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Join Michael Wigge as he immerses himself into fascinating subcultures, rides with Amish farmers in old-fashioned buggies, sleeps on the street with the homeless, and, with the help from alternative lifestylers, learns to nourish himself with flowers. Wigge had only three concerns during his travels: How do I get some food? How will I get to my next destination? Where can I sleep? …all without money! This unusual travel diary combines adventure with humor and contains surprising revelations about when money is really needed - and when it's not.

In 1935, Fred A. Birchmore left the small American town of Athens, Georgia, to continue his college studies in Europe. In his spare time, Birchmore toured the continent on a one-speed bike he called Bucephalus (after the name of Alexander the Great's horse). A born wanderer, Birchmore broadened his travels to include the British Isles and even the Mediterranean. After a lengthy, unplanned detour in Egypt, Birchmore put his studies on hold, pointed Bucephalus eastward, and just kept going.

Vagabonding is about taking time off from your normal life - from six weeks to four months to two years - to discover and experience the world on your own terms. Veteran shoestring traveler Rolf Potts shows how anyone armed with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel.

UAE - Culture Smart! will help you turn your visit - whether it's for business or pleasure - into a memorable and enriching experience. Its contents include: local customs and traditions; the impact of history, religion, and politics; the Emiratis at home, work, and play; eating and drinking, Emirati style; dos, don'ts, and taboos; business practices; communication, spoken and unspoken; and many practical tips for managing the unexpected.

Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists listeners traveling to Japan for business.

India's huge population of 1.2 billion people is as varied and colorful as the spice markets of Old Delhi. Each region, caste, and community has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped by conquest, creativity, and religion. Steeped in ancient traditions, exceptionally fatalistic, and intensely passionate about their culture, the Indians are also ingenious, creative, and world leaders in cutting-edge science and technology. Show interest in their country, and it will be reciprocated with genuine warmth and friendship.

By captivating millions during his six-year, 50-country tenure as The New York Times' "Frugal Traveler", Seth Kugel has become one of our most internationally beloved travel writers. While his famously unassuming journeys around the globe have forged a signature philosophy of whimsy and practicality, they have also revealed the seemingly infinite booby traps of on-the-grid tourism. In a book with widespread cultural reverberations, Kugel takes the modern travel industry to task, determined to reignite humanity's age-old sense of adventure.

This is the Official Holiday FM Travel Guide to Tokyo, including information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Know Before You Go campaign.Tokyo: the city of the rising sun. Japan's capital and the country's largest metropolis, Tokyo is one of the world's most populated cities, and a fascinating mix of traditional and modern. Cutting edge technology glitters beside ancient temples, with skyscrapers towering above marvellous religious shrines.

This is the Official Holiday FM Travel Guide to Bangkok, including information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Know Before You Go campaign.Bangkok is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world and with a bit of insider knowledge it's easy to avoid the gridlocked streets allowing you to focus on the exotic sights and sounds. The golden rule is to stay off the roads wherever possible.

This is the Official Holiday FM Travel Guide to Delhi, including information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Know Before You Go campaign.As you step out of New Delhi airport, it’s hard to figure out what is more overwhelming – the intense heat that immediately washes over you, or the swarms of taxi touts blocking your path. Pushing your way through the hordes may be a little intimidating, but don’t take up their offers of cheap fares.

This is the Official Holiday FM Travel Guide to New York, including information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Know Before You Go campaign.Known The "Big Apple” and the "City That Never Sleeps", New York is a city of superlatives: the tallest buildings, the best shopping, the most exciting place in America for culture, business, architecture and nightlife.

This is the Official Holiday FM Travel Guide to Barcelona, including information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Know Before You Go campaign.Spain’s second city and the Capital of Catalonia is Western Europe’s most popular tourist destination.

This is the Official Holiday FM Travel Guide to Beijing, including information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Know Before You Go campaign.Beijing is one place you’ll never get bored of - whether you are after culture, history, people watching or just an escape from your monotonous life. It’s a city geared up for the future but still stuck in way the past. It’s a city with some of the best amenities but also the simplest charms.

This is the Official Holiday FM Travel Guide to Hong Kong, including information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Know Before You Go campaign.The city where east meets west: With frantic packed streets, sometimes-oppressive heat. A feast for the senses - Hong Kong somehow weaves traditional with high tech. It’s a dazzling place where you can shop till you drop and - with over 10,000 restaurants - savour culinary excellence.

From the director of the wildly popular Bush Mechanics and Black As - a can-do guide for your next outback adventure filled with practical advice, ripper yarns and road-trip tips. Driving around Australia is one of life's biggest adventures, if you're crazy enough to do it. But as anyone who has...

In the last few years, Paris has undergone a huge transformation. It's fostered one of the coolest creative scenes in Europe, some of the continent's best nightlife, and a "bistronomy" movement that has influenced dining around the globe. Yet while millennial travelers pour into the city, travel guides continue to focus on a staid checklist approach to Paris's big attractions. There's currently no book on the market aimed at younger (perhaps more budget-conscious) American visitors that truly captures the city's revived energy - until this one.

The Nepalese attitude toward life is essentially religious. Hindu and Buddhist values predominate and help to maintain social harmony despite the divisions between rich and poor, urban and rural, highlands and lowlands. Culture Smart! Nepal sets out to explain the complexities of Nepalese life, from home to business to the marketplace. It tells you what to expect and provides insights that will help you to go beyond friendly smiles and turn your visit into an enlightening and rewarding experience.

For hundreds of years, the City of Light has set the stage for larger-than-life characters-from medieval lovers Heloïse and Abelard to the defiant King Henri IV to the brilliant scientist Madame Curie, beloved chanteuse Edith Piaf, and the writer Colette. In this book, Susan Cahill recounts the lives of 22 famous Parisians and then takes you through the seductive streets of Paris to the quartiers where they lived and worked: the scenes of their greatest triumphs and tragedies, their favorite cafes, bars, and restaurants, and the places where they found inspiration and love.

Norway - Culture Smart! provides essential information, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide tells you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.

Squeezed between Colombia in the north and Peru in the south, Ecuador is named for its location on the Equator and has a landscape so varied that it has been described as a microcosm of every microclimate found in South America. This diversity makes it a magnet for tourists, mountain trekkers, volunteers, and increasing numbers of US retirees looking for a warm, culturally interesting, economical, and safe place to spend much of their time.