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  • Trekking Tibet

    A Traveler's Guide, 3rd Edition

    by Gary McCue ...
    * Thoroughly revised and updated new edition* Features one of the most detailed histories of Tibetan culture and geography available for travelers* Includes a new trekking route over a glaciated 19,300-foot pass used by H einrich H arrer, author of Seven Years in TibetIn the new edition of this indispensible trekking guide to Tibet, travelers will learn the necessities of pre-trip planning and how ... Read more

    19,28 €

  • Bodrum, Turkey Travel Guide - What To See & Do

    Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Bodrum, Turkey.Bodrum is a town on the southern Aegean coast of Turkey, popular with tourists from all over the world and is the site of the ancient city of Halikarnassus, the location of the famous Mausoleum of Halikarnassus (built after 353 BCE) and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Unfortunately, the ancient monument was damaged by ... Read more

    2,36 €

  • Himalayas - Abode of Light

    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 ... Read more

    5,30 €

  • Where the Pavement Ends

    One Women's Bicycle Trip Through Mongolia, China and Vietnam

    "In the middle of the night I crawled out of my tent into a silvery vastness truly unchanged since Genghis Khan and his hordes loped west more than half a millennium ago. There was no glow of city lights on the horizon, no ranger station at the edge of the next valley, no quaint general store, no paved road. There was nothing but space, unbounded and untamed. A brilliant moon lit the blackness ... Read more

    16,10 €

  • Stout Men

    Somewhere beyond the Salish Sea lived the Stout Men who did the Megin River, and Tibet, and the Amazon. There was Tictac and Poldy, Cliffy and Madame, Captain and Gung, and Papa Smurf, who would die someday, but not yet.  These are the stories of where they rushed headlong, towards adventure and suffering, and how it all took place.    ... Read more

    7,65 €

  • Hold the Dog!: 16 Days in Mongolia

    by Jack Fisher ...
    In the beginning, Mongolia existed only as an afterthought.Actually, in the very beginning, Mongolia didn't exist at all. Back then, it was all about China, Russia and the Trans-Siberian railway. Mongolia just happened to get in the way: a necessary stamp in the passport. But from the moment Jack Fisher pitched up in Beijing three weeks ahead of schedule, that's not how it was going to be. And ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • Tbilisi Travel Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Tbilisi, Georgia.

    Tbilisi, the vibrant capital of Georgia, is a city that embodies a rich tapestry of history, culture, and modernity. Nestled in the heart of the South Caucasus, Tbilisi serves as a gateway to the diverse landscapes and traditions that define Georgia. This travel guide aims to provide an in- depth exploration of Tbilisi, highlighting its unique charm and significance within the broader context of ... Read more

    12,99 €

  • Border Crossings

    A Journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway

    by Emma Fick ...
    An illustrated travelogue that brilliantly captures artist and illustrator Emma Fick’s epic train journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway—from Beijing through Mongolia to Moscow—including more than 200 watercolor illustrations and handwritten text that includes cultural and historical information as well as invaluable travel tips.In May 2015, on a trip through the Baltics and Scandinavia, artist and ... Read more

    13,56 €

  • Trekking in the Indian Himalayas

    8 treks in Uttarakhand - Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Shivling and Gaumukh, the source of the Ganges

    by Brian Furze ...
    Experience one of the world’s great adventure destinations with trekking in the Indian Himalayas, where some of the highest mountains on Earth rise above ancient cultures, sacred landscapes and remote valleys. In Uttarakhand, trek among dramatic peaks, following age-old pilgrimage routes through glacier-carved valleys and across flower-filled alpine meadows. From the sacred source of the Ganges at ... Read more

    25,85 €

  • Le soleil des morts

    Écrit en 1923, ce texte relate le dernier séjour de Chméliov en Crimée, lieu de vacances qui fut jadis paradisiaque. La première vague partagea le butin, mais la seconde, celle de la terreur rouge, suivie d'une famine dévastatrice, en fit le théâtre d'une tragédie apocalyptique. ... Read more

