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  • 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

    PHP188.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Afghanistan, fortezza della cannabis

    by Lucas Strazzeri ...
    Immergetevi nei fumosi saloni da te del nord dell'Afghanistan, attraverso i campi di cannabis, la raccolta e la produzione di hashish. Questa è la storia della cannabis tradizionale afghana e della sua influenza sul mercato moderno di questa pianta psicoattiva. 130 fotografie offrono uno sguardo su un argomento poco esplorato che contrasta con la maggior parte dell'attuale produzione fotografica e ... Read more

    PHP377.49

  • UN CUENTO RUSO

    by Sergei Sverchkov ...
    Un gran aficionado a la poesía rusa, amante de Bloc y Esenin, ubicado actualmente por los caprichos del destino en España, decide compartir su visión y sus recuerdos de la época más difícil que vivió Rusia con los cambios drásticos en el gobierno y la desaparición definitiva de la Unión Soviética. Testigo de lo que era antes y en lo que se convirtió el régimen comunista del país más gra... ... Read more

    PHP172.24

  • 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

    PHP447.80

  • Hanoi Travel Guide

    Fueling Fitness Beyond the Gym, From Pre-Workout Power Bowls to Post-Run Recovery Smoothies, Performance Plates for Every Pace

    by Dale M. Triplett ...
    Step into the vibrant streets of Hanoi and embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Vietnam's capital city with the "Hanoi Travel Guide." Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of culture, history, and culinary delights that await you in this bustling metropolis.Discover the hidden gems of Hanoi's iconic landmarks, from the solemn beauty of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to the bustling ... Read more

    PHP307.99

  • A Journey In Southern Siberia

    by Jeremiah Curtin ...
    A Journey In Southern Siberiaby Jeremiah CurtinJeremiah Curtin, writer, polyglot, ethnographer and folklorist, travelled in 1900 to central Siberia to study the religion and folklore of the Buryat people. The Buryats are one branch of the Mongols, who at one point conquered a large swath of Asia, Europe and India. Their home is around Lake Baikal in central Siberia. The first third of this book is ... Read more

    PHP60.98

  • Crimson Dawn

    by Landis Ray Schmitt ...
    In the summer of 1974, I travelled through India and Nepal with a backpack and a low budget. As a member of an underground yoga sect, I encountered the third world up close and personal. It was a journey in search of my soul which nearly cost me my life. From late night police raids to spear toting natives, I experience the underbelly of life in the third world. Join me on the adventure of a ... Read more

    PHP245.78

  • Climbing on the Himalaya and Other Mountain Ranges (Illustrated)

    by Norman Collie ...
    At some future date, how many years hence who can tell? all the wild places on the earth will have been explored. The Cape to Cairo railway will have brought the various sources of the Nile within a few days' travel of England; the endless fields of barren ice that surround the poles will have yielded up their secrets; whilst the vast and trackless fastnesses of that stupendous range of mountains ... Read more

    PHP122.58

  • Snow on the Equator

    Mount Kenya, Kilimanjaro and the great African odyssey

    by H.W. Tilman ...
    Series Book 1 - H.W. Tilman: The Collected Edition
    'To those who went to the War straight from school and survived it, the problem of what to do afterwards was peculiarly difficult.'For H.W. 'Bill' Tilman, the solution lay in Africa: in gold prospecting, mountaineering and a 3,000-mile bicycle ride across the continent. Tilman was one of the greatest adventurers of his time, a pioneering climber and sailor who held exploration above all else. He ... Read more

    PHP239.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Singapore Travel Guide

    Insider Tips, Hidden Gems, and Essential Hong Kong-Macau Excursions for an Unforgettable Adventure + Itinerary Planners, and Local Language Phrases

    by Doris Frederick ...
    Are you ready to dive into the vibrant, futuristic heart of Southeast Asia?Whether you dream of marveling at the illuminated Supertrees, savoring mouth-watering street food, or embarking on an epic weekend detour, the Singapore Travel Guide is your ultimate passport to an unforgettable adventure.Written by travel expert Doris Frederick, this comprehensive guidebook goes beyond the typical tourist ... Read more

    PHP614.14 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Insight Guides Sri Lanka (Travel Guide eBook)

    by Insight Guides ...
    Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Sri Lanka, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Galle Fort, Kandy and Yala National Park, and hidden cultural gems like Sinharaja, Yapahuwa and the Jaffna Peninsula.� ... Read more

    PHP797.89

  • Life in the Raw Lane

    Nepal

    by Keith Lowry ...
    The Gifts of a Glimpse.There are countries in the worldyou may never get the chance to see. Forthe longest time, Nepal was one such land.Fascinating yet bewildering, frenetic as well assoul-soothing, inspiring grandeur matched withchallenging misfortune are just a few of the paradoxesof a country whose name immediately conjures up imagesof Himalayan peaks, pagoda-style temples and the ... Read more

    PHP731.49

  • Seoul: Discover the capital of South Korea

    Confessions of a Traveller

    by Pablo Balibrea ...
    Series series Confessions of a Traveller
    Pack your suitcase... because we're going on a trip!This time, our adventures take us to Seoul, the thrilling capital of South Korea.Throughout the pages of this guide, you will uncover the secrets of a city where modernity intertwines with centuries of tradition. As you turn its pages, you'll have the chance to learn about the country's history, culture, and customs.From practical tips for ... Read more

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  • Karakalpakstan

    by Sophie Ibbotson, Stephanie Adams ...
    Bradt's Karakalpakstan is the longest, most detailed and most up-to-date travel guidebook to this autonomous republic - Central Asia's best-kept secret. With detailed information on what to see and do, listings for accommodation and restaurants, and guidance on getting around, this guide provides all the practical advice adventurous tourists need to visit or explore this exciting destination ... Read more

    PHP1,262.29 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Vietnam Travel Guide

    by The Non Fiction Author ...
    Where in the world can you find snake wine, war souvenirs, steaming bowls of pho and iced coffee right next to each other? You guessed it, Vietnam, Southeast Asia’s up and coming coastal beauty. Vietnam’s white sandy beaches are enough to rival those in Thailand and it is quickly becoming the next hot destination for backpackers and luxury travelers alike.But Vietnam is so much more than its ... Read more

    PHP307.38

  • Nepal One Day at a Time

    One woman's quest to teach, trek and build a school in the remote Himalaya

    by Patti Lefkos ...
    A Himalayan adventure travel memoir with a humanitarian twist. About to turn sixty-eight, Patti's life was disintegrating. Leaving behind her injured husband she packs her bags and heads to Nepal. Solo travel forces her to surmount daunting hurdles-both physical and emotional. While trekking in the forbidden kingdom of Upper Mustang she realizes her strength and determination when she suffers a ... Read more

    PHP492.17 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sketches of Central Asia (1868)

    Enriched edition. Additional chapters on my travels, adventures, and on the ethnology of Central Asia

    by Ármin Vámbéry, Shane Becker ...
    In "Sketches of Central Asia" (1868), Ármin Vámbéry provides a vivid and engaging account of his travels through the culturally rich yet largely uncharted regions of Central Asia. Blending travelogue with ethnographic detail, Vámbéry employs a literary style that is both descriptive and reflective, inviting readers into the landscapes, customs, and social fabrics of the diverse populations he ... Read more

    PHP119.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Kabul Travel Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Kabul, Afghanistan.

    by Daniel Windsor ...
    Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan, is a place steeped in history, culture, and resilience. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, it has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the clash of civilizations, and the enduring spirit of its people. This travel guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Kabul, exploring its rich heritage, vibrant culture, and the ... Read more

    PHP923.36

  • Overlanding Kyrgyzstan

    The self-drive guide for explorers traveling by motorcycle, 4x4 or campervan on and off-road

    by Paweł Szczecki, Agnieszka Mazurkiewicz ...
    Series Book 1 - Overlanding Guides
    Kyrgyzstan – a land of boundless horizons, mountains, and nomads. “Overlanding Kyrgyzstan” – this guidebook to independent travel in Kyrgyzstan is not just a collection of routes and maps – it is the key to discovering the charms of this stunning country by motorcycle, 4x4, or campervan. It contains 2,712 km of routes, 30 carefully described roads with GPX tracks and Google maps, 4 ready-made ... Read more

    PHP1,416.76 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mongolia

    by 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 ... Read more

    PHP653.99 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

    PHP653.27

  • Zentralasien

    Porträt einer Region

    by 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, ... Read more

    PHP716.94

  • 首爾再發現200+：10大在地日常新玩法，新興熱點X 必吃美食X 私房景點X藝術巡禮X人氣購物，大滿足深度慢旅

    by 阿希 ...
    ★跳出傳統框框，換個角度重新認識「新首爾」！韓國旅遊作家 愛旅遊的貓奴．小梨 誠摯推薦♥一去再去，首爾，總有讓人驚艷的新景點！♥行前準備＋旅遊資訊＋交通搭乘＋QRCODE地圖＋人氣熱點＋私房景點＋一人食餐廳＋特色美食＋點餐攻略＋流行購物，通通為你齊備，假期說走就走，立刻出發！不論你是新時代文青、流行潮人、吃貨、學生、藝術人，還是追星族、韓劇迷、購物狂，都能輕鬆跟著10種攻略玩法暢遊，享受在地深度漫遊旅行，即使再訪首爾也能玩出新樂趣！◎文青最愛：去咖啡店、特色小店林立的北村、益善洞、延南洞散步，逛逛市集、二手書店，在舊巷壁畫自拍留影，在老屋、廢墟裡喝茶喝咖啡玩手作，體驗一趟最夯的韓式慢活。◎吃貨最愛：好吃的韓式烤肉、豬腳、醬蟹、韓牛、炒腸、年糕鍋、部隊鍋、咖啡、甜品店家及招牌菜色推薦；炸雞品牌、人蔘雞名店、在地小吃詳細介紹，讓你隨心挑選，保證不踩雷！◎潮人最愛：最夯的商圈、服裝品牌 ... Read more

    PHP518.72 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 韓國人和你想的不一樣／人妻太咪的韓國有趣文化×特殊習慣×超妙生活觀察

    by 太咪 ...
    瘋韓劇、追偶像、學韓文，也要了解韓國人的一切；對韓國有成見？也許你對他們有些誤會！太咪帶你深入日常生活，從此對他們瞭若指掌，就算第一次走跳韓國也能立刻上手！打破種種迷思！．韓劇好浪漫～你該不會以為韓國人都這樣談戀愛吧？．什麼都是韓國的？韓國人表示：冤枉啊！．演藝圈光鮮亮麗，背後辛酸誰人知。發現特殊習慣！．吃飯就是要一起用泡菜湯「洗湯匙」！．餐具各司其職，筷子只能夾菜，湯匙只能吃飯？．湯麵、炸雞、生魚片，說得出的食物都能外送到你家！感受有趣文化！．「相親」是韓國男女的家常便飯？．用地址找路永遠回不了家，必須認地標！．親兄弟明算帳，在這裡行不通啊！臺灣人看韓國，情緒實在很複雜：熱愛偶像明星、流行時尚的粉絲迷戀她，被國... ... Read more

    PHP382.21 or Free with Kobo Plus