Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail.In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any backpacker was the storied “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. A 23-year old Rick Steves made the trek, and like a travel writer in training, he documented everything along the way: jumping off a moving train, making friends in Tehran, getting lost in Lahore, getting high for the first time in Herat, battling leeches in Pokhara, and much more. The experience ignited his love of travel and forever broadened his perspective on the world.This book contains edited selections from Rick’s journal and travel photos with a 45-years-later preface and postscript reflecting on how the journey changed his life. Stow away with Rick Steves on the adventure of a lifetime through Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal.You know Rick Steves. Now discover the adventure that made him the travel writer he is today.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

Have Your Previous Attempts at Learning Arabic Left You Feeling Lost in Translation?If you've ever felt stranded in the complex dunes of Arabic language learning, finding some courses too simplistic and others overwhelmingly intricate, the "Learn Arabic Ultimate Bundle" is your oasis. This comprehensive audiobook collection is meticulously crafted to bridge the gap between basic learning and advanced fluency, ensuring a learning journey that is as rewarding as it is effective. It’s not just a collection of lessons; it's a gateway to speaking one of the world's most commonly spoken and beautiful languages.In this 2-1 Arabic Mastery bundle, here’s just a glimpse of what you will discover:Over 13 Hours of Content: All 44 lessons structured using pedagogical methods proven to lead to long-term retention.Integrated Grammar and Vocabulary: Learn grammar in tandem with vocabulary, applied in practical settings, making learning more intuitive and effective.Practical Application: Drills and real-world dialogues for practical, conversational learning.Native Speaker Insights: Gain authentic pronunciation and colloquial understanding from native Arabic speakersReal-World Dialogues: Experience language in its natural context, preparing you for real-life conversations.Bonus Audiobook: Engage in practice drills that reinforce learning and enhance language skills of 500 of the most commonly-used vocabulary for small talk situations and everyday scenarios.Whether you are starting from scratch or building upon existing knowledge, these lessons are designed for learners of various levels and backgrounds.Step into the world of Arabic language mastery with confidence through structured guidance, and embark on your language-learning journey today!PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

Escape on an Egyptian Excursion to the Land of the Pyramids!Tour highlights include: Hieroglyphics and high tea in the desert, followed by murder after sunset . . .It’s 1924, and Blix Windway has made a career out of her wanderlust, giving lectures to ladies’ groups about everything from the flora of the American desert to the beauty of the Swiss Alps, but she needs new material for her talks.She strikes what seems to be an ideal agreement with an eccentric older lady. Blix will be her travel companion during a journey to Egypt, helping to smooth the way through customs and coordinate sightseeing tours. The arrangement will provide Blix with the perfect opportunity to photograph the pyramids and gather material for her next lecture series. But they’ve barely left England before the trouble begins—rough seas and an attempted robbery. Then a murder occurs during a tour of the pyramids.Despite the attempts of the British officials to sweep the death under the rug, Blix becomes increasingly convinced that one of their tour party is a murderer. Blix’s search for the truth takes her from the posh sporting clubs and lavish gardens of Cairo to the narrow, twisting lanes of the city’s centuries-old bazaar and the vast desert around the Giza Plateau. Can Blix unearth the truth before the killer makes this journey her last?Join Blix on this classic murder mystery from Sara Rosett, author of the beloved High Society Lady Detective series. Read more

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Ready to Read, Write, and Speak Hebrew in 30 Days?The world is rich with diverse cultures, and Israel – a vibrant hub of history and innovation – awaits your exploration.This 3-book Hebrew course is your fast-pass to fluency. We've developed a streamlined system that takes the overwhelm out of learning, so you can make the most of your time while enjoying the process.Here's what you'll get:Book 1:Mastering the Basics: Immerse yourself in the Hebrew alphabet (Alef-Bet) and essential pronunciation. Reading and writing will become instinctive!Book 2: The Heart of Hebrew: Conquer grammar (Dikduk) with its logical patterns and simplified tense system. It has beauty and clarity - and Book 2 explores exactly that.Book 3: Speak Like a Native: Build conversational confidence with everyday vocabulary, slang, and cultural nuances. Begin to communicate in a way that feels actually natural.In addition, each lesson touches on insights into Jewish traditions, history, and the spirit of Israel.Plus, you'll receive 5 incredible bonuses only found here:Learn Hebrew in 30 Minutes - All The Basics You Need! ($147 Value)100 Hebrew Flash Cards ($50 Value)Hebrew 30-Day Study Plan ($47 Value)100 Hebrew Audio Pronunciations ($47 Value)Hebrew Conversations Narrated ($27 Value)You'll receive over $300+ worth of bonuses for the price you see today!Ready to start? Here's why this program works:Step-by-step guidance: No confusion, just steady progress.Bite-sized lessons: Focus on usable Hebrew without feeling burdened.Speak and understand within just 30 days: Dedication + this structured approach = results!The first step is yours to take. Order the complete 3-book series today and embark on a transformative journey. Your Hebrew fluency awaits! Read more

