Book description
Want to travel again in the post-Covid new normal on a budget?Imagine meandering through the markets of Istanbul while sipping endless cups of cay...Imagine floating down the Nile exploring sites of ritual, power, and mysticism of ancient Egypt...Imagine being mesmerized by the setting sun casting its glow on the old city of Jerusalem...Many people dream of experiencing the beauty of the difference in language, culture, and geography around the globe. But fears, doubts, and myths hold them back.Such as: It costs a fortune to travel and you need to be retired or a millionaire.It's dangerous to travel especially as a solo woman.It's impossible to return to your career upon return.Traveling solo is lonely.I am too old for this and so on...In The Art of Slow Travel, seasoned slow world traveler Bhavana Gesota, who has lived in nine countries, worked in seven, and traveled to twenty-two more over five continents, addresses all of these concerns and more.This book, in a step-by-step manner, gives you all the information you need to break-away from the rat race, go slow travel and truly see the world on a budget at your own pace.Whether you want to go on a journey for two weeks, two months, or two years, inside, you'll discover: What is slow travel? Budget planning and determining your destination. The A-Z of slow travel planning (viz. organizing finances, packing, banking on the road, finding accommodation, making new friends, avoiding common pitfalls, and travel safety). Ways to make money while traveling and 'voluntourism'. All about overland travel and flights. Common cultural faux pas when in an unfamiliar culture. Avenues to connect with the local community and dive into the local lingo for an enriching travel experience. Reliable tips, helpful tools, and practical advice to travel with peace of mind and save money while traveling. Travel anecdotes filled with humor, insights, and lessons learned that will take you on a journey from South America to Africa to Asia over Europe. Not just planning-The Art of Slow Travel is an unusual travel guide that encourages a perspective of responsible travel, discovery, and personal growth.A must-have for the travel curious and the budget-conscious, whether you are a solo traveler/traveling with people or an aspiring/seasoned one.
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Kickstart
I can now explore books beyond my preferred genre, broadening my reading horizons. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience