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Karl Eskelund og hans trofaste rejsemakker og hustru, Chi-Yun, er draget afsted til Filippinerne for at udforske landets utallige og utroligt alsidige små og store øer. Turen begynder i hovedstaden Manilla, der i 1963 var en af de farligste byer i verden. Derfra besøger de blandt andet nogle primitive øsamfund, og undervejs møder de både pygmæer og hovedjægere. 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 tilbragte en stor del af sit liv i Kina og giftede sig i 1939 med sin kine

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

Autor opisuje Indonezję XXI wieku, w której Dajakowie ścinają wrogom głowy i zjadają ich serca, Toradżowie grzebią zmarłych wiele lat po śmierci, mieszkają z trupami, kilka lat po pogrzebie wyjmują ich z trumien i spacerują z nimi, a Papuasi zabijają i zjadają ludzi w najdzikszej dżungli świata, bo to stanowi sens ich życia. Opowiada o wyjątkowej wielkanocnej procesji morskiej i takimż polowaniu z harpunami na wieloryby.

Il Giappone è il paese degli opposti: tradizione e modernità, spiritualità e tecnologia convivono fianco a fianco dando origine a una speciale alchimia. Il fascino che il paese del Sol levante esercita sui visitatori è quello di un luogo privo di una specifica collocazione, situato in un tempo e in uno spazio quasi magici, slegati da tutto il resto del mondo. Gli scenari del Giappone appaiono come livelli di un videogioco: gli enormi schermi e i vestiti gotici delle ragazze; le torri futuristiche e i bar con karaoke; i boschetti di bamboo e le cime ghiacciate.

Dopo quattro lunghi viaggi in Vespa attraverso 134 paesi, dopo più di 250.000 chilometri in sella alle sue due ruote, nel 2004 Giorgio Bettinelli decide di iniziare una nuova vita in Cina. Compra una casa sulla riva sinistra del Mekong, si sposa. Sembra l'avvio di una stagione della vita più sedentaria, o almeno più tranquilla. E invece il demone del movimento è di nuovo in agguato.

Sylvain Tesson ist Schriftsteller, Philosoph und Reisender. Gemeinsam mit dem Fotografen Vincent Munier reist er nach Tibet, um sich auf die Suche nach einem der seltensten Tiere dieser Erde zu begeben - dem Schneeleoparden. Werden sie ihn finden? Ungewiss! Auf über 5.000 Metern Höhe, fernab vom Lärm der Zivilisation, hinterfragt Tesson eine Welt, in der kaum noch Raum bleibt für die Unterschiede zwischen den Kulturen, für das Ungebändigte und die Schönheit der Natur. Eine meditative Reise in die weiße Stille des Himalaya, eine Lektüre gegen die Hektik unseres Alltags.

Dan has joined the backpacker trail in far South East Asia. He wants nothing but peace, and to relax. But trouble finds him soon enough. Kimberly Smith is a CIA agent. She is flown into Myanmar to help locate another CIA agent, missing in action. When Dan saves Kim from an ambush, their fates become entwined. Ignoring the instant spark between them, Dan leaves her alone. But when Kim is attacked and abducted before his eyes, he defends her with all his might. They escape, but they are now pawns in a CIA operation that could bring the world's two superpowers to a global conflict.

In Kathmandu, a retired English schoolteacher visits an orphanage where he meets a young man desperate to train as a doctor. After a year's agonizing indecision, the Englishman takes up the challenge and promises to sponsor him. What follows is a life-changing experience in which he himself comes to be adopted into a Nepalese family as brother, uncle, friend and godfather. This book offers a unique and warm-hearted look into the dilemmas of low-caste family life living on the brink in Nepal.

For thousands of years, the Chinese believed that they had created a perfect social system based on Confucian values and tempered by the Mandate of Heaven. Dynasties came and went, but the essence of being Chinese remained essentially unchanged until the 20th century. Since then, change has taken place in Chinese society at an unprecedented speed: the country experienced the turmoil of civil war and revolution and then emerged on to the world stage as a global superpower.

After three years of dating, Anita Jain finally got fed up with the New York singles scene. As her Indian parents continued to pressure her to find a mate, Jain couldn't help asking herself the question: Is arranged marriage really any worse than Craigslist? Full of romantic chance encounters, nosy relatives, and dozens of potential husbands, Marrying Anita is a refreshingly honest look at our own expectations and the modern search for the perfect mate.

