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  • 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 €

  • 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

    10,66 €

  • Kathmandu

    kirjoittanut Thomas Bell ...
    One of the greatest cities of the Himalaya, Kathmandu, Nepal, is a unique blend of thousand-year-old cultural practices and accelerated urban development. In this book, Thomas Bell recounts his experiences from his many years in the city—exploring in the process the rich history of Kathmandu and its many instances of self-reinvention.Closed to the outside world until 1951 and trapped in a medieval ... Lue lisää

    12,81 €

  • The Mammoth Book of Travel in Dangerous Places: Central and South Asia

    kirjoittanut John Keay ...
    Sarja Kirja 349 - Mammoth Books
    Alarms amongst the Uzbeks - Alexander BurnesOf all the "forbidden" cities (Timbuktu, Mecca, Lhasa, Riyadh and so on) none enjoyed a more fearsome reputation that Bukhara in Uzbekistan. The first British Indian expedition, that of William Moorcroft in 1819-26, had never returned. Moorcroft's disappearance, like that of Livingstone or Franklin, posed a challenge in itself and preyed on the minds of ... Lue lisää

    4,49 €

  • A Little Bit Up

    Meandering in Nepal

    kirjoittanut Ian Stanley-Eyles ...
    Sometimes the challenge in life is facing up to an experience well outside of your existing world. Join Ian and the members of the Thorung Five as they traverse the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Experience a country you may have never seen through the eyes of a first time trekker. Meet the lovely, friendly people of Nepal. Take the very steps of this group to the heights of the Thorung La Pass. ... Lue lisää

    1,84 €

  • 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

    17,35 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Mongolia

    kirjoittanut Jane Blunden ...
    Open to the Western world since 1990, the 'Land of Blue Sky' is one of the few places on earth where travellers can tread on undiscovered ground and explore with a true sense of adventure. Homeland of the greatest conqueror of all time, Genghis Khan, vast tracts can be discovered on horse or camel, or in the comfort of a four-wheel drive.Written by Mongolian expert, Jane Blunden, this updated ... Lue lisää

    22,01 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • De San Petersburgo a Kamchatka en un Sobol 4x4

    Travel, #1

    kirjoittanut VIOREL DARIE ...
    Sarja Kirja 1 - Travel
    De San Petersburgo a Kamchatka en un Sobol 4x4Siberia infinita: la expedición de dos familias y cuatro niños hacia la salvaje Kamchatka.Un viaje que comienza en San Petersburgo y avanza hacia el este a bordo de un Sobol 4x4, atravesando la taiga interminable, grandes ríos y regiones donde termina la carretera y empieza la naturaleza pura. El destino: Kamchatka, tierra de volcanes, géiseres y una ... Lue lisää

    5,49 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • 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 €

  • Trekking in the Karakoram

    Pakistan: K2, Snow Lake, Gondogoro La and Nanga Parbat

    kirjoittanut Bart Jordans ...
    Explore some of the world’s most spectacular high-altitude trekking terrain in Pakistan's Karakoram — home to legendary mountains such as K2 and Nanga Parbat. From glacial basins like Snow Lake and the mighty Biafo–Hispar glaciers to the high Gondogoro La pass, the Karakoram combines dramatic scenery with demanding trekking routes.Trekking in the Karakoram, written by expert Bart Jordans, is your ... Lue lisää

    33,13 €

  • Living the Asian life with style

    The wonders of the vibrant Seoul city

    kirjoittanut Theresa J. Allen ...
    This comprehensive travel guide to Seoul is filled with beautiful photos and in-depth information on the best places to visit, eat, and experience in the South Korean capital. From the historic palaces and temples, such as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, to the bustling streets of Myeong-dong and the trendy neighborhoods of Gangnam and Hongdae, this guide will take you on a visual journey through ... Lue lisää

    3,89 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • A Short History of the Silk Road

    kirjoittanut Jonathan Clements ...
    Sarja sarja Armchair Traveller's History
    The Silk Road is not a place, but a journey, a route from the edges of the Mediterranean to the central plains of China, through high mountains and inhospitable deserts. For thousands of years its history has been a traveller's history, of brief encounters in desert towns, snowbound passes and nameless forts. It was the conduit that first brought Buddhism, Christianity and Islam into China, and ... Lue lisää

    9,86 €

  • The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 - Illustrated

    kirjoittanut Marco Polo, Rustichello of Pisa ...
    Käännös: Henry Yule ...
    After riding then those ten days from the city of Juju, you find yourself in a kingdom called Taianfu, and the city at which you arrive, which is the capital, is also called Taianfu, a very great and fine city. [But at the end of five days’ journey out of those ten, they say there is a city unusually large and handsome called Acbaluc, whereat terminate in this direction the hunting preserves of ... Lue lisää

    3,10 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Everest: A Trekker's Guide

    Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Gokyo Ri. Trekking routes in Nepal and Tibet

    kirjoittanut Radek Kucharski ...
    Stand in the shadow of the world’s highest mountain and experience the drama, culture and high-altitude beauty of the Everest region in Nepal and Tibet. The trek to Base Camp on Mount Everest is one of the world’s most iconic walking adventures, with spectacular viewpoints from Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri revealing breathtaking Himalayan panoramas across the Khumbu region.Covering the full range of ... Lue lisää