    2,49 €

  • Altai-Himalaya

    A Travel Diary

    An inspiring record of the Roerich Central Asiatic Expedition(1924-1928) to India, Sikkim, Little Tibet, Chinese Turkestan, Mongoliaand Tibet.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 ... Read more

    5,30 €

  • Nomades du Tien Shan

    15 jours en famille dans le nord du Kirghizstan

    Récit de voyage au KirghizstanAu fin fond de l'Asie centrale, enclavée et indépendante depuis le 31 août 1991, la jeune république autonome du Kirghizstan s'éveille. Après deux révolutions en 2005 et 2010, elle entame à présent sa mutation et s'ouvre au reste du monde.Aux portes de la Chine, perché sur les hauteurs du massif du Tien Shan dans l'une des plus hautes barrières montagneuses du monde, ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide

    Your Companion to Explore the Heart of Central Asia

    Embark on a captivating journey to the hidden gems of the Atlantic Ocean with the "Sao Tome and Principe Travel Guide." Dive into cerulean waters, explore lush rainforests, and savor world-renowned cocoa. Immerse yourself in Creole traditions and Portuguese heritage, and connect with warm-hearted locals. This guide is your key to unlocking the treasures of Sao Tome and Principe. Don't just dream ... Read more

    6,28 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Pakistan

    by David Abbott ...
    Series series Changing World
    Written in British English, In "Pakistan", you will learn that Pakistan occupies a very important strategic position on the world map and has been shaped by its relations with its neighbours and other powerful nations. It is a country where extremism competes with moderation in terms of climate, geography, religion, politics, wealth, and poverty. ... Read more

    14,62 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Under the Flight Path

    In the spring of 2009, Simon Pridmore and his wife Sofie travelled for 15,000 kilometres overland through Russia, Mongolia and China. A trip that started off as an adventure ended up being an education. Everywhere they stopped they found people and cultures on the cusp of change. This was a watershed period for many nations that found themselves having to deal with the challenges of a new century, ... Read more

    4,49 €

  • Uzbekistán 2025

    by VVAA ...
    Series series 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 ... Read more

    9,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Storia dei Mongoli. (Con introduzione)

    Series Book 8 - Finisterrae
    Sono trascorsi appena tre anni dalla tremenda invasione dell'Orda d'oro nell'Europa centrorientale e ne mancano ancora ventisette al meraviglioso viaggio di Marco Polo, quando papa Innocenzo IV decide di inviare una legazione di frati francescani alla corte degli eredi di Gengis Khan per scongiurare un nuovo flagello mongolo sulla Cristianità.Ha così inizio il lunghissimo e avventuroso viaggio di ... Read more

    4,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 台灣百年市場:從北到南,和魚夫一起探看25個流轉百年的菜市風華

    by 魚夫 ...
    Series Book 5043 - 台灣圖典
    台灣有哪些百年市場?從市場建築、歷史到大店小吃,遍訪美食,踏查文史,描繪你我或許熟悉的老派市井生活,體驗各地特色的最佳引路導覽。走遍吃遍台灣,魚夫這次將眼光關注到歷時百年的老市場。從北到南25個歷久不衰的市民買辦重心,究竟如何緊緊抓住在地人的心?透過作家之眼,探看這些日治時代即有的市場建築、人文風情與飲食特色,認識百年市場的前世今生和興衰起落,隨著文字體驗在地台灣味及美食風格。這趟老菜市之旅,不只是吃美食、買買菜,更是一趟熟悉歷史底蘊與在地飲食的文化饗宴。★ 25個台灣百年菜市,全台走透透一次認識從北到南到東,魚夫踏訪全台,精選從日治時期開市至今仍存在的25個市場,說明歷史、建築或沿革,親訪市場內外攤商店家,帶你認識百年市場的過往與現在!★ 魚夫說古道今,講歷史,聊建築,圖繪各地特色飲食... ... Read more

    10,61 €

  • Tajikistan

    This new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Tajikistan is the most practical guide dedicated exclusively to this breathtaking country, central Asia's smallest, but home to the biggest tea house in the world! Bradt's Tajikistan caters for all interests, whether you're a nature lover, explorer, just want to soak up the stunning surroundings, or a wildlife enthusiast in search of eagles, ... Read more

    18,43 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Through Khiva to Golden Samarkand

    A John Murray Journey

    by Ella Christie ...
    INTRODUCED BY CAROLINE EDEN, award-winning author of Black Sea, Red Sands and Samarkand'Medieval pomp, splendour, and picturesqueness... a life that one can hardly even realize.'In 1912, Ella R. Christie - a veteran Scottish traveller who had made expeditions to Kashmir, Tibet, Malaya, Borneo, China, Korea and Japan - steamed across the Caspian Sea to explore Central Asia. Her travels through the ... Read more

    Was 4,99 € Now 3,99 €

  • Im Sattel durch Zentralasien: 6000 Kilometer in 176 Tagen

    Bereicherte Ausgabe. Eine epische Pferdereise durch die unerforschten Weiten Zentralasiens und die Reflexion über Abenteuer und Entdeckung

    In "Im Sattel durch Zentralasien: 6000 Kilometer in 176 Tagen" schildert Erich von Salzmann seine beeindruckende Reise durch die atemberaubenden Weiten Zentralasiens. Mit einem scharfen Auge für die Landschaften und Kulturen, die er durchquert, kombiniert der Autor packende Erzählungen mit detaillierten Beobachtungen der Natur und der Menschen, die ihm begegnen. Sein literarischer Stil ist von ... Read more

    0,49 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Journey in Khorassan and Central Asia

    Exploring Exotic Lands: A Victorian Era Traveler's Journey through Khorassan and Central Asia

    In "A Journey in Khorassan and Central Asia," Sir Robert John Kennedy offers a meticulously detailed account of his travels through one of the most culturally rich yet tumultuous regions of the ancient world. Written in a vivid and accessible literary style, the book blends personal narrative with keen observations on the geography, customs, and the socio-political landscape of Khorassan and ... Read more

    1,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Peep into Toorkisthan

    Journey through Toorkisthan: A Glimpse into Colonial Exploration

    A Peep into Toorkisthan offers a captivating exploration of the richly layered cultural and geographic tapestry that constitutes Toorkisthan, a region often overlooked in Western discourse. Burslem employs a vivid and immersive narrative style, interweaving detailed observations of landscapes and intricate customs with personal anecdotes and historical context. Written during a period of ... Read more

    0,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 走進中亞三國:尋找絲路的故事

    by 馮珍今 ...
    置身烏茲別克,帖木兒的精魂好像無處不在,蒙古鐵騎的征塵已絕,高聳的宣禮塔尚在,穆斯林的禱告聲有若穿越時空而來……來到吉爾吉斯,伊塞克湖已無靈怪,但玄奘的行腳,仍有跡可尋;在碎葉遺址,李白的誕生地,倒惹來不少爭議……跑到哈薩克的塔拉茲,找不到煙塵莽莽的古戰場,卻想起了造紙術的西傳;在阿拉木圖,竟找到了冼星海大街,耳畔彷彿響起了《黃河大合唱》……自古而來,中亞與中國有着千絲萬縷的關係,西域的多元文明,注入中土後,帶來文化糅合的新氣象。作者遊走於中亞三國,以細膩的文字,生動的筆觸,述說當地的文化、歷史和傳說故事,讓你彷彿走進浩瀚古城,在絲路上尋覓璀璨的遺跡與今日的風貌。 ... Read more

    7,87 € or Free with Kobo Plus