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In May 2018, former Monty Python stalwart and intrepid globetrotter Michael Palin spent two weeks in the notoriously secretive Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, a cut-off land without internet or phone signal, where the countryside has barely moved beyond a centuries-old peasant economy but where the cities have gleaming skyscrapers and luxurious underground train stations.

The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep. Philippines–Culture Smart! gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Everyone's in the pursuit of happiness, but few know how to attain it. Millions around the world have turned to Japan for advice on finding their Ikigai, or summoning The Courage to Be Disliked. Japan's spiritual traditions hide in plain sight, forming the basis of so much of what we love about the country's culture. Without Japan's spiritual sustenance, Jiro wouldn't dream of sushi; Hayao Miyazaki's films wouldn't spirit us away; and Marie Kondo wouldn't spark joy.

No one walks around the Buddhist holy places in India. Not today. They travel by bus with good reason. The Buddha’s homeland is now one of the most desperately overcrowded and poverty ridden places on the planet. It is also very dangerous. But Nick Scott and Ajahn Sucitto decided to do just that: to walk for six months and for over one thousand miles, sleeping out at night and living on alms food, just as the Buddha would have done.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local - Beijing by Peixin Li offers the inside scoop on food in place. 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. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any backpacker was the storied “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. A 23-year old Rick Steves made the trek, and like a travel writer in training, he documented everything along the way: jumping off a moving train, making friends in Tehran, getting lost in Lahore, getting high for the first time in Herat, battling leeches in Pokhara, and much more. The experience ignited his love of travel and forever broadened his perspective on the world.

Barely a year into college, nineteen-year-old Indrajeet More is offered to host a travel show on budget backpacking across India. As he undertakes a year-long journey across thirteen cities in India, what unfolds is a string of surreal life experiences—from getting lost in the forests of coastal Karnataka to camping amidst the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, from hunting for the best toddy shop in rural Kerala to dancing to the beats of Naga folk songs. Through this journey, he discovers novelty and relatability in diverse cultures by reflecting on his upbringing in a Maharashtrian household.

What begins as a creative journey—one musician, one photographer, and six months in India—quickly unravels into something far greater. When their original plans fall apart, Michael and Nikki abandon expectations and surrender to the unpredictable rhythm of India. From the chaos of Mumbai’s railway stations to the serenity of hidden ashrams, from encounters with wandering mystics to the absurdities of Indian bureaucracy, this raw and honest travelogue captures the beauty, intensity, and contradictions of life on the road.

When self-proclaimed American class clown Jesse Appell signed up to study Mandarin in high school, he never imagined that one day his name would be written into the traditional family tree of Chinese comedy. But when he first moves to Beijing to apprentice to the legendary Master Ding, a single show is all it takes for Jesse and his fellow comedy misfits to understand that book learning means bombing jokes.

In this book, you will discover advice on having a unique edible experience. This book 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.

„Über Grenzen hinaus – Die Reise zum Gipfel des Jade-Drachen” Ein Bericht atemberaubender Courage — Erinnerungen an eine Reise, die über Höhen und Grenzen hinausgeht. Das ist kein gewöhnlicher Berg. Er ist das Symbol jeder Angst, die du überwunden hast, jeden Traums, den du für verloren gehalten hast, und jeden Schritts, den du trotz der einfacheren Option, stehen zu bleiben, weiter gegangen bist. Manche Reisen führen dich nicht nur an einen Ort — sie verändern dich für immer.

Wenn du dieses Land bereisen möchtest, erfährst du hier viele nützliche Hinweise zu den schönsten Orten bis hin zu Wetter, Klima und Reisebestimmungen! Es lohnt sich! Bali, die Insel der Götter. Ein Reiseführer, der dich zu den schönsten Orten Balis bringt ist mehr als nur ein exotisches Urlaubsziel. In diesem außergewöhnlichen Werk nimmt die Autorin die Leser mit auf eine faszinierende Entdeckungsreise durch die vielfältigen Facetten Balis.

Aged twenty-one, fuelled by a love of K-dramas and a need to find herself, Alice Amelia moved to Seoul. She knew no one in her adopted country, didn't speak the language, and hadn't tried kimchi, let alone grilled cow intestines or Korean corn dogs. Determined to follow her dream, Alice becomes everything she wasn't in England: adding spicy gochujang sauce to every meal, dancing in K-pop videos, dating hot Korean models, and even injecting salmon sperm into her eye bags.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you're looking for a new and exciting way to explore Sri Lanka, then you'll want to check out Eat Like A Local - Ella Sri Lanka Food Guide. This guidebook by local author, L.H.L Lilantha, will show you how to eat like a local in Sri Lanka. 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.

What does the future look like? For many, it gleams with skyscrapers of glass and steel, autonomous robots, seamless transport, and silent systems that anticipate our needs before we express them. But what if that future isn’t just a dream—it’s already here? Welcome to Tokyo: the living, breathing prototype of tomorrow’s world, tucked within the organised calm of today.

I've been living in and traveling to Thailand for nearly a decade, and it took MANY years to learn how to get over the numerous barriers …something impossible for a first-timer… This book is a direct download of everything I WISH I would have known right from the start.