Fall deeper in love with humanity.
Get to know the world through our concise, informative and inspiring guides.
Our guides explain countries and cultures.
Are you curious about the world around you? Our guides are for smart global citizens, world travelers and engaged residents who want to gain a deeper understanding of the cultures and societies they care about.
Available as ebooks here and on Amazon.
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People and Society
Our guides to society deliver all the social insight you need, helping you understand how people live, love and play today and why communities are the way they are.
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Culture and Heritage
As well as covering heritage and tradition, our guides to culture introduce you to the designers, artists and chefs creating at the forefront of today's culture.
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Power and Politics
Our guides to power take you behind the scenes to explore the power dynamics, policies and politics shaping a country's future and its global position.
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Some of the features that make Thalby guides unique
Written by locals
Packed with insight
Interviews with diverse voices
Key facts and etiquette tips
A concise 1-hour read
Instant digital access
Each Thalby guide includes interviews with a range of fascinating voices, such as
"I don’t like things to be conventional. If it’s too nice, I bring disorder."
Camille Muller,Landscape Designer, France
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"Magic is not magic in the sense that I can just wish for anything."
Sonia Kowalewski,
Witch, Germany
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Witch, Germany
"I was eight years old when I entered my first competition. I won it."
Lilly Stoephasius,
Skateboarder, Germany
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Skateboarder, Germany