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Aiming to track down a small oasis town deep in the Sahara, some of whose generous inhabitants came to her rescue on a black day in her adolescence, Annie Hawes leaves her home in the olive groves of Italy and sets off along the south coast of the Mediterranean.

Go with Mike on foot accros Basutoland; by motorbike from Cape Town to Cairo; to sea in a 36-foot ketch; into the Kalahari desert - and more. In the final chapter he describes how he and his wife move to an Edenic island in the Okovanga delta, and the terrible and wonderful events that took place there.

Navid Kermani ist vom Süden Madagaskars bis in die Nuba-Berge im Sudan gereist. Behutsam, am einfühlsam beobachteten Detail, ohne große Thesen, lässt er den Osten Afrikas lebendig werden. Aber zugleich, aus neuer Perspektive, denkt Kermani über die Themen auch unserer Gegenwart nach, über Klimawandel, Krieg oder Identität sowie die grundsätzlichen Fragen der Existenz. Bis heute gilt Afrika als der "vergessene Kontinent", dabei ist es spätestens seit dem 19. Jahrhundert vor allem der umkämpfte Kontinent.

Embark on an immersive odyssey through the breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich heritage that encapsulate the essence of Kenya. This meticulously curated Kenya Travel Guide invites you to discover the unparalleled beauty of this East African jewel. Navigate the iconic Maasai Mara, where the rhythmic dance of the Great Migration unfolds against a backdrop of boundless wilderness. Traverse the bustling streets of Nairobi, a dynamic urban hub blending modernity with traditional charm, and explore the historic coastal allure of Mombasa.

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 audiobook is for you. In these sections, you will discover advice on having a unique edible experience. This audiobook will not tell you exact addresses or hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge of food and drinks from a local that you may not find in other travel food guides.

Nowhere in Africa is the extraordinary tale of a Jewish family who flees the Nazi regime in 1938 for a remote farm in Kenya. Abandoning their once-comfortable existence in Germany, Walter Redlich, his wife Jettel, and their five-year-old daughter, Regina, each deal with the harsh realities of their new life in different ways. Attorney Walter is resigned to working the farm as a caretaker; pampered Jettel resists adjustment at every turn; while the shy yet curious Regina immediately embraces the country - learning the local language and customs.

Greater Than a Tourist: Sunshine Coast Route, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa by Kim Irvine offers the inside scoop on the Sunshine Coast, situated in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place.

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 - Alexandria Egypt by Sohaila Ammar offers the inside scoop on Alexandria.

Yoruba is a beautiful language that is spoken by millions around the world! It is hard to find time to learn a new language, however! Language courses at schools and colleges are routine and boring! Learn the Yoruba Language for Beginners!: Learn Yoruba Fast! is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains over 2500 common Yoruba vocabulary words and phrases, that will help you in everyday life and travel! Each word is pronounced slowly and multiple times, so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation!

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the cradle of civilization with this comprehensive Egypt Travel Guide. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of ancient history, vibrant cultures, and awe-inspiring landscapes that define this timeless destination. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the bustling streets of Cairo, each chapter unfolds a new facet of Egypt's allure, offering practical insights, cultural nuances, and unparalleled travel experiences.

Learn the Yoruba Language for Beginners! Learn Yoruba Fast & in Your Car is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains over 1500 common Yoruba vocabulary words that will help you in everyday life and travel! Each word is pronounced slowly and multiple times, so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation! Each phrase's equivalent English translation is also provided!

This is the story of a Dutch national who lived in Africa, preferring the unknown over the security of a successful career at one of the largest global companies in the world. By believing in himself, Cohen was able to make a fresh start and get to know the traditions of the country. The Kikuyu didn't call him "Simba" for nothing. But his success and confrontational attitude did not leave him without enemies. Cohen describes his professional and personal life filled with trials and tribulations in Homesick for Kenya: An Expat's Memoir.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Marrakech Morocco. Greater than a Tourist - Marrakech Morocco by author Ashley Griefenhagen offers the inside scoop on the Red 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.

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 - South Africa: 300 Travel Tips from Locals gives you the inside scoop on South Africa.

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 audiobook is for you.

At the age of 69, Jonas Barter embarks on an inspiring adventure to celebrate retirement and reassure himself that the old body in the mirror is still friends with the younger guy in the head. This quest becomes the story of a 2,000 km bicycle trip in Northern Africa.

Travels is a thrilling anthology of the travel writings of Paul Bowles, author of the era-defining post-war novel The Sheltering Sky. The acclaimed essays in Travel—never before collected in a single volume—span more than sixty years and range from Bowles’s early days in Paris to his time spent in Ceylon, Thailand, Kenya, and his expatriate life in Morocco. Insightful, exciting, and evocative, Travels is a stunning collection of rarely seen shorter works—a showcase of the literary artistry of one of the truly great American writers of the twentieth century.

Livingstone's first book revolutionized the way European readers saw Africa and made him a hero in England. He returned again to the Zambesi with his brother Charles and others, this time with more equipment and funds. Again he faced hippopotami, crocodiles, impossible terrain, and disease, but his greatest enemies on this trip prove to be human. The British eventually lost faith in the expedition, but Livingstone proved in the end to have had tremendous foresight.

When you download Morocco: Essential Travel Tips - All You Need to Know, you will be well-prepared to visit the country of your dreams!

After the Dance first appeared in 2004, 10 years after South Africa’s wildly enthusiastic embrace of freedom and democracy. Its value now, 15 years later, seems to be as a portrait of a new democracy that is losing its innocence. The optimism remains widespread, but the cracks, first hinted at in the 2004 edition, are beginning to show. The halcyon days of the Nelson Mandela presidency have slipped away too rapidly, replaced by early signs of that distinctive post-Uhuru pattern.