La Route de la Soie
- 558 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Odyssey Guides Series
This series of guides serves as your essential companion for exploring the globe. Each volume offers in-depth insights into destinations, covering everything from historical landmarks to hidden gems. Navigate new territories with confidence and style. Make every journey an unforgettable experience.
Recommended Reading Order
Bhutan
- 300 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Shoe-horned into the Grand Himalayas, Bhutan-Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragon-is a fiercely independent kingdom that celebrated its centenary in 2008. Isolated, charming, peaceful, and religious, the Bhutanese are a pragmatic, sensitive people who take from the West what will benefit their country and leave the rest. The countryside is pristine, the lifestyle and culture have been preserved for centuries, and the love of life is abundant among the people. Few outsiders know Bhutan as intimately as Francoise Pommaret. Includes: Passionate introduction to Bhutanese culture and history by resident author-the world's leading expert on Bhutan Literary extracts with an historical perspective Trekking and mountaineering in this spectacular kingdom National symbols of Bhutan, ceremonial scarves, the Dzongkha language, chortens and mandalas Archery and other national sports, plus much more.
Kyrgyz Republic
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A guide to Kyrgyzstan which offers information on both southwestern Issyk Kul and northeast Naryn provinces as well as expanded Jalalabad province, Osh and Talas sections. It includes: a Kyrgyz- and Russian-language guide with Cyrillic alphabet; tips for accommodation; and, useful websites.
