted hundreds of times by those who believe in the god-beast. Drums Along the Congo merited inclusion on "Best 50 Books of the Year" list compiled by every major US newspaper.
Our Loons Are Always Laughing
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Vintage Art
Vintage Art: Rudolf Swoboda 20 Fine Art Prints features artwork from the Royal Collection by Rudolf Swoboda (1859-1914), an Austrian painter. In 1866, Swoboda was commissioned by Queen Victoria to paint artisans of Indian descent, who receded at Windsor Castle for the preparations of the Golden Jubilee. Swoboda subsequently travelled to India to continue painting. Within this collection of curated reproductions, there is a variety of Swoboda's detailed figurative portraits. How to use the prints: The one-sided prints can be removed from the book with a box cutter or scissors, the illustrations are ideal for framing, artistic reference, collage, decoupage, and mixed media.
The New Zealand Maori in Colour
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Our Loons Are Always Laughing
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The New Zealand Maori in Colour
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Come Home to Africa
One black, all black One black Family Worldwide Sing this song all day and night. One black, all black One black family Worldwide! WELCOME HOME
An English Girl in Japan
A vivid spark from a bygone era, now reawakened for modern readers. An English Girl In Japan invites you to walk the streets of early twentieth-century Yokohama and Tokyo through the eyes of a thoughtful, observant British traveller. This travel memoir blends personal reflection with sharp cultural observation, offering a cross cultural narrative that feels intimate and immediate. The author's voice frames daily life and customs with charm and clarity, portraying expatriate life in japan with both curiosity and restraint. Rich in detail, it stands as a classic piece of public domain travel writing, valuable to travel enthusiasts and classroom discussion alike for its lucid window onto a British observer in japan during the Edwardian era. Historically significant as a primary voice from the edwardian era setting, the book sits at the crossroads of travel writing and cultural reportage. Its precise, respectful gaze preserves a piece of british travel narratives for scholars and lay readers alike, while offering casual readers a doorway into a world that shaped modern perceptions of Japan. This edition isn't mere reprinting; it is a restoration for today's and future generations, careful to retain flavour without vanity. Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions now brings this work back as a collector's item and a cultural treasure for lovers of literature, history, and the art of travel.
Surviving Unfamiliar Territory
Moving to a new country marks the start of a new chapter in your life. A chapter filled with excitement, possibility and opportunity, but also it can be alienating. The lack of friends, family, the unfamiliarity of the surroundings, customs and even the language can make one feel lonely and anxious.Lebo has used her personal experience to write this book as she takes you through her journey moving to South Africa in this book, which is full of practical advice.
This Is Gyachung
In This is Gyachung, Chris Dahlman unveils the fascinating story of a rare and storied Seiko watch. Through the dramatic story of the 1964 Japanese Himalayan Expedition to the fabled Gyachung Kang mountain, Dahlman presents the lost history of Seiko's first professional mountaineer's watch. As the men whose challenge for glory took them to this savage and extraordinary mountain, the mystery surrounding this watch comes to light. The 1964 expedition was the first time Seiko purposefully designed and built a mountaineering watch. The expedition was documented fully and Dahlman has uncovered a treasure trove of photos that he shares throughout the book. Woven into the tapestry of the expedition that he spins are also traditional Japanese art collaborations, depicting more of the tale. Tying together the incredible photos and art, Dahlman uses eyewitness accounts from the expedition from the men who made the trek to the world's fifteenth tallest summit. From the adventures of the mountaineers to the genius of the Seiko engineers and their watch, this is a dramatic tale of dering-do and technological advancement set on the backdrop of one of the most inspiring and difficult peaks in the world. Full of Japanese history, watch culture, mountaineering insights, and epic stories, This is Gyachung captures the spirit of 1960s adventure while introducing the lost history of this famous Seiko expedition watch for the first time.
