Travel Money

Long overshadowed by Japan and China, South Korea is a small country that happens to be one of the great national success stories of the postwar period. From a failed state with no democratic tradition, ruined and partitioned by war, and sapped by a half-century of colonial rule, South Korea transformed itself in just 50 years into an economic powerhouse and a democracy that serves as a model for other countries. With no natural resources and a tradition of authoritarian rule, Korea managed to accomplish a second Asian miracle.

Join Michael Wigge as he immerses himself into fascinating subcultures, rides with Amish farmers in old-fashioned buggies, sleeps on the street with the homeless, and, with the help from alternative lifestylers, learns to nourish himself with flowers. Wigge had only three concerns during his travels: How do I get some food? How will I get to my next destination? Where can I sleep? …all without money! This unusual travel diary combines adventure with humor and contains surprising revelations about when money is really needed - and when it's not.

Almost every couple faces a "now what?" moment as their last kid moves out of the house. There's a big empty nest looming over this new and uncertain stage in their lives. David and Veronica James chose to look at this next phase of life as a beginning instead of an ending. Rather than staying put and facing the constant reminders of empty bedrooms and backseats, a plan began to develop to sell the nest and hit the highway.

The stories in this book are all true. Its author has been held up at gunpoint at night on a road in Guatemala and shot with a machine gun in the chest and shoulder in Vietnam. He's come close to dying of thirst in the Sahara and freezing to death in the Himalayas. He's contracted malaria and typhoid fever in Ethiopia and hepatitis in India. There have been accidents involving motorcycles and automobiles. He's had close calls involving lions (twice), elephants (three times) and a rhino (once).

Legendary investor Jim Rogers gives us his view of the world on a 22-month, 52-country motorcycle odyssey in his best-selling business/adventure book, Investment Biker, which has already sold more than 200,000 copies.

Before you invest another dollar anywhere in the world (including the United States), read this book by the man Time magazine calls "the Indiana Jones of finance". Jim Rogers became a Wall Street legend when he co-founded the Quantum Fund. Investment Biker is the fascinating story of Rogers’s global motorcycle journey/investing trip.

The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy is a critically acclaimed narrative that illuminates the globalization debates and reveals the key factors to success in global business. Tracing a T-shirt's life story from a Texas cotton field to a Chinese factory and back to a US storefront before arriving at the used clothing market in Africa, the book uncovers the political and economic forces at work in the global economy.

Disneyland is magical, but let’s be real—it can also be a maze of long lines, expensive churros, and Genie+ confusion. The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Disneyland cuts through the chaos with expert tips, insider hacks, and time-saving strategies to help you experience the parks like a pro.

When you drop your Diet Coke can or yesterday’s newspaper in the recycling bin, where does it go? Probably halfway around the world, to people and places that clean up what you don’t want and turn it into something you can’t wait to buy. In Junkyard Planet, Adam Minter - veteran journalist and son of an American junkyard owner - travels deep into a vast, often hidden, 500-billion-dollar industry that’s transforming our economy and environment.

50 Things to Know Books bring you 10 books in one called 500 Things to Know About Saving Money by authors with experience from around the world. This book includes: 50 Things to Know About Saving Money When You Are Shopping For Food: Ways to Start Saving At the Check-Out to Stay Out of Debt, 50 Things to Know About Couponing: Getting the Most Out of Your Money, 50 Things to Know about Cooking on a Budget: Eating Healthy and Delicious Meals without Spending Too Much Money, and seven more titles.

The first-ever comprehensive history of Beringia, the Arctic land and waters stretching from Russia to Canada, Floating Coast breaks away from familiar narratives to provide a fresh and fascinating perspective on an overlooked landscape. The unforgiving territory along the Bering Strait had long been home to humans - the Inupiat and Yupik in Alaska, and the Yupik and Chukchi in Russia - before Americans and Europeans arrived with revolutionary ideas for progress.

Are you looking to add an extra source of income into your life? Or looking for new and creative ideas to improve your eBay business? This audiobook will tell you exactly where to source products to start a successful eBay and reselling business.

Travelling the world on a budget may seem impossible, but armed with this 50 Things to Know to Travel on a Budget audiobook and the right attitude, you will soon be on your way. Knowing how to get the most from your money isn’t about giving up the good stuff. Once you know where to make smarter choices and how to effectively integrate those choices into your travels, your budget will never hold you back again.

Food snobbery is killing entrepreneurship and innovation, says economist, preeminent social commentator, and maverick dining guide blogger Tyler Cowen. Americans are becoming angry that our agricultural practices have led to global warming-but while food snobs are right that local food tastes better, they're wrong that it is better for the environment, and they are wrong that cheap food is bad food. The food world needs to know that you don't have to spend more to eat healthy, green, exciting meals. At last, some good news from an economist!

Not only are passive-income streams real, but when used properly, they can allow you to say good-bye to your job in six months’ time. Inside this audiobook, you will find everything you need to know in order to start reliably generating passive income successfully. You will learn about several of the most reliable means of investing to generate passive income, including stocks, real estate, and cryptocurrency.

Discover the secrets to affordable travel with Travel Smart with Less Money. This comprehensive guide reveals proven strategies for earning, maximizing, and redeeming miles and points—helping you enjoy unforgettable travel experiences without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a budget-conscious traveler, a frequent flyer, or new to travel hacking, this book offers practical tips and inspiring success stories to empower your travel dreams.

You love the game of poker, but you usually leave the game a loser. This is frustrating because you know you have what it takes to make a lot of money playing poker. You have two options: Spend nearly a decade learning from trial and error, or learn the information provided in this book. I have been a profitable player for eight consecutive years, but my approach isn't the norm. I threw everything you're supposed to do out the window and focused on what approaches to the game lead to the highest probability of long-term profits. That's it. That's all I care about: Profits!

Most think Airbnb has been around for years and there would be too many people already in the business. According to statistics, there are over four million hosts (and counting) on Airbnb, with some even earning millions every year. The good news is that despite the fierce competition, there are still ample opportunities for you to make a decent income from it. Plus, you get to enjoy protection against inflation, impressive tax breaks, and capital gains with your Airbnb business. And, luckily for you, this guide contains everything that you'll need to get started with Airbnb-ing.

In Secondhand, Adam Minter delves into the vast, multibillion-dollar industry that resells used stuff around the world. He follows the trail of unwanted objects from the closets, garages, and storage units of Middle America to epic used-goods markets in Canada, Mexico, Japan, Ghana, India, Malaysia, and beyond. Secondhand takes us through the often painful and heartbreaking process of cleaning out a lifetime’s worth of possessions and shows that used stuff still has a place in a world that values the new and shiny.

On a misty gray morning in the summer of 2018, Gordon Bernhardt set out from a small town in the French Pyrenees to walk the ancient pilgrim route of Camino de Santiago, seeking clarity for his business, his relationships, and his priorities in life. The lessons he learned as a peregrino—a pilgrim—ranged from insights on financial advising and investing to the importance of noticing the tiniest details of each day: like the ant trails winding across the path at his feet or the “smiling sunflower” that lightened his steps in the middle of a hot summer day.

50 Things You Should Know Before Starting a Van Life Adventure, by Michelle Wulf, offers an approach to planning an epic long-term road trip. This audiobook will help you get an idea of where and how to start your transition to an alternative way of living. You'll discover money-saving tips, money-making recommendations, and budgeting advice.