Lonely planet's guide to life : wisdom from the world's cultures

Guide to life

Do you want to eat as well as the French, enjoy life as much as the Costa Ricans, live as thoughtfully as the Scandinavians and be as healthy as the Japanese ? Packed with pearls of wisdom from around the world - from kaitiakitanga, the Maori belief in protecting their world, to Sweden's cathartic concept of döstädning or death-cleaning - this book is a fascinating insight into the national psyche of over 80 countries, and a practical toolkit for living a better, happier and more fulfilling life.