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In 1983, Ma Jian turned 30 and was overwhelmed by the desire to escape the confines of his life in Beijing. Deng Xiaoping was clamping down on 'Spiritual Pollution'; young people were rebelling. With his long hair, jeans and artistic friends, Ma Jian was under surveillance. One day he bought a train ticket to the westernmost border of China and set off in search of himself.

The Chiang Mai travel guide is a historical guide that offers travelers a comprehensive overview of the city and its rich cultural heritage. The guide features a curated selection of hot spots to visit, including must-see attractions like the Old City, Doi Suthep, and the Elephant Nature Park, as well as lesser-known gems like Baan Kang Wat Artist Village and the Chiang Mai Grand Canyon.

Greater Than A Tourist - Bohol Central Visayas Philippines, by Bahja L. Roasol, offers the inside scope on Bohol, Philippines. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Like an Egg in a Bowl of Cherries is a memoir that will appeal to those with a lust for life and a passion for exploration. Drawing from hand-written journal entries and emails sent home while living and working for a year in Dalian, China (2002-2003), listeners are taken on an entertaining ride filled with humor, sarcasm, and irreverence.

Stu Nugent was never a good candidate for a round-the-world cycling trip. He was, and remains, a coward. In a flash of uncharacteristic daring, he attempted to cycle the Northern Silk Road, from Shanghai to Europe. He failed. He failed dramatically. Against a backdrop of the world's most staggering, awe-inspiring landscapes, he was forced to smoke opium at gunpoint, attacked by a snake in a remote Kyrgyz river, robbed at gunpoint by the police, and eventually imprisoned in anonymous jail somewhere on the Kazakh steppe. How did it all go so wrong?

This audiobook is about Japanese onsens, which are one of the most popular destinations in Japan. They offer a range of benefits for locals and travelers across the world. In this mini-guide, you will find an easy-to-understand overview on onsens, explanations of how to use onsens for beginners, and best tips on your stay at onsens.

(November 2023 updated edition) Live well for $500 a month Vietnam has warm weather, fast internet, cheap, modern apartments, great food, and a super-low cost of living. Live like a baller for very little money. A good meal costs $1, a month of mobile data costs $5, and seeing the doctor costs $3 It's easy to live well in Vietnam. But if you follow the tourist or blogger trail, you'll be paying first-world prices and getting third-world quality. Vietnamese people know how to get the best stuff cheap, and this book documents that knowledge. Take it from Elly Elly Thuy Nguyen, author of the ...

The final guide for free and discounted food, accommodations, museums, sightseeing, outdoor activities, attractions, events, music, theater, and rides. This is the best guide for freebies and discounts available in one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in the world: Istanbul.

The travel bug bit Peter O'Neil at a young age, taking him out of his comfort zone and into a life of teaching and globetrotting. When the middle-school math teacher accepts a job at an international school in New Delhi, he embraces the opportunity to immerse himself in life in one of India's largest cities. But a chance encounter with five cousins from the Kassana family at a lesser-known tourist site in Delhi offers O'Neil the opportunity to step away from the comforts of expatriate living and experience life in rural India.

If you are an avid traveler and would love to visit this gorgeous country in Southeast Asia, this book will lay out all that you need to know. Singapore has been transformed in the last several years and has become one of the cleanest countries with up-to-date technology, its landscaping is out of this world, and many people don't know about its Chingay Parade - which ties in with the Chinese New Year.

Сегодня, когда границы между странами закрыты, и мы можем путешествовать лишь виртуально, предлагаем вам познакомиться с аудиокнигой Алексея Винокурова "Разгаданный Китай, или заметки о небывалом" и отправиться в путешествие по этой необыкновенной стране.

Introducing "Untold Japan" by Kazuki Tanaka—an enticing culinary odyssey through the lesser-known flavors and traditions that define Japan's diverse regional cuisine. Join Tanaka on a gastronomic adventure as he uncovers the hidden gems of Japanese food, spotlighting regional dishes, unique ingredients, and rich culinary traditions. In "Untold Japan," Tanaka serves up a delectable narrative, inviting readers to savor the essence of each region's distinctive culinary offerings. From the quaint street stalls of Kyoto to the vibrant markets of Hokkaido, this book explores the unexplored ...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan by Bree Crandy offers the inside scoop on small-town, rural Japan.

Istanbul is one of the greatest cities in the world. Located at the point where East meets West, the city has long been the crossroads of civilization. The Women's Guide to Istanbul is the ultimate travel companion for the discerning woman who knows what she wants and wishes to waste no time doing it, seeing it, buying it, eating it, and experiencing it.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience.

Eat Like a Local - Pakistan by Maham Johnson offers inside scoop on food in Pakistan. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Learn about the unique blend of culture, tradition, music, and food from this part of South India. More focus on the Palghat (also known as Palakkad) Brahmins (Iyers, specific to that location context), a community known for their unique traits and social contribution. This community is known for their ancient wisdom passed on into next generations by elders in the family. Their customs and traditions in clothing, food preparations, marriage, and even in death. Some parts of these are exclusive to Palghat Iyers.

When Darin Dunn first moved to Thailand at age 22, little did he know all the adventures in store for him. In listening to this book, you will find yourself smelling the environments, tasting the food, and feeling the joy and frustration that he experienced as he made his way across the Lao frontier, down the Mekong River, through insurgent military camps in Myanmar, kayaking the mangrove forests of Southern Thailand, and dodging landmines in Cambodia and Myanmar.

In 1968, Cynthia, an American mother, and Suresh, an Indian father, accompanied by their two-year-old son, Ajay, travel to India to present themselves to Suresh’s relatives for the first time. Cynthia faithfully captures in her personal diary all that she experiences and her honest reactions to it.

Drei Monate lang erkundet Couchsurfer Stephan Orth das Reich der Mitte: vom Spielerparadies Macao im Süden bis nach Dandong an der Grenze zu Nordkorea, von Shanghai bis in die Krisenprovinz Xinjiang. Er besucht Hightech-Metropolen, die mit totaler Überwachung experimentieren, und abgeschiedene Dörfer, in denen fürs Willkommensessen der Hund geschlachtet wird. Er wird als Gast einer Live-Fernsehshow zensiert und tritt fast einer verbotenen Sekte bei.