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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 €

  • 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 €

  • 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 €

  • 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

  • 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 €

  • 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

  • Istanbul: A Cultural History

    kirjoittanut Peter Clark ...
    Sarja Kirja 36 - Cities of the Imagination
    Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul: these are only three names that have been given to the city that straddles two continents, was the capital of two multinational empires and is today a vibrant commercial and artistic city, the largest in Turkey and, after Moscow, the largest in Europe. After the collapse of the Ottoman Empire nearly a century ago, it played second fiddle to the new capital, ... Lue lisää

    12,59 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Von Bergen, Bären und Begegnungen

    Reisen im Osten Europas

    kirjoittanut Jo Walsdorff ...
    Das vorliegende Buch ist eine Geschichtensammlung von Reisen, die ich in 2023 und 2024 unternommen habe. Da ist ein ganz normaler Urlaub in Griechenland mit dabei, eine ehrenamtliche Überführungsfahrt von Mercedes-Sprintern in die Ukraine und Reisen nach Rumänien, Moldawien, Georgien und Armenien. Ein sehr bunter Strauß unterschiedlichster Reisen. ... Lue lisää

    2,99 €

  • Tea with the Taliban

    Travels in Afghanistan

    kirjoittanut Ian D. Robinson ...
    Winner of the 2011 Whitcoulls Travcom Travel Book of the Year Award.Fascinating, highly readable tales of travels in the troubled land of Afghanistan by award-winning New Zealand travel writer Ian Robinson.Tourists in Afghanistan are rare: very few have the courage to travel there in today’s uncertain and tense times. In 2008, Ian Robinson ventured into the hustle and bustle and dangers of the ... Lue lisää

    8,84 €

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

    kirjoittanut 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 ... Lue lisää

    12,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Caminhando nos Himalaias

    Diário de uma peregrinação

    kirjoittanut Alcio Braz ...
    Este livro não é somente um guia de viagem, mas sobretudo um registro de momentos especiais da peregrinação interna do autor, que na verdade não tem começo nem fim. Alcio Braz juntou-se ao grupo da Nomads Clinic, um grupo de voluntários coordenado pela Dra. Joan Halifax, mestra zen-budista que leva às regiões mais remotas dos Himalaias ajuda médica, dentária e humanitária; em setembro de 2013 ... Lue lisää

    2,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Black Sea Circuit

    An Adventure Through the Caucasus

    The legends of Jason and the Argonauts, Noah’s Ark and a tribe of fierce female warriors known as the Amazons all originate from the Black Sea.Gripped by curiosity, the Raven Brothers fire up their twenty year old Volvo that looks, “as rustic and weather-beaten as a Cold War tank” and embark on a quest to drive full circle around this ancient body of water at the birthplace of civilisation. In the ... Lue lisää

    5,49 €

  • Comprehensive Turkmenistan Travel Guide 2024

    Your Ultimate Companion to Explore the pearl of Central Asia

    kirjoittanut Meredith Biggs ...
    Comprehensive Turkistan Travel Guide 2024 is your key to unlock the captivating and charming enigma of Turkmenistan. Regarded as a perfect fusion of vivid cultural diversity, scenic beauty and epic history, this book offers an enthralling insight into one of Central Asia's hidden gems. If you are considering to take your wanderlust for a walk in this exquisitely beautiful land, our guide is a ... Lue lisää

    6,54 €

  • Peking to Paris

    Life and Love on a Short Drive Around Half the World

    kirjoittanut Dina Bennett ...
    In May 2007, leaving China’s Great Wall is Car 84, one of 128 antique autos racing in the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge. It’s guided by one Dina Bennett, the world’s least likely navigator: a daydreamer prone to carsickness, riddled with self-doubt, and married to a thrill-seeking perfectionist who is half-human, half-racecar. What could possibly go wrong?Funny, self-deprecating, and marred by ... Lue lisää

    13,74 €

  • Kazakhstan Travel Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Kazakhstan.