The Bondi to Manly Walk
The Bondi to Manly Walk is the definitive guide to Sydney's stunning coastline. A spectacular 80-kilometre track --Sydney's best multi-day walk--connects the iconic beaches of Bondi and Manly, and will have you winding through secluded bays, protected bushland, and the glittering harbour city along the way. A must-have for visitors, the guidebook will equally surprise and delight the most familiar Sydneysiders, combining fascinating local and natural histories with clear instructions. Covering every bay, beach, and headland between Bondi and Manly, day walkers can also choose from 12 highlighted short walks, including: Bronte to Bondi; The Rocks and Sydney Harbour Bridge; Hermitage Foreshore Walk near Rose Bay; South Head at Watsons Bay; The Spit to Manly Walk; Manly's North Head. Easy-to-use, The Bondi to Manly Walk contains track notes and maps for casual day walkers and multi-day hikers. With accommodation and detailed itineraries for those wanting the challenge of inn-to-inn style hiking, as well as notes for families and dog walkers, it truly has something for everyone.
National resources
Lavishly illustrated with the author's own colour photographs, these letters from a young British university lecturer in Algeria paint a vivid picture of the former French colony ten years after its war of independence. Having defeated France, Algeria had unrivalled prestige among developing nations. In October 1973, just after the author arrived, Algeria challenged the world by persuading other Arab oil-producers to initiate an oil embargo which shook the foundations of the international economy and whose impact is still felt today. The author's introduction sets the historical context.The letters have been edited into themes so that they present a story. They give lively glimpses of day-to-day living in the spectacular cliff-top city of Constantine, university life and cultural events, amusing insights into the mysterious ways of the bureaucracy and the surprisingly difficult struggle to get paid, a trip to the heart of the Algerian oilfield in the desert, visits to Roman antiquities. There are also hints of the tensions between secular ideals and religious fundamentalism which would lead Algeria into civil war in the 1990s. The letters provide a view of a fascinating country emerging into freedom at a time of optimism in the aftermath of independence, when everything seemed possible.
A Great Aussie Adventure
During a camping trip around Australia with some family members in 2019, Don Kemsley recorded some of the experiences and sights of their trip in coloured crayon drawings, with comments. An experienced children's illustrator, the former pastor captures the flora and fauna experienced on the trip as well as other memorable events or sights. While written for his extended family members to remember the trip, the pictures are often humorous and will appeal to families even if they are not part of the author's family. With a double spread map showing the extent of their travel, the book is a great showcase of what Australia has to offer, particularly the outback.
Hello Sandwich Japan
A stunning and well-curated guidebook to Japan, packed with insider tips for design-minded travelers. Hello Sandwich Japan is for people who value good aesthetics, good food and rich culture, who will enjoy the craziness of Tokyo's neon playground just as much as the peaceful Buddhist getaway of Mount Koya. Japan may be one of the world's travel hotspots, but to get the most out of your vacation you'll need a local's insider tips. Design-minded blogger and Japanophile Ebony Bizys, aka Hello Sandwich, has been living in Tokyo since 2010 and has uncovered the very best places around this unique country. Her book features a curated selection of places to go from bonsai gardens, contemporary galleries, stunning temples, peaceful ryokan retreats, 'kawaii' gift shops and topnotch coffee spots, to unbeatable izakayas, four-seater sashimi bars and ideal hiking destinations for 'forest bathing'. Hello Sandwich Japan is a stunning tome filled with travel tips galore along with language essentials and colorful images. All of the key destinations are covered including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakone and Sapporo.
The Antarctic Ditty Bag
The ditty bag is a sailor's holdall for useful stuff. Whipping twine and needle palm, foul weather gear, spare socks, pants and a bottle of rum. Here is a book which will find a place in the bag of anyone planning a visit, even if only from the comfort of an armchair. Romping through the history of the discovery of Antarctica (Maoris may have reached the Southern Ocean in the seventh century but it was the early nineteenth before anyone surely saw Antarctic land), the ravages of exploitation and the heroics of exploration, it celebrates today's remarkable explosion in tourism potential. The mountainous coast, fringed with islands and icebergs, is still incompletely explored, a magnet for expedition vessels and adventurous tourists. Tony Soper first sailed these promising waters in small research vessels. Exploring poorly charted waters cautiously in search of remote landings they found beaches held by raucous colonies of penguins and somnolent seals. Humpback whales engulfed huge quantities of krill and marauding pods of killer whales chased crabeater seals off ice floes. As expedition leader and lecturer, believing in the value of visitor appreciation in support of conservation, he encourages the concept of introducing small parties of enthusiasts to the remote edges of the world's wildlife.
Tales of Hazaribagh an Intimate Exploration of Chhotanagpur Plateau
DescriptionIn January 2017, Mihir Vatsa, a young poet, gives up his life in the big city andmoves back home to Hazaribagh, a small town on Jharkhand's ChhotanagpurPlateau. Battling depression and uncertainty, he is seeking a 'sanatorium'amidst the sal trees and the temperate climes of home-just like the Britishsoldiers and Bengali settlers and visitors before him.Rejuvenated by the fresh air and lush landscape of his childhood, he spends thenext three years exploring local landmarks and their fascinating history, and thedeep, wondrous escarpments, the secret waterfalls and serpentine rivers of theplateau. Travelling partly on foot and partly in his trusted Alto, he encounterstrees destined for death and waterfalls ravaged by mining; passes throughSurajkund-the country's hottest geological wonder-and Karanpura Valley-home to prehistoric humans ten millennia ago; and takes selfies with emus.In between, he wonders what makes a landscape beautiful and how languageshapes such notions; muses on the arbitrary boundaries of administrationand government which, try as they might, cannot tame rivers and hills; andplumbs the archives of previous residents of the plateau and his own memoryto understand his love of home. With empathy and in unhurried prose, Tales ofHazaribagh combines the best of nature, life, history and travel writing into anunforgettable portrait of a place and a journey back to one's self.
Eothen; Or, Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East
A generous wind of discovery blows through Eothen, inviting you to travel the world through one man's eyes and a century's turning point. A masterclass in perception, this travel memoir blends intimate scenes with sharp cultural observations, turning every mile into a meditation on East and West. Kinglake's work unfolds as a geographical travelogue told with personal travel reflections that feel both adventurous and intimate. It's more than reportage: a crafted, romantic travel writing of a Victorian-era Britain that challenges stereotypes while celebrating curiosity. The result is an illustrated travel narrative before its time, a rich record of how travel can illuminate friendships, foibles, and shared humanity across continents. The book's themes-tone, temperament, and the delicate dance of looking outward while examining inward beliefs-remain surprisingly fresh and endlessly relatable. Historically, Eothen stands as a landmark in mid nineteenth century travel literature, illuminating how nineteenth-century travellers saw the world and how their narratives shaped east-west perceptions for generations to come. It will appeal to casual readers drawn to evocative prose and to classic-literature collectors seeking a genuine piece of literary history. Selling points: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint-a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This is travel writing at once disciplined and delightful, a true complete travel companion for discerning readers.
Morocco in Midwinter
Morocco's mixture of magic and mayhem is so beguiling that, if you haven't been there yet, it'll be on your bucket list. From the snake charmers and dancers in the central square in Marrakech to the silence of a night with nomads in the Sahara, the experiences are rich and rewarding, but how do you choose from this box of delights?Through the eyes of Teresa Moon you can make a virtual voyage into Morocco, sampling the country through her eyes, and learning from her experiences. As well as helping you to choose your own itinerary, this book will also put your mind at rest on many of the worries and uncertainties of travelling into the unknown. Where is it best to change money? Who should you tip, and how much? Is the water safe to drink? What about salads? What should you wear? Do you really have to barter? Who can you trust? Where are you likely to get ripped off? Oh yes - and how exactly do you ride a camel without falling off? This paperback book is fully illustrated with 39 colour photos.
Eothen; with an Introduction and Notes
An adventure of mind and map, Eothen invites you to travel not for the sake of distance but for the revelations of culture, encounter, and memory. Kinglake's mid-Victorian odyssey unfolds as a luminous travel memoir, where intimate observations of people, places, and landscapes mingle with vivid scenes of empire and habit. This is travel writing that treats travel as apprenticeship-a way to study self, society, and the wide world at once. This complete edition-reimagined for today's readers-weaves cultural observations with a restless curiosity that still resonates. The book's form blends reportage, meditation, and anecdote, offering a window into Levantine roads, markets, and manners that shaped nineteenth-century travel literature and orientalist imagination. It remains a touchstone for both casual readers and classic-literature collectors who prize historical texture, vivid scene, and a quietly radical voice of perception. Note on literary and historical significance: Eothen stands as a landmark in early modern travel writing, influencing later generations of memoir travelogue and cultural commentary. Its tone-clear, inspired, accessible-continues to challenge and charm. Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Keywords flow naturally through the narrative, weaving themes of travel, memory, and culture into a complete edition that invites exploration and reflection.
