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Hotspots And Dodgy Places: Travels Through North Korea, Sudan And Distant Lands
He visits a bizarre flower-show in Pyongyang, crosses confusing ethno-religious fault lines in the Balkans and Lebanon, drinks tea with friendly Yemenis near Osama bin Laden s ancestral village, explores prehistoric caves with Tuareg tribesmen in Libya, and plays Indiana Jones among pyramids shortly after a rebel attack on Khartoum. Through long-forgotten characters, bizarre coincidences of history and personal stories of individuals he encountered, Wee Cheng turns faraway lands alive, and convinces the reader that these are more than just places in the news.
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Adventurous journeys revealing hidden human stories worldwide.
Who is this book for?
This book is perfect if you're curious about far-flung places beyond the headlines. Wee Cheng's vivid storytelling brings to life the quirky, sometimes dangerous, yet always fascinating human stories he encounters. It's like traveling vicariously through a compelling mix of history, culture, and personal encounters that feel very real and very alive.
