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  • The Places In Between

    from the bestselling author of Politics on the Edge

    by Rory Stewart ...
    ‘Tragic, touching and terrifying’ – The Telegraph‘A flat-out masterpiece’ – The New York Times Book ReviewEmbark on a death-defying journey through war-torn Afghanistan in this moving travelogue from Rory Stewart, bestselling author of Politics on the Edge and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is Politics.Caught between hostile nations, warring factions and competing id... ... Read more

    €7.99

  • Seven Years in Tibet

    by Heinrich Harrer ...
    Translated by 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 ... Read more

    €10.36

  • The House on Carnaval Street

    From Kabul to a Home by the Mexican Sea

    by Deborah Rodriguez ...
    I hadn't been planning on making Mexico my new home, but the little house on the sea was all that I had left . . .Intimate, honest and touching, this is the story of Deborah Rodriguez's often hilarious journey of self-discovery. Forced to flee her life in Afghanistan, she leaves behind her friends, her possessions and her two beloved businesses: a hair salon and a coffee shop.But life proves no ... Read more

    €3.99

  • High

    A Journey Across the Himalayas Through Pakistan, India, Bhutan, Nepal and China

    by Erika Fatland ...
    Translated by Kari Dickson ...
    ***Shortlisted for the 2023 STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR******A Financial Times Travel Book of the Year 2022***"Enchanting" Independent"Fatland distinguishes herself from the stereotypes" Guardian"Fatland is a sensitive and insightful chronicler of quotidian lives and a compelling narrator" Observer"Erika Fatland ascend... ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Eastern Horizons

    Shortlisted for the 2018 Edward Stanford Award

    by 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 ... Read more

    €4.49

  • The Cruel Way

    A John Murray Journey

    by Ella K Maillart ...
    Series series Overcoming Books
    INTRODUCED BY FIONA MOZLEY, Booker-shortlisted author of ElmetWITH EXCERPTS FROM ALL THE ROADS ARE OPEN BY ANNEMARIE SCHWARZENBACH'We were both travellers - she always running away from an emotional crisis (not seeing that she was already wishing for the next), I always seeking far afield the secret of harmonious living, or filling up time by courting risk, caught by the clean sharp "taste" it ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Opium Nation

    Child Brides, Drug Lords, and One Woman’s Journey Through Afghanistan

    by Fariba Nawa ...
    Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa delivers a revealing and deeply personal exploration of Afghanistan and the drug trade which rules the country, from corrupt officials to warlords and child brides and beyond. Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns calls Opium Nation “an insightful and informative look at the global challenge of Afghan drug trade. Fariba Nawa ... Read more

    €5.89

  • Thieves, Liars and Mountaineers

    On the 8,000m peak circus in Pakistan

    by Mark Horrell ...
    Series series Footsteps on the Mountain Diaries
    This is the tale of Mark Horrell’s not-so-nearly ascent of Gasherbrum in Pakistan, of how one man’s boredom and frustration was conquered by a gutsy combination of exhaustion, cowardice, and sheer mountaineering incompetence.He made not one, not two, but three intrepid assaults, some of which got quite a distance beyond Base Camp, and overcame many perilous circumstances along the way. The ... Read more

    €3.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    €22.01

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

    by Joshua Houghton ...
    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

    by 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 ... Read more

    €5.00

  • Where the Pavement Ends

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

    by Erika Warmbrunn ...
    "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

    €18.41

  • Stout Men

    by Lawrence Winkler ...
    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

    €7.86

  • 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 or Free with Kobo Plus

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

    by Daniel Windsor ...
    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 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    €11.79

  • 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

    €27.19

  • Le soleil des morts

    by Ivan Chméliov ...
    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

    by Nicholas Roerich ...
    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

    €5.45

  • Nomades du Tien Shan

    15 jours en famille dans le nord du Kirghizstan

    by Wilfrid Schueller ...
    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

    by Meredith Biggs ...
    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

    €5.93 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

    €15.28 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Under the Flight Path

    by Simon Pridmore ...
    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