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Walking with Buddha is a moving-meditation set along Japan's stunning Shikoku 88-Temple Trail. The ancient 1,200-kilometer path around the island of Shikoku serves as a reflective backdrop for cultural immersion and introduction into the Buddha-Nature. - Wearing her heart on her sleeve, Lockhart sets off on a walking-pilgrimage to nourish her soul and contemplate her next fifty years. While learning to embrace her own Buddha-nature, she discovers the wisdom, courage, and grace to accept change and re-create a life she truly desires.

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Peter Fleming, brother of James Bond author Ian Fleming, was one of the greatest adventurers and travel writers of the 20th century and author of several classic and best-selling books. This is the first paperback edition. It presents an exciting adventure that could never be made today - it will appeal to all interested in the region.

After half a century of travel, from Ethiopia to Tibet, from Belfast to Jerusalem, Pico Iyer asks himself what kind of paradise can ever be found in a world of unceasing conflict. In a spectacular journey, both inward and outward, Iyer roams from crowded mosques in Iran to a film studio in North Korea, from a holy mountain in Japan to the sometimes spooky emptiness of the Australian outback.

"Expat Guide: Philippines" is your comprehensive companion for navigating the exciting journey of becoming an expatriate in the Philippines. Packed with invaluable insights and practical advice, this guidebook is tailored to help individuals seamlessly transition into their new life in this captivating Southeast Asian nation. Discover the allure of the Philippines as you embark on an immersive exploration of its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. From the bustling streets of Manila to the serene shores of Boracay, this guide equips you with the knowledge and tools to ...

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...

Pho and conical hats dancing in your head? That’s a sweet start, but honey, you’re just scratching the surface! Let your friendly, occasionally sarcastic Saigonese local, Mai, take you by the hand and maybe gently nudge you away from a tourist trap or two. This isn't your parents' guided tour. You've got a savvy local friend showing you the real Vietnam – the one beyond the clichés. Remember: we're a country, not a war. Mai spills the ca phe sua da on everything: Busting those "Vietnam facts" your uncle told you after watching Platoon. Navigating the beautiful chaos of city traffic (...

Discover Singapore's top sights, hidden gems, and cultural detours with Singapore Travel Guide, your guide to Singapore’s fabulous culture, cuisine, outdoor pursuits, history, top sights, hidden gems, and cultural detours.

In Abroad: American Expats that Thrive Personally and Professionally Living in Foreign Countries, you will read nine uniquely inspiring chapters written by eight expat entrepreneurs currently living outside of their home countries. Authors have committed to sharing their stories, including their ups and downs, in order to encourage others interested in moving abroad to ultimately take the leap.

On the eve of Christmas and a proposal, Natalie Appleton discovers she doesn't want to settle for sevens and starts over. So, she abandons everything in Alberta for Bangkok.

A charming, life-changing guide to living a longer, happier, healthier life, rooted in Korean self-care. From the country scientists predict will top longevity charts in 2030. Ssukgat, or Chrysanthemum greens, are treasured in Korean culture for their healing abilities. You can coax its withered...

Top New Release in Family Travel, Sicily Travel, and Senior Travel. No.1 New Release in Southeast Asia Travel Guides. When a health scare and an unexpected trip propel Denise headlong into 2023, little does she imagine she’ll soon be snacking on cat biscuits while dealing with the fraud squad, a casino in Malta and a psycho pet sitter—all before leaving home. A classic Denise blunder leaves her and her husband, Geoffrey, paying for an invisible limousine to travel around the Mediterranean, closely followed by an elusive orthotic boot. How will they cope with frantic olive harvesting in ...

Retirement was supposed to be quiet. James Faulkner didn’t expect it to come with typhoons, tricycles, or all kind of loving ladies. After decades of doing the responsible thing, James packs up his well-ordered life and relocates to Dumaguete, a coastal city in the Philippines where the breeze is warm, the fish is fresh, and absolutely nothing goes according to plan. He wants peace. What he gets is: A house full of surprises—including two young women who seem to think he’s running a halfway hostel. A misfit crew of expats who debate everything from beer brands to the meaning of life. ...

"Expat Guide: Japan" is a comprehensive resource designed to assist individuals and families in successfully transitioning to life in Japan. This guide is crafted with meticulous detail, addressing the multifaceted aspects of becoming an expat in Japan, from the contemplation stage to the actual move and beyond. It starts by debunking myths and misconceptions about Japan and moves on to discuss the expat journey's various stages, benefits, and challenges. It provides an in-depth overview of Japan, from its geography and climate to its vibrant culture and heritage, alongside an analysis of ...

Maugham spent the winter months of 1919 travelling 1500 miles up the Yangtze river. Always more interested in people than places, he noted down acute and finely crafted sketches of those he met on countless scraps of paper. In the resulting collection we encounter Western missionaries, army officers and company managers who are culturally out of their depth in the immensity of the Chinese civilisation.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Kyoto city Kyoto Prefecture Japan. Greater Than a Tourist- Kyoto city Kyoto Prefecture Japan by Author Kana Pataky offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the Kyoto city. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the ‘Greater Than a Tourist’ series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

This bundle of three books warns of the dangers and common mistakes that people make when in Thailand. Essential listening for tourists, as the information contained can save you a fortune, as well as serious grief. For those who are considering relocating to Thailand or taking up with a Thai lady, the information is invaluable. It's better to know before you go.

In a country where patriarchal favoritism and the primacy of sons survived multiple revolutions and an ideological earthquake, this epic novel is first and foremost about women, with the female body serving as the book’s central metaphor. The protagonist, Mother, is born in 1900 and married at seventeen into the Shangguan family. She has nine children, only one of whom is a boy—the narrator of the book. A spoiled and ineffectual child, he stands in stark contrast to his eight strong and forceful female siblings.

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a...