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With the utterance of a single line—“Doctor Livingstone, I presume?”—a remote meeting in the heart of Africa was transformed into one of the most famous encounters in exploration history. But the true story behind Dr. David Livingstone and journalist Henry Morton Stanley is one that has...

In his most challenging journey to date, Palin tackles the Himalayas, the greatest mountain range on earth. It is a virtually unbroken wall of rock stretching 1,800 miles from the borders of Afghanistan to south-west China. Penetrated but never conquered, it remains the world's most majestic natural barrier, a magnificent wilderness that shapes the history and politics of Asia to this day.

Ihr Sprachurlaub auf Mallorca: Von den geschäftigen Straßen Palmas führt die akustische Reise in die Serra Tramuntana und an die Ostküste der Insel. Der Eisenbahndirektor erzählt dabei aus der Geschichte der historischen Bahn und die Museumsleiterin Aina Babiloni spricht über Mirós produktive Schaffensperioden auf Mallorca...

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 Eat like a Local is for you. Eat like a Local Bangkok, by author Dana Konotop, will offer the inside scoop on the best places to eat in Bangkok, Thailand. Culinary tourism is an import 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.

From Susan Casey, bestselling author of The Devil’s Teeth, an astonishing book about colossal, ship-swallowing rogue waves and the surfers who seek them out. For centuries, mariners have spun tales of gargantuan waves, 100-feet high or taller. Until recently scientists dis­missed these...

'hamasaphar evaresṭ’ ek yaatraa-vrittaant hai, evaresṭ bes kainp ke saath-saath gokyo jheelon kaa bhee. Nepaal men bhaarateeyon ke lie kisee veezaa-paasaporṭ kee aavashyakataa naheen hotee, tab bhee vah hai to videsh hee. Alag karensee, alag ṭaa_im-zon, alag neṭavark, alag bhaaṣaa, alag khaan-paan. In sabake beech ek bhaarateey dnpatti ne kis tarah taalamel baiṭhaayaa, yah paḍhanaa aapako romaanchak avashy lagegaa.

They shouldn't have tear gassed best-selling (bald) author Adam Fletcher. It ruined his supposedly normal holiday in Istanbul, made him curious, and began a quest to visit places everyone else is trying to escape from, and tourists don't normally go to. In this hilarious travel memoir, he'll enter a blizzard in China armed with only biscuits; pose as a scientist to sneak into Chernobyl; be chased by Croatian police boats en route to Liberland (the world's newest country); become a reluctant diving board star in a North Korean water park, and much more.

Den Park bezeichnete Fontane als "glückliche Mischung" und das Schloß Rheinsberg als "kleines Sanssouci", in dem Friedrich der Große als Kronprinz seine musischen Neigungen und Talente auslebte. Rheinsberg und Umgebung waren es, die Fontane anregten, die Mark Brandenburg und ihre Schlösser und Seen beschreiben zu wollen. Ein Besuch lohnt sich also nicht nur wegen der jährlich im Juli und August stattfindenden Aufführungen der "Kammeroper Schloß Rheinsberg".

Raised in the extreme religious cult called the Children of God, Juliana Buhring was frequently punished for being a rebel and finally broke away. Her soul mate was an explorer seeking the source of unmapped rivers in Africa. When he was killed by a crocodile, her world went dark. To escape paralyzing grief, Buhring set herself a goal. Never having seriously ridden a bike, she set out to ride one around the world.

Wer am Fluss geboren ist, kann schon früh etwas über sich herausfinden: Ob man nämlich neugieriger auf den Ort ist, wo er entspringt, oder auf den, wo er endet...

Joe Simpson, with just his partner Simon Yates, tackled the unclimbed west face of the remote 21,000 foot Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in June of 1995. But before they reached the summit, disaster struck. A few days later, Simon staggered into base camp, exhausted and frostbitten, to tell their non-climbing companion that Joe was dead.

Ehre, Ritterlichkeit und Marienkult, Don Juan und Don Quijote, Stierkampf und Flamenco - der Blick auf Spanien wird von zahlreichen Mythen genährt...

With an itinerary covering 41 countries, spanning all seven continents, and armed with a backpack, binoculars, and a series of one-way tickets, he sets out on the greatest adventure in the birding world. Along the way he meets a colorful cast of fellow birders—and discovers a world of blood-sucking leeches, chronic sleep deprivation, floods, war zones, ecologic devastation, and conservation triumphs.

The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables explores L. M. Montgomery's deep connection to the landscapes of Prince Edward Island that inspired her to write the beloved Anne of Green Gables series. From the Lake of Shining Waters and the Haunted Wood to Lover's Lane, you'll be immersed in the real places immortalized in the novels. Using Montgomery's journals, archives, and scrapbooks, Catherine Reid also explores the many similarities between Montgomery and her unforgettable heroine, Anne Shirley.

After taking the year off to save up money and establish a more portable career, Tiffani Burkett was finally ready to get back on the road and finish her "Round The World" ride that she had started on her 2015 Yamaha FZ-07. Little did she know that getting rid of everything in January of 2020 would be one of the biggest mistakes of her life. Or perhaps one of the biggest opportunities.

Hailed as a masterpiece of American travel writing, Blue Highways is an unforgettable journey along our nation's backroads. William Least Heat-Moon set out with little more than the need to put home behind him and a sense of curiosity about "those little towns that get on the map -- if they get...

Lernen Sie mit diesem Hörbuch Venedig, die Lagunenstadt Italiens, aus der Perspektive berühmter Dichter und Schriftsteller kennen. Franz Peter Waiblinger führt Sie zu ausgewählten Orten der Hauptstadt Venetiens. Dabei wird zu den verschiedenen Stationen eine breite Auswahl an Texten von Cassiodor bis hin zu Donna Leon besprochen.

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.

In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to hike 2,172 miles of the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike from Georgia to Maine. Listeners are treated to rich descriptions of the Appalachian Mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the rewards of taking a less conventional path through life. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about hiking gear and planning.

Chile - Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs, and behavior in Chile, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide will tell 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.