'Chappell is a gifted storyteller' - Observer A London cycle courier with a taste for adventure, Emily Chappell entered an extraordinary new race - The Transcontinental - in which riders must find their own way, entirely unassisted, across Europe in the shortest time possible. On her second attempt, she won the women's event, covering nearly 4,000...

On a sunny July morning in 1919, some 300 military personnel and 81 heavy vehicles assembled on the south side of the White House in Washington DC. The convoy was about to embark on a historic trip over the Lincoln Highway. Their destination was 3,200 miles away in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. There were no maps for the route out west, no service...

'A gem of a book, informative, companionable, sometimes funny, and wholly original. MacLean must surely be the outstanding, and most indefatigable, traveller-writer of our time' John le Carré

In 1989 the Berlin Wall fell. In that euphoric year Rory MacLean travelled from Berlin to Moscow, exploring lands that were – for most Brits and Americans – part of the...

"The prose is colourful and vigorous ... Jubber's journeying has indeed been epic, in scale and in ambition. In this thoughtful travelogue he has woven together colourful ancient and modern threads into a European tapestry that combines the sombre and the sparkling" -Spectator

"A genuine epic" -Wanderlust

Award-winning travel writer Nicholas Jubber...

Imagine what the world once looked like as you discover places that have disappeared from modern atlases.

Have you ever wondered about cities that lie forgotten under the dust of newly settled land? Rivers and seas whose changing shape has shifted the landscape around them? Or, even, places that have seemingly vanished, without a trace?
 
Following the ...

New York City's oldest neighborhoods are downtown, where scores of timeworn ads have improbably survived for decades. These "ghost signs" hold the secrets of businesses and products that vanished decades ago. Clues to our jobs, schools, places of worship, cafés, and concert halls lurk in their faded outlines. Journalist and television producer Frank...

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A vibrant, enchanting tour of the Seine from longtime New York Times foreign correspondent and best- selling author Elaine Sciolino.

In the spring of 1978, as a young journalist in Paris, Elaine Sciolino was seduced by a river. In The Seine, she tells the story of that river through its rich history and lively...

The furry queen of Huddersfield is back... But this time with a new apprentice!

Pre-order the new book packed with more adventures from Felix's life on and off duty at Huddersfield train station. Full Steam Ahead, Felix! is the charming follow up to the Sunday Times bestseller, Felix the Railway Cat.

Felix, Senior Pest Controller at Huddersfield station...

Lire Magazine Best Travel Book

Take four friends, put them on two Ural motorcycles (complete with sidecars), send them off on a 2,500-mile odyssey retracing history’s most famous retreat, add what some might consider an excessive amount of Vodka, and you’ve got Sylvain Tesson’sBerezina, a riotous and erudite book that combines travel, history, comradery, and...

The true story of a persistent woman and an extraordinary journey, India Bound is the sequel to East: A Woman on the Road to Kathmandu. After traveling overland to India and Nepal, Shelley Buck has returned to Europe, but is haunted. She dreams of going back to Asia and of becoming a journalist. It's the early 1970s. Women don't often set out to become...

An inspiring selection of hand-picked adventures, chosen by Ed Stafford. For those who don’t mind a bit of discomfort in order to experience the wilder side of our amazing planet.

Stunning photography, sketch maps, as well as Ed’s commentary throughout to inspire adventurers to create their own expeditions.

Open your mind and reboot your soul with these...

Christopher Somerville has covered the length and breadth of the UK on foot, and has written and broadcast about its history, landscape, wildlife and people for over 25 years. Now, in this extensive new volume, he selects his top 200 routes from his hugely popular Times column, A Good Walk.

More than just a basic guidebook, this is a meditation on our...

The true Irish insider's guide to the very best Ireland has to offer. This fully comprehensive and independent guide to Ireland gives you only the very best recommendations, whatever your budget.

Brought to you by the McKennas, who have over 30 years’ experience writing and talking about Ireland’s amazing food, drink and hospitality. Following the format of...

Trying to stay cheerful about her new school's Christmas exchange, DeeDee's winter holiday mounts in distress when first, her parents move into an oh-so tiny dollhouse. Then, DeeDee feels betrayed by a cunning little girl who lies about the present with DeeDee's name on it. Did Evelyn steal it?

Added to this, dad explains that their new house is too small to...

This is a travelogue about the North-East of England and all the history a visitor can see in a very short time.

Places vary from the large city of Newcastle with its iconic bridges across the River Tyne to smaller gems such as Durham with its magnificent Norman cathedral.

Tourists can find Roman ruins in abundance and large, modern sculptures along with...

“A MIND-BLOWING APHRODISIAC!” “EXPLOSIVELY FUN!” “DELICIOUSLY EXCITING!” These are just a few of the accolades inspired by Tré Williams’ debut drink recipe book and travelogue/adventure story. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MIXOLOGIST to Party and Have a Good Time is an inspired and fun-filled book that’s on a mission to show you how to celebrate the ultimate joys...

