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Packed with insightful information, this guide serves as a comprehensive companion for both seasoned travelers and those embarking on their first Korean adventure. From the bustling metropolis of Seoul with its vibrant blend of ancient palaces and modern skyscrapers to the serene landscapes of traditional villages and natural retreats, the guide navigates through the diverse tapestry of South Korea.

Making sense of today's world can often seem like a daunting task, especially when it comes to understanding cultures and societies seemingly diametrically opposed to one another, such as China and the United States. Fact-dense and charmingly insightful, Kaleidoscope of the East focuses on Chinese history, culture, societal development, politics, religion, and arts. This expansive collaboration introduces Western audiences to aspects of China usually forgotten by media seeking sensationalized stories.

In this audio, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater than a tourist is a series of travel books written by locals. Travel like a local. Get the inside scope. Slow down, stay in one place, take your time, get to know the people and the culture of a place. Try some things off the beaten path with guidance. Patronize local business and vendors when you travel. Be willing to try something new and have the travel experience of a lifetime.

Mark Twain begibt sich auf Weltreise und uns wird das Vergnügen gewährt, mitkommen zu dürfen. In dieser Folge tauchen wir noch tiefer in das Mysterium Indien ein. Zuerst wird unser Augenmerk auf eine religiöse Verbrecher-Kaste gelenkt, deren Handwerk hauptsächlich aus Mord besteht. Nachdem die Briten 200 Jahre lang in Indien das Regierungs-Zepter schwangen ohne die geringste Ahnung von dieser speziellen Hindu-Kaste zu haben, werden sie schließlich von einem Kronzeugen in das professionelle Mörder-Milieu der sogenannten "Thugs" eingeführt.

Ever felt like chucking it all and moving to an island paradise? Award-winning journalist David Haldane and his Filipino wife, Ivy, met on an international dating site. Ten years later, with David laid off from his dream job at the LA Times and frustrated by mounting costs in America, they made the bold decision to move to the Philippine island of Mindanao, where Ivy grew up.

Mark Twain begibt sich auf Weltreise und uns wird das Vergnügen gewährt, mitkommen zu dürfen. In dieser Folge steht ausschließlich Indien im Mittelpunkt. Wir werden Zeugen einer Kinder-Hochzeit und deren immensen obligatorischen Begleitumständen und erhalten Einblick in ein indisches Begräbnis-Ritual, bei welchem die "Türme des Schweigens" im Fokus stehen. Die Menschenmassen zu aktiven Kolosseum-Zeiten waren nichts gegen den völkerwanderungsähnlichen Normalzustand, der sich täglich an Indiens Bahnhöfen abspielt. Der "Gigantissmus" ist in Indien alltäglich und gewöhnlich.

Als Westeuropäer im Westen Chinas unterwegs zu sein ist ein Abenteuer, das nur wenige wagen. Zu aufwendig erscheint es, die nötigen Dokumente zu beschaffen, und zu groß sind oft die Entfernungen. Hinzu kommen die Sprachbarrieren. Der Autor reiste während seines Arbeitsaufenthalts in China in die entlegenen westlichen Provinzen. Auf eigene Faust oder mit einheimischen Reiseveranstaltern erkundete er weithin unbekannte Regionen, er kämpfte mit praktischen Hürden und lernte viel über das Alltagsleben im heutigen Reich der Mitte.

A Índia é tudo aquilo que um turista vê. Mas também o seu oposto. Os contrastes estão a cada esquina. O país é espiritual e material; pacífico e violento; rico e pobre; antigo e moderno. A jornalista Florência Costa—que tem laços de família com a Índia, onde viveu por muitos anos—nos leva à cozinha indiana, com seus múltiplos temperos; às festas monumentais de casamentos arranjados; à espiritualidade e às religiões e até aos banheiros (raros).

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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.

Despite their contrasting characters, Islamabad and Rawalpindi harmoniously complement each other like a well-orchestrated symphony. Rawalpindi's Raja Bazaar offers a pure taste of Pakistan's vibrant culture, while Islamabad's relative tranquility provides a oft needed retreat. The metro-bus system, a lifeline connecting these cities, symbolizes their unity, seamlessly blending tradition with modernity. As it courses through the urban landscape, it not only transports people but also merges the old with the new, showcasing the beautiful synchrony in a land of contrasts.

Right after college, Amy Peterson boarded a plane for Southeast Asia. She was hungry for adventure, eager to change the world, hoping to please God, and wondering if what she’d grown up believing would remain true on the other side of the world. As Amy immerses herself in the local culture and forges friendships across boundaries, her worldview expands. Then crisis hits.

Il libro di Susanna Tartaro è un viaggio, attraverso dodici tappe, nel mondo degli haiku e dei suoi girovaghi autori; Santoka su tutti, ma anche Basho e Issa, letti oggi con l'occhio di chi abita una città con tutte le sue piccole e continue trappole alla nostra felicità. Susanna Tartaro - che lavora a Radio3 e da anni cura Fahrenheit, storico programma di "libri e idee" - nel suo blog Dailyhaiku, racconta la propria passione per la poesia giapponese fatta di 5-7-5 sillabe, in cui si racchiudono, miracolosamente, saggezza e dolcezza, sapere e fantasia.

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.

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.

Greater Than a Tourist—Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines by Denice Hally Salting offers the inside scoop on the City of Pines. 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 box set contains all the stories and insights from twenty years of living and working in the country. Practical Stuff will have you hit the ground running and get off to a great start in no time. Teaching English includes priceless information on how to navigate the private sector and public education system, along with some of my best lesson plans for all ages. Cultural Stuff lays bare the real reasons behind why the Japanese do what they do from a foreign perspective and spares you years of wondering why.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Davao City. Greater Than a Tourist – Davao City, Philippines by Jem Pagaran offers firsthand and personal insight into the best ways to visit Davao City, Philippines. 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.

Now an Academy Award-nominated major motion picture starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara, this New York Times bestseller and #1 international best-seller tells the miraculous and triumphant story of a young man who rediscovers not only his childhood life and home...but an identity...

Katrina is an adventure athlete who craves the wild; her husband, Mike, watches sports with his buddies. Like many couples, after 11 years in a relationship they’ve grown apart and have become mere acquaintances, as opposed to husband and wife. When they hit rock bottom they realize it's time for a change and they make the dramatic decision to travel the world by bike.