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  • Seven Years in Tibet

    by Heinrich Harrer ...
    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

    by Deborah Rodriguez ...
    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Keeper of the Mountains: The Elizabeth Hawley Story

    The Elizabeth Hawley Story

    by Bernadette McDonald ...
    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

  • 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

  • Western Kazakhstan: Travel Guide to the Caspian Coast, Ustyurt, and the Western Steppe

    by Matthew Traver ...
    Planet Esoterica proudly presents its inaugural, 90,000-word publication on western Kazakhstan, detailing the Atyrau, Mangystau, western Aktobe, and West Kazakhstan Regions. This area, slightly larger than France, covers the Kazakh Caspian Depression.As the only guidebook dedicated to this region, it serves as an essential resource for travel planning, research, and anyone interested in Central ... Read more

    R317,50 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • La bizzarra impresa. In Fiat 500 dall'Italia alla Cina

    by Danilo Elia ...
    Due amici programmano un viaggio in auto molto particolare, da Bari a Pechino passando da Vladivostok, e per renderlo ancora più speciale decidono di compierlo con una Fiat 500 del 1973. Un viaggio attraverso due continenti in totale autonomia, con pochi bagagli, un budget limitato e senza alcun supporto tecnico, su di un’auto vecchia di oltre trent’anni. Percorrendo sedicimila chilometri a una ... Read more

    R206,32 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Year in Tibet

    by Sun Shuyun ...
    ‘A Year in Tibet’ follows the author as she lives for eighteen months in a remote village in Tibet.Sun Shuyun, a Chinese writer and historian, takes the reader to a tiny and isolated village in Tibet, known for its anti-Chinese stance. She and a team who were half Chinese and half Tibetan, lived and worked there for eighteen months, filming and recording daily life. ‘A Year in Tibet’ is an insight ... Read more

    R143,05

  • Hong Kong Travel Guide: Top Attractions, Hotels, Food Places, Shopping Streets, and Everything You Need to Know

    JB's Travel Guides

    by Jennifer Bean ...
    Series series JB's Travel Guides
    Hong Kong is truly an amazing city that is packed with rich culture and history being a center point of many wars over the centuries. But time and time again, this city stood up and adapted to the challenges of time making it a powerful and beautiful city at the same time. All things that you have never imagined may be found in the city -discover those with the aid of this book.This book will make ... Read more

    R47,49

  • Persia and the Persian Question. Volume 1

    by George N. Curzon ...
    Series series Elibron Classics
    This edition is published in 2 volumes sold separately. 
Replica of 1892 edition by Longmans, Green, and Co., London and New York.

 Elibron Classics. Oversize maps are available as a free download.  
Persia and the Persian Question, written in 1892, has been considered Curzon’s magnum opus and can be seen as a sequel to Russia in Central Asia. Curzon was commissioned by The Times to write ... Read more

    R182,47

  • Moving to Kazakhstan

    A Comprehensive Guide

    by William Jones ...
    "Moving to Kazakhstan: A Comprehensive Guide" is your essential companion for anyone considering a move to this vibrant and diverse country in Central Asia. Written by seasoned traveler and expatriate William Jones, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights, practical advice, and cultural tips to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of relocating to Kazakhstan.Discover the ... Read more

    R54,80 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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.

    by 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 ... Read more

    R124,41 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tajikistan

    by Sophie Ibbotson, Max Lovell-Hoare ...
    Tajikistan is Central Asia's smallest and least understood country. Epic mountain landscapes, glacial lakes and the mighty Oxus River encircle ancient Buddhist sites, Silk Road trading posts, medieval shrines and planned Soviet cities. The guide includes tried and tested trekking routes in the Fann, Zerafshan and Pamir mountain ranges for various levels of experience. Comprehensive bird-watching ... Read more

    R419,05 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Living the Asian life with style

    The wonders of the vibrant Seoul city

    by Theresa J. Allen ...
    This comprehensive travel guide to Seoul is filled with beautiful photos and in-depth information on the best places to visit, eat, and experience in the South Korean capital. From the historic palaces and temples, such as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, to the bustling streets of Myeong-dong and the trendy neighborhoods of Gangnam and Hongdae, this guide will take you on a visual journey through ... Read more

    R72,88 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Georgia

    by Tim Burford ...
    Torri medievali, montagne selvagge, antiche tradizioni e una straordinaria enogastronomia. La Georgia emerge come un tesoro nascosto del Caucaso, dove antiche tradizioni si fondono con paesaggi alpini spettacolari e una cultura enogastronomica unica al mondo. Questa guida accompagna il viaggiatore attraverso regioni straordinarie: dalle torri difensive di Svaneti alle cantine secolari di Kakheti, ... Read more

    R279,00 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, Peter Boyd ...
    In "Sketches of Central Asia," Ármin Vámbéry presents a rich tapestry of observations and reflections based on his travels through the lesser-known territories of Central Asia during the mid-19th century. The book is characterized by a keen blend of descriptive prose and meticulous ethnographic detail, rendering a vivid portrait of the cultures, landscapes, and societies he encountered. Vámbéry's ... Read more

    R39,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    R134,44

  • 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

    R95,44

  • Reise Know-How Sprachführer Paschto für Afghanistan und Pakistan - Wort für Wort: Kauderwelsch-Band 91

    by Erhard Bauer ...
    Series Book 91 - Kauderwelsch
    Dieser Paschto-Sprachführer kann den Zugang zu einem Volk ermöglichen, das für seinen Stolz, seine Gastfreundschaft und seinen Unabhängigkeitswillen berühmt ist. Paschto wird in Afghanistan und im Westen Pakistans von etwa 20 Millionen Menschen gesprochen, außerdem dient es in diesem Gebiet auch Nichtpaschtunen als Verkehrssprache. Kauderwelsch Sprachführer bieten einen schnellen Einstieg in ... Read more

    R182,00