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The Happy Isles of Oceania

Paddling the Pacific

by Paul Theroux ...

Narrated by Charlie Anson ...

Unabridged

24 hours 8 min

The author of The Great Railway Bazaar explores the South Pacific by kayak: “This exhilarating epic ranks with [his] best travel books” (Publishers Weekly).In one of his most exotic and adventuresome journeys, travel writer Paul Theroux embarks on an eighteen-month tour of the South Pacific, exploring fifty-one islands by collapsible kayak. Beginning in New Zealand's rain forests and ultimately ... Read more

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The author of The Great Railway Bazaar explores the South Pacific by kayak: “This exhilarating epic ranks with [his] best travel books” (Publishers Weekly).In one of his most exotic and adventuresome journeys, travel writer Paul Theroux embarks on an eighteen-month tour of the South Pacific, exploring fifty-one islands by collapsible kayak. Beginning in New Zealand's rain forests and ultimately
... Read more
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Short Ride in the Jungle, A

The Ho Chi Minh Trail by Motorcycle

by Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent ...

Narrated by Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent ...

Unabridged

9 hours 35 min

‘For the first time in my life I felt that death was a possibility; a stupid, pointless, lonely death on the aptly named Mondulkiri Death Highway.’The Ho Chi Minh Trail is one of the greatest feats of military engineering in history. But since the end of the Vietnam War much of this vast transport network has been reclaimed by jungle, while remaining sections are littered with a deadly legacy of ... Read more

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‘For the first time in my life I felt that death was a possibility; a stupid, pointless, lonely death on the aptly named Mondulkiri Death Highway.’The Ho Chi Minh Trail is one of the greatest feats of military engineering in history. But since the end of the Vietnam War much of this vast transport network has been reclaimed by jungle, while remaining sections are littered with a deadly legacy of
... Read more
Audiobook

Un Cours de Coréen Simplifié pour Francophones

A Korean Course for French Speakers

by Min-Jun Kim ...

Narrated by Sandra Ouellet ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

Plongez dans l’apprentissage du coréen grâce à un livre audio vivant et accessible, pensé pour les francophones attirés par la culture coréenne, qu’il s’agisse de K-pop, de dramas, de cuisine ou d’un futur voyage à Séoul. Cette méthode audio vous accompagne pas à pas dans la découverte de la langue, avec un contenu progressif et motivant.Vous apprendrez à vous exprimer dès les premières leçons ... Read more

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Plongez dans l’apprentissage du coréen grâce à un livre audio vivant et accessible, pensé pour les francophones attirés par la culture coréenne, qu’il s’agisse de K-pop, de dramas, de cuisine ou d’un futur voyage à Séoul. Cette méthode audio vous accompagne pas à pas dans la découverte de la langue, avec un contenu progressif et motivant.Vous apprendrez à vous exprimer dès les premières leçons
... Read more
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Camino de la Luna - Courage

by Pearl Howie ...

Narrated by Pearl Howie ...

Unabridged

4 hours 7 min

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” So said Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his 1933 Inaugural Address when he first became US President. It was a year when almost 1 in 3 were unemployed in the US, a year when a Jewish pacifist called Albert Einstein left Germany to work at Princeton, a year when Hitler became Chancellor of Germany and opened Dachau, the first concentration camp.The ... Read more

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“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” So said Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his 1933 Inaugural Address when he first became US President. It was a year when almost 1 in 3 were unemployed in the US, a year when a Jewish pacifist called Albert Einstein left Germany to work at Princeton, a year when Hitler became Chancellor of Germany and opened Dachau, the first concentration camp.The
... Read more
Audiobook

The Last Wild Men of Borneo

A True Story of Death and Treasure

by Carl Hoffman ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

9 hours 18 min

Two modern adventurers sought a treasure possessed by the legendary “Wild Men of Borneo.” One found riches. The other vanished forever into an endless jungle. Had he shed civilization—or lost his mind? Global headlines suspected murder. Lured by these mysteries, New York Times bestselling author Carl Hoffman journeyed to find the truth, discovering that nothing is as it seems in the world’s last ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Two modern adventurers sought a treasure possessed by the legendary “Wild Men of Borneo.” One found riches. The other vanished forever into an endless jungle. Had he shed civilization—or lost his mind? Global headlines suspected murder. Lured by these mysteries, New York Times bestselling author Carl Hoffman journeyed to find the truth, discovering that nothing is as it seems in the world’s last
... Read more
Audiobook

Siamese, The

History of the Nation of Thailand

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Mike Thomas ...