Service animals have opened up amazing new worlds of adventure for travelers with disabilities. Henry Kisor and Christine Goodier provide a narrative guidebook full of essential information and salted with personal, hands-on stories of life on the road.

As the travel-savvy human companions of Trooper (Kisor's miniature schnauzer/poodle cross) and Raylene...

In this neo-western novel, M.S. Holm returns to northern Mexico to tell the story of modern-day highwaymen and the travelers they target.

Amsterdam is renowned as an anything-goes city. But it helps to know where to go.

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The cradle of the Italian Renaissance is unrivalled in the breadth of its artistic treasures.

Florence has the greatest collection of Renaissance art in the world, and a character list that reads like a Who's Who of the period's greatest artists and thinkers - Dante, Leonardo, Michaelangelo - not to mention the powerful families who financed...

The Time Out Barcelona City Guide unveils the best kept secrets of the Med's most engaging destination. Unparalleled in its enthusiasm for a good time, Barcelona barely has time to take down the bunting between its rollicking festivals. When there isn't an all-night fiesta on the street, there's more than likely a party on the beach and never any shortage...

Beaches, marshes, mangroves; cliffs, deserts, forests; bays, deltas, estuaries – coastlines take many different forms and are put to very different uses. From deserted beaches to busy ports, from pretty fishing villages to a surfers’ paradise, a salt marsh to a ship-breakers’ yard, Coasts celebrates where the land meets the sea. From beautiful coastal...

Travelling can be frustrating as well as wonderful, and the perfect opportunity to practice mindfulness in technicolor! Mindful Travelling explores why broadening our horizons is good for the heart and soul! Sarah Samuel shines light on why travelling offers the glorious opportunity to learn more about who we really are–outside of our daily routine and...

'The prose is colourful and vigorous ... Jubber's journeying has indeed been epic, in scale and in ambition. In this thoughtful travelogue he has woven together colourful ancient and modern threads into a European tapestry that combines the sombre and the sparkling' Spectator

'A genuine epic' Wanderlust

Award-winning travel writer Nicholas Jubber journeys...

The arrival of the 1980s saw millions living behind the Iron Curtain flee their homeland in search of a better tomorrow. Step-by-step, they trudged persistently to reach their dream of happiness. These were the Columbuses of the 1980s – risk takers who had the courage to test themselves and explore the notoriety of the western world first-hand.

Was It...

Rome’s architectural remains date as far back as the city’s founding in the 8th century BCE. The primitive settlement that began on the Palatine Hill grew over the next thousand years to the caput mundi—the capital of the world—the largest, most powerful presence in the ancient Western world. Along the way, Rome’s architectural styles, whether developed...

Thomas Gephardt is a world traveler. Or at least he would like to be one. Determined to leave the confines of his sheltered upbringing in the United States, he voyages to France to expand his horizons. He spends three months with a French family in Bordeaux, working in a local hotel. Inspired by these experiences, Thomas has plans to continue traveling...

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The New York Times bestselling author of Rescue Road embarks on a cross-country journey to take the measure of America with a loyal friend.

On the cusp of turning 65, a man and his beloved rescue dog of similar vintage take a poignant, often bemusing, and keenly observed journey across America and discover a...

Ian’s Essential Travel Tips was written to help people demystify foreign travel and craft foreign trips to their tastes. This book answers many of the questions that first-time travelers have but also provides valuable information for seasoned travelers. You have choices, but it’s important that you avoid common mistakes and choose wisely. Never settle for...

Her adventure in Brazil has transformed the shy and curvy Rachel into the confident and sexy Raquel.

It has also earned the travel writer a luxurious trip to France, another sensual destination with its own "travel secrets."

In one of France's most famous wine regions, Raquel is courted by the suave and enchanting Maxime and the rugged female winemaker...

Decided to move to another country? This is the Guide for you.

You’ll be guided step-by-step through the preparation for the move, accompanied by detailed and comprehensive explanations, extensive and user-friendly checklists, real stories and useful tips from immigrants who’ve moved abroad successfully.

Find out how to:

• Decide on the perfect...

Neither Brian nor Sandra knew whether there was a longer palindrome than 'a man a plan a canal Panama', but they did know that the country in this palindrome was well worth a visit. Not only did it house a whole treasure-house of wildlife riches, but it also had that extremely well-known canal. 

Furthermore, it presented them with the opportunity to...

An engaging introduction to the workings of church buildings and churchyards, explaining the integral elements of a working church and how they have changed over time.

The parish church is a symbol of continuity, a cornerstone of the urban and rural landscape, and a treasure trove often as rich in cultural history as any museum. This compact and accessible...