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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    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

  • Into the Heart of Asia

    Travelogue, #2

    by Titus Varughese ...
    Series Book 2 - Travelogue
    There's a kind of magic that only winter can bring—one that softens landscapes, silences cities, and reveals a quieter, more poetic side of the world. This travelogue traces an 8-day journey from the warm chaos of Mumbai to the serene, snow-covered heart of Central Asia: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.My adventure began in Almaty, a city where European charm meets Central Asian soul, nestled against ... Read more

    R31,61 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • True Stories and Other Rarities: Backpacking in Asia

    by Mark Gowan ...
    When the lamp hit the wall we knew we needed a change. And change things we did. Very shortly afterwards we sold almost everything we owned, bought backpacks and boots and two one-way tickets to Bangkok Thailand. We didn't know when we were coming back or even where we would go but Bangkok was a start and we needed a new start. Living a quiet life in Denmark, we did what many people talked about ... Read more

    R126,27

  • Jerusalem Travel Guide 2024

    Your Essential Companion to Jerusalem's Rich History, Culture and Wonders

    by Ted Dickinson ...
    Embark on a captivating journey through one of the world's most historic and spiritually significant cities with "Jerusalem Travel Guide 2024" by Ted Dickinson. This comprehensive guide offers insightful narratives, practical travel tips, and detailed maps to help you navigate Jerusalem's ancient streets and modern attractions. Discover the rich history of landmarks like the Western Wall, Dome of ... Read more

    R87,26

  • Tibet

    Photography Books by Julian Bound

    by Julian Bound ...
    Series series Photography Books by Julian Bound
    TIBET a Photography Book by Julian BoundA unique view of 'The Rooftop of The World' by National Geographic contributor Julian Bound.A photographic journey through Tibet's villages, landscapes, towns and the capital city of Lhasa. From the Tibetan Everest base camp to the world's highest mountain pass of Ganchula and the 14,570feet/4,441m high Yamdrok Lake with its vast collection of multi-coloured ... Read more

    R79,26

  • Let's Explore Southeast Asia (Most Famous Attractions in Southeast Asia)

    Southeast Asia Travel Guide

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Explore the World Books
    There are lots of fun and religious places in Southeast Asia. Would you like to visit them? This picture book showcases all these places so you can explore them without actually leaving home. Picture books fuel your child's acceptance of learning. The use of pictures ensure universal understanding too. Your child does not need to master reading in order to appreciate this unique book. ... Read more

    R82,10

  • Discover Bhutan

    by AVERY B. HODGES ...
    Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, Bhutan remains one of the world's most enigmatic and untouched destinations. Known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon', this tiny kingdom boasts a rich tapestry of traditions, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From its awe-inspiring monasteries perched on cliff edges to the vibrant festivals that paint the towns in a riot of colors, Bhutan is a feast for ... Read more

    R79,41 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    R82,10

  • Two Travel to Tashkent

    A Journey Around Uzbekistan

    by Lorcán Murray ...
    Uzbekistan. One of only two double landlocked countries in the world that is largely unknown to Europeans. Two history obsessed friends, Lorcán and Joe, choose to discover its mysteries, indulge in its cuisine, and try to find a 50p pint of beer. Travelling by plane, train, and taxi they find a country that is far richer than one's initial thoughts may assume.Join them and find out for yourself. ... Read more

    R37,74 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Stan Stumble

    Central Asia Travel Humour

    by Narendra Simone ...
    Competing in a race to reach 100 countries and a quest to find the perfect wine brought the one who must always be obeyed and I to Central Asia. Our journey started in Kazakhstan that dates back to the Stone Age, a prehistoric period characterized by the use of stone tools. It was only in the beginning of the 15th century when Kazakh identity came into being. After becoming stronger as a people, ... Read more

    R54,61 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Taste of Persia

    A Cook's Travels Through Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Kurdistan

    by Naomi Duguid ...
    **Winner, James Beard Award for Best Book of the Year, International (2017)Winner, IACP Award for Best Cookbook of the Year in Culinary Travel (2017)Named a Best Cookbook of the Year by The Boston Globe, Food & Wine, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The New York Times Book Review, The San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal“A reason to celebrate . . . a fascinati. ... Read more

    R220,10

  • 몽골문화200_문화공감력인증

    by 김익순 ...
    『몽골문화 200』은 몽골을 구성하는 자연, 유목문화, 의례, 음식, 도시 변화 등을 200개의 작은 주제로 나누어 쉽고 흥미롭게 정리한 교양서이다. 초원의 하늘(텡그리) 세계관에서 출발해, 고비·초원·홉스골 등 지역별 특성과 게르, 펠트, 가축 관리 등 유목의 기술을 생생하게 다룬다. 몽골인의 일상에서 중요한 차강 이데(유제품 계절)와 올랑 이데(육류 계절), 수테차·보르츠 같은 전통 식문화도 간략하면서도 이해하기 쉽게 소개한다.또한 차강사르, 나담, 매사냥 같은 몽골 특유의 의례·축제와 더불어 울란바토르의 도시화, 젊은 세대의 생활, 게르지구 문제 등 현대사회 모습도 균형 있게 담아낸다. 여행자에게 필요한 예절, 안전, 기후 대응, 쇼핑 팁 등 실용 정보도 제공해 문화서와 안내서의 성격을 동시에 지닌다. ... Read more

    R174,71 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Kazakhstan

    by Paul Brummell ...
    This thoroughly updated fourth edition of Bradt’s Kazakhstan remains the only guidebook dedicated solely to the world’s ninth largest country – a thrillingly fresh destination that even well-seasoned travellers will find unfamiliar and exotic. Geographically, this Central Asian state is impressively varied: choose from snow-covered peaks with excellent skiing opportunities, hiking trails through ... Read more

    R419,05 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Seoul: Discover the capital of South Korea

    Confessions of a Traveller

    by Pablo Balibrea ...
    Series series Confessions of a Traveller
    Pack your suitcase... because we're going on a trip!This time, our adventures take us to Seoul, the thrilling capital of South Korea.Throughout the pages of this guide, you will uncover the secrets of a city where modernity intertwines with centuries of tradition. As you turn its pages, you'll have the chance to learn about the country's history, culture, and customs.From practical tips for ... Read more

    Free

  • Nostalgistan

    Dal Caspio alla Cina, un viaggio in Asia centrale

    by Tino Mantarro ...
    «Ci si incastra in posti come questo per essere costantemente perseguitati dal desiderio di essere altrove. Ma, se fossimo altrove, moriremmo dalla voglia di farci un'idea di che cosa si nasconde dietro a questi nomi che mentre li pronunci già pensi di partire». Un viaggio tra gli Stan, nel cuore dell'Asia Centrale, vuoto geografico colmo di stupore e di assurdità. Attratto dall'estetica dello ... Read more

    R132,81 or Free with Kobo Plus