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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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    R262,88

  • Safar Nameh, Persian Pictures

    A Book Of Travel

    by Gertrude Bell ...
    Example Story in this ebook AN EASTERN CITY The modern capital of Persia lies in a plain ringed half-way round by mountains, which on the northern side touch with frozen summits the regions of eternal snow, and on the east sink into low ranges of hills, stretching their naked arms into the desert. It is the chief city of a land of dust and stones—waste and desolate, Persia unfolds her monotonous ... Read more

    R36,35

  • 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

    R99,27

  • JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDE FOR FOOD LOVERS 2024

    Your comprehensive Handbook For Exploring Gastronomic Delights, Cultural Treasures and beautiful Nightlife of Japan's

    by GREENBLATT COFFEE ...
    Embark on a journey through the culinary wonderland of Japan with our definitive travel guide tailored specifically for food enthusiasts. Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds, immerse yourself in vibrant cultural experiences, and uncover hidden gastronomic gems? Look no further.In this meticulously crafted guide, you'll discover the secrets to navigating Japan's diverse culinary landscape ... Read more

    R149,34 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Heart of a Continent: A Narrative of Travels in Manchuria, Across the Gobi Desert, Through the Himalayas, the Pamirs, and Hunza, 1884-1894 (1904)

    A Narrative of Travels in Manchuria

    by Francis Edward Younghusband ...
    Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Edward Younghusband, KCSI, KCIE (31 May 1863 - 31 July 1942, Dorset was a British Army officer, explorer, and spiritual writer. He is remembered chiefly for his travels in the Far East and Central Asia; especially the 1904 British expedition to Tibet, which he led, during which a massacre of Tibetans occurred, and for his writings on Asia and foreign policy. ... Read more

    R82,10

  • Ashgabat Travel Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

    by Daniel Windsor ...
    Ashgabat, the capital city of Turkmenistan, is a place where the past and future converge in a unique tapestry of culture, architecture, and history. This eBook aims to provide an in-depth exploration of Ashgabat, delving into its rich heritage, modern developments, and the vibrant life that pulses through its streets. As a city that has undergone significant transformation since gaining ... Read more

    R238,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Afghanistan, Forteresse du Cannabis

    by Lucas Strazzeri ...
    Plongez dans les salons à chillum enfumés du nord de l’Afghanistan, à travers les champs de cannabis, la récolte et la confection de haschich. Voici l’histoire du cannabis traditionnel afghan et de ses influences sur le marché moderne de cette plante psychoactive. Un sujet peu exploré, contrastant avec la plupart des productions photographiques et journalistiques actuelles sur ce pays : l’image ... Read more

    R99,27

  • Средняя Азия

    Практический путеводитель

    by Артём Русакович ...
    Series series Путешествуем сами
    Средняя Азия – одно из самых приятных мест в мире для российского путешественника. Сюда не нужна виза, большинство местных жителей говорит по-русски, здесь вкусная еда и низкие цены, а достопримечательности не уступают многим «раскрученным» странам зарубежной Азии. Эта книга сделает самостоятельное путешествие по Средней Азии интересным, комфортным и недорогим.Подробные описания всех ... Read more

    R127,67

  • Eighteen Years in the Khyber 1879-1898

    by Robert Warburton ...
    "Warburton...moved among these warring and bloodthirsty tribes as a friend as well as a ruler." -Saturday Review, 1900"Warburton became warden of the Khyber Pass from 1879 to 1898...might have been the man to find Osama bin Laden." -Evening Standard (London), Nov. 15, 2001"Warburton...kept the Khyber open without a single European soldier or sepoy being stationed in it." -Pall Mall Gazette (London ... Read more

    R182,47 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Afghanistan

    by Nicola Barber ...
    Series series Changing World
    Written in British English, Written in British English, In "Afghanistan", you will learn that Afghanistan is one of the least economically developed countries in the world. The economy is based on agriculture, but much of the land suitable for farming has been damaged by drought, deforestation, and war. ... Read more

    R263,22 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Indonesia Travel Guide 2024

    Discover the Enchanting beauty of Indonesian and their unique culture, history and hidden gems before visiting the unforgettable city.

    by Martin T Smith ...
    Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant archipelago of Indonesia with our comprehensive travel guide for 2024. From the majestic temples of Borobudur to the pristine beaches of Bali, this guide is your passport to experiencing the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality that Indonesia has to offer.Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Jakarta, where modern ... Read more

    R91,14 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Roads Toward a Supreme Fiction

    by Matthew Crompton ...
    In the spring of 2017 writer Matthew Crompton set off alone on a bicycle into the mountains of Tibet. Armed with GPS maps, a tent, a camera and a keen eye, he would spend the next four months exploring and documenting some of the least-visited and most fraught areas of China and Central Asia.Over more than six thousand kilometers of hard travel, he'd tangle with police in the locked-down Chinese ... Read more

    R111,02

  • Crucifixion? Yes! A Sourcer-er’s Tale of Travel and Cultural Exploration from the Sitting-Next-to-the-Window Tribe

    by Darvin Babiuk ...
    People's lives can change by the smallest of circumstances, turning left at an intersection instead of right, sitting beside an unknown person in a crowded lecture hall, filling in at work for a colleague while they go on vacation. My life changed when in my last semester of Graduate study, I saw an ad posted by the Japanese government to come work in the Land of the Rising Sun. The idea was that ... Read more

    R95,14

  • The Adventures of a Special Correspondent Among the Various Races and Countries of Central Asia

    Enriched edition. Being the Exploits and Experiences of Claudius Bombarnac of "The Twentieth Century"

    by Jules Verne, Bella Remington ...
    In "The Adventures of a Special Correspondent Among the Various Races and Countries of Central Asia," Jules Verne intricately weaves a narrative that takes readers through the diverse landscapes and cultures of Central Asia during the late 19th century. Employing a lively and descriptive literary style, Verne engages the reader with vivid depictions of the region's geography, peoples, and customs, ... Read more

    R39,00 or Free with Kobo Plus