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Travel Like a Local is a series of travel guidebooks written by local experts to help travelers explore new places like an insider. From learning about the culture and customs to finding the best restaurants and attractions, these guidebooks provide comprehensive information to ensure a hassle-free unforgettable journey.

Book One in the series, inspired by radio interviews collected on round-Australia jaunt for a national broadcaster; stories mostly light and bright with an amusing “innocent abroad” feel.

Tom Gose brings listeners along on his travels to various places around the world. Starting with a trip to Hawaii, he recounts trips to Peru, Bolivia, Cuba, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland smoothly weaving his comedic narrative on practically every aspect of traveling. Tom dives into the absurdities involved with traveling and all of the truly entertaining views of people he met and saw along the way.

Рут Шоу искусно собирает воедино зарисовки из своих книжных магазинов в живописном уголке Новой Зеландии, размышления о любимых книгах и трогательные истории из своей насыщенной и разнообразной жизни. Она служила во флоте, была поваром, медсестрой, экономкой, предпринимателем, капитаном туристического судна... Стойкая, активная, эмоциональная, умеющая держать удары судьбы, Рут плавала по Тихому океану, попадала в лапы пиратов, работала в криминальном сиднейском районе Кингс-Кросс, становилась защитницей природы и вместе со своим мужем Лэнсом ходила на паруснике "Брейкси Гёрл", способном перевозить пассажиров на субантарктические острова.

Australia offers ample job opportunities, economic stability and high pay. International professionals who intend to leave their countries at some point can consider the tips and advice given in this book whether, or not, they have Australia as a defined destination. The book takes an overview of the main challenges faced by immigrants in this country, including adaptation to the culture, work/professional tips, everyday language, types of visas offered by the government, housing, etc., with an autobiographical approach.

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 book is for you. Eat Like a Local: Sydney by author Elizabeth Htwe offers the inside scoop on food in Sydney.

A memoir of a woman's journey into remote Arnhem Land in Australia being adopted into a tribe. Her transition into a new world, a new life with the Yolŋu people, and her experiences with culture, kinship, language, and traditional ceremonies.

Lunga nuvola bianca non è una guida turistica, per questo esiste già la Lonely Planet. Non è la storia di un uomo in carriera che ha mollato tutto per girare il mondo. Non parla di un viaggio in Asia senza soldi e senza prendere aerei. Non è nemmeno una guida pratica atta a muovere i primi passi lontani da casa. È la Nuova Zelanda raccontata attraverso gli occhi di un viaggiatore, ritrovatosi lontano da casa durante la pandemia.

Greater Than a Tourist—Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines by Denice Hally Salting offers the inside scoop on the City of Pines. 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 travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Mark Twain begibt sich auf Weltreise und uns wird das Vergnügen gewährt, mitkommen zu dürfen. In diesem Teil halten wir uns ausschließlich in Neuseeland auf und lernen eine Menge über die Maori, die historisch betrachtet einfach im 15 Jahrhundert vom Himmel fielen und so lange blieben bis sie von den Weißen – wie immer unter Aufwendung gemeinster Niederträchtigkeit - ausgerottet wurden.

"Godt. Anne Grethe havde bestemt, vi skulle til Australien, mens tid var. Men ville hun kunne forliges med sin svigermor under ekstreme forhold, og ville hendes voksne sønner kunne affinde sig med indimellem at lade sig lede af en far, der knap er begyndte at tænke, før de har handlet. Tre generationer og seks individualister på farten sammen med en satellittelefon.

Greater than a Tourist: Cairns Queensland, Australia by author Rachel Caborn offers firsthand and personal insight into the best ways to visit and travel Tropical North Queensland. 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.