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  • Seven Years in Tibet

    Translated by 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 ... Read more

    R143,05

  • The House on Carnaval Street

    From Kabul to a Home by the Mexican Sea

    I hadn't been planning on making Mexico my new home, but the little house on the sea was all that I had left . . .Intimate, honest and touching, this is the story of Deborah Rodriguez's often hilarious journey of self-discovery. Forced to flee her life in Afghanistan, she leaves behind her friends, her possessions and her two beloved businesses: a hair salon and a coffee shop.But life proves no ... Read more

    R248,27

  • 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

    R50,99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Travels with Checkpoints

    by Oran Burke ...
    “The captain had lost control of his spittle, which landed on my face as he spoke. He was also dribbling a bit. Plainclothes-man was trying to shout over the captain while the younger policeman just sat there smiling drunkenly, sporadically pointing at his lapel and saying ‘Politsia’. I was mostly silent now as opening my mouth would have resulted in a stream of saliva down my throat, and I didn’t ... Read more

    R21,46

  • Eastern Horizons

    Shortlisted for the 2018 Edward Stanford Award

    by 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 ... Read more

    R248,27

  • TIMELESS ON THE SILK ROAD

    An Odyssey From London To Hanoi

    by Heather Ellis ...
    Believing this is her last adventure, her one last search for meaning, Heather’s journey ultimately becomes one of destiny. Infused with a deep spiritual power, it is also a story that leaves the reader considering their own ‘time less’ journey called life.After riding her motorcycle across Africa, Heather Ellis is diagnosed with HIV in London. She is thirty years old and is given five years to ... Read more

    R111,02 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Places In Between

    from the bestselling author of Politics on the Edge

    by Rory Stewart ...
    ‘Tragic, touching and terrifying’ – The Telegraph‘A flat-out masterpiece’ – The New York Times Book ReviewEmbark on a death-defying journey through war-torn Afghanistan in this moving travelogue from Rory Stewart, bestselling author of Politics on the Edge and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is Politics.Caught between hostile nations, warring factions and competing id... ... Read more

    R275,30

  • The Devil's Ransom

    by Brad Taylor ...
    Series Book 17 - Taskforce
    Pike Logan races to stop an insidious attack orchestrated by a man who knows America's most treasured secrets.THE WORLD'S SECRETS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE WRONG HANDS . . .Afghanistan has fallen. Taskforce operative Pike Logan's mission is to extract a man who has done more for the US in Afghanistan than perhaps anyone else. But Logan's goal is jeopardised when a ransomware attack hits every entity in ... Read more

    R155,12

  • An Autumn Hunting

    by Tom Callaghan ...
    'Even better than Child 44. Akyl Borubaev is a terrific creation' Anthony Horowitz'Just keeps getting better . . . buy the whole series right away' Peter Robinson, No.1 bestselling author of Sleeping in the GroundNo sooner has Akyl Borubaev been reinstated as an Inspector in the Bishkek Murder Squad than he's suspended for alleged serious crimes against the state.After an attempted assassi... ... Read more

    R372,47

  • Keeper of the Mountains: The Elizabeth Hawley Story

    The Elizabeth Hawley Story

    Beginning in 1946, Elizabeth Hawley worked for Fortune magazine as a researcher. Shortly thereafter, she left both her job and the United States itself to travel the world, and thus began her lifelong attraction to the exotic and remote sovereign state of Nepal. In the years that followed, she began reporting on the political and cultural events taking place in her adopted homeland for the likes ... Read more

    R146,04

  • Afghanistan Travel Guide 2024

    ”Travel Tips, Hidden Gems, and Essential Information”

    by James Stedman ...
    Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of Afghanistan with this comprehensive travel guide. From the rugged peaks of the Hindu Kush to the bustling bazaars of Kabul, this book is your essential companion for exploring one of the world's most captivating destinations. What You'll Find Inside: Detailed Destination Guides: Dive deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of ... Read more

    R109,41 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Afghanistan, Fortress of Cannabis

    Dive into the smoky chillum-houses of northern Afghanistan, through the ripe cannabis fields, the harvest and the making of hashish. This book takes you on an odyssey in search of Afghan cannabis traditions and their influences on the modern dope culture. Catch glimpses of an unexplored topic, in sharp contrast with most contemporary photographic and journalistic productions related to this ... Read more

