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'Heavenly' is a word commonly used to describe the Seychelles Islands. The Seychelles archipelago, a group of 115 exotic islands, live up to their reputation, and then some. Tranquil beaches and extraordinary flora and fauna exist amidst the inviting breezes of the Indian Ocean, all of which combine to a make for an enchanting destination to unwind.
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After being separated at the airport and put on different flights, Scott arrives to find that his bag has gone missing. The guys grab supplies and climb into an old soviet van to start a long trek out to a Nomadic Reindeer tribe. But to get there, they will have to travel by van then by horseback for four days. Scott and Justin take part in the tribe's traditional way of life and come to understand the necessity of the nature and balance around them....
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The spiritual heart of Japan, Kyoto offers a glimpse of Japanese life as it used to be, primarily because it was never bombed during World War II. Tiny streets with wooden homes, impressive temples, and a dedication to ancient Japanese traditions make Kyoto one of Japan's most visited cities.
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Summary of Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air was published in 1997 by journalist and outdoorsman Jon Krakauer. The book focuses on the events surrounding the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, of which the author was a survivor.
In 1996, New Zealander mountaineering expert Robert Hall led a commercial expedition to climb the mountain. Krakauer joined this expedition while on assignment for Outside magazine. That same climbing season, American, Norwegian, South...
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Cuba has rhythm in its heart. Become charmed by encounters with an engaging population and by the atmosphere found in the local villages and colonial towns. Stroll through the streets of Havana in the footsteps of Hemingway, frolic with the dolphins at Guardalavaca, and blend in with the jubilant atmosphere of the carnival of Santiago.
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Are you interested in learning more about the Vatican City, the world's smallest state and home to the Pope? This walled enclave is one of the world's top tourist destinations, attracting millions of people each year with its stunning architecture and incredible works of art. In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Lawrence Keefe talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about the sovereign state, covering subjects such as the Sistine Chapel,...
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While roaming North America in search of answers, Curt Melliger stumbled upon a number of them in the most unlikely of locations and the strangest of situations. He learned that gaining access to the ultimate is not possible by taking the safe, easy, predictable route, but rather by walking on the wild side.
The wild side of life.
This book is a selection of Curt's essays on subjects ranging from the simplest of all to the most sublime, from the wonders...
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"In der Musik einer Flughafen-Wartehalle in Timbuktu, einem Werbefoto, einem Fernsehbild, das einen Berliner Bären im Plüschkostüm tanzend zeigt, gesehen irgendwo auf der Welt, bin ich vielleicht mehr zu Hause als auf einem deutschen Bahnhof." Roger Willemsen
Roger Willemsen war sein Leben lang Reisender. In diesem Live-Mitschnitt erzählt er, begleitet von der WDR Big Band, davon, was Reisen ihm bedeutet, erzählt von seinen Begegnungen mit dem...
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The world-renowned ball season in Vienna, Austria emulates the ostentatious lifestyle of the 18th & 19th century imperial family, the House of Habsburg, with its traditional Viennese waltzes. Mickela dons a gown in celebration while also learning the knee-slapping traditions of Schuhplattler in the hills of Steiermark!
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Ein stilles Werk von ungeheurer Wirkung
Sylvain Tesson ist Schriftsteller, Philosoph und Reisender. Gemeinsam mit dem Fotografen Vincent Munier reist er nach Tibet, um sich auf die Suche nach einem der seltensten Tiere dieser Erde zu begeben - dem Schneeleoparden. Werden sie ihn finden? Ungewiss! Auf über 5.000 Metern Höhe, fernab vom Lärm der Zivilisation, hinterfragt Tesson eine Welt, in der kaum noch Raum bleibt für die Unterschiede zwischen...
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This travel series will visit different continents, countries, cities, and towns to explore their unique cultures, history, attractions, sports, art, food, music, and much more. Viewers will travel to the Canadian mountains of Mont Tremblant for an exciting expedition; the enigmatic city of Budapest, considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world; Antalya, Turkey to see the biggest sandcastle festival; and many more culturally rich...