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North Korea remains one of the last bastions of old-style communism: a military dictatorship, ruled with an iron grip for the last sixty years by the Kim dynasty. Every aspect of society is rigidly controlled; a country of paranoia, propaganda, and juche. Irish Engineer, Dualta Roughneen, experienced the trials and tribulations of North Korea from 2004 to 2007 as an aid agency worker - keeping notes of his observations and thoughts. Based in the capital, but with access to towns and the countryside outside Pyongyang, he was able to see inside this most secretive of countries, beyond the ...

In Manav’s world, memories are like little birds perched upon the windowsill of time. In his world there are no boundaries between thoughts and reality. In his world the past and the present form a mirror that disintegrates into the memory of a single day…Known for writing silences and...

Interested in Living the Good Life in Thailand for $600 a month? Check out my friend Johnny FD’s crazy adventures living the 4-hour workweek in Thailand. -- Dave Asprey - The Bulletproof Executive An exceptional 5 Stars to 12 Weeks in Thailand! It is an amazing guide book filled with exciting stories about the author’s Relationships, Muay Thai fights and Travel stories. -- Stephanie F. Todd - Reader I insist that everyone I know reads this book before traveling to Thailand if they want to save money, learn Muay Thai, go Scuba Diving and Travel on a budget. -- Kimberly C.K. - Reader Read...

In part two of The Volcano Trilogy, the American surfer takes his Filipina penpal from the Philippines to Bali, Indonesia, where their romance simmers between surf sessions and Pan-Pacific cultural observations. A novella of 34K words, non-fiction. (Book 1 of the trilogy is called 'Blue Volcano - Love and Surfing in the Philippines' and book 3 is 'White Volcano - Fifty Words for Love'. All three volumes are available on Kindle, or you can get the paperback which contains all three, entitled 'The Volcano Trilogy - A Philippines Surfing Odyssey')

Discover the captivating allure of Vietnam, and immerse yourself in the country's rich history, vibrant cities, and breathtaking landscapes with this comprehensive travel guide.

First novel in the David Pross action technothrillers from former member of the RAF Julian Jay Savarin. In the tradition of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan series. A daring rescue deep in the heart of communist China. A helicopter that could loop and roll without falling out of the sky...LYNX. Former RAF David Pross is a helicopter pilot, the best. But his charter company is barely staying afloat. When a sinister pair of strangers show up at his doorstep and make a huge monetary offer for a highly illegal rescue, he is tempted but refuses—until they tell him the identity of the man to be lifted ...

Far from the glittering cities of Beijing and Shaghai, China's borderlands are populated by around one hundred million people who are not Han Chinese. For many of these restive minorities, the old Chinese adage "the mountains are high and the Emperor far away", meaning Beijing's grip on power is tenuous and its influence unwelcome, continues to resonate.

Beijing is one of the largest cities in the world, and it is impossible to see everything in 72 hours. Where do you go first? What do you want to see and do the most? This audiobook is designed to help you with your dilemma. It first takes you through the process of understanding and applying for the invaluable 72-hour visa-free transit policy and the rules surrounding it.

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.

To nie tyle zapiski z podrózy po Azji. To zywe swiadectwo przezyc Antoniego Ferdynanda Ossendowskiego - znanego globtrotera, naukowca, awanturnika, szpiega, dyplomaty i dziennikarza. Uciekajac przed bolszewikami przez syberyjska tajge i stepy w Mongolii az do Chin, doswiadcza rzeczy i zjawisk, o których nie snilo sie filozofom. Niesamowite okazy fauny i flory, azjatycka odmiennosc kulturowa, wspaniale budowle, magiczne rytualy tubylców... wszystko to opisane zostalo z najprawdziwsza pasja i swada. Dzieki sugestywnemu glosowi Michala Breitenwalda i my mozemy na chwile znalezc sie w tym "rozgorzalym od namietnosci politycznych azjatyckim kotle".

L. Ngo is just an ordinary citizen, born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City with his family. Therefore, perhaps L. has witnessed the process of change and makeover of this city. L. loves to travel to see the world and learn many things. L. also loves listening to music and watching movies. Because the conditions did not allow to travel, from the movies, L. was able to know more about the big world. Through this book, L. would like to introduce listeners to an overview of where L. lives, a magnificent and beautiful city that still has ancient and elegant corners.

"This is the tale of Mark Horrell’s not-so-nearly ascent of Gasherbrum in Pakistan, of how one man’s boredom and frustration was conquered by a gutsy combination of exhaustion, cowardice, and sheer mountaineering incompetence. He made not one, not two, but three intrepid assaults, some of which got quite a distance beyond Base Camp, and overcame many perilous circumstances along the way. The mountaineer Joe Simpson famously crawled for three days with a broken leg, but did he ever have to read Angels and Demons by Dan Brown while waiting for a weather window?

Fully updated for 2026 travel under current Taliban government. Have you ever looked at a photo of turquoise lakes surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and felt that spark—that unmistakable pull to be standing right there, breathing that mountain air? Imagine yourself walking through Bamyan Valley as the afternoon sun warms ancient Buddha niches carved into cliffs over 1,500 years ago. Picture the aroma of lamb kebabs grilling over charcoal while freshly baked naan is pulled from a tandoor oven. Now realize that this experience is not a fantasy. It is Afghanistan—and this guide is ...

The Philippines Insider Manila Travel Guide is written by Peter Garant, a veteran traveler of the Philippines and he does a great job of simplifying your planning for your vacation through his guides. Know before you go - this guide will make your trip to Manila more enjoyable as you already know what to see and what to expect. The book contains lots of trip recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, day trip suggestions and tour suggestions. Manila is a huge and vibrant city, without the proper guidance you could easily find your self in a troublesome situation and not enjoy your ...

(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 ...

.......... Gain insights into Indian Way-of-Life ........... ............... and Enjoy Your India Travel ................ This book helps you overcome the Indian cultural barriers and enjoy your India Travel. This book acts as a companion guide for India Travel. You get the best experience of Indian culture, through the character of John. This story of John makes you feel, relate, understand, and experience the way Indians live. If you are traveling to India, this book will help you a lot in getting along with Indians and enjoying India. It takes you through the real-life situations of ...

This is a book about the coming of age of four women born in China in the 1980s and 1990s, in a society about to change beyond recognition. It is about Leiya, who wants to escape the fate of the women in her village. Still underage, she bluffs her way on to the factory floor. It is about June, who at fifteen sets what her family thinks is an impossible goal: to attend university rather than raise pigs. It is about Siyue, ranked second-to-bottom of her English class, who decides to prove her teachers wrong.

Yugen: the Artful Harmony of Japanese Design is an in-depth exploration of the captivating concept of Yugen and its profound influence on various design disciplines. This meticulously crafted book delves into the essence of Yugen, a term derived from traditional Japanese aesthetics, which embodies the elusive and evocative beauty that lies beyond what can be easily seen or expressed. Delving into the realms of art, architecture, product design, interior design, graphic design, and other relevant areas, this book unravels the intricate threads that weave Yugen into the fabric of these ...

Planning a trip to Japan? Ditch the boring guidebooks and download the only Tokyo travel book that tells you what REALLY happens when you step into the neon chaos of Japan’s capital.

Many dream of dropping everything and just traveling around the world. It's a common dream, but few imagine embarking on that journey by bicycle. Exposed to the elements, legs burning, all your possessions strapped to you and your bicycle - it doesn't paint a relaxing picture, but this is just what Pierre-Yves Tremblay did.