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Lonely Planet's Turkiye is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences.Visit the enchanting Hagia Sofia, swim in the Black Sea and explore the mysterious Cappadocia; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Turkiye Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Istanbul, Thrace, Marmara, Gallipoli Peninsula, Troy, Izmir, North Aegean, Ephesus, Bodrum, South Aegean, Ankara, Cappadocia, Black Sea Coast, Antalya, Eastern Mediterranean and moreAbout Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

From the best-selling author of The Circle, the true story of a young Yemeni-American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana'a by civil war, and his riveting tale of escape.Mokhtar Alkhanshali grew up in San Francisco, one of seven siblings raised by Yemeni immigrants in a tiny apartment. At age 24, unable to pay for college, he works as a doorman. Until: a statue of an Arab raising a cup of coffee awakens something in him. He sets out to learn the rich history of coffee in Yemen and the complex art of tasting and identifying varietals. He travels to Yemen, collects samples of beans, eager to bring improved cultivation methods to the farmers. And he is on the verge of success when civil war engulfs Yemen in 2015 and he is trapped in Sana'a. Desperate to escape, he embarks on a passage that has him twice kidnapped at gunpoint, dodging US-made bombs dropped by the Saudi air force, and crossing the Red Sea onboard an unsafe skiff, all the while carrying two suitcases of coffee. A heart-pounding true story that weaves together the history of coffee, the ongoing Yemeni civil war, and the courageous journey of a young man - a Muslim and a US citizen - following the most American of dreams. Read more

Reluctantly, Vicky and Joe leave their Spanish mountain village to work for a year in the Middle East. How could they know that the Arab revolution was poised to erupt, throwing them into violent events that would make world headlines? Teaching Arab kids, working with crazy teachers, forming life-long friendships and being placed under house arrest, Vicky and Joe laugh and lurch through their year in Bahrain. Read more

A New York Times BestsellerThis acccount of a 36-day walk across Afghanistan, starting just weeks after the fall of the Taliban, is “stupendous…an instant travel classic” (Entertainment Weekly).In January 2002, Rory Stewart walked across Afghanistan, surviving by his wits, his knowledge of Persian dialects and Muslim customs, and the kindness of strangers. By day he passed through mountains covered in nine feet of snow, hamlets burned and emptied by the Taliban, and communities thriving amid the remains of medieval civilizations. By night he slept on villagers' floors, shared their meals, and listened to their stories of the recent and ancient past. Along the way Stewart met heroes and rogues, tribal elders and teenage soldiers, Taliban commanders and foreign-aid workers. He was also adopted by an unexpected companion—a retired fighting mastiff he named Babur in honor of Afghanistan's first Mughal emperor, in whose footsteps the pair was following.Through these encounters—by turns touching, confounding, surprising, and funny—Stewart makes tangible the forces of tradition, ideology, and allegiance that shape life in the map's countless places in between. Read more

Whether you want to cruise the Nile, explore the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, or see the Pyramids of Giza, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Egypt are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Egypt guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.Fodor’s “Essential” guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020.Fodor’s Essential Egypt includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 20DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Diving and Snorkeling Sites,” “Best Beaches in Egypt,” and “Best Street food in Cairo”TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneySPECIAL FEATURE on “Know Before You Go” and “FAQs for Travel in Egypt”HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, cuisine, geography and moreLOCAL WRITERS to help you navigate confidently and find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, Sharm el-Sheikh, the Nile Valley, and morePlanning on visiting other destinations in the region? Check out Fodor’s Essential Turkey and Fodor's Essential Israel.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. Read more

Escape on an Egyptian Excursion to the Land of the Pyramids!Tour highlights include: Hieroglyphics and high tea in the desert, followed by murder after sunset . . . It’s 1924 and Blix Windway has made a career out of her wanderlust, giving lectures to ladies’ groups about everything from the flora of the American desert to the beauty of the Swiss Alps, but she needs new material for her talks.She strikes what seems to be an ideal agreement with an eccentric older lady. Blix will be her travel companion during a journey to Egypt, helping to smooth the way through customs and coordinate sightseeing tours. The arrangement will provide Blix with the perfect opportunity to photograph the pyramids and gather material for her next lecture series.But they’ve barely left England before the trouble begins—rough seas and an attempted robbery. Then a murder occurs during a tour of the pyramids.Despite the attempts of the British officials to sweep the death under the rug, Blix becomes increasingly convinced that one of their tour party is a murderer.Blix’s search for the truth takes her from the posh sporting clubs and lavish gardens of Cairo to the narrow, twisting lanes of the city’s centuries-old bazaar and the vast desert around the Giza Plateau. Can Blix unearth the truth before the killer makes this journey her last?Join Blix on this classic murder mystery from Sara Rosett, author of the beloved High Society Lady Detective series. Read more

