National Geographic Traveler: Colombia

National Geographic Traveler: Colombia
Author: Christopher P. Baker
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2012
Genre: Colombia
ISBN: 1426209509

A comprehensive travel guide to Colombia, with full-color illustrations, photos, and maps, along with information on cultural and historical sites, hotels and restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.

Colombia - Culture Smart!

Colombia - Culture Smart!
Author: Kate Cathey
Publisher: Kuperard
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2019-06-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1787029158

Colombia has a spectacular and variant landscape, embracing tropical beaches, highland plateaus, the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Andes, arid deserts, and dense Amazonian jungle. Colombian society is equally diverse. Stylish, cosmopolitan cities coexist with poverty in the beautiful countryside. As a result of the 16th-century Spanish conquest, modern Colombia's multiethnic society is a synthesis of Spanish, indigenous, and African traditions—evident in the music, in the food, and in Barranquilla's famous Carnival. The Colombian people are emerging from decades of crushing civil war and lawlessness with their spirits unbroken. Animated, lighthearted, and ever ready to enjoy the moment, they are looking to the future with hope and are eager to share their rich and beautiful country with the outside world. This pocket-sized book reveals Colombia's key customs and traditions, examines life at home and at work, and introduces some distinct and delicious culinary quirks. There is also advice on safe travel, vital information on how business is done, and how to communicate effectively across the cultural divide.

Every Day The River Changes

Every Day The River Changes
Author: Jordan Salama
Publisher: Catapult
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2022-11-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1646221613

An exhilarating travelogue for a new generation about a journey along Colombia’s Magdalena River, exploring life by the banks of a majestic river now at risk, and how a country recovers from conflict. "Richly observed." —Liesl Schillinger, The New York Times Book Review An American writer of Argentine, Syrian, and Iraqi Jewish descent, Jordan Salama tells the story of the Río Magdalena, nearly one thousand miles long, the heart of Colombia. This is Gabriel García Márquez’s territory—rumor has it Macondo was partly inspired by the port town of Mompox—as much as that of the Middle Eastern immigrants who run fabric stores by its banks. Following the river from its source high in the Andes to its mouth on the Caribbean coast, journeying by boat, bus, and improvised motobalinera, Salama writes against stereotype and toward the rich lives of those he meets. Among them are a canoe builder, biologists who study invasive hippopotamuses, a Queens transplant managing a failing hotel, a jeweler practicing the art of silver filigree, and a traveling librarian whose donkeys, Alfa and Beto, haul books to rural children. Joy, mourning, and humor come together in this astonishing debut, about a country too often seen as only a site of war, and a tale of lively adventure following a legendary river.

The Rough Guide to Colombia (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to Colombia (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Daniel Jacobs
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 606
Release: 2018-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1789195136

The Rough Guide to Colombia Discover this exciting countrywith the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether youplan to experience the buzz of reborn Medelln, learn salsa in Cali or go diving in gorgeous Providencia, The Rough Guide to Colombia will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat,drink, shop and visit along the way. Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the barrios of Bogot or Cartagena's atmospheric Centro Histrico without needing to get online. Stunning images - arich collection of inspiring colour photography. Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Colombia's bestsights and experiences. Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Bogot and around; the Caribbean coast; San Andrs and Providencia; Medelln and the ZonaCafetera; Cali and the southwest; the Pacific coast' Los Llanos and Amazonas. Attractions include: the colonial churches of Popayn; Parque Nacional Natural LosNevados; Bogot's museums; adventure sports in San Gil; the tombs of Tierrandentro; Johnny Cay;Villa de Levya; the statues of San Agustn; Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona; Cartagena's Old Town; Zipaqura Salt Cathedral; salsa in Cali; and Mompox. Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, health, culture and etiquette, shopping, travelling with children and more. Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, nature, music, religion and recommended books, plus a Spanish language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Colombia About RoughGuides: Escape theeveryday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our"tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around theglobe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We prideourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.

National Geographic Traveler: Portugal, 2nd Edition

National Geographic Traveler: Portugal, 2nd Edition
Author: Fiona Dunlop
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2013
Genre: Portugal
ISBN: 1426210248

Presents information on Portugal's culture, history, and people; offers walking and driving tours enhanced by color-coded maps; and suggests excursions off the beaten path.

National Geographic Traveler: Costa Rica, 4th Edition

National Geographic Traveler: Costa Rica, 4th Edition
Author: Christopher Baker
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2013
Genre: Costa Rica
ISBN: 1426211635

Providing in-depth descriptions of major cultural, architectural and historical sites, this guide takes the reader on a tour of Costa Rica and includes mapping of specially commissioned walks and drives, plus regional and city maps

National Geographic Traveler: Cuba

National Geographic Traveler: Cuba
Author: Christopher P. Baker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Cuba
ISBN: 9780792269311

Provides in-depth site descriptions and background information; features on history, culture, and contemporary life; walking and driving tours; information on hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and activities.

Beneath the Lantern's Glow

Beneath the Lantern's Glow
Author: Candace Rose Rardon
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2013-06-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781490503646

Six weeks. Seven countries. One adventure with a sketchbook. Writer and sketch artist Candace Rose Rardon invites you on a serendipitous sketching journey through Southeast Asia and Japan. "Beneath the Lantern's Glow" includes twenty full-scene watercolor sketches and accompanying stories, as well as several resources for each country visited. Rardon's whimsical sketches are done on location and by direct observation, and charmingly capture those fleeting, layered moments that are the stepping stones of travel. The sketches are ordered chronologically, so that you might feel as if you are journeying through this fascinating corner of the world yourself: smelling apple shisha in Singapore, walking a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage on the Japanese island of Shodoshima, and standing in wonder before ancient ruins at Angkor Wat. Ultimately, the memorable encounters that unfold with each sketch will leave you open and inspired to seek connections in your own life; and when you least expect it, you too might find yourself beneath the lantern's glow.

National Geographic Traveler - Panama

National Geographic Traveler - Panama
Author: Christopher P. Baker
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2015-01-06
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1426214014

Vols. for 3rd ed. (2015)- by: Christopher P. Baker.