Travel

An established guide to the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. It gives an account of the city's history since classical times, its buildings and monuments, the latest archaeological findings...

The team behind Salute! comes together once more to pool their talents in this doggie adventure through Italy. Gail Donovan and photographer Simon Griffiths have scoured cobbled lanes, front gardens,...

'Byrne comes across like a post-punk Michael Palin.' - The Times 'An engaging book; part-diary, part-manifesto.' - Observer David Byrne, co-founder of the group Talking Heads, has been riding a...

This is a collection of photographs of a side to the region of Provence that is rarely seen, the lavender fields on the plateaux of the Luberon mountains. The pictures...

Love of Venice can strike anyone, not just romantic wusses. Among the toughies with serious cases were Lord Byron, Richard Wagner, Ezra Pound, and Ernest Hemingway. Symptoms include: Wishing that...

A unique insider's account of the drama of Muslim women's lives from the award-winning author of AL-JAZEERA Recently installed in Cairo as a freelance journalist and expat barfly, Hugh Miles...

Inspired by the swashbuckling travelogues of Victorian diplomat Lord Dufferin, frail surburbanite Tim Moore sets out to prove his physical and spiritual worth before his sceptical Nordic in-laws by retracing...

From the crumbling colonial architecture of Havana to the vibrant party town of Santiago de Cuba, idiosyncratic Cuba offers limitless opportunities for exploration, and The Rough Guide to Cuba will...

A book that tells the story of London since the Thirties through the 26 streets and stations of the Monopoly board. Acclaimed comic writer Tim Moore travels through the best...

This book gives an account of a small Oxford University expedition to Persia in 1950 to bring back specimens of a fish, allegedly white and sightless, which was said to...

A hilarious adventure in France from bestselling author Tony Hawks 'If you had to pick two things you wanted - if you had to - what would you pick?' I...

Coinciding with Australia's Bicentennial is this exciting, terrifically funny portrait of the authors' outrageous trip through the ever-surprising, always challenging Australian Bush and its indomitable inhabitants. Illustrated.

The earliest and most influential expeditions of the man now considered to be the greatest living explorer. The Danakil Diary is the account of two journeys Thesiger made into the...

As craft beer continues to win over Australian hearts and palates, a new book sets out to debunk the myth that the best place for a beer is sitting on...

Most British travel writers head south for a destination that is hot, exotic, dangerous or all three. Harry Pearson chose to head in the opposite direction for a country which...

Tim Moore, self-confessed loafer, seduced by the speed and glamour of the biggest annual sporting event in the world, sets out to cycle the course of the Tour de France....

The Bucket List: Beer takes readers on an exciting journey through the world's most sought-after and influential breweries, bars, pubs, beer museums and travel destinations. Celebrating beer worldwide, this is...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Melbourne & Victoria is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to...

Ultimate Food & Drink: Australia is your complete touring guide to the best wineries, breweries, distilleries and restaurants in Australia's premier wine regions, without the fuss. Experienced travel writer Ben...

With weird and wonderful destinations from across the globe, discover the Kingdom of Dwarves theme park in China, an attraction where no-one measures above 5 feet tall. Or there's Kazantip...

Since the publication of his first book, Mississippi Solo, Eddy L. Harris has been praised for his travel writing. In this exciting reissue of his classic travelogue, readers will come...

All aboard! When David Rosenfelt and his family embarked on a roadtrip across the USA to their new home in Maine, he thought he had prepared for every eventuality. They...

Australia: Off the Beaten Track - is more than a description of trips, it provides comprehensive track notes, tour maps, camping information, planning advise and describes the main highlights of...

Includes activities for everyone, from hiking in the Flinders Ranges to tasting superb wines in the famous Barossa Valley; information on national parks, flora and fauna; details on the Adelaide...

'Where many writers merely love France, Susan Loomis knows it.she shows that she is as natural a writer as she is a chef' - the New Yorker. the village life...

In June 2016 Hugh Pilsworth left Melbourne on board his Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 BlueFlyer to embark on a world circumnavigation. Over a two-year period he was to visit more...

The internationally acclaimed account of Robyn Davidson's epic journey across seventeen thousand miles of Australian desert and bush with four camels and a dog. 'A strong, salty fresh book by...

The DK Eyewitness New Orleans travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer. Whether you're listening to jazz on Bourbon Street or exploring...

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide South Africa will lead you straight to the best attractions South Africa has to offer. Packed with information, detailed South Africa maps, beautiful cutaways and floor...

A two year old girl is abandoned on the streets of Ulaan Bataar with a bag of clothes and a note pinned to her: 'Please take care of me ...'Twelve...

Here is Part 1 of the Historic Nautical Life-Journey Of Multihull Pioneer Jim Brown Thrill to this genuine 20th century saga, complete with incredible stories and historical insights from a...

British actor and comedian Michael Palin -- best known to American audiences for his work in Monty Python and the film A Fish Called Wanda -- follows in the footsteps...

This companion volume to Chronicle Books' popular Napa Valley winery guide captures the history, food, and geography, as well as the world-famous viticulture, of another one of California's premier wine...

Since Carol Drinkwater moved to an olive farm in France, she has developed a passion for the olive tree and the culture that has grown up around it. This fruit...

Clare Balding's brilliant new book of very British adventures 'Growing up on a racing yard, I used to know the geography of the UK only by racecourses. A bit like...

It was one of those moments when you become so deeply involved with the experience that you begin to blend with the dirt. This is the story of two twenty...

No, it doesnt get any weirder than this: Thor Templar, Lord Commander of the Earth Protectorate, who claims to have killed ten aliens. Or April, the Neo-Nazi bringing up her...

Wryly cynical, blackly humorous, these 29 stories by well known writers, are set against the backdrop of the great cities, reflecting their energy and wonder, their alienation and their ability...

"An extraordinary story of bravery and insanity on the high seas. . . . One of the most gripping sea stories I have ever read." - Sebastian Junger, author of...