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  • The Road to Oxiana

    New edition linked and annotaded

    kirjoittanut Robert Byron ...
    The Road to Oxiana is an account of Robert Byron’s ten-month journey to Iran and Afghanistan in 1933–34 in the company of Christopher Sykes. This travelogue is considered by many modern travel writers to be the first example of great travel writing. Bruce Chatwin has described it as “a sacred text, beyond criticism” and carried his copy since he was fifteen years old, “spineless and floodstained” ... Lue lisää

    6,99 €

  • Unravelling the Silk Road

    Travels and Textiles in Central Asia

    kirjoittanut Christopher Alexander ...
    Three textile roads tangle their way through Central Asia. The famous Silk Road united east and west through trade. Older still was the Wool Road, of critical importance when houses made from wool enabled nomads to traverse the inhospitable winter steppes. Then there was the Cotton Road, marked by greed, colonialism and environmental disaster.At this intersection of human history, fortunes were ... Lue lisää

    15,83 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Seven Years in Tibet

    kirjoittanut Heinrich Harrer ...
    Käännös: Richard Graves ...
    A landmark in travel writing, this is the incredible true story of Heinrich Harrer’s escape across the Himalayas to Tibet, set against the backdrop of the Second World War.Heinrich Harrer, already one of the greatest mountaineers of his time, was climbing in the Himalayas when war broke out in Europe. He was imprisoned by the British in India but succeeded in escaping and fled to Tibet. Settling ... Lue lisää

    10,54 €

  • Eastern Horizons

    Shortlisted for the 2018 Edward Stanford Award

    kirjoittanut Levison Wood ...
    Levison Wood was only 22 when he decided to hitch-hike from England to India through Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, but he wasn't the conventional follower of the hippy trail. A fascination with the deeds of the early explorers, a history degree in the bag, an army career already planned and a shoestring budget of £750 - including for the flight home - he was determined to find out more ... Lue lisää

    4,49 €

  • Cameroon with Egbert

    kirjoittanut Dervla Murphy ...
    Accompanied by her daughter Rachel and a loveable horse named Egbert, Dervla Murphy journeys across Cameroon, discovering a land of astonishing natural beauty and friendliness. Dervla and Rachel are frequently mistaken by the locals for husband and wife during their time in the country, leading on one occasion to Dervla exposing her chest as proof of her femininity. They are, by turns arrested, ... Lue lisää

    8,90 €

  • After the Earthquake

    Over the Hill Goes Back to Nepal

    kirjoittanut Jo Carroll ...
    JO CARROLL hesitated before returning to Nepal after the earthquake. Arriving as a tourist when local people were in such need felt an intrusion. Not at all, Tika told her. We want you to come. We need you to come. Within hours of arriving she saw just how right he was. Nepal, it seems, has been forgotten since the journalists left with their pictures of destruction. But the welcome is as warm as ... Lue lisää

    1,61 €

  • Shambhala

    kirjoittanut Nicholas Roerich ...
    In "Shambhala" N.Roerich has recorded the way of his journey through Central Asia and Tibet in the terms of spirit. It is a record of legends, of parables, of notes--the very substance of which the larger reality is composed, and all revealing different facets of the theme of Shambhala. In this book--as in his other books, "Altai-Himalaya" and "Heart of Asia," one realizes that Roerich's vision is ... Lue lisää

    4,94 €

  • 主観満載で語る世界の日常~アジア編~

    kirjoittanut 川潟努 ...
    非日常が日常化した旅人にとっては当たり前の風景も、多くの人には珍しいもの。たいした観光もせず現地の人と同じテンポで過ごす旅を好む著者が、日記のように取りためた写真を見たまま感じたまま主観満載の説明付きでまとめました。・未知に興味がある方・土産話が聞きたい方・旅のイメージを膨らませたい方におすすめします。観光客と現地人の中間のような旅をすることで見えてくる本質、生まれてくる価値観を今まで口伝えしてきましたが、書籍化することでより多くの人の心に届くことを願っています。掲載写真の撮影地1.ネパール2.バングラディッシュ3.ミャンマー4.カンボジア5.ベトナム6.マレーシア~著者略歴~川潟努札幌出身。大学卒業後上京し、専門職に就くも路線変更。常に複数の仕事を持ちながら、行動範囲とコミュニティーを広げていく。その後... ... Lue lisää

