The Armchair Traveller Bargain Book Box (15 Books)

Two things to flag before this one goes live: Great Britain — Michelin Green Guide has no author listed, worth checking the copy. More importantly, this box has the same name as the first Armchair Traveller box you did earlier — both are called The Armchair Traveller Bargain Book Box (15 Books). You may want to distinguish them (e.g. Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, or different series numbers) to avoid confusion on the website.

Nine titles are carried over from the first box, with six new ones: Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics, Literary Landscapes: Dublin, Great Britain Michelin Green Guide, and the removal of The Curtain and the Wall, Telling Our Way to the Sea, A Writer's House in Wales, High Caucasus (actually retained), Exiles (retained). I'll write fresh blurbs only for the new titles and carry the existing ones across.

The Armchair Traveller Bargain Book Box (15 Books)

Pack your bags without leaving your chair. This curated collection of 15 travel books takes you from the mountains of the High Caucasus to the open roads of America, the spiritual sites of the ancient world, the wild coastlines of Britain, and the literary streets of Dublin — all from the comfort of your favourite reading spot. Whether you're a dedicated wanderer, an armchair explorer, or simply someone who loves beautifully written journeys, this box delivers extraordinary range: adventure memoirs, nature writing, railway odysseys, cultural histories, and practical guides from some of the world's most celebrated travel writers.

1. Enchanted Islands: A Mediterranean Odyssey — Laura Coffey | ISBN: 9781837993130 | RRP: $39.99
   Part memoir, part mythology, part travel writing, this luminous book follows Laura Coffey through the islands and coastlines of the Mediterranean as she navigates love, loss, and the ancient stories woven into the landscape beneath her feet.
2. The Observant Walker: Wild Food, Nature and Hidden Treasures on the Pathways of Britain — John Wright | ISBN: 9781788166874 | RRP: $39.99
   Naturalist and forager John Wright transforms an ordinary walk into an act of discovery, revealing the edible plants, hidden histories, and overlooked wonders that line the footpaths of Britain for those who know how to look.
3. Explorer: The Quest for Adventure and the Great Unknown — Benedict Allen | ISBN: 9781786896230 | RRP: $42.99
   From veteran explorer Benedict Allen, this sweeping celebration of human curiosity charts the history of exploration from the earliest expeditions to the modern age, asking what drives us to venture beyond the edges of the known world.
4. Vantastic: Van Living, Sustainable Travel, Food Ideas, Conversions — Kate Ulman | ISBN: 9781741177831 | RRP: $29.99
   A practical, beautifully presented guide to life on the road, covering everything from converting a van to cooking on the go, finding your next campsite, and embracing a slower, more intentional way of travelling.
5. Beyond the Monuments in Washington, DC — Kate Armstrong | ISBN: 9781741177169 | RRP: $34.99
   Move past the Mall and the museums. Australian travel writer Kate Armstrong uncovers the neighbourhood restaurants, independent bars, cultural institutions, and hidden corners that make Washington DC one of America's most compelling cities to explore.
6. Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics — Derrick Stone | ISBN: 9781486303076 | RRP: $39.95
   A comprehensive and practical guide to the walking routes of tropical Queensland — from rainforest paths and coastal tracks to mountain trails and national park circuits. An essential companion for anyone exploring one of Australia's most dramatic and biodiverse landscapes on foot.
7. High Caucasus: A Mountain Quest in Russia's Haunted Hinterland — Tom Parfitt | ISBN: 9781472294760 | RRP: $59.99
   Journalist Tom Parfitt ventures deep into the mountains of the North Caucasus — one of the world's most remote and troubled regions — in a gripping blend of travel writing, history, and reportage from a place few outsiders ever see.
8. Great American Railroad Journeys — Michael Portillo | ISBN: 9781471151514 | RRP: $49.99
   Inspired by the beloved BBC television series, Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the United States by rail, uncovering the stories, characters, and landscapes that shaped a nation — one train journey at a time.
9. Edgeland: Walking the South West Coast Path — Sasha Swire | ISBN: 9781408717158 | RRP: $55.00
   Political diarist and writer Sasha Swire trades Westminster for the wild margins of England's longest National Trail, walking the South West Coast Path in a reflective, often witty account of landscape, solitude, and reinvention.
10. Glowing Still: A Woman's Life on the Road — Sara Wheeler | ISBN: 9781408716731 | RRP: $55.00
    One of Britain's finest travel writers looks back on a lifetime of adventure in this funny, sharp, and deeply honest memoir — exploring what it means to be a woman who has always chosen the road over the comfortable option.
11. Around the World in Eighty Days — Michael Palin | ISBN: 9780753823248 | RRP: $26.99
    Michael Palin retraces the footsteps of Phileas Fogg — by boat, train, dhow, and felucca — in this classic, warm-hearted adventure that launched one of television's most beloved travel franchises.
12. The Planet's Most Spiritual Places — Malcolm Croft | ISBN: 9780711282131 | RRP: $55.00
    From Machu Picchu to Angkor Wat, from the plains of the Serengeti to the quiet of a Kyoto temple garden, this lavishly illustrated guide explores the sites around the world that have drawn pilgrims, seekers, and travellers for centuries.
13. Exiles: Three Island Journeys — William Atkins | ISBN: 9780571352982 | RRP: $45.00
    Award-winning travel writer William Atkins visits three remote islands — each defined by isolation and exile — weaving together history, landscape, and the stories of those banished or drawn to live at the edge of the world.
14. Literary Landscapes: Dublin — Ana Kinsella | ISBN: 9780008716097 | RRP: $45.00
    A beautifully produced guide to Dublin through the eyes of its writers — tracing the streets, pubs, and neighbourhoods that shaped Joyce, Beckett, Bowen, and the generations of literary voices that have made the city one of the world's great creative capitals. Perfect for the reader who wants to walk a city as well as explore it.
15. Great Britain — Michelin Green Guide | ISBN: 9782067229594 | RRP: $29.99
    The trusted Michelin Green Guide to Great Britain — packed with expert recommendations, essential sights, and the kind of carefully curated local knowledge that makes a journey infinitely richer. A practical and beautifully organised companion for anyone planning to explore the length and breadth of Britain.