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Ein halbes Jahr Auszeit wollen sich Ulli und Lena nehmen und von Hamburg nach Südafrika fahren, den Kontinent entdecken, aber auch sich selbst wiederfinden. In Südafrika kommen sie nie an. Stattdessen reisen sie in ihrem alten Land Rover und einem 40 Jahre alten Dachzelt zwei Jahre durch Westafrika. Es geht um einiges. Darum, in sich selbst hinein zu hören, sich selbst bewusst zu werden und sich wieder zu spüren. Und nicht eher umzudrehen, bis sich an der eigenen Einstellung am Leben etwas grundlegend geändert hat.

In 1994 entrepreneur and award-winning businessman Bernard Horton decided to give up the rat race and all the trappings of wealth in order to follow his heart and live among the Bushman people of Botswana’s western Kalahari. He bought and converted an ex-military Land Rover 101” Forward Control (known to the Bushmen as Ibope from the distinctive sound of the V8 engine), and set about driving all the way from Durban in South Africa to Maun, Botswana - still a dusty frontier town in those days. My Forever Heartache is the fascinating story of Bernard’s four-year adventure which saw him ...

Was passiert, nachdem du dir einen Lebenstraum erfüllt hast? 2015 wagte Gesa Neitzel den Schritt vom Berliner Großstadtdschungel in den afrikanischen Busch, um sich zur Rangerin ausbilden zu lassen. Der Startschuss für ein völlig neues Leben und der Beginn einer großen Liebe - nicht nur zu Ranger Frank, sondern auch zum afrikanischen Kontinent, mit all seinen Facetten, Farben und Herausforderungen. Doch hat die Liebe auch Bestand? Das frisch gebackene Ranger-Paar begibt sich auf einem faszinierenden wie waghalsigen Roadtrip quer durchs südliche Afrika: Botswana, Namibia, Sambia und Simbabwe.

A hidden power. A sinister force. A mystery she can't ignore. In a near-future London where technology affects everything from our bodies to our politics, journalist Pels Badmus wants to make a real difference. She's desperate to solve a spate of disappearances of young Black kids-including her...

In June 1960, Alzada Kistner and her husband, David, a promising entomologist, left their 18-month-old daughter in the care of relatives and began what was to be a four month scientific expedition in the Belgian Congo. Three weeks after their arrival, the country was gripped by a violent revolution, trapping the Kistners in its midst. Despite having to face numerous life-threatening situations, the Kistners were not to be dissuaded.

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the cradle of civilization with this comprehensive Egypt Travel Guide. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of ancient history, vibrant cultures, and awe-inspiring landscapes that define this timeless destination. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the bustling streets of Cairo, each chapter unfolds a new facet of Egypt's allure, offering practical insights, cultural nuances, and unparalleled travel experiences.

I was hooked from the start. A terrific read of the can't-put-it-down variety! - Andy Clayton, Daily News A modern day Hoosiers where reality trumps what even the most talented writer could dream up. - Andrés Alvarez, Box Score Geeks Pressure plays, buzzer-beaters, and mindfulness meditation: A team of teenagers goes for the championship in Namibia’s professional basketball league. Ben Guest takes a high school coaching gig on the other side of the world. On the first day of practice one of the ten players can’t complete a simple defensive slide. Follow their journey over two seasons ...

Christopher's travelogue of travels across Africa and the Middle East walk the reader through a first-person view of highlights from the countries he visited. Motivated by interests in music, anthropology, archeology and people, he wends his path through Morocco, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Egypt, Jordan and Israel. Journey with him through the images he captures as his compass twirls on another Leaping Around the World adventure.

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of East Africa with our meticulously crafted Tanzania Travel Guide. This comprehensive guide unravels the multifaceted allure of Tanzania, a country where vast savannas, vibrant cultures, and pristine beaches come together to create an unparalleled tapestry of experiences.

In the space of a few days, Carrie loses her marriage, her career, and her home - all while working in Lagos, Nigeria. She is blindsided by the losses and realizes the story she painstakingly knit together over the past two decades - the story explaining her life and who she is - has unraveled. With no plan and only her deaf cat, Lucy, for company, Carrie decides to remain in Africa. What happens next is an awkward, amusing, and ultimately inspiring journey as Carrie slowly lets go of who she thought she was and starts from scratch at middle-age.

A Comprehensive Travel Guide to Visiting Uganda serves as an essential resource for anyone planning to explore Uganda. It begins with an introduction to the country, offering insights into its rich history, diverse culture, and languages, alongside practical advice on the best times to visit. The guide meticulously covers pre-travel preparations, including vital information on visas, health considerations, and packing essentials.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Alexandria Egypt by Sohaila Ammar offers the inside scoop on Alexandria.

A reportage from the turbulent, chaotic birth of the free Angola; the author calls it his “first real book”. Ryszard Kapuściński arrives to a country divided by two armies. For some time he's the only foreign correspondent there. Among the unbelievable chaos, he meets more and more people whose fates become the illustration of the cruelty of war. This book is a unique combination of war reportage with literary artistry - so characteristic of Ryszard Kapuściński.

Greater Than a Tourist: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa by Natasha van der Schyff offers the inside scoop on Pretoria. Most travel guides tell you how to travel like a tourist. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this guide will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture.

Ethiopia is a beautiful country with a lot to offer. It has quite frankly--a lot of everything. Ethiopia has a long and robust history as rich as the coffee poured from an Ethiopian jebana (traditional Ethiopian coffee pot). I traveled to Ethiopia and was amazed at what I found. This book chronicles that adventure, as well as provides a general overview of what a traveler to Ethiopia can expect. Ethiopia is a wonderful place to visit, with great food, culture, and people. Let this book serve as the ultimate guide for those wishing to travel to Ethiopia.

When investigative journalist Nick Hunter dies from a scorpion sting on his isolated cheetah preserve in Kenya, American safari guide Jazz Jasper thinks it a natural tragedy – but then something doesn't fit. Her search for Nick’s killer leads her on a sweeping adventure from the rich suburbs of Nairobi to an illegal Saudi hunting camp, and the hidden home of a stone-age hunter. This is a page-turner with equal parts African adventure and clever murder mystery. “Powerful…A marvelous story with a wonderfully appealing heroine…Absolutely smashing.” – Jackson Clairion-Ledger ...

One wet and windy day in the British Museum, Bettina Selby decided almost on an impulse to travel the length of the Nile Valley from the Mediterranean Sea to the mysterious Mountains of the Moon and the great lakes of Central Africa. She designed a special bright-red 'all terrain' bicycle for the journey; and suitably equipped with insect repellants, sun hat, an invaluable filter pump for purifying the waters of the Nile, a Swiss army penknife, and an imppracticable spray for keeping rabid dogs at bay she set off on her 4500 mile adventure .

Now in its 3rd edition, complete with fresh design and extra stories, the evergreen 'Voices' collection of Seychelles short stories by Glynn Burridge describes the strange secrets, realities and fantasies of life on Seychelles' Outer Islands where the author lived for two decades. Reviewed by the BBC as 'beautiful and powerful', 'Voices' was also selected by journalist and author Anne Morgan as one of her preferred Seychelles books as she read her way around the world and will lead you on an unforgettably rich literary adventure into the twilight of the fast-disappearing world of the true ...

An ode to female resilience, a story of pain and hope, friendship and rebirth, that leaves a deep mark on the hearts of those who read it, delicately and powerfully telling the incredible strength of women. "I Am All of Them" is an engaging novel that tells the story of Rachel, a young woman who embodies fragility and strength. Raised among the breathtaking landscapes of Kenya, Rachel moves to Italy to study, where she meets Alessandro. What seems like perfect love quickly turns into a nightmare: the man turns out to be very different from the person he wants to appear. Trapped in a toxic ...

Between 1987 and 1989, Paul Bowles, at the suggestion of a friend, kept a journal to record the daily events of his life. What emerges is not only just a record of the meals, conversations, and health concerns of the author of The Sheltering Sky but also a fascinating look at an artist at work...