    30,41 €

  • Cultural Histories of Central Asia

    Muokkaaja Rashmi Doraiswamy ...
    Central Asia, the 'heart' of the Eurasian landmass, has through the centuries been the hub of diverse and varied cultures. These cultures have encompassed pre-Islamic religions and Islam, sedentary and nomadic lifestyles and lived through rapid transitions from feudal, capitalist and socialist economies, from Tsarist to Soviet and post-Soviet formations. The essays in this volume examine the ... Lue lisää

    57,53 €

  • MACAO TRAVEL GUIDE 2023-2024

    The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide To Embark On A Journey Enchanting Charms And Rich Tapestry Of Emotion- Insider’s Tips To Plan An Adventurous Trip To Macau

    kirjoittanut James Robert ...
    Discovering Macao: A Journey Through Time And CultureThis captivating travel guide isn't just about exploring a city—it's about delving into the heart and soul of Macao, unraveling its mysteries, and forging an unbreakable connection with its past, present, and future.As you turn the pages of this meticulously crafted guide, you'll be transported to a realm where East meets West, where ancient ... Lue lisää

    2,91 €

  • The Last Barbarians

    The Discovery of the Source of the Mekong in Tibet

    kirjoittanut Michel Peissel ...
    More than thirty years ago, Michael Peisel's classic, Mustang: A Lost Tibetan Kingdom, introduced the world to a region more isolated than the deepest Amazon. Against the odds--and in the tradition of the nineteenth-century explorers of whom he is a direct descendant--Peissel has combed Tibet for forty years and has come to know one of the last nomadic peoples on earth to live with what he calls a ... Lue lisää

    Normaalihinta 14,52 € Nyt 12,81 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Kyrgyzstan

    kirjoittanut Laurence Mitchell ...
    Bradt’s Kyrgyzstan remains the only English-language guide dedicated solely to this astounding country, described as ‘the Switzerland of central Asia’ and regarded by many as the most beautiful nation in the world. This new, thoroughly updated fifth edition extends its detailed coverage of everything this intriguing, little-known but easily accessible country has to offer, including trekking, ... Lue lisää

    24,05 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Longue marche (Tome 3) - Le vent des steppes

    kirjoittanut Ollivier Bernard ...
    Sarja Kirja 3 - Longue marche
    Des neiges du Pamir aux ruelles de Hashgar. seule métropole d'Asie centrale à vivre encore à l'heure des Mille et Une Nuits. des interminables déserts du Taklamakan et de Gobi à la Chine des Hans. Bernard Ollivier continue de marcher sur la route de la soie. Il en arrive. chemin faisant. après être passé sur les traces des anciens fidèles à l'enseignement du Bouddha. à regretter la générosité de l ... Lue lisää

    10,99 €

  • Afghanistan

    kirjoittanut James Willcox, Dana Facaros ...
    New from Bradt is Afghanistan, the first travel guidebook to the country from a mainstream publisher in almost 20 years. Afghanistan is a paradox: a nation so well-known internationally, yet one so infrequently explored that it has been effectively untouched by tourism since being a key stop on the hippie trail four decades ago.The Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, China and the ex-USSR ‘stans ... Lue lisää

    25,98 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Zentralasien

    Porträt einer Region

    kirjoittanut Thomas Kunze ...
    Zentralasien ist seit zwei Jahrtausenden ein Schnittpunkt der Welt- und Religionsgeschichte. Perser, Griechen, Araber, Mongolen, Turkvölker und Russen hatten hier ihre Herrschaftsgebiete. Zarathustrier, Buddhisten, Juden, Christen und Muslime formten die Kultur der Region. Nach der Oktoberrevolution gründete die neue Sowjetmacht hier die fünf Republiken Kasachstan, Kirgistan, Tadschikistan, ... Lue lisää

    9,99 €

  • Lonely Planet Central Asia

    Sarja sarja Travel Guide
    Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Central Asia.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from staying overnight in an authentic yurt in the high eastern Pamirs, to hiking through the wild and memorable Bartang Valley, and haggling for goods at the buzzing Jayma Bazaar in Kyrgyzstan.Build a trip to remember with Lonely ... Lue lisää

    15,42 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • The Cruel Way

    A John Murray Journey

    kirjoittanut Ella K Maillart ...
    Sarja sarja 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 ... Lue lisää

    3,99 €

  • Bentleys in de steppe

    een portret van het moderne Kazachstan

    kirjoittanut Marona van den Heuvel ...
    Wat is het hart van Kazachstan, een land met een oppervlakte van vijf keer Frankrijk, met eindeloze steppes en kilometershoge besneeuwde bergtoppen? Zit er een kern van waarheid in Borat, de film van de Britse komiek Sacha Baron Cohen? Vind je het ware Kazachstan in de uit het moeras opgetrokken hoofdstad Astana, met z'n oliebaronnen, Hummers, Bentleys, en shopping malls? Of eerder in het oude ... Lue lisää

    4,49 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella