Travel Asia

The follow up to Thailand: The Ten Cardinal Sins, this book deals with additional mistakes that many people make in Thailand.

A national bestseller in Singapore, I Ate Tiong Bahru is a collection of short stories about the food, people and history of Tiong Bahru, a community living in an estate composed of uniquely styled Art Deco buildings. Dynamic, personal and well-researched, I Ate Tiong Bahru is an inviting piece of original writing. "Black's love letter is one of the best introductions to a country and a state that you might read." ( Art Review Asia)

En este audiolibro Jorge nos relata siete pequeños viajes a islas de difícil acceso de los siete continentes.

Always On the Way: Travel Stories of a Semi-Young Black Woman's Life Overseas While Trying to Maintain Her Sanity recounts the trials and triumphs of a youngish Texan living, working, and traveling in the far East. In 2014, Stacy Thomas decided to fulfill one of her childhood dreams by moving to South Korea. In this book, she related the challenges she encountered while teaching English as a second language to Korean school children in grades one-six, during which she felt a kind of rage that was similar to that of the Incredible Hulk on a daily basis.

Exotic and diverse, richly colourful and intriguingly complex: India is one of the most exciting countries to visit in the world today. Sanjeev Bhaskar, of Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No. 42, grew up in 70s surburban West London, so his regular family visits to India to see his relatives gave him an endless fascination for its bizarre contradictions. Now Sanjeev is going back with a BBC film crew to delve deeper into what makes this country such a compelling phenomenon.

How much do you know about Japan? Whether you’re planning a visit or are just fascinated by Japanese culture, you’ll enjoy learning all about the country famous for kitten cafes, Samurai and the Sky Tree. In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King talks us through over 100 amazing facts, from interesting information about the country’s climate and geography to famous figures from history. For anyone wanting to find out more about Japan, a modern country yet one steeped in history and tradition, this is the perfect book.

Join me, the author, and my friend Bebe for a wild adventure in the Himalayan mountains of Ladakh, North India. On the way, we stop in Delhi, where the sights, sounds, and smells send my mind in a whirl. A family of four rides by, balanced precariously on a scooter. Bone thin dogs search every nook and cranny for food. A man who manufactures silk and sells it all over the world reveals the finest cream-colored silk I have ever seen - so light in weight and fine in texture I can barely feel it, as if an eiderdown goose feather floats by.

Thailand ist ein Land voller Kontraste und Töne, Stimmen und Klänge, und wer sich auf die Vielfalt einlässt, wird eine faszinierende Welt erleben. Sascha Lübbe und Matthias Morgenroth sind auf eine spannende Entdeckungsreise gegangen: Sie sind mit dem Fahrrad in Bangkok durch Chinatown gefahren, haben mit Mönchen über den Buddhismus gesprochen und in einer Kochschule in Chiang Mai gelernt, wie man die perfekte Currypaste macht.

Da den danske eventyrer og rejseskribent Karl Eskelund besøger Nepal i 1960‘erne, er det som at komme til et magisk sted fra en helt anden tid. De mennesker, han møder, tager ham med op i smukke bjergområder og ned i mytiske dale. De introducerer ham for tiggere såvel som for gudinder, og han får endda også lov til at møde en konge. Han kunne aldrig glemme Nepal efter denne rejse, og det samme gælder måske for læseren af denne bog. Karl Johannes Eskelund (1918-1972) var en dansk forfatter og journalist, der skrev en lang række reportager og bøger om sine rejser rundt om i verden. Han ti

All Across China provides a tour of China's 34 provinces, municipalities, and other regions. Using the mnemonic devices of clever rhymes and naming characters after the provincial capitals, All Across China also includes endless fun facts to answer many questions. China is the world's fourth largest country and, with over a billion people, has the largest population. It is full of breathtaking mountains and rivers, fascinating animals and crops, and many different cultures and languages.

In his latest entertaining and thought provoking narrative travelogue, Michael Booth sets out to discover how deep, really, is the enmity between these three 'tiger' nations and what prevents them from making peace. Currently China's economic power continues to grow, Japan is becoming more militaristic and Korea struggles to reconcile its westernized south with the dictatorial Communist north. Booth, long fascinated with the region, travels by car, ferry, train and foot, experiencing the people and culture of these nations up close.

Il viaggio più affascinante è un viaggio antico, graduale, privato e sociale insieme: il viaggio in treno. I treni sono teatri, caffè, bazar. L'unico talk-show che non conosce crisi è quello che si replica quotidianamente sulle rotaie. La confidenza genera libertà: ci ha messo insieme il caso, ci dividerà una stazione. I treni aiutano a pensare. Tutti i grandi viaggi - dai pellegrinaggi cattolici al Grand Tour, dalla prima partenza con gli amici al viaggio di nozze - sono, in fondo, una scoperta di se stessi: il panorama che c'interessa sta dentro di noi.

「死んでも責任取れません」 潜入派ライター草下シンヤが、今度はアジアのドラッグ地帯に殴り込み。インド、ネパール、タイ、カンボジア、ミャンマーなどを徹底取材。インドではヘロインの禁断症状に苦しみ、ネパールでは幻覚キノコに「こんにちは」、ミャンマーでは世界屈指の麻薬の生産地帯「ゴールデントライアングル」への潜入を試みる…。世にも危なくて、案外、明るい、ドラッグ旅行記、ここにあり! ※本商品は「実録ドラッグ・リポート アジア編」(彩図社刊 草下シンヤ著 ISBN:9784883925360 1,680円(税込))をオーディオ化したものです。

300 essential words and phrases, the 100 most common verbs. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list. 20% of the words are used 80% of the time. The end goal is to get a sufficient level in one language to be able to hold simple conversations, to be able to understand simple exchanges, deal with with everyday life and start exploring the new culture that opens up to you.

300 essential words and phrases, the 100 most common verbs. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list. 20% of the words are used 80% of the time. The end goal is to get a sufficient level in one language to be able to hold simple conversations, to be able to understand simple exchanges, deal with with everyday life and start exploring the new culture that opens up to you.

Let's take a trip to India! What makes this Asian country unique? Find out as you immerse yourself in the country's food, culture, animals, and sports. Lively, carefully leveled text introduces critical thinking skills. Grab your bags!

Every country has its own awesome attractions. What makes China special? Explore China's amazing features, including the Great Wall, the many growing cities, and more.

Kein Thai wird je verstehen, warum sich diese verrückten Europäer möglichst nackt in die pralle Sonne legen...

If you're planning to visit Java as a tourist, then this simple language course will enhance your travel experience by teaching you essential local words and phrases over six sessions. Imagine the ease of navigating through vibrant markets, ordering delicious local cuisine, and engaging with friendly locals—all with newfound confidence in your ability to communicate. This course is explicitly created for tourists like you, making it perfect for anyone who wants to learn simple words and phrases focused on common tourist scenarios for a visit to Java.

日本人旅行者はなめられている。歓楽街に行けば外国人料金の中でも最も高い金額を要求され、ピックアップバス乗り場では、「おとなしい日本人」という理由で後回しにされる。強盗は日本人は金持ちだと真っ先に狙うし、白人バックパッカーは主体性がなくて英語べたなイエローモンキーとはき捨てる。 俺には、それがたえられん。己の欲望のまま旅を楽しむ肉体派ライターの過激で笑える本能の旅行記。今こそ立ち上がれ、日本人バックパッカー!※本商品は『アジア「罰当たり」旅行』(彩図社刊 丸山ゴンザレス著ISBN:978-4-88392-483-7 1,260円(税込))をオーディオ化したものです。(C)2005. Gonzaresu Maruyama