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Great Pilgrimage Walks in Europe

Nicole Bukaty

Great Pilgrimage Walks in Europe covers 40 routes in North-West, Nordic, Central and Southern Europe, presenting a wide spectrum of sacred destinations, steeped in history and diverse cultures. The walks range from those that require a commitment of a week or more to others that can be done in a day. The longest pilgrimages are […]

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Exploring the Philippines

Nigel Hicks

Exploring the Philippines presents an ideal itinerary through 30 locations across the country, running roughly north to south. All of the country’s most famous locations are included, not only Manila and Cebu City of course, but also the island resort of Boracay, the famous rice terraces of Banaue and Baguio, the mountain capital. Other locations […]

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Presenting Cambodia

Mick Shippen

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This country in the south of the Indochina Peninsular fully deserves its title as the ‘Kingdom of Wonder’ as conclusively revealed through Mick Shippen’s stunning, intimate photographs and his informative text. The first section gives an overview of the history, geography and culture of Cambodia, followed by regional chapters covering the landmarks in and around […]

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Presenting Thailand

John Hoskin

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John Hoskin’s informative and entertaining text, and Mark Standen’s distinctive and sympathetic photographs present a wide-ranging introduction to the Kingdom in all its aspects, geography, history, people, religion, art, culture and cuisine. The main text is accompanied by sidebars and box stories, which are used to highlight details, provide anecdotal information, and give a lively […]

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The Thai World

John Hoskin

The Thai World - Temples, tattoos and other cultural encounters

Thailand and Thai culture are exotic. In spite of the effects of mass tourism and globalization, Thailand is unusual in that it preserves much of its unique traditional culture very largely intact. This compelling collection of articles aims to highlight facets of Thai life, aspects that in most cases are readily seen and yet are […]

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Spirit Worlds: Cambodia, The Buddha and The Naga

Philip Coggan

An absorbing study of Cambodian religion and beliefs covering everything from the role of monks in everyday life to beliefs in ghosts, gods and shamans. Belief in the supernatural covers every aspect of a Cambodian’s birth, life and death; life is a process of merit-making in order to maximize the conditions of their rebirth. Philip […]

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