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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

Is a River Alive?

Robert Macfarlane

The Granite Kingdom : A Cornish Journey Best Seller

The Granite Kingdom : A Cornish Journey

Tim Hannigan

The Wild Places

Robert Macfarlane

Lone Wolf : Walking the Faultlines of Europe

Adam Weymouth

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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.

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The Last Navigator : A Young Man, an Ancient Mariner, the Secrets of the Sea

The Last Navigator : A Young Man, an Ancient Mariner, the Secrets of the Sea

Steve Thomas

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The North Pole : The History of an Obsession

The North Pole : The History of an Obsession

Erling Kagge

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Wayward Women : Sex, Friendship and the Midlife Reset. A Memoir of Reinvention, Female Friendship, and Wild Travels Around the World

Wayward Women : Sex, Friendship and the Midlife Reset. A Memoir of Reinvention, Female Friendship, and Wild Travels Around the World

Rhonda Carrier, Tracey Davies

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Escape Rope

Escape Rope

CC Reid

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Return to My Trees : Notes from the Welsh Woodlands

Return to My Trees : Notes from the Welsh Woodlands

Matthew Yeomans

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Tea and Grit : A Bicycle Journey along the Silk Road

Tea and Grit : A Bicycle Journey along the Silk Road

Helen Watson

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Shine Your Eye : In Search of West Africa

Shine Your Eye : In Search of West Africa

Adewale Maja-Pearce

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BOWIELAND : Walking In The Footsteps Of David

BOWIELAND : Walking In The Footsteps Of David

Peter Carpenter

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Triumphs, Trophies and Troubles : Inside the Great Irish Rugby Renaissance

Triumphs, Trophies and Troubles : Inside the Great Irish Rugby Renaissance

Peter Bills

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Britain's Best Drives

Britain's Best Drives

Richard Wilson, Nigel Richardson

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Innocent Bystander : Lessons from the abyss

Innocent Bystander : Lessons from the abyss

Murfy Richards

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The Future of Travel

The Future of Travel

Daniel Maurer

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Travels Through the Spanish Civil War

Travels Through the Spanish Civil War

Nick Lloyd

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Maremma Mia

Maremma Mia

ND Hopton

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A Born Writer : Juanita Harrison and Her Beautiful World

A Born Writer : Juanita Harrison and Her Beautiful World

Cathryn Halverson

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Lay Down Your Heart : Retracing Stanley’s journey of 1871 in search of Dr Livingstone

Lay Down Your Heart : Retracing Stanley’s journey of 1871 in search of Dr Livingstone

George Tardios

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Harbours and Heroes : Setting a Course through History

Harbours and Heroes : Setting a Course through History

Rodney Lord

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We're Alone : a Roxane Gay Book Club Pick, 2024

We're Alone : a Roxane Gay Book Club Pick, 2024

Edwidge Danticat

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Trekking in the Indian Himalayas : 8 treks in Uttarakhand - Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Shivling and Gaumukh, the source of the Ganges

Trekking in the Indian Himalayas : 8 treks in Uttarakhand - Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Shivling and Gaumukh, the source of the Ganges

Brian Furze

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Walking the Bypass : Notes on Place From the Side of the Road

Walking the Bypass : Notes on Place From the Side of the Road

Ken Wilson

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Ring the Hill

Ring the Hill

Tom Cox

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The Masque of Africa

The Masque of Africa

V.S. Naipaul

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Newcastle

Newcastle

Scott Bevan

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Backpack, Jacket, Surfboard : My Journey Across America, Then and Now

Backpack, Jacket, Surfboard : My Journey Across America, Then and Now

Graham Broyd

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A Thousand Feasts : Small Moments of Joy … a Memoir of Sorts

A Thousand Feasts : Small Moments of Joy … a Memoir of Sorts

Nigel Slater

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Wild Woman : Empowering Stories from Women who Work in Nature

Wild Woman : Empowering Stories from Women who Work in Nature

Philippa Forrester

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The Bridge Between Worlds : A Brief History of Connection

The Bridge Between Worlds : A Brief History of Connection

Gavin Francis, Raja Shehadeh

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A Pub For All Seasons : A Yearlong Journey in Search of the Perfect British Local

A Pub For All Seasons : A Yearlong Journey in Search of the Perfect British Local

Adrian Tierney-Jones

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Empire Antarctica : Ice, Silence & Emperor Penguins

Empire Antarctica : Ice, Silence & Emperor Penguins

Gavin Francis, Sara Wheeler

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The White Ladder : Triumph and Tragedy at the Dawn of Mountaineering

The White Ladder : Triumph and Tragedy at the Dawn of Mountaineering

Daniel Light

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Walking Sydney : Fifteen Walks with a City's Writers

Walking Sydney : Fifteen Walks with a City's Writers

Belinda Castles

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We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay : (tips, tales, travels)

We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay : (tips, tales, travels)

Gary Janetti

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Getting to Know Colombia : A story of loss and discovery

Getting to Know Colombia : A story of loss and discovery

Raphael Wilkins

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What a Way to Go to India : A Butterfield’s Overland Tour: Vignettes of the 1970s

What a Way to Go to India : A Butterfield’s Overland Tour: Vignettes of the 1970s

Richard Loosley

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Stone Voices : The Search For Scotland

Stone Voices : The Search For Scotland

Neal Ascherson

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America Day by Day

America Day by Day

Simone de Beauvoir

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The Invention of Colonialism : Richard Hakluyt and Medieval Travel Writing

The Invention of Colonialism : Richard Hakluyt and Medieval Travel Writing

Sebastian Sobecki

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Ben & Me : In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life

Ben & Me : In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life

Eric Weiner

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Patria : Lost Countries of South America

Patria : Lost Countries of South America

Laurence Blair

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Go West : London to the Welsh Coast – 8 Days, 2 Wheels and a Whole Lot of Hills

Go West : London to the Welsh Coast – 8 Days, 2 Wheels and a Whole Lot of Hills

Steve Silk

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Dear Scotland : On the Road with the Tartan Army

Dear Scotland : On the Road with the Tartan Army

Ally McCoist

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The World Walk : 7 Years. 28,000 Miles. 6 Continents. A Grand Meditation, One Step at a Time.

The World Walk : 7 Years. 28,000 Miles. 6 Continents. A Grand Meditation, One Step at a Time.

Tom Turcich

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The Cove : A Cornish Haunting

The Cove : A Cornish Haunting

Beth Lynch

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The Boundless River : Stories from the Realm of the Rhine

The Boundless River : Stories from the Realm of the Rhine

Mathijs Deen

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Tokyo Travel Sketchbook : Kawaii Culture, Wabi Sabi Design, Female Samurais and Other Obsessions

Tokyo Travel Sketchbook : Kawaii Culture, Wabi Sabi Design, Female Samurais and Other Obsessions

Amaia Arrazola

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A Ride Across America : A 4,000-Mile Adventure Through the Small Towns and Big Issues of the USA

A Ride Across America : A 4,000-Mile Adventure Through the Small Towns and Big Issues of the USA

Simon Parker

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The Happy Nomad : Live with less and find what really matters

The Happy Nomad : Live with less and find what really matters

Charlotte Bradman

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Slow Trains to Istanbul : ...And Back: A 4,570-Mile Adventure on 55 Rides

Slow Trains to Istanbul : ...And Back: A 4,570-Mile Adventure on 55 Rides

Tom Chesshyre

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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.