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Moonlight Express : Around the World By Night Train

Monisha Rajesh

The Edge of Silence : In Search of the Disappearing Sounds of Nature

Neil Ansell

Small Earthquakes : A Journey Through Lost British History in South America

Shafik Meghji

A Training School for Elephants

Sophy Roberts

Island Dreams : Mapping an Obsession

Gavin Francis, Cal Flyn

True North: Travels in Arctic Europe

Gavin Francis, Colin Thubron

Great-Uncle Harry : A Tale of War and Empire

Michael Palin

Underland : A Deep Time Journey

Robert Macfarlane

Dashing for the Post : The Letters of Patrick Leigh Fermor

Patrick Leigh Fermor

The Road to Little Dribbling : More Notes from a Small Island

Bill Bryson

Erebus: The Story of a Ship

Michael Palin

The Wild Silence

Raynor Winn

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Travel Writing

Lose yourself in the world's greatest travel writing, from epic overland journeys and solo expeditions to reflective accounts of life on the road. Featuring tales of far-flung exploration alongside quieter journeys closer to home, this collection captures the thrill of discovery and the joy of seeing the world through fresh eyes.

246 books

Stephen Fry in America

Stephen Fry in America

Stephen Fry

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Into the Wild

Into the Wild

Jon Krakauer

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One Man and His Bike

One Man and His Bike

Mike Carter

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Brazil

Brazil

Michael Palin

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Far and Away

Far and Away

A. A. Gill

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Don't Go There

Don't Go There

Adam Fletcher

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Shitty Breaks

Shitty Breaks

Ben Aitken

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Not Tonight, Josephine

Not Tonight, Josephine

George Mahood

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The Way Home

The Way Home

Mark Boyle

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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Bob Mortimer

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Atlas of a Lost World

Atlas of a Lost World

Craig Childs

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H is for Hawk

H is for Hawk

Helen Macdonald

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Adventures Of The Yorkshire Shepherdess

Adventures Of The Yorkshire Shepherdess

Amanda Owen

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A Year in the Life of the Yorkshire Shepherdess

A Year in the Life of the Yorkshire Shepherdess

Amanda Owen

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My Farming Life

My Farming Life

Emma Gray

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The Yorkshire Shepherdess

The Yorkshire Shepherdess

Amanda Owen

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Endurance

Endurance

Alfred Lansing

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Shackleton

Shackleton

Ranulph Fiennes

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The Wide Wide Sea

The Wide Wide Sea

Hampton Sides

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Captain James Cook

Captain James Cook

Rob Mundle

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The Way of the Hermit

The Way of the Hermit

Ken Smith

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Into the Great Emptiness

Into the Great Emptiness

David Roberts

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Wilderness Mum

Wilderness Mum

Kate Barron

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An Unsung Hero

An Unsung Hero

Michael Smith

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Deep Blue

Deep Blue

Steve Backshall

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Thirteen Lessons That Saved Thirteen Lives

Thirteen Lessons That Saved Thirteen Lives

John Volanthen

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Inspire: Life Lessons from the Wilderness

Inspire: Life Lessons from the Wilderness

Ben Fogle

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Shadow Divers

Shadow Divers

Robert Kurson

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Endurance

Endurance

Louis Rudd

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The Iceman Speaks

The Iceman Speaks

Wim Hof

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Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure

Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure

Michael Palin

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Barefoot Britain

Barefoot Britain

Anna McNuff

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South of the Border

South of the Border

Tiffani Burkett

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Erebus: The Story of a Ship

Erebus: The Story of a Ship

Michael Palin

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Swimming with Crocodiles: A True Story of Adventure and Survival

Swimming with Crocodiles: A True Story of Adventure and Survival

Will Chaffey

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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail

AWOL on the Appalachian Trail

David Miller

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A Short Ride in the Jungle: The Ho Chi Minh Trail by Motorcycle

A Short Ride in the Jungle: The Ho Chi Minh Trail by Motorcycle

Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent

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Iranian Rappers and Persian Porn: A Hitchhiker's Adventures in the New Iran

Iranian Rappers and Persian Porn: A Hitchhiker's Adventures in the New Iran

Jamie Maslin

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Adventures in Cryptozoology: Hunting for Yetis, Mongolian Deathworms and Other Not-So-Mythical Monsters

Adventures in Cryptozoology: Hunting for Yetis, Mongolian Deathworms and Other Not-So-Mythical Monsters

Richard Freeman

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Tracks

Tracks

Robyn Davidson

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Mud, Rocks, Blazes

Mud, Rocks, Blazes

Heather Anderson

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High and Low: How I Hiked Away from Depression Across Scotland

High and Low: How I Hiked Away from Depression Across Scotland

Mr Keith Foskett

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Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart

Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart

Carrot Quinn

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Hit the Road, Jac!

Hit the Road, Jac!

Jacqui Furneaux

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Birding Without Borders

Birding Without Borders

Noah Strycker

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And Then We Hit a Rock

And Then We Hit a Rock

Greg Buenzli

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Himalaya

Himalaya

Michael Palin

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The Wild Silence

The Wild Silence

Raynor Winn

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About Travel Writing

Travel writing captures the essence of exploration—whether traversing distant continents or discovering hidden corners closer to home. These books transport you from bustling cities to remote landscapes, offering fresh perspectives on cultures, histories, and the transformative power of journeys.

Perfect for armchair travellers and adventurers alike, this collection spans reflective memoirs, historical expeditions, and immersive cultural narratives. Each book invites you to see the world through another's eyes and perhaps inspires your own adventures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start with accessible narratives that blend adventure with cultural insight. Books like A Cook's Tour offer engaging storytelling that's easy to dive into, whilst A Chip Shop in Poznan provides a humorous, relatable account of living abroad.

Yes, our collection spans centuries of travel literature. You'll find contemporary explorations alongside historical journeys, such as 1519: A Journey to the End of Time, which reimagines historical expeditions. This range offers diverse perspectives across different eras.

Absolutely. Our selection includes region-specific titles covering Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond. Whether you're interested in Poland, India, China, or closer explorations like A Connemara Journey, you'll find detailed accounts of particular places and cultures.

The finest travel writing combines vivid description with personal reflection, offering more than mere itineraries. It reveals deeper truths about places, people, and the transformative nature of travel itself. Great narratives make you feel as though you've journeyed alongside the author.

Yes, many books in this collection document extended stays rather than brief visits. Titles like A Carpet Ride to Khiva chronicle years spent immersed in foreign cultures, offering intimate perspectives on daily life and long-term cultural exchange.