The Last River: The Tragic Race for Shangri-la is a breathtaking account of the ill-fated October 1998 expedition of an American whitewater kayaking team who traveled deep into the Tsangpo Gorge in Tibet to run the Yarlung Tsangpo, known in paddling circles as the "Everest of rivers." For Wick...

Mark Twain begibt sich auf Weltreise und uns wird das Vergnügen gewährt, mitkommen zu dürfen. Wir erreichen Indien und werden der Lebensfreude der Leute am berühmten Farbentag gewahr. Die bunte Kleiderpracht versetzt uns in einen Rausch der Sinne bis plötzlich die schwarze Armee eines christlichen Missionierungs-Geschwaders die euphorische Stimmung im Keim erstickt. Wir besuchen Ceylon, den Ort, an welchem sich die Tropen mit dem Orient verbinden und erfahren von Twain etwas über seine Jugend und dessen Vater im von Rassismus geprägten Süden der USA.

When Stephan Orth lands in China, he knows it’s his last visit, having lied about his job as a journalist to get into the country. So, he makes the most of it, couch-surfing with locals instead of hitting the nearest hotel. Self-deprecatingly funny, compassionate, and observant, High Tech and Hot Pot is a formidable addition to a well-loved series, and offers a timely travelogue of an enigmatic country poised to become the world’s next superpower.

Declan Walsh is one of the New York Times's most distinguished international correspondents. His electrifying portrait of Pakistan over a tumultuous decade captures the sweep of this strange, wondrous, and benighted country through the dramatic lives of nine fascinating individuals. On assignment as the country careened between crises, Walsh traveled from the raucous port of Karachi to the salons of Lahore, and from Baluchistan to the mountains of Waziristan. He met a diverse cast of extraordinary Pakistanis....

Situata nel cuore del sud-est asiatico, la Tailandia tesse senza sforzo un arazzo in cui si intrecciano tradizioni, modernità e bellezze naturali. Avendo esplorato le sue strade vivaci, gustato la sua deliziosa cucina e assorbito il calore della sua gente, ti invito ad intraprendere un viaggio nel Regno di Tailandia. In 'Tailandia: Alla scoperta dei Segreti della Terra dei Sorrisi”,ti guiderò alla scoperta di gemme nascoste e dei sentieri già battuti, offrendo spunti che solo una conoscenza approfondita del luogo può dare.

日本全国47都道府県を完全収録し話題となったガイドブック『地球の歩き方 日本』が、まさかのオーディオブック化！ 知っておきたい＆知らなかった「日本」を聞き、「日本」をもっと好きになり、また「日本」を旅したくなる。そんな1冊です。

In Great Buddha Gym for All Mens and Womens, author Sallie Tisdale so richly evokes her pilgrimage to the four vital sites related to Buddha Shakyamuni's life and enlightenment that the listener feels as if she's tripping alongside Tisdale every crowded, colorful, and sensuous step of the way. The challenges of travel in modern India are daunting. The ancient sites are overrun with tourists and seekers. Merchants hawking spiritual goods are everywhere.

Indonesia, stretching across three time zones and situated on one of the world's great maritime trade routes, has a rich and varied culture. Culture Smart! Indonesia describes the many different cultural backgrounds that make up this rainbow nation, helping you to better understand the values that underpin its diverse society. It reveals how modern Indonesians view themselves and go about their daily lives, and gives advice on how to navigate unfamiliar situations.

Malaysia presents visitors with an exciting and fascinating medley of cultures—Malay, Chinese, Indian, Arab, Eurasian, Dayak, and Aboriginal. Though very much a modern nation state, its diverse communities retain a considerable amount of their unique heritage and, in its customs, religions, festivals, costume, cuisine, languages, and architecture, Malaysian society perfectly illustrates the virtues of a vibrant pluralism.

Culture Smart! Cambodia is for all those who want to do more than just scratch the surface of this fascinating country. Thoroughly updated, this new edition will enrich your understanding of the land and its people. It explains the key values, attitudes, customs, and traditions that you need to be aware of and provides practical tips and vital information on how to make the most of your time in Cambodia.