Henri Michaux (1899-1984), the great French poet and painter, set out as a young man to see the Far East. Traveling from India to the Himalayas, and on to China and Japan, Michaux voices his vivid impressions, cutting opinions, and curious insights: he has no trouble speaking his mind. Part fanciful travelogue and part exploration of culture, A Barbarian in Asia is presented here in its original translation by Sylvia Beach, the famous American-born bookseller in Paris.
The Rough Guide to Seoul (Travel Guide) (Rough Guides)
by Rough Guides
Discover Seoul with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to check out the changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung, indulge in mouthwatering seafood at Noryangjin Fish Market or head farther out to discover the DMZ, The Rough Guide to Seoul will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit alongthe way. Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of yo...
Angkor Wat in Siem Reap Cambodia - Lined Notebook with Navy Cover
by Legacy
A visual memoir like no other, Once Upon a Hong Kong is a stirring collection of personal work by artist-illustrator Don Mak that captures scenes of everyday life in an ever-evolving city where traces of the past continue to disappear. Each painting is a poignant reflection of the present that he hopes to pass down to his newborn daughter as well as the next generation in inspiring them to be more thoughtful about their local heritage, as they continue to beat the odds. A heartfelt and at times...
An English teacher's experience living in South Korea.
The best guide to Hong Kong, updated every year Hong Kong's historic changeover and its implications Soaring skyscrapers, ancient temples, and quiet outer islands Jade, antiques, fashions, gadgets--what to buy and where Nightclubs and pubs, karaoke bars and Cantonese opera Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Hotels offering world-class luxury, efficient and state-of-the-art business services, and reliable bargains Noodle shops, harbor-view restaurants, and chic bistros Fresh, t...
In this, the sequel to Slow Boats to China (also reissued in Faber Finds), Gavin Young tells, with equal panache, of his return voyage from the China Seas to England, via the South Seas, Cape Horn and West Africa. 'I am decidedly envious of Gavin Young and his Slow Boats Home, successor to his highly entertaining Slow Boats to China . . . a fascinating, memorable book.' Eric Newby, the Guardian 'Like Slow Boats to China this is likely to become a classic of travel.' Francis King, the Spectato...
A beautifully-crafted and exciting blend of travel, history, political observation and personal experience, "Letters of Transit" is the distillation of the colourful and eventful journeys Matthew Stevenson has made throughout the world for over 20 years. The perfect travelling companion, Stevenson takes the reader with him on a diverse range of fascinating journeys to places such as Serbia, Afghanistan, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Korea and America. He describes his crossing of Poland by bic...
Vietnam (Globetrotter Travel Guide) (Globetrotter Travel Pack)
by John Hoskin and Carol Howland