Unabridged

1 hour 4 min

Siam was just a much different name for what's now referred to as Thailand. The Siamese are the people who live there, though they're never ever called as such any longer.The most current and right clarification concerning the Tai people's beginnings claims that Guangxi, instead of Yunnan, is the Tai motherland. Today, Guangxi is home to a big population of Tai people referred to as the Zhuang. ... Read more

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Siam was just a much different name for what's now referred to as Thailand. The Siamese are the people who live there, though they're never ever called as such any longer.The most current and right clarification concerning the Tai people's beginnings claims that Guangxi, instead of Yunnan, is the Tai motherland. Today, Guangxi is home to a big population of Tai people referred to as the Zhuang.
... Read more
Audiobook

The Orangutans of Semenggoh, Mount Santubong, the Sun Bears of Matang and the Rain in Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo

by Pearl Howie ...

Narrated by Pearl Howie ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

From No. 1 best selling Self-Help, Counselling and Travel author Pearl HowieA dream come true.But more than that.A dream I had given up on, hidden from myself, brought to light, and then realised. And yet, the first time I saw orangutans in Semenggoh, semi-wild, it was not the experience I had hoped for.Sarawak is so much more than orangutans, and in coming here to visit them I learned so much ... Read more

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From No. 1 best selling Self-Help, Counselling and Travel author Pearl HowieA dream come true.But more than that.A dream I had given up on, hidden from myself, brought to light, and then realised. And yet, the first time I saw orangutans in Semenggoh, semi-wild, it was not the experience I had hoped for.Sarawak is so much more than orangutans, and in coming here to visit them I learned so much
... Read more
Audiobook

Chronicles of a Mermaid

Scuba Diving and Backpacking in Southeast Asia

by Tiffani Burkett ...

Narrated by Tiffani Burkett ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Chronicles of a Motorcycle Gypsy
Unabridged

5 hours 24 min

"The two things I’ve always feared most in life are drowning or being paralyzed. So, naturally, I started scuba diving and racing motorcycles.”Tiffani wanted a change when she left Los Angeles, but moving to Northwestern Montana for the winter might have been a bit too much of one. Six months of isolation, an absent partner, and endless snowfall was enough to send anyone spiraling into depression ... Read more

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"The two things I’ve always feared most in life are drowning or being paralyzed. So, naturally, I started scuba diving and racing motorcycles.”Tiffani wanted a change when she left Los Angeles, but moving to Northwestern Montana for the winter might have been a bit too much of one. Six months of isolation, an absent partner, and endless snowfall was enough to send anyone spiraling into depression
... Read more
Audiobook

The Best Hotels & Resorts in the World

by Paul Sullivan ...

Narrated by Santiago Machain ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

This collection of 75 resorts and hotels represents hundreds of hours of researching, scouting, and impassioned debating by our team of editors in seven cities across the globe. But more than that, it reflects our ongoing love affair with the places where we stay, which often become our gateways to entire destinations. Read on to inspire your next trip. ... Read more

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This collection of 75 resorts and hotels represents hundreds of hours of researching, scouting, and impassioned debating by our team of editors in seven cities across the globe. But more than that, it reflects our ongoing love affair with the places where we stay, which often become our gateways to entire destinations. Read on to inspire your next trip.
... Read more
Audiobook

Puteshestviya Kak Sposob Izmenit' Sebya (Travel As Transformation): Preodoleyte Kul'turnye Ramki, Chtoby Otkryt' Sebya Kak Lichnost' (Conquer The Limits Of Culture To Discover Your Own Identity) (Russian Edition)

by Gregory V. Diehl ...

Narrated by Andrew Grischenko ...

Unabridged

4 hours 13 min

Eto razumnyy, smelyy i neprimirimyy prizyv nayti sebya v stranstviyakh. Kogda vy puteshestvuete v drugie strany, vy ostaetes' pri etom samim soboy? Ili vy stanovites' drugim? Zhivya v furgone na ulitsakh San-Diego, vyrashchivaya kakao-boby s korennymi plemenami v Tsentral'noy Amerike, prepodavaya na Blizhnem Vostoke i zanimayas' volonterstvom v Afrike, Gregori V. Dil sledoval po obshcheprinyatomu ... Read more

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Eto razumnyy, smelyy i neprimirimyy prizyv nayti sebya v stranstviyakh. Kogda vy puteshestvuete v drugie strany, vy ostaetes' pri etom samim soboy? Ili vy stanovites' drugim? Zhivya v furgone na ulitsakh San-Diego, vyrashchivaya kakao-boby s korennymi plemenami v Tsentral'noy Amerike, prepodavaya na Blizhnem Vostoke i zanimayas' volonterstvom v Afrike, Gregori V. Dil sledoval po obshcheprinyatomu
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Audiobook

Brief History of Thailand & Vietnam 2 in 1, A

The Stories of Southeast Asia’s Unconquered Kingdom and Its Fiercest Resistance

by Dominic Haynes ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Two nations. Two remarkable stories of resilience, independence, and survival in the heart of Southeast Asia.Ever wondered how Thailand defied the colonial empires that dominated the region — or how Vietnam endured centuries of foreign rule and still emerged standing? Frustrated by dense, academic history books that leave you more confused than ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Two nations. Two remarkable stories of resilience, independence, and survival in the heart of Southeast Asia.Ever wondered how Thailand defied the colonial empires that dominated the region — or how Vietnam endured centuries of foreign rule and still emerged standing? Frustrated by dense, academic history books that leave you more confused than
... Read more
Audiobook

Indonesian Short Stories

Start Learning Indonesian Immersively

by Sara Kapoor ...

Narrated by Rina Pravita ...

Unabridged

4 hours 42 min

Discover the joy of learning Indonesian with this audiobook, designed for beginner to intermediate learners who want to master the language naturally! "Indonesian Short Stories for Beginners" offers a fun, immersive way to learn Indonesian vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through captivating tales. Narrated in clear, slow-paced Indonesian and English, this audiobook is perfect for language ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the joy of learning Indonesian with this audiobook, designed for beginner to intermediate learners who want to master the language naturally! "Indonesian Short Stories for Beginners" offers a fun, immersive way to learn Indonesian vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through captivating tales. Narrated in clear, slow-paced Indonesian and English, this audiobook is perfect for language
... Read more
Audiobook

Cours Essentiel de Vietnamien

Plongez dans les Bases de Cette Langue Fascinante

by Thao Le ...

Narrated by Tran Walls ...

Unabridged

3 hours 2 min

Apprenez le vietnamien facilement avec ce cours audio conçu spécialement pour les francophones. Le vietnamien est une langue tonale au rythme mélodieux, parlée par plus de 85 millions de personnes au Vietnam et dans de nombreuses communautés vietnamiennes à travers le monde. Ce cours de vietnamien en audio vous guide pas à pas à travers les bases essentielles de la langue.Grâce à son alphabet ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Apprenez le vietnamien facilement avec ce cours audio conçu spécialement pour les francophones. Le vietnamien est une langue tonale au rythme mélodieux, parlée par plus de 85 millions de personnes au Vietnam et dans de nombreuses communautés vietnamiennes à travers le monde. Ce cours de vietnamien en audio vous guide pas à pas à travers les bases essentielles de la langue.Grâce à son alphabet
... Read more
Audiobook

Expat Guide: Thailand

The essential guide to becoming an expatriate in Thailand

by Jason Daniel Kilhoffer ...

Narrated by Scott Dawson ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Expat Guide Series
Unabridged

2 hours 7 min

"Expat Guide: Thailand" is your essential comprehensive resource for successfully transitioning to life in the vibrant nation of Thailand. This guide is meticulously structured to walk you through every step of your expat journey, from understanding the expat life, to making the decision to move to Thailand.Navigating the intricacies of Thailand's visa, legal requirements, healthcare system, and ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Expat Guide: Thailand" is your essential comprehensive resource for successfully transitioning to life in the vibrant nation of Thailand. This guide is meticulously structured to walk you through every step of your expat journey, from understanding the expat life, to making the decision to move to Thailand.Navigating the intricacies of Thailand's visa, legal requirements, healthcare system, and
... Read more
Audiobook

Hello, Shadowlands

Inside the Meth Fiefdoms, Rebel Hideouts and Bomb-Scarred Party Towns of Southeast Asia

by Patrick Winn ...

Narrated by Patrick Winn ...

Unabridged

13 hours 50 min

Essential to understanding Southeast Asia in the 21st century, Hello, Shadowlands reveals a booming underworld of organised crime across a region in flux? a $100 billion trade that deals in narcotics, animals and people ?and the staggering human toll that is being steadily ignored by the West. From Myanmar’s anarchic hills to the swamplands of Vietnam, jihadis are being pitted against brothel ... Read more

$17.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Essential to understanding Southeast Asia in the 21st century, Hello, Shadowlands reveals a booming underworld of organised crime across a region in flux? a $100 billion trade that deals in narcotics, animals and people ?and the staggering human toll that is being steadily ignored by the West. From Myanmar’s anarchic hills to the swamplands of Vietnam, jihadis are being pitted against brothel
... Read more
Audiobook

Сингапур. Восьмое чудо света

by Юрий Сигов ...

Narrated by Александр Ананьев ...

Unabridged

10 hours 20 min

Сингапур — это не просто привлекательно-экзотическая точка на карте мира, Сингапур — это не просто привлекательно-экзотическая точка на карте мира, куда чертовски хочется добраться, чтобы поглазеть на причудливую помесь древнего прошлого и полного "улета" в послезавтрашний день. На самом деле Сингапур — это результат настойчивого желания жить лучше, чем другие, добиваться успеха только своими ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Сингапур — это не просто привлекательно-экзотическая точка на карте мира, Сингапур — это не просто привлекательно-экзотическая точка на карте мира, куда чертовски хочется добраться, чтобы поглазеть на причудливую помесь древнего прошлого и полного "улета" в послезавтрашний день. На самом деле Сингапур — это результат настойчивого желания жить лучше, чем другие, добиваться успеха только своими
... Read more
Audiobook

Travelling Couples Guide to Phuket, The

by Travel World ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mia G ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Travelling Couples Guide to...
Unabridged

4 hours 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Escape to paradise with your loved one and "The Traveling Couple's Guide to Phuket"! This comprehensive guidebook unveils the secrets to creating an unforgettable romantic adventure in Thailand's stunning island destination.Discover hidden gems, romantic escapes, and shared experiences that will ignite the spark and deepen your connection.This book ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Escape to paradise with your loved one and "The Traveling Couple's Guide to Phuket"! This comprehensive guidebook unveils the secrets to creating an unforgettable romantic adventure in Thailand's stunning island destination.Discover hidden gems, romantic escapes, and shared experiences that will ignite the spark and deepen your connection.This book
... Read more
Audiobook

History of Bali

Background of Its Culture, Powers and Economic Forces

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

36 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Bali's rich historical narrative stretches from the Paleolithic era to the contemporary era, characterized by the dynamic movement of peoples and cultures across Asia. The arrival of Europeans in the 16th century ushered in an era of Western influence, fundamentally shaping Bali's trajectory.Despite enduring a challenging colonial period under Dutch ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Bali's rich historical narrative stretches from the Paleolithic era to the contemporary era, characterized by the dynamic movement of peoples and cultures across Asia. The arrival of Europeans in the 16th century ushered in an era of Western influence, fundamentally shaping Bali's trajectory.Despite enduring a challenging colonial period under Dutch
... Read more
Audiobook

Travelling Families Guide to Phuket, The

by Travel ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

9 hours 50 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Planning a family trip to Phuket? Get ready for sun, sand, and unforgettable memories! "The Traveling Families Guide to Phuket" is your essential resource for creating the perfect family vacation in this Thai paradise.This guide covers everything you need to know:Best Family-Friendly Beaches: Discover calm waters, soft sands, and shady spots perfect ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Planning a family trip to Phuket? Get ready for sun, sand, and unforgettable memories! "The Traveling Families Guide to Phuket" is your essential resource for creating the perfect family vacation in this Thai paradise.This guide covers everything you need to know:Best Family-Friendly Beaches: Discover calm waters, soft sands, and shady spots perfect
... Read more
Audiobook

ISLAND TEN – PHUKET

Explore the World, One Island at a Time!

by Bestravelvideo ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Theos E ...

Unabridged

28 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Hi, I’m the creator of ISLAND TEN. I designed this for real travelers like you.Let’s explore Phuket together!Download and listen offline for the best experience—each chapter is easy to follow, perfect for travel days, scenic strolls, or planning on the go.Welcome to ISLAND TEN, the podcast that takes you through the top 10 must-visit destinations in ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Hi, I’m the creator of ISLAND TEN. I designed this for real travelers like you.Let’s explore Phuket together!Download and listen offline for the best experience—each chapter is easy to follow, perfect for travel days, scenic strolls, or planning on the go.Welcome to ISLAND TEN, the podcast that takes you through the top 10 must-visit destinations in
... Read more
Audiobook

A Thai Language Course For Tourists

by Niran Tang ...

Narrated by Niran Tang ...

Unabridged

4 hours 2 min

This ten-session elementary audio-course for English speakers teaches you Thai basics that you can put to use as a tourist. This includes ordering in restaurants, asking for directions, visiting tourist attractions, travel and shopping. The course also focuses on frequently used vocabulary, including greetings, pleasantries, numbers and other topics, which is repeated and tested throughout the ... Read more

$28.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This ten-session elementary audio-course for English speakers teaches you Thai basics that you can put to use as a tourist. This includes ordering in restaurants, asking for directions, visiting tourist attractions, travel and shopping. The course also focuses on frequently used vocabulary, including greetings, pleasantries, numbers and other topics, which is repeated and tested throughout the
... Read more
Audiobook

Backpackers Guide to Thailand, The

by Travel World ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series The Backpackers Guide to...
Unabridged

8 hours 40 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dreaming of backpacking Thailand?"The Backpacker's Guide to Thailand" is your ultimate companion for exploring the Land of Smiles on a budget. This comprehensive guide is packed with everything you need to plan an unforgettable adventure, from pre-trip essentials to insider tips for navigating this vibrant country.Discover:Detailed Itineraries: Explore ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dreaming of backpacking Thailand?"The Backpacker's Guide to Thailand" is your ultimate companion for exploring the Land of Smiles on a budget. This comprehensive guide is packed with everything you need to plan an unforgettable adventure, from pre-trip essentials to insider tips for navigating this vibrant country.Discover:Detailed Itineraries: Explore
... Read more
Audiobook

Luxury Travellers Guide to Phuket, The

by Travel World ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series Travel World Luxury Travel Guide
Unabridged

4 hours 18 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Indulge Your Senses: The Luxury Traveller's Guide to PhuketPhuket. The name conjures images of pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and unparalleled luxury. This comprehensive guide unlocks the true essence of Phuket for the discerning traveller, going beyond the typical tourist trail to reveal a world of bespoke experiences.Discover:Ultra-Luxury Villas ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Indulge Your Senses: The Luxury Traveller's Guide to PhuketPhuket. The name conjures images of pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and unparalleled luxury. This comprehensive guide unlocks the true essence of Phuket for the discerning traveller, going beyond the typical tourist trail to reveal a world of bespoke experiences.Discover:Ultra-Luxury Villas
... Read more
Audiobook

Thai Massage

Ancient Healing Practices for Modern Wellness

by Fiona Henderson ...

Narrated by Rachel Merlin ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Thai massage, also known as Nuad Thai or Nuat Thai, has a rich history rooted in ancient traditions. It is believed to have been developed over 2,500 years ago in India by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, a contemporary of the Buddha and a revered physician in Buddhist tradition. He is often referred to as the "father of medicine" in Thailand. As Buddhism spread to Thailand, so did the practices and ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Thai massage, also known as Nuad Thai or Nuat Thai, has a rich history rooted in ancient traditions. It is believed to have been developed over 2,500 years ago in India by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, a contemporary of the Buddha and a revered physician in Buddhist tradition. He is often referred to as the "father of medicine" in Thailand. As Buddhism spread to Thailand, so did the practices and
... Read more

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