"Lands of Lost Borders is illuminating, heart-warming, and hopeful in its suggestion that we will explore not to conquer but to connect."—Booklist (starred review)"Lands of Lost Borders carried
Shadow of the Silk Road records a journey along the greatest land route on earth. Out of the heart of China into the mountains of Central Asia, across northern Afghanistan and the plains of Iran and
Explore the sights, smells and sounds of China in this rhyming tale about a Chinese familys journey along the Silk Road, the trade route running thousands of miles through Asia. Then dive into extensi
Wong Chung is thrilled when he has the chance to join his father’s caravan and embark on a journey along the Silk Road. But with the harsh terrain, brutal sandstorms, and marauding bandits, the journe
The Black Sesame Kitchen Beijing cooking school instructor and author of Serve the People traces her Silk Road investigation into regional culinary history and tradition, a journey marked by her visit
The Black Sesame Kitchen Beijing cooking school instructor and author of Serve the People traces her Silk Road investigation into regional culinary history and tradition, a journey marked by her visit
Discover the joys of slow travel. It's the journey, not the destination, so the saying goes, and what better way to see the world than by moving through it. Set off on an epic bike ride along the ancient Silk Road, jump aboard the opulent Palace on Wheels, take a road trip on the legendary Pacific Highway - these are once-in-a-lifetime adventures that will stay with you forever.Featuring over 200 inspirational entries, Unforgettable Journeys is a vibrant celebration of taking the scenic route. We've picked the world's best adventures, from cruising around Alaska and Antarctica to train journeys in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Of course, the big-hitters are covered - riding the Orient Express, driving Route 66 and walking the Camino de Santiago - but we also take you off-the-beaten path, cycling around Botswana, kayaking through Finnish lakeland and scaling the cirques of La Reunion on foot.We've organized the book by types of transport, so whether you're an avid hiker, cyclist or driver, or lo
This book invites readers on a journey through time, to explore the multifaceted history of Central Asia. Through transcontinental passages such as the Silk Road, the book provides links among the maj