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  • 1001 Walking Tips: Navigation, fitness, gear and

    Vertebrate Publishing Ltd 1001 Walking Tips: Navigation, fitness, gear and

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis1001 Walking Tips by Paul Besley is a light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of walking.This is no standard instruction manual – it is much more useful than that. This is a huge collection of small tips to make a real difference to your walking, whether you’re on a leisurely stroll in your local urban area, exploring a national park, planning a long-distance trail or hiking in the mountains in winter – this book will help you to make the most of every walk.The vast range of topics covered includes navigation, essential kit and clothing, safety, fitness, food, walking with dogs, how to cope with various weather conditions and what to do if you get lost. Whether you’re a walking novice or an experienced trekker, Paul’s wealth of knowledge and practical advice will inspire you and help to enrich your time outdoors.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsFeedback and updates1 Basics– The golden rules– Things to remember– Weather– Water– Feet– Fitness and training2 Navigation– Basics– Map and compass– Natural navigation– GPS and digital devices3 Staying safe– Basics– Walking with a group– First aid– CPR– Getting help– If the worst happens4 Walking long distances– Day walks– More to explore– Trail walking– Trail walking logistics5 Walking environments– Urban walks– Lowlands– Uplands– Mountains– Scrambling– Walking abroad6 Winter walking– Basics– Winter gear– Winter safety7 Gear– Basics– Buying gear– Packs– Head torches– Walking poles– Cooking– Accessories– Photography8 Clothing– Basics– Underwear– Base layer– Mid-layer– Legwear– Outer layer– Jackets– Insulation– Gaiters– Footwear– Repair, reuse, repurpose9 Everything else– Food and drink– Dogs– The (unofficial) laws of walking– And finally …10 Reading list

    15 in stock

    £21.25

  • Mindfulness Travel Japan: Nature, Food, Forest

    Hardie Grant Explore Mindfulness Travel Japan: Nature, Food, Forest

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisMindfulness Travel Japan is the perfect travel guide to Japan when you need to breathe, pause, focus and relax.Are you looking to step back from the stress of daily life on your next holiday? In this guide, Japan travel connoisseurs Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh offer a selection of some of the most relaxing and mindful destinations and experiences across Japan, so you can just exist in the here and now.Covering a total of 100 mindful travel experiences, you can enjoy forests carpeted in moss, plant-based food banquets or long walks in zen gardens, losing yourself in Japan''s beauty and nature. Soak in medicinal onsen waters, or have your whole body covered in a hot-sand bath, stay overnight in a traditional ryokan or zen temple. Walk the paths of philosophers and poets and hike the paths of religious pilgrims. Observe the opening of cherry blossoms, the changing of the leaves or the first flurries of snow. Take a class in calligraphy or learn the art of meditation, spend a day bicycling around ancient temples and shrines. Learn about the different varieties of Japanese tea and the art of tea ceremony.Mindfulness Travel Japan will show you how to be your best self not just on holiday, but in life.

    3 in stock

    £15.29

  • The Flightless Traveller: 50 modern adventures by

    Quercus Publishing The Flightless Traveller: 50 modern adventures by

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisDiscover how to explore our beautiful world sustainably and responsibly with this trailblazing guide to flight