Nine Gates of Asia [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

BUDAK, FARUK

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1481782584 ISBN 13: 9781481782586

Verlag: AuthorHouseUK, 2013

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Reseña del editor:

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A spiritual journey in nine countries of Fareast.

India, Nepal, Myanmar, Lao, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia...

Everything begins with questions; travels also... The roadmap of the traveler who starts his spiritual journey is different, his questions are also...

Mysterious attractiveness of spiritual way of living from Hindu ashrams to Buddhist monasteries, from Muslim dargahs to Christian churches...

Legendary atmosphere of hippies’ ultimate destination, Kathmandu...

Tears falling down in the cemetery of WW1 in a remote village of Northern Myanmar...

Long river journeys in legendary Mekong River...

Majestic Angkor Wat Temple and Killing Fields of Cambodia... 

Tragedy of longneck Karen women living in Northeastern Thailand...

Unique piece of mind moments that loneliness and silence turns into a magnificent meditation in lovely Koh Phangan Island and mystical ceremonies in the Island of Gods, Bali...

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These are just some titles to give an idea about breath-taking manner of journey...

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Detailed information and impressive comments about all special places from UNESCO World Heritage List of nine countries of Fareast, interesting details about lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, rituals, geographical information and descriptions like a pastoral symphony of national parks, mountains, volcanoes, towns, cities, human stories from the journey and so many details for those who are waiting to be encouraged to be “on the road”...

The guide of this breath-taking long journey is just dreams. Dreams draw the itinerary step by step. Dreams cross the realities, Physical journey combines with spiritual journey, and the mission is being completed. The journey attains its goal...

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Biografía del autor:

Dr. Faruk BUDAK is the first Turkish backpacker completing the famous "Cape to Cairo" road which means from Cape Town in South Africa to Cairo in Egypt, Middle East by land as a solo traveler and "role model" for most Turkish backpackers. He was on a long journey lasting almost 15 months away from home in 22 countries of Asia and Africa including India, Nepal, Burma, Lao, Cambodia, Thailand Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Jordan and Syria in Asia and Africa as a backpacker. He is leading some special tours to specific off-the-beaten-track destinations in Asia and Africa, mostly to indigenous tribes and African safaris, and writes for some Turkish monthly travel magazines. He is also a retired army colonel having in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (CE), Master of Science degree in CE and PhD Degree in Industrial Engineering. He gave different engineering courses in graduate and postgraduate programs of state universities in 1990s and 2000s. He is the owner of a project management consulting firm (FABE) and travel company (29 TRAVEL). He currently lives in Istanbul, Turkey. www.FarukBudak.com

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• Verlag: AuthorHouseUK
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1481782584
• ISBN 13: 9781481782586
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 244