Rick’s back from the Congo—but there’s no time to rest. When Johnie asks for help finding a missing girl in Fort Myers, Rick thinks it’s just another routine case. He couldn’t be more wrong. What begins as a local search spirals into a globe-spanning mystery that leads them deep into the sands of Egypt.There, beneath the shadow of the pyramids, they uncover a secret so ancient and powerful it shatters everything Rick thought he knew—about history, about humanity, and about himself. The truth hidden in the heart of Egypt won’t just change Rick’s beliefs... it could alter the course of mankind itself. Read more

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Lonely Planet's Egypt is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Discover the pyramids of Giza, cruise the Nile, and dive in the Red Sea; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Egypt Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Cairo and Around, the Nile Delta, Northern Nile Valley, Luxor, Southern Nile Valley, Siwa Oasis and the Western Desert, Alexandria and the Mediterranean Coast, Suez Canal, Red Sea Coast, Sinai and moreAbout Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travelers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

Learn the basics of the Farsi Language quickly!Reading & Writing Farsi is a self-study guide to the Farsi alphabet for anyone who is just getting started in learning this beautiful language. Author Pegah Vil has helped thousands of English-speaking students to learn Farsi and she developed these easy lessons and exercises to help you quickly get up to speed with the basics.The lessons start by showing you how to write the 32 letters of the Farsi alphabet and how to pronounce them correctly (with the aid of native-speaker audio recordings, available online at no cost). From there, you quickly progress to full words and sentences. Extensive exercises and drills at every stage of the process help to reinforce what you have learned.This complete beginning-level language course includes:Memorable pictures to help you remember the Farsi letters by associating their shapes and sounds with familiar imagesA description of common errors made by English-speaking learners and how to avoid themAccess to free, printable flash cards and online native-speaker audio recordingsA comprehensive bidirectional dictionary of key terms and phrases with English-Farsi and Farsi-English sectionsFarsi is spoken by over 110 million people and has a rich poetic tradition. By using this carefully designed book, learners can quickly acquire a basic understanding of written Persian/Farsi—the national language of Iran. Read more

A trip to the Holy Land is on the bucket list of many Christians. But planning a meaningful trip in a place so filled with significant sites is an imposing task. Most travel guides are not prepared to link the Bible and land in an accurate and meaningful way because they are written for people of all faiths. So how can a Christian traveler prepare a trip that will illuminate God's Word and reveal the Lord's presence? In The Holy Land for Christian Travelers, John A. Beck provides a guide to the Holy Land for Christians with explanations of the biblical significance of important sites. The entries provide key Scripture references for reflection and a guide to the land that will encourage communion with God and a genuine spiritual experience for travelers as they walk in the footsteps of Jesus. A trip to the Holy Land can be a worship-filled, once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey. This book puts a biblical scholar and experienced Holy Land guide at the reader's side. Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A gripping, triumphant adventure” (Los Angeles Times) from the bestselling author of The Circle—the incredible true story of a young Yemeni American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana’a by civil war.Mokhtar Alkhanshali is twenty-four and working as a doorman when he discovers the astonishing history of coffee and Yemen’s central place in it. He leaves San Francisco and travels deep into his ancestral homeland to tour terraced farms high in the country’s rugged mountains and meet beleaguered but determined farmers. But when war engulfs the country and Saudi bombs rain down, Mokhtar has to find a way out of Yemen without sacrificing his dreams or abandoning his people. Read more

Experience Egypt like never before with the ultimate travel companion for 2025!Ready to explore the timeless wonders of Egypt but don’t know where to start? Short on time to plan your trip in detail? This updated Egypt Travel Guide 2025 is your perfect handheld companion, designed to make your journey seamless, unforgettable, and packed with incredible moments. On top of that, enjoy an exclusive egyptian culinary BONUS!Why spend endless hours researching online when you can have all the essential information and expert tips in one place? Let this practical and inspiring travel handbook take the guesswork out of planning, so you can dive straight into Egypt’s breathtaking culture and must-see attractions.From sailing the majestic Nile to uncovering the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, and the legendary Pyramids of Giza, here’s what awaits you inside this Egypt book:✅ Practical tips and travel hacks: Discover the best times to visit, how to prepare, and the most efficient itineraries to maximize your adventure.✅ The ultimate list of must-see destinations: Don’t miss Egypt’s 11 most iconic landmarks – we’ll guide you every step of the way.✅ Insider expertise: Written by Egypt travel expert Fletcher Kinsman, with contributions from local guides who share invaluable tips and unique perspectives for an authentic journey.✅ A deep dive into Egypt’s history and culture: Explore fascinating insights into local traditions, mouthwatering cuisine, and the country’s unparalleled historical significance.✅ Exclusive culinary bonus: Unlock Egypt’s flavors with our complimentary downloadable food guide – the perfect way to savor every moment!✅ Comprehensive coverage of Egypt’s top destinations: From Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria to Luxor, Aswan, the Red Sea, and beyond – everything you need is right here in this complete guide.Whether it’s your first trip to Egypt or a return to rediscover its magic, this expert-crafted guide ensures a worry-free, safe, and extraordinary travel experience.Why wait to start your adventure? Grab your copy of the Egypt Travel Guide 2024 today, and turn your dream trip into a reality. Let the journey begin! Read more