    R99,27

  • Must See Places Of The World

    A book about the wonders of the world will spark a child's imagination about history and traveling. They will be able to see how different cultures compare around the globe thanks to a detailed book full of colorful pictures. If one wants to make a difference in a child's life, the show them how people from different backgrounds live and show them them the importance of travel and exploration. ... Read more

    R82,10

  • Orients

    Voyagez à travers les Orients« ... j’ai parcouru la Chine, en train, en bus, en avion, lorsqu’elle n’était pas encore ouverte sur le monde, que Pékin n’avait qu’un seul hôtel pour étrangers, quand il fallait s’arrêter sur la petite route de l’aéroport encore provincial pour laisser passer un troupeau d’oies mené par des enfants comme une estampe de l’artiste inuit Kananginak.[...] À chaque passage ... Read more

    R103,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Himalayas - Abode of Light

    Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947) is known first and foremost as a painter. His paintings, of which there are thousands around the world, explore the mythic origins, the natural beauty, and the spiritual strivings of humanity and of the world. But Nicholas Roerich was as prolific a writer as he was a painter. He wrote books, poetry, and almost-daily essays on life and events (called Diary Leaves).Many ... Read more

    R98,66

  • 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

    R267,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Piccolo alfabeto per viaggiatori selvatici

    Series series la pietra filosofale
    È adesso che comincia il viaggio, il viaggio vero. Quello che ti porta da solo, come un'onda che ti accompagna dolcemente ma con forza costante, di cui devi fidarti – o di cui devi morire. Momenti decisivi ma morbidi, in cui sento l'adrenalina fluire e me ne lascio cullare.Piccolo alfabeto per viaggiatori selvatici è il primo libro di Eleonora Sacco. Eleonora è una "rotolacampo selvatica", ... Read more

    Was R154,77 Now R134,58 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Political Frontiers and Boundary Making

    "Sir Thomas Holdich woul probably prefer to be known as a boundary maker than as a fighter...served on the Afghan Bounary Commission,...superintended the frontier surveys in India,...sat on important commissions to establish bounary lines in Asia...has written a valuable book...more practical than borderlan books generally are." -Leicester Mercury, Nov. 28, 1902"Political Frontiers and Boundary ... Read more

    R82,10

  • Im Sattel durch Zentralasien: 6000 Kilometer in 176 Tagen

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

    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

    R39,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Por el Himalaya

    Exploraciones por Asia Central, Karakórum y Pamir

    Series Book 2 - Solvitur Ambulando. Clásicos
    Francis Younghusband apenas tenía veinte años cuando partió en busca del "verdadero espíritu del Himalaya". Escrito cuarenta años después, este relato cuenta las dos expediciones que realizó entre 1886 y 1889 y que le valieron la Medalla de Oro de la Royal Geographic Society. La primera le llevó desde Pekín a Cachemira, a lo largo de 5.500 kilómetros y en la siguiente exploró los importantes pasos ... Read more

    R279,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ria, ¿estás bien?

    Ria es una cazadora de tesoros que trata de abrirse paso en el mundo y al mismo tiempo cuidar de su amiga alcohólica.Bruno es un maestro que decide llevar a su perro a vivir una aventura.Peter es un escritor independiente cuyo viaje por la India acaba tomando un rumbo inesperado.Bong Gu es un perro chino que comparte su punto de vista respecto a los sucesos que experimenta durante su viaje sin ... Read more

    R47,49

  • Uzbekistan - Culture Smart!

    The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

    Series series Culture Smart!
    Culture Smart! Uzbekistan will take you beyond the standard descriptions of minarets, kebabs with vodka, embroidered skullcaps, and Soviet-style bureaucracy. It will make you aware of the value systems, attitudes, and behaviors of the different cultural groups in the country, and offer an insider's view of Uzbekistan's fascinating history, national traditions, various cuisines, and cultural scene. ... Read more

    R265,62 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

    Was R222,78 Now R199,66

  • De man aan de overkant

    Solo maar nooit alleen, Een waanzinnige (motor) reis door Centraal Azië

    De man aan de overkant is het verhaal van een reis — maar nog meer van de mensen die je onderweg ontmoet. Solo op de motor trekt Oskar Verkamman door Centraal-Azië, over hoge bergpassen, door verzengende woestijnen en langs grensgebieden waar de kaarten wit blijven. Landen als Oezbekistan, Tadzjikistan en Kirgizië vormen het decor, maar de echte reis speelt zich af in de onverwachte gesprekken, ... Read more

    R245,15