    0,74 €

  • Travels into Bokhara

    A Voyage up the Indus to Lahore and a Journey to Cabool, Tartary & Persia

    kirjoittanut Alexander Burnes ...
    At the age of only twenty six, Alexander Burnes proved himself to be one of the most effective intelligence agents of his time. Making two dangerous journeys beyond the frontiers of the Indian Empire, he reported back via the East India Company to Downing Street on the geography and politics of the kingdoms that lay to the northwest as far as fabled Bokhara. He travelled simply, disguised as a ... Lue lisää

    8,79 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Nations Of Asia

    Fub Facts About The Asia

    kirjoittanut Speedy Publishing ...
    Sarja sarja Continents for Kids
    Learning about other countries and continents can be an exhilarating experience. Not only does it open children's minds and allow them to become more diverse, but it also teaches them unique trivia that is sure to blow their friend's minds. For instance, did you know that everybody in Vietnam has the same birthday? Or that it is illegal to be fat in Japan? With a Nations of Asia picture book, they ... Lue lisää

    3,70 €

  • Lesereise Usbekistan

    Fährtensuchen an der Seidenstraße

    kirjoittanut Walter M. Weiss ...
    Sarja sarja Picus Lesereisen
    Usbekistan, das sind prächtige Moscheen und Paläste, Basare voller Seiden, Teppiche und Karawanenzauber. Oasenstädte wie Samarkand bieten als Stationen der legendären Seidenstraße bis heute ebendies. Ansonsten wird dieses Kernland Zentralasiens immer noch als Durchgangsgebiet auf halbem Weg zwischen Iran und China gering geschätzt. Seine historische Rolle als Epizentrum der Zivilisationsgeschichte ... Lue lisää

    9,99 €

  • De man aan de overkant

    Solo maar nooit alleen, Een waanzinnige (motor) reis door Centraal Azië

    kirjoittanut Oskar Verkamman ...
    De man aan de overkant is het verhaal van een reis — maar nog meer van de mensen die je onderweg ontmoet. Solo op de motor trekt Oskar Verkamman door Centraal-Azië, over hoge bergpassen, door verzengende woestijnen en langs grensgebieden waar de kaarten wit blijven. Landen als Oezbekistan, Tadzjikistan en Kirgizië vormen het decor, maar de echte reis speelt zich af in de onverwachte gesprekken, ... Lue lisää

    12,99 €

  • 一種叫做恆春的生活

    kirjoittanut 朵米, Domi ...
    我想寫的是這座海邊小鎮的生活風景,而非一本旅遊景點書籍。──Domi朵米「恆春了!各位」在恆春,膚色常做為某種衡量標準,膚色愈深代表擁有充足的戶外休閒生活,倘若皮膚白了點,友可能會擔心地問你最近怎麼都沒有出門晒太陽。在恆春,從大人到小孩都穿著夾腳拖在太陽底下到處跑,路上經常見到身穿防寒衣、泳衣又或者根本沒穿上衣的人,騎著摩托車準備去潛水、釣魚。在恆春,重要的常常是「現在的事」,天氣好不好、能不能衝浪,追尋的是生活的本質。我常忍不住想,怎麼會有這麼適合生活的地方?希望這本書,能讓你看見這座海邊小鎮迷人的生活風景。 ... Lue lisää

    5,65 €

  • Tea and Grit: A Bicycle Journey along the Silk Road

    kirjoittanut Helen Watson ...
    In 2009, while the US Government is hunting down Osama bin Laden in the Middle East, Helen Watson and her husband Ed set off on a cycling expedition from Glasgow to China. Driven by a desire to understand the world beyond the media portrayal of George W. Bush’s ‘Axis of Evil’, the couple pedal 15,000 km along the Silk Road – ancient trade routes that were undergoing rapid modernisation. Crossing ... Lue lisää

    11,23 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • La mosca sul Nepal

    kirjoittanut Simone Carletti ...
    Thriller - romanzo (142 pagine) - Quando, quel giorno, quella mosca istigatrice si era posata proprio su quel punto del planisfero, Thomas non avrebbe mai immaginato che nel Nepal avrebbe finito col rischiare la vita.Italia, 2006. Thomas è un giornalista di circa trent’anni. Vorrebbe operare in “Cultura & Spettacoli”, ma è da due anni sepolto in “Cronaca locale”, con non poche frustrazioni ... Lue lisää

    3,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Wonders of the Emirates : A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring the UAE

    kirjoittanut Ruchini Kaushalya ...
    Discover the Wonders of the UAE: Your Ultimate Guide to the Emirates!Are you ready to uncover the hidden gems and modern marvels of the United Arab Emirates? Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip, navigating the UAE's diverse cities, desert landscapes, and cultural heritage can feel overwhelming. If you've ever struggled to balance luxury with authenticity or wondered how ... Lue lisää

    4,99 €

  • Mission to Tibet

    The Extraordinary Eighteenth-Century Account of Father Ippolito Desideri S. J.

    kirjoittanut Fr. Ippolito Desideri S.J. ...
    Käännös: Michael J Sweet ...
    Mission to Tibet recounts the fascinating eighteenth-century journey of the Jesuit priest ippolito Desideri (1684 - 1733) to the Tibetan plateau. The italian missionary was most notably the first european to learn about Buddhism directly with Tibetan schol ars and monks - and from a profound study of its primary texts. while there, Desideri was an eyewitness to some of the most tumultuous events ... Lue lisää

    29,79 €

  • Uzbekistán

    kirjoittanut VVAA ...
    Sarja sarja Petit Futé
    "Todo lo que he oído sobre la belleza de Samarcanda es pura verdad, pero es aún más espléndida de lo que hubiera podido imaginar". Alejandro Magno. Las leyendas del pasado y el nombre mítico de Samarcanda han guiado a la mayoría de los visitantes a Uzbekistán. En espacios infinitos de estepa y desierto, en montañas con picos aún vírgenes o a orillas de un mar desaparecido, el viajero, invitado a ... Lue lisää

    9,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Himalayas - Abode of Light

    kirjoittanut Nicholas Roerich ...
    Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947) is known first and foremost as a painter. His paintings, of which there are thousands around the world, explore the mythic origins, the natural beauty, and the spiritual strivings of humanity and of the world. But Nicholas Roerich was as prolific a writer as he was a painter. He wrote books, poetry, and almost-daily essays on life and events (called Diary Leaves).Many ... Lue lisää

    4,94 €

  • Annapurna

    14 treks including the Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary

    Experience the spectacular landscapes of Nepal’s Annapurna region, where towering Himalayan peaks, terraced valleys, and turquoise rivers create a dramatic backdrop for unforgettable treks. Highlights include the classic Annapurna Circuit, the sanctuary of Annapurna South, and lesser-known routes through the Machhapuchhre region, Lamjung foothills, northeast Pokhara, and the restricted areas of ... Lue lisää

    21,10 €

  • Transiberiana. Una Via verso Est. Da Mosca a Pechino

    kirjoittanut Marco Morra ...
    Il viaggio in treno lungo la storica linea ferroviaria, da Mosca a Pechino, attraverso al Siberia, la Mongolia e la Cina, per oltre novemila chilometri.Da un caffè di piazza Barberini, dove nasce l’Idea del Viaggio, alla stazione Yaroslavskij di Mosca, l’autore descrive minuziosamente la quotidianità, i piccoli gesti dei casuali compagni di viaggio, viaggiatori provenienti da ogni parte dell’Asia, ... Lue lisää

    4,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Winds of the Steppe

    Walking the Great Silk Road from Central Asia to China

    kirjoittanut Bernard Ollivier ...
    Käännös: Dan Golembeski ...
    Bernard Ollivier pushes onward in his attempt to become the first person to walk the entire length of the Great Silk Road. “A gripping account. More than just a travel story—this is a quest for the Other.”—Alexis Liebaert, L’Événement**Picking up where Walking to Samarkand left off, Winds of the Steppe continues the astonishing tale of journalist Bernard Ollivier’s 7,200-mile walk from Turkey to ... Lue lisää

    18,33 €

  • Himalaya

    kirjoittanut Valentijn Hoogenkamp ...
    Een reis naar India brengt Valentijn Hoogenkamp naar de top van de Kedarkantha. Aan de vooravond van de tocht vraagt de gids aan de 29 mensen van het reisgezelschap waarom zij de top willen bereiken. Voor sommigen is het antwoord simpel, zoals voor het eerst sneeuw zien. Anderen willen hun angst voor de dood overwinnen of blijven reizen omdat ze niet naar huis willen. Als Valentijn de vraag wordt ... Lue lisää

    12,99 €

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  • Hanoi Interactive City Guide

    multi-language search

    kirjoittanut R.G. Richardson ...
    Sarja Kirja 93 - Asia Travel Series
    Hanoi Brochure - R.G.Richardson City Guides.Interactive City Guides search using the power of the internet, continuously updated in multiple languages.All 2nd editions using the power of the internet with 8 search engines and 9900 links using your browser in over 10 different languages; point and click that's it! You can now avoid spelling mistakes and language difficulties making this guide ... Lue lisää

    1,40 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella