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Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist audiobook is for you. Greater Than A Tourist - Saint-Martin / Sint-Maarten by Ruth-Ellen Alcendor offers an inside scoop on virtually everything you need to know when planning to visit this half-French / half-Dutch island in the archipelago of the Caribbean.

Given by the French police to the Nazis, my grand-father ended in the camps. Although not persecuted, my father could never escape his own father's destiny. To find a way out of the curse, I had to visit my father's house in the Caribbean and realize that it was not meant for me.

Learn Haitian Creole For Beginners & In Your Car is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains over 2500 common Creole phrases and vocabulary words, that will help you in everyday life! Each phrase is pronounced slowly and multiple times, so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation! Each phrase's equivalent English translation is also provided!

Kate lived on Highborne Cay, Exuma in the Bahamas, for five years. Most people think it would be a vacation paradise to live and work on a small island, away from the stress and confusion of everyday life. This book will tell otherwise. It is the true story of a woman who learned about courage, fortitude and patience as she continually faced extraordinary and often dangerous situations in a place that had no doctor, no police nor other emergency personnel. Her everyday experiences in an isolated surrounding provide excitement and give a fresh and thought-provoking view of unusual events ...

Step into the heart of the African wilderness where laughter echoes through the tall grass, friendships bloom under starlit skies, and the jungle becomes a school of life. S’More Happiness is a captivating, emotionally rich, and delightfully humorous adventure that follows a group of Indian campers who land in the majestic savannas of Kenya seeking more than just a safari—they’re on a journey toward joy, healing, and unforgettable memories. From cheeky pranks and moody teens to soul-searching hikes and heartwarming lion cub encounters, every chapter reveals a new shade of happiness. ...

Ever thought of ditching your conventional life to buy a sailboat and go traveling the world as a modern-day sea nomad? Half Fast is the true story of a married couple in their thirties who do just that—a move some of their family and friends consider to be a 'half-assed scheme' at best. With little money and even even less nautical experience they leave their small-town home in Arkansas to embark on an adventure they hope will last for a year or two but which evolves into a quarter-century voyage of discovery spanning half the world. Come along with Randy and Cheryl as they cruise their ...

Chris Dombrowski was playing a numbers game: two passions - poetry and fly-fishing; two children, one of them in utero; and an income hovering perilously close to zero. Enter, at this particularly challenging moment, a miraculous email: can't go, it's all paid for, just book a flight to Miami. Thus began a journey that would lead to the Bahamas and to David Pinder, a legendary bonefishing guide.

Award-winning author Mark Kurlansky presents an insider's view of Havana: the elegant, tattered city he has come to know over more than 30 years. Part cultural history, part travelogue, with recipes throughout, Havana celebrates the city's singular music, literature, baseball and food; its five centuries of outstanding neglected architecture; and its extraordinary blend of cultures.

Dive into the untold story of the Taíno people, the original inhabitants of Puerto Rico. "Echoes of the Taíno" transports listeners to an era before colonization, where rich traditions, spirituality, and resilient culture thrived in the heart of the Caribbean. Through vivid storytelling, this book unravels the profound connection between the Taíno people and the lush, breathtaking island of Borikén.

Learn Conversational Haitian Creole, Vol. 1 is an audio course for beginners or for anyone who struggles with becoming fluent in Haitian Creole. The focus of this course is to practice speaking conversational Haitian Creole from the very first lesson. The course is divided into 30 lessons, 6 review lessons, and 3 listening comprehension lessons. Each lesson contains useful everyday phrases related to a specific topic.

Based on Zora Neale Hurston’s personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica, where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer of voodoo practices during her visits in the 1930s, this travelogue into a dark world paints a vividly authentic picture of the ceremonies, customs, and superstitions of voodoo.

Master Dominican Spanish with this comprehensive introductory language course designed specifically for the vibrant culture and unique dialect of the Dominican Republic. Perfect for travelers, business professionals, or anyone interested in Dominican culture, this course offers a practical approach to learning real-world Spanish as it's spoken in the DR. Through 15 carefully structured lessons, you'll learn essential vocabulary, cultural insights, and authentic pronunciation patterns specific to Dominican Spanish.

An earthquake in the depths of the Caribbean Sea shakes the little island of Grand Cayman, revealing sinkholes in the roads—and ghosts from the past.

This audio guide focuses on the Spanish dialect as spoken in Puerto Rico and also includes an overview of Puerto Rican culture as expressed through its language. Content is organized into more than 10 simple sessions, including the opportunity to review content later in the course. Topics covered include vocabulary that you can put to use daily, such as food, numbers, places, and many others. Before you know it, you will build an intermediate understanding of Puerto Rican Spanish through this course, including an understanding of some of the nuances of Puerto Rican linguistics and culture.

Cubans today, most of whom have lived their entire lives under the Castro regime, are hesitantly embracing the future. In his new book, Anthony DePalma, a veteran reporter with years of experience in Cuba, focuses on a neighborhood across the harbor from Old Havana to dramatize the optimism as well as the enormous challenges that Cubans face: a moving snapshot of Cuba with all its contradictions as the new regime opens the gate to the capitalism that Fidel railed against for so long.

At age 40, Parker surrendered to her Swept Away meets Swiss Family Robinson fantasy of owning an inn in Latin America, far from her home in the Pacific Northwest. For the next 20-plus years Parker ran La Finca Caribe, an eco-lodge in Vieques, Puerto Rico. What started as a “half-baked duct-taped dream” grew into an acclaimed, rustic inn, frequented by guests from around the world. Sketchbook in hand, Parker chronicled her daily adventures in getting to know the land, culture and herself.

This is Cuba is a true story that begins in the summer of 2009 when a young American photo-journalist is offered the chance of a lifetime - a two-year assignment in Havana. For David Ariosto, the island is an intriguing new world, unmoored from the one he left behind. From neighboring military coups, suspected honey traps, salty spooks, and desperate migrants to dissidents, doctors, and Havana’s empty shelves, Ariosto uncovers the island’s subtle absurdities, its Cold War mystique, and the hopes of a people in the throes of transition.

The story is told beginning with the vision and desire to sail on the ocean, through the training and education, buying a boat, gaining experience, and finally embarking on a 1000nm journey to bring the boat home, singlehanded. An immersive nonfiction adventure story, Becoming a Sailor captures the scene as one would experience it. Becoming a Sailor also goes into technical detail about the repairs and additions to Sobrius, a 1972 Dufour Arpege, as well as the techniques the author had to learn in order to sail singlehanded on multiday passages.

Step into the life of the author as he chases his dream of ditching his life on land and embracing that of a nomadic cruising sailor. After selling his house and getting rid of everything else that won't come aboard, the author buys an old sailboat and embarks on a solo mission to live a simple nomadic life, surrounded by nature, on the water. Come along for the ride: sailing offshore, alone, and through the Bahamas.

Unlock the secrets of paradise with this definitive guide to Turks and Caicos. In "Turks and Caicos: A Guide to Paradise – Discover the Best Excursions, Top Resorts, and Rich History of This Caribbean Gem," you'll find everything you need to plan a flawless getaway. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, this comprehensive guide dispels any doubts about the destination. Brimming with local insights and expert travel advice, this indispensable guide removes doubts and inspires your next perfect getaway.