Travel

Continuing the book "I Dreamed of Africa", this volume is written in episodes and covers Kuki's life over the last ten to 12 years. She refers glancingly to the deaths...

Driven by a desire to explore the most remote, barren yet romantic places on earth, Martin Buckley set off on a two-year journey through the world's deserts. In the Sahara...

An extraordinary treasure trove Andrew Marr A unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains....

In this full-colour book illustrating life in the colourful area south of Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, Lorette Roberts paints the town red - and orange, and yellow, and green, and...

From the fringes of society to the envy-inducing images on social media, how and why has vanlife become more popular than ever before? What does this tell us about our...

From Alinari, the world's oldest photographic firm founded in Florence, comes the Homage series, a selection of titles tracing the cultural history of Naples, Rome, Venice and Florence. Aided by...

How can we explore the world in a way that respects the environment and local communities, but do so without sacrificing comfort? Renowned photographer Reto Guntli has photographed 25 beautiful...

Michael Poliza is more than a seasoned globetrotter who has travelled through almost 170 countries. He is also a collector of the world, always on the lookout for breathtaking landscapes,...

Check out what's up and coming in LGBTQ scenes around the world with this quirky, vibrant queer ravel guide. For decades, LGBTQ travellers have congregated in predictable places: queer-friendly cities...

Modern megacities, breathtaking natural backdrops and a varied cultural landscape with a long tradition - China captivates with its contrasts and unbelievable diversity. The most populous country in the world...

Norway is known for its mountains, glaciers and deeply cut coastal fjords. Bergen, with its typical colorful wooden houses, is a popular starting point for boat trips into the dramatic...

Croatia, with its long coastline on the Adriatic Sea, captivates with its varied landscape, which includes raging waterfalls, untouched landscapes, and more than 1000 islands. The same applies to Montenegro,...

When it comes to Iceland, it quickly becomes clear that contrast rules! The island is a single volcano, but it is not fully active. The largest glacier in Europe is...

For a modest man, Tim Davison has done quite well for himself in the sailing world. He has won National and European championships from the 1970s to 2020s, has skippered...

On the occasion of Canada's 150th anniversary in 2017, The Faraway Nearby presents a century of Canadian history through photographs. The book will take readers on a visual journey through...

"The "Growth of the City" series looks at the history of important world cities, charting their growth and changing fortunes from earliest times through to today. Using contemporary maps, paintings,...

Famous for its cemeteries and monuments, Flanders has witnessed war and bloodshed on a colossal scale. Divided between Belgium, the Netherlands and France, this low-lying expanse of land has also...

Wagonhound is a historic working ranch spanning over 300,000 acres in Wyoming, where the elevation ranges from 5,000 feet to 9,000 feet; where talented, strong, and steady quarter horses supplied...

Wineries across the globe now regularly engage leading architects to create extraordinary, original constructions that complement the winemaking and tasting experiences. In Europe, world-renowned studios have rejuvenated winery and cellar-door...

Lonely Planet founder, Tony Wheeler, joins other authors in a collection of travel disaster stories. Mishaps include a rampaging elephant in Sri Lanka and a drunken shoot-out in Tibet.

In between missing his opening gala night at Cafe Royale, London, to being mistaken as a pig's trotter exporter in Ghana, Larry Buttrose takes time out to sip coffee and...

Translated from the Italian, Magis delves into the environment of his Triestine homeland and uncovers the whole of human striving in a microcosm. The city's homes, cafes, markets and railway...

Top Treks of the World is a beautifully illustrated, inspirational guide to the best long walks in the world. It uses wonderful mountain and wilderness photography to cover 29 of...

But, as one might expect, Rogers' encounters with celebrity have their own unexpected outcomes. Burt Lancaster rants to him about transsexuality. Rita Hayworth is most worried about her neighbour's TV...

'A gripping read for anyone who cares about what we're doing to the planet and how we can change it' - DAVID SHUKMAN, FORMER BBC NEWS SCIENCE EDITOR 'Searing observations...

From the world's most adventurous travel publisher, a unique collection of quizzes, puzzles and brain teasers for intrepid globetrotters and armchair travellers alike. Whether you're planning a quiz night for...

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...

'Superb... Beautifully written and thoroughly researched' - Guardian A beautifully illustrated travelogue, chronicling the life and work of one of the world greatest poets. Du Fu (712-70) is one of...

Think you know Paris? Why is it called the City of Lights? Where are the capital's vineyards? What heritage did Hector Guimard bestow on the city? How many bridges cross...

100 Aussie Things We Know and Love puts the Australian way of life under a forensic lens, vigorously examining the socio-political underpinnings of the Australian character. Nah, just kidding! We'll...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of You Are Mighty, a real-life derring-do woman, a collection of exhilarating stories, activities, and tips to inspire girls to pursue a life...

We drive you to the best short destinations close to Australias capital cities. Well taste the food and wine and walk you through the accommodation. Highly illustrative this is must...

When young Thomas Kendall was convicted of theft and transported to Australia for a period of seven years, he could not have known that he would fall in love with...

A world update of the international guide to the best in hotels, travel, fashion, shopping, the arts, night life, restaurants, food and drink. Lord Lichfield and his team of critics,...

David Whish-Wilson's Perth is a place of surprising beauty, of sand-swept peace and brilliant light, yet a place where the deeper historical currents are never too far beneath the surface....

With the greatest of simplifications, for the sake of convenience, can we say Africa. In reality, except as a geographical term, Africa doesn't exist. Kapuscinski has been visiting Africa since...

The people, architecture, cuisine, and natural beauty of Cuba come to life in this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind tribute to this fascinating island country This rich, visually stunning book gives a full...

Fully revised and updated with dedicated trekking chapter by local trekking specialist. Comprehensive and informative culture, history and environment chapters written by experts.

Most people are stunned to learn that there are some 35,000 islands in the Great Lakes, ranging from a large stone with its top above water level to the world's...

Many accounts of tourism have adopted an almost paradigmatic visual model of the gaze. This collection presents an expanded notion of spectatorship with a more dynamic sense of embodied and...