In this book, Mathilde Scholtes describes her personal experiences of cultural differences while living in Brazil. This collection of surprises, misunderstandings, and sometimes hilarious stories reflects that it is almost impossible for a foreigner to grasp the Brazilian spirit. It takes place between 2009 and 2016 against the backdrop of the rise and fall of the Brazilian economy.As a child, Mathilde was already fascinated by discovering the world. Her career decisions were drive...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Varadero, Cuba.   Varadero is an exclusive part of Cuba, abundant with private hotels, gorgeous beaches and the country's only full golf course. The fantastic beaches with clear turquoise warm water makes this an island lovers paradise.   Varadero is foremost a tourist resort town, boasting more than 20 km of white sandy beaches. The first tourist...

Enough books have been written about Cuba to fill an entire library, but few take the approach Chen Lizra does with "My Seductive Cuba." Deeply personal and always engaging, Lizra - an Israeli-born dance instructor and entrepreneur now living in Canada - fuses history and politics with her real-life experiences among the people of this often-visited but little-understood island. The result is a moving portrayal of Cuba on the verge of historic change. Packed with practical info...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Machu Picchu in Peru. This UNESCO World Heritage site is often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas" and is one of the most famous and spectacular sets of ruins in the world - a visit to South America would not be complete without it.Also included are the neighbouring towns of Cuzco and Aguas Calientes and the famous hike to Machu Piccu (The Inca Trail).Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry...

Discover all Cuba has to offer in this complete cycling guide.Wally and Barbara Smith spent months cycling 8,000 miles in Cuba to provide detailed directions for 50 days of cycling. The rides vary in length, many combining to create multi-day loops. Detailed directions describe rides leaving Havana to the west and east. Subsequent rides are clustered in the three best regions of Cuba for cycling: Pinar del Rio, Central Cuba, and the Oriente. A final section contains advice on conne...

Our illustrated travel guide will help you to plan an exciting trip to the beautiful island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands of Spain.It’s the ideal location for a beach vacation/holiday at any time of the year and there’s plenty to see as well - Gran Canaria is often described as a "continent in miniature" because it has so much variety to offer.In addition to the capital city of Las Palmas we take you to all parts of the island as well as the south coast tourist reso...

We travel to grow our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. ...

These flashcard books are designed with large, engaging pictures to help your little one learn Spanish - one fun, easy lesson at a time.  This collection includes: - Spanish Lesson 1: Numbers 1 to 20 - Spanish Lesson 2: Colors & Shapes - Spanish Lesson 3: Animals - Spanish Lesson 4: Foods & Table Setting Each lesson has everything you need to teach your child these four Spanish lessons including: - The English word - A large color picture ...

Cuzco, Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, Urubamaba - these are just a few of the exciting places this guide has to offer. Peru was the center of the Inca empire, but other civilizations were here long before. The country is larger than Spain, France and Germany combined. Hike the Inca Trail through ancient ruins en route to Machu Picchu. Join in the Andean festivals, unchanged for centuries, or sample the finest cuisine on the continent. Participate in a shamanic ceremony and sample the hallucin...

(approx. 223 pages) Our illustrated travel guide features the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground. Finding Internet access when traveling can be a problem so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents to access context-specific information quickly and easily,...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to the island nation of the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean country that occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola.  Our guide will help you to plan your vacation as well as while reading on the beach! Finding Internet access when out and about is often difficult so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and links between sections to acce...

Lonely Planet's Puerto Rico is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for popular and lesser-known experiences. Follow Old San Juan's labyrinthine laneways, laze on the sand at Playa Flamenco, or kayak into the bioluminescent bay at Vieques; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Puerto Rico Travel Guide: