Take a stroll through Édith Piaf's Belleville, dine at Napoléon's favorite restaurant, and explore the late-night haunts of Ernest Hemingway, Josephine Baker, and Pablo Picasso. From the author of the best-selling City Walks: Paris deck, this lively collection of walking adventures follows in the footsteps of more than 25 of the city's iconic former residents. Throughout, Paris is seen from the intimate vantage point of those who loved it best, from the bars where authors penned classic works to the markets and patisseries where food lovers indulged. Including photos and full-color maps throughout, each walk in this book guides visitors and locals through the city that inspired some of the world's most famous artists, writers, chefs, musicians, politicians, and more.
Christina Henry De Tessan Pořadí knih (chronologicky)
Tato autorka se věnuje světu literatury z mnoha úhlů pohledu, ať už jako redaktorka, nebo jako spisovatelka. Její práce zahrnuje rozmanité žánry, od historických románů po cestopisné reportáže a marketingový text. Hluboce ji fascinuje celá knižní kultura – psaní, editace, výzkum i samotné čtení.
London - 50 adventures on foot
- 50 stránek
- 2 hodiny čtení
Set of cards with different London walk routes.
Traveling abroad often involves charming hotels and leisurely decisions about museums or cafés, but moving to another country presents a different reality. This collection chronicles the experiences of twenty-two ordinary women living extraordinary lives in diverse locations such as Borneo, Ukraine, India, Greece, Brazil, China, and the Czech Republic. The writers vividly depict how their realities align with the expat fantasy. One woman navigates the complexities of Serbia, revealing lives marked by hardship and resilience. Another learns about English manners from an eclectic group, noting the cultural differences in sincerity and boredom. For some, their new environments inspire reconnections with lost aspects of their identities—one rediscovers her Judaism in Japan, while another's Western views are challenged by Javanese mysticism. Many share humorous missteps, like a Thanksgiving dinner that doesn't translate in Paris or a sudden craving for Hollywood films. Throughout their journeys, the meaning of being "American" is continually redefined. This collection captures the bewilderment, joys, and surprises of life overseas, showcasing the unexpected challenges and triumphant obstacles that define expatriate life.