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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

  • Discovering Kazakhstan

    A Traveler's Guide

    by William Jones ...
    Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of Central Asia with "Discovering Kazakhstan: A Traveler's Guide." Written by seasoned traveler and explorer William Jones, this comprehensive guide is your passport to uncovering the hidden treasures, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes of Kazakhstan.From the bustling streets of Nur-Sultan, the cosmopolitan capital, to the tranquil ... Read more

    PHP184.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Una spia giapponese in Tibet

    I miei dieci anni sotto copertura

    by Hisao Kimura, Scott Berry ...
    Translated by Giulia Masperi ...
    Series series In Asia
    Durante la Seconda guerra mondiale il diciassettenne Hisao Kimura parte volontario per la Mongolia Interna, allora sotto il dominio giapponese, spinto più dal senso di avventura che dall'ideologia imperialista. Lì si appassiona allo stile di vita dei nomadi mongoli e ne apprende alla perfezione la lingua e le usanze. Nel 1943 ottiene dall'intelligence nipponica l'incarico di infiltrarsi negli ... Read more

    PHP759.00

  • #1MesEnCalcuta

    Diario de un estudiante de periodismo durante su voluntariado en la India

    by Adrià Esteban ...
    #1MesEnCalcuta es una inmersión en los hábitos y costumbres de un país fascinante e imprevisible como es la India. La particularidad de este fresco radica en que el relato de las experiencias vividas parte de la mirada inquieta y entrometida de un joven estudiante de periodismo durante su voluntariado en el mes de julio de 2017. El formato diarístico permite al autor construir una narración íntima ... Read more

    PHP577.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • El camino cruel

    Un viaje por Turquía, Persia y Afganistán con Annemarie Schwarzenbach

    by Ella Maillart ...
    Translated by Francesc Payarols i Casas ...
    Series Book 4 - Contemporáneos. Fuera de sí
    "El camino cruel" es el mejor relato de una escritora y aventurera extraordinaria: Ella Maillart. Cuenta un viaje memorable realizado en los albores de la II Guerra Mundial con destino a Kabul y en compañía de la escritora y arqueóloga Annemarie Schwarzenbach, uno de los personajes más fascinantes de esa Europa encenagada de angustia que camina hacia el desastre. Las dos amigas se embarcan en un ... Read more

    PHP519.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Discover Cambodia

    by AVERY B. HODGES ...
    Welcome to "Discover Cambodia" your ultimate guide to the hidden treasures of this enchanting Southeast Asian nation. While the world-renowned Angkor Wat often takes center stage, Cambodia is so much more than its ancient temples. Dive deep into the heart of this captivating country, from its bustling markets in Phnom Penh to the serene beaches of Sihanoukville, and the untouched wilderness of its ... Read more

    PHP184.79

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

    by Joshua Houghton ...
    Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Marmaris, Turkey.Marmaris is a tourist town on the Mediterranean coast in the province of Mu?la. It has around 28 000 inhabitants, however the population can grow to 250,000 during the height of the tourist-season.Little is left of the sleepy fishing village that Marmaris was just a few decades ago after a construction boom in the 1980s. Marmaris still ... Read more

    PHP164.55

  • Shambhala

    by Nicholas Roerich ...
    In "Shambhala" N.Roerich has recorded the way of his journey through Central Asia and Tibet in the terms of spirit. It is a record of legends, of parables, of notes--the very substance of which the larger reality is composed, and all revealing different facets of the theme of Shambhala. In this book--as in his other books, "Altai-Himalaya" and "Heart of Asia," one realizes that Roerich's vision is ... Read more

    PHP369.59

  • Nur der Himmel ist höher

    Mein Weg auf den Mount Everest

    by Helga Hengge ...
    MOUNT EVEREST, 8848 m — am 27. Mai 1999 erreicht Helga Hengge als erste deutsche Bergsteigerin erfolgreich den höchsten Gipfel der Welt, der Höhepunkt eines spannenden Lebens zwischen den Extremen kreativer Arbeit und sportlicher Höchstleistung. In ihrem Erlebnisbericht nimmt Helga Hengge ihre Leser mit hinauf auf den höchsten Berg der Welt und gibt dabei einen emotionalen und authentischen ... Read more

