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Die Autoren entführen Sie in eine wundersame Realität, welche man in keinem Reiseführer findet. Das Urlaubsparadies mit seinen einzigartigen Traumstränden hat "hinter den Kulissen" geradezu Unglaubliches, aber auch Faszinierendes zu bieten.

Japaner bleiben gerne unter sich. Es dürfte kaum ein weiteres hoch entwickeltes Industrieland geben, das eine derart homogene Bevölkerung hat. Nur zögernd nahm das Reich der aufgehenden Sonne Kontakt mit dem Westen auf, mauserte sich aber in wenigen Jahren zu einer modernen militärischen Großmacht. Die militärische Macht Japans beschränkt sich seit den Kriegsverbrechen des Zweiten Weltkriegs auf die Landesverteidigung. Der Einfluss Japans auf die internationale Popkultur ist dank Nintendo und Manga enorm.

Drei Monate lang erkundet Couchsurfer Stephan Orth das Reich der Mitte: vom Spielerparadies Macao im Süden bis nach Dandong an der Grenze zu Nordkorea, von Shanghai bis in die Krisenprovinz Xinjiang. Er besucht Hightech-Metropolen, die mit totaler Überwachung experimentieren, und abgeschiedene Dörfer, in denen fürs Willkommensessen der Hund geschlachtet wird. Er wird als Gast einer Live-Fernsehshow zensiert und tritt fast einer verbotenen Sekte bei.

Tessa Keswick first travelled to China in 1982 and immediately fell in love with its history, culture and landscape. Over the next 30 years, she travelled extensively in China, visiting its temples and landmarks, the sites of its most famous battles and the birthplaces of its best-known poets and philosophers. She also witnessed China's transformation, as hundreds of millions were lifted out of poverty and the country emerged as an economic superpower in waiting.

Apart from the headline-making politics, not much is known in the West about the Korean people and their ancient culture. Yet those who visit Korea, whether North or South, find a land of great interest. The Koreans, when not constrained by politics or other considerations, are friendly and sociable, and the peninsula has areas of outstanding natural beauty. The South’s cities, if not always beautiful, are vibrant and alive. The North, while very different, is complex and fascinating.

Faced with buying a car and getting a real job - or taking the money and blowing it on a six-month adventure around Asia...well, there really is no contest! Who wouldn't want to visit exotic places, like Borneo, Cambodia, and China? Who wouldn't want to tackle the world's most dangerous hiking path, tangle with the Vietnamese Mafia, and suffer days in the dreaded Mongolian saddle? And who wouldn't want to try five-organ soup? All he has to do is survive long enough to realize his dreams.

目次:001　序論　⾃⼰紹介002 　海外移住しようと思ったきっかけ003　なぜマレーシアなのか①004　なぜマレーシアなのか②005　移住に向けてまず

Il Laos è la fonte, da qui partono due viaggi: uno fisico e uno interiore, che scorrono alternandosi e unendosi, capitolo dopo capitolo, in un vortice ritmato di umanità, geopolitica e rock and roll. L'autrice, dopo un tradimento subìto, parte per una grandiosa avventura che dalla capitale del Laos, Vientiane, la spingerà fino alla Scandinavia, attraversando tutta l’Asia centrale. Da sola, via terra.

It is 1965 in this memoir when Patricia and her new husband set off on to Europe on their honeymoon. Little did she know that this trip would stretch into a two-year journey that would take them around the world on a bare-bones budget. While living rarely more than an arm’s distance apart in their VW van, they make their way from Europe and West Asia to South Asia, then continue across East Asia by train, bus, and hitchhiking.

Greater than a Tourist- Taiwan by author Emily Lindholm offers the inside scoop on traveling to Taiwan. 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.

In this audiobook, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This audiobook will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other travel books.

Beneath Tirich Mir is more than just a travel guide; it’s an immersive experience. Through detailed narratives and rich descriptions, you will gain a deep appreciation for Chitral's unique culture, its remarkable resilience, and its extraordinary beauty. Perfect for armchair travelers, cultural enthusiasts, and those seeking adventure off the beaten path, this book will transport you to a place where the world feels both ancient and vibrantly alive.

Indonesia, stretching across three time zones and situated on one of the world's great maritime trade routes, has a rich and varied culture. Culture Smart! Indonesia describes the many different cultural backgrounds that make up this rainbow nation, helping you to better understand the values that underpin its diverse society. It reveals how modern Indonesians view themselves and go about their daily lives, and gives advice on how to navigate unfamiliar situations.

Often called the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan was secluded for much of its history, its towering mountains and lush green valleys virtually unvisited, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. A sovereign country throughout the ages, Bhutan is now establishing its place on the world stage. It is determined to maintain its Buddhist culture and unique way of life as it evolves and adapts to political change and economic challenges. Culture Smart! Bhutan will give you a deeper insight into the country's history, values, customs, and age-old traditions.

Greater than a Tourist: Astana Kazakstan by Marina Shakirova offers the inside scoop on Astana, Kazakhstan. Most travel audiobooks 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 audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

‘Als de kofferbak opengaat zie ik een massa vlees op bebloed plastic. Deze wrakkige auto is een rijdend graf voor kilo’s dood vee. Bovenop ligt een afgehakte runderkop. Mannen sleuren en vechten met hompen vlees. Het stinkt. De aanblik van deze markt in Oost Siberië bevestigt mijn voornemen: nu, maar ook straks, in Mongolië, gaat mijn spijsverteringssysteem voor lokaal voedsel op slot. Voor mij geen ingewanden van schapen of ranzig rundvlees. Ik ben heel blij met mijn voorraadje eten uit een westerse supermarkt.’

"أحمد الشقيري يجعلك تسافر برفقته إلى اليابان فاحزم أمتعتك وكن جاهزًا

Buckle up, adventurers! This book is your passport to the captivating island of Bohol, Philippines. Imagine emerald rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife, like the wide-eyed Philippine tarsier. Witness the awe-inspiring Chocolate Hills transform into a chocolate haven during the dry season. Cruise down the scenic Loboc River, a lifeblood of the island, and savor the warmth of the Boholano people.

மஹாத்மா பிறந்த மண்ணில் கிடைத்த மிக வித்தியாசமான அனுபவங்களையும், விவரங்களையும் பற்றி விவரிக்கும் பயண நூல். சவுத் ஆப்ரிக்காவிலே இருக்கும் உலகத்துலேயே மிகப்பெரிய வைல்ட் லைப் சாங்க்ச்சுவரி என்று சொல்ல கூடிய க்ரூகர் பார்க்கிலே மூன்று நாள் தங்கிய அந்த அனுபவங்கள். எப்படி ஒட்டகச்சிவிங்கி குட்டி போடுவது, சிங்கம் எப்படி வேட்டையாடுகிறது இவையெல்லாம் பார்த்த அனுபவங்கள் இதிலே விவரிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன.

కాశీయాత్ర చరిత్ర ఏనుగుల వీరాస్వామయ్య రచించిన కాశీ యాత్ర చరిత్ర విశేషాల మీద సమగ్రమైన రచన. తెలుగులో యాత్రాసాహిత్యానికి ఈ పుస్తకమే ఆద్యమని భావిస్తారు. eతని యాత్ర 18 మే, 1830 నుండి 3 సెప్టెంబరు, 1831 వరకు అనగా "15 నెలల 15 రోజుల కాలం" నడిచింది. వెళ్ళేటప్పుడు మద్రాసు, హైదరాబాద్‌, నాగపూర్‌, అలహాబాదుల మీదుగా వీరాస్వామిగారు కాశీ చేరారు.