    kirjoittanut Daniel Windsor ...
    Kazakhstan, the largest landlocked country in the world, is a nation that offers an intriguing blend of rich history, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes. This travel guide aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for those looking to explore this vast and often overlooked gem of Central Asia. From the bustling streets of Almaty to the serene steppes of the Kazakh countryside, this ... Lue lisää

    12,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Journey to Lhasa

    The Diary of a Spy

    kirjoittanut Sarat Chandra Das ...
    In 1874, the brilliant civil engineer Sarat Chandra Das was recruited by the British as a spy in Darjeeling. The Empire wanted to train local agents to gather in-depth intelligence about Tibet—a mysterious kingdom closed off to all outsiders for years—in order to consolidate their position in South Asia and outplay Russia in the Great Game.Equipped with hidden compasses, hundred-bead rosaries (to ... Lue lisää

    7,93 €

  • Chasing Dreams: My Car Journey from London to Mumbai

    kirjoittanut Virajit Mungale ...
    Chasing Dreams: My Car Journey from London to MumbaiFrom London to Mumbai — by car. An epic real-life adventure.When most people book a flight, Virajit Mungale decided to drive — across mountains, deserts, borders, and cultures.Chasing Dreams: My Car Journey from London to Mumbai is the inspiring true story of an overland road trip that spans two continents and countless unforgettable experiences ... Lue lisää

    6,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • 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 €

  • Eighteen Years in the Khyber 1879-1898

    kirjoittanut Robert Warburton ...
    "Warburton...moved among these warring and bloodthirsty tribes as a friend as well as a ruler." -Saturday Review, 1900"Warburton became warden of the Khyber Pass from 1879 to 1898...might have been the man to find Osama bin Laden." -Evening Standard (London), Nov. 15, 2001"Warburton...kept the Khyber open without a single European soldier or sepoy being stationed in it." -Pall Mall Gazette (London ... Lue lisää

    11,34 €

  • Sojourner in Islamic Lands

    kirjoittanut Russell Fraser ...
    A travelogue that sheds light on the influence of geography, religion, and art on Central Asian societiesSojourner in Islamic Lands takes us on a journey from Kazakhstan in the far north of Central Asia, across the mountains to the former Soviet Union, then south to Iran just below the Caspian Sea. Russell Fraser follows the ancient Silk Road wherever possible. For centuries the Silk Road was the ... Lue lisää

    37,67 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • BALI, KUTA INDONESIA TRAVEL GUIDE 2023 AND BEYOND

    The Essential Savvy and Eccentric Lead to Uncover the Magic of Bali, Kuta and its Exclusive Surroundings.

    kirjoittanut Tim Hoffman ...
    Embark on a captivating journey through the tropical paradise of Bali and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Kuta with the Bali, Kuta Indonesia Travel Guide 2023 and Beyond. This comprehensive guidebook serves as your ultimate companion, providing you with an insider's perspective on the best this enchanting destination has to offer.Delve into the rich cultural heritage of Bali as you ... Lue lisää

    6,53 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Sovietistão

    kirjoittanut Erika Fatland ...
    Com o colapso da União Soviética em 1991, as cinco repúblicas da Ásia Central até então controladas por Moscou obtiveram a própria independência. Ao longo de setenta anos de domínio soviético, Turcomenistão, Cazaquistão, Quirguistão, Tadjiquistão e Uzbequistão, os países que, das cadeias de montanhas mais altas do mundo ao deserto, antes marcavam a rota da Rota da Seda, de alguma forma passaram ... Lue lisää

    13,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Mount Everest - Only the Sky Above

    My Journey to the Top of the World

    kirjoittanut Helga Hengge ...
    ONLY THE SKY ABOVE Mount Everest, 29,028 feet—on May 27th, 1999, Helga Hengge reaches the top of the world, the highpoint of an exciting career between the extremes of creative work and outstanding mountaineering achievement. In her inspiring account she takes her readers on an adventure through Tibet and up to the summit of Mount Everest with emotional and authentic insights into the dynamics of ... Lue lisää

    12,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella