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Winner - Edward Stanford Travel Memoir of the Year 2019. Shortlisted - Rathbones Folio Prize, RSL Ondaatje Prize, and Somerset Maugham Award 2019. In 2013 Guy Stagg made a pilgrimage from Canterbury to Jerusalem. Though a non-believer, he began the journey after suffering several years of mental...

Don't just see the sights―get to know the people. At first sight, modern-day Egypt is an unruly and chaotic place: a cacophony of sounds, an overload of smells, and a swirling visual feast. Ancient church domes and medieval minarets share the same space with fast-food chains and chic...

Step into ancient Egyptian history and explore a colossal desert temple built by a god-king to rival time itself. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive afternoon of armchair travel, this awe-inspiring narrative transports you directly to the sun-drenched banks of the Nile. Experience...

Trace the epic urban history of a dusty riverside encampment that fought empires to become a modern African megacity. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey sweeps you along the vibrant banks of the Nile. Witness the rise of legendary fortresses, bustling medieval...

Witness how a sandy Mediterranean shoreline transformed into the Middle East’s most dynamic hub of modern urban history. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive travel adventure, this engaging narrative walks you through vibrant streets forged by pioneers and immigrants. Experience the...

Explore a vibrant Middle Eastern history where empires clash and a resilient city rises from centuries of devastation. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this immersive narrative traces three millennia of catastrophe and reinvention along the Mediterranean coast. Follow the fault...

Explore an architectural masterpiece born of imperial rivalry, where Ottoman history and devout faith collide in stone. Perfect for your daily commute or a relaxing evening walk, this immersive audio journey transports you directly to the sacred landscape of seventeenth-century Istanbul...

Step inside the epicenter of Middle Eastern history and uncover the imperial secrets of an architectural masterpiece. Perfect for an engaging commute or pre-travel preparation, this immersive historical journey breathes life into a sprawling hilltop sanctuary. Experience the atmospheric drama...

Discover the architectural history and cultural crossroads of a Middle Eastern metropolis forged by sweeping empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive urban biography transports you directly to the vibrant banks of the Nile. Whether you are preparing for international travel or...

Uncover ancient Egypt's engineering marvels and divine kingship in this epic history of monumental architecture. Transport yourself to the sun-scorched Nile Valley for a captivating session of armchair travel that resurrects the glory of the New Kingdom. Witness exactly how an ambitious pharaoh...

Descend into a massive ancient underground city, a forgotten archaeological marvel that redefines human resilience. Whether you are transforming a daily commute or seeking an immersive historical escape, this atmospheric journey transports you beneath the striking volcanic landscapes of...

Experience an awe-inspiring urban transformation in this Middle Eastern history of tribal survival and sudden wealth. Perfect for your daily commute or an evening of deep focus, this cinematic narrative transports you from windswept islands to the center of global geopolitics. Discover how a...

Immerse yourself in the epic urban history of a cultural crossroads where ancient empires clash, rise, and fall. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this transportive journey explores how a single patch of geography on the Bosphorus shaped global destiny. Discover a vibrant...

Uncover the sweeping Middle Eastern history of a desert kingdom forged at the turbulent crossroads of ancient empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this engaging narrative transports listeners from ancient rock-cut tombs to the bustling, glittering streets of a modern metropolis. Rather than...

Immerse yourself in Middle Eastern history as a harsh desert coast transforms into a towering economic powerhouse. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this captivating historical narrative transports you directly to the sweeping dunes and bustling pearl-diving villages of the past. Whether...

There are many reasons why it might seem unwise to walk, mostly alone, through the Middle East. That, in part, is exactly why Leon McCarron did it. From Jerusalem, McCarron followed a series of wild hiking trails that trace ancient trading and pilgrimage routes and traverse some of the most contested landscapes in the world. In the West Bank, he met families struggling to lead normal lives amidst political turmoil and had a surreal encounter with the world's oldest and smallest religious sect.

Un voyage fantastique vers la splendeur du Royaume des Pharaons : Alexandrie, Gizeh, Saqqara, Dendéra, Karnak, Louqsor, Deir el-Bahari, Deir el-Médineh, Médinet Habou, Philae, Abou Simbel, Eléphantine, Assouan et La tombe de Néfertari.

Istanbul, com'è stata chiamata fin dalla conquista ottomana del 1453, ma com'è denominata ufficialmente solo all'indomani della Prima guerra mondiale. "Nèa Ryme", Nuova Roma, secondo il suo nome ufficiale. Costantinopoli, il suo vero nome, da sempre e per sempre. Un nome che evoca immagini mirabili: il sogno dell'Oriente, le lontananze raggiungibili attraverso il Bosforo e l'Anatolia. Le moschee, gli harem, i sufi danzanti, gli aromi dei bazar. Da mezzo millennio l'Europa identifica in quella sola città il prezioso anello di congiunzione fra l'antichità perduta e la modernità.

Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts bricht der berühmte Schriftsteller Gustave Flaubert zu einer fast zweijährigen Reise in den Orient auf. In seiner umfangreichen Korrespondenz mit Verwandten und Freunden schildert er regionale Begebenheiten, kulturelle Eindrücke sowie allerhand Erlebnisse und liefert so schmackhafte Anekdoten über seine Zeit und persönliche Einblicke in sein Seelenleben. Der Orient-Briefe erster Teil.

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.