    PHP795.00

  • Travels in Manchuria and Mongolia

    A Feminist Poet from Japan Encounters Prewar China

    by Akiko Yosano ...
    Translated by Joshua Fogel ...
    Yosano Akiko (1878-1942) was one of Japan's greatest poets and translators from classical Japanese. Her output was extraordinary, including twenty volumes of poetry and the most popular translation of the ancient classic The Tale of Genji into modern Japanese. The mother of eleven children, she was a prominent feminist and frequent contributor to Japan's first feminist journal of creative writing, ... Read more

    PHP1,169.79

  • Afghanistan, Festung des Cannabis

    by Lucas Strazzeri ...
    Tauche ein in die verrauchten Chillum-Lounges im Norden Afghanistans, durch die Cannabis-Felder, die Ernte und die Herstellung von Haschisch. Dies ist die Geschichte des traditionellen afghanischen Cannabis und seiner Einflüsse auf den modernen Markt für diese psychoaktive Pflanze. 39 Fotografien, die einen Blick auf ein wenig erforschtes Thema werfen, das im Gegensatz zu den meisten aktuellen ... Read more

    PHP377.49

  • 天人的絕構，學術的嫏嬛：流淚說敦煌

    by 郭漢揚 ...
    絲路之行易，文化守護難。從事中文教育及文化工作逾四十年的郭漢揚，遊天水，入蘭州，過酒泉，闖關嘉峪，觀窟敦煌，提筆記錄遊蹤，並以此散文小輯書寫自有懷抱的文化遊記：下筆嚴謹，務使文中有文化的重量，又有觀遊賞美的筆致。此書既飽蘊作者對中華文化的濃厚情感，紮實的文字和豐富情感的風格，亦堪為中文寫作的教學範文。 ... Read more

    PHP487.70 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • PAKISTAN - A Travelogue

    by Heribert Lange ...
    This book is not a classic guidebook, not an adventure novel, and also not a political report. Rather, it is an honest, personal travelogue, a snapshot of a journey through Pakistan in the year 1993, which was full of surprises, challenges, and encounters.Why did I undertake this journey? Quite simply: My friend Walter said to us back then: "Accommodation and meals are provided, and a driver is ... Read more

    PHP615.37 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Lost Heart of Asia

    by Colin Thubron ...

    PHP651.09

  • Apprendre le thaï — Guide de conversation pour débutants

    100 jours pratiques pour voyager en Thaïlande : phrases essentielles, phonétique simple (khrap/kha), ... dialogues, situations réelles + glossaire

    by Ici Thaïlande ...
    Vous partez en Thaïlande et craignez de ne pas pouvoir communiquer ?Imaginez-vous commander un plat de rue, négocier un taxi ou demander votre chemin avec confiance, même sans connaître la grammaire complexe du thaï.Avec Apprendre le thaï — Guide de conversation pour débutants ce livre vous propose un plan clair : 100 jours pratiques pour parler simplement et efficacement. Ce guide de conversation ... Read more

    PHP358.11 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Armenia Travel Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Armenia.

    by Daniel Windsor ...
    Armenia, a country steeped in history and culture, offers a unique blend of ancient traditions and modern experiences that captivate travelers from around the globe. Nestled in the South Caucasus region, Armenia is one of the oldest inhabited regions in the world, boasting a rich tapestry of heritage that dates back thousands of years. This travel guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of ... Read more

    PHP923.36

  • Im Sattel durch Zentralasien: 6000 Kilometer in 176 Tagen

    Bereicherte Ausgabe. Abenteuerlicher Reisebericht durch Steppen, Gebirge und Kulturen Zentralasiens

    by Erich von Salzmann ...
    In "Im Sattel durch Zentralasien: 6000 Kilometer in 176 Tagen" unternimmt der Autor Erich von Salzmann eine faszinierende Reise durch eine der entlegensten Regionen der Erde. Mit einer Mischung aus persönlicher Memoir und ethnografischer Erkundung schildert Salzmann seine abenteuerliche Fahrt, die ihn durch schroffe Gebirgslandschaften, weite Steppen und kulturell reiche Städte führt. Sein ... Read more

    Was PHP119.00 Now PHP59.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Moğolistan

    by Sinan Kahyaoğlu ...
    Asya’nın Sessiz Coğrafyasında Tarihimize SeyahatGezip görmek, insanın görüşlerini genişletir.Çok yer dolaşan kişiler, çok coğrafya ve çok insan tanırlar. Böylece insanlarla toplumlar arasındaki farkları görürler.İbni Batuta gezilerinde Anadolu'yu dolaşırken Ahi tekkelerinden bahseder. Ahiler hakkında en güvenli bilgiyi onun eserinde bulmaktayız.Eski gezginlerin gördüklerini anlatmaları çok ... Read more

    PHP923.97 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • To a Mountain in Tibet

    by Colin Thubron ...
    "A superb account of a pilgrimage. . . . Characteristically beautiful, though uncharacteristically haunted." —Pico Iyer, New York Review of Books"Thubron walks for the dead and writes for the living, and I can't remember when I have been so thoroughly and deeply moved by an author's outward journey inward." —Bob Shacochis, Boston GlobeNew York Times bestselling author Colin Thubron returns with a ... Read more

    PHP707.39

  • PHILIPPINES TRAVEL GUIDE 2024

    PHILIPPINES TRAVEL GUIDE 2024: Your Gateway to Discover the Wonders of the Philippine Archipelago

    by MATT HOOD ...
    PHILIPPINES TRAVEL GUIDE 2024: Your Gateway to Discover the Wonders of the Philippine ArchipelagoAre you ready to journey through a mosaic of islands with history, culture, and natural beauty?Seeking an adventure that unveils the secrets of pristine beaches, captivating cultural marvels, and diverse landscapes?Are you eager to immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Filipino heritage, from ... Read more

    PHP430.57 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Prisoner of Zion

    Muslims, Mormons and Other Misadventures

    by Scott Carrier ...
    An NPR journalist’s riveting exploration of religious fanaticism, terrorism, persecution, and confronting one’s own beliefs in a post 9/11 world.Soon after the World Trade Center towers fell on September 11 2001, it became clear that the United States would invade Afghanistan. Writer and This American Life producer Scott Carrier decided to go there, too.“In a series of remarkable essays, Carrier, ... Read more

    PHP710.99

  • Bishkek Travel Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

    by Daniel Windsor ...
    Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of history, culture, and natural beauty. As the heart of this Central Asian nation, Bishkek serves not only as a political and economic hub but also as a cultural crossroads where the past meets the present. This travel guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of Bishkek, offering insights into its unique ... Read more

    PHP923.36

  • Transiberiana. Una Via verso Est. Da Mosca a Pechino

    by Marco Morra ...
    Il viaggio in treno lungo la storica linea ferroviaria, da Mosca a Pechino, attraverso al Siberia, la Mongolia e la Cina, per oltre novemila chilometri.Da un caffè di piazza Barberini, dove nasce l’Idea del Viaggio, alla stazione Yaroslavskij di Mosca, l’autore descrive minuziosamente la quotidianità, i piccoli gesti dei casuali compagni di viaggio, viaggiatori provenienti da ogni parte dell’Asia, ... Read more

    PHP430.57 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Ascent of Nanda Devi

    I believe we so far forgot ourselves as to shake hands on it

    by H.W. Tilman ...
    Series Book 3 - H.W. Tilman: The Collected Edition
    In 1934, after fifty years of trying, mountaineers finally gained access to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary in the Garhwal Himalaya.Two years later an expedition led by H.W. Tilman reached the summit of Nanda Devi. At over 25,000 feet, it was the highest mountain to be climbed until 1950.The Ascent of Nanda Devi, Tilman's account of the climb, has been widely hailed as a classic. Keenly o... ... Read more

    PHP239.00 or Free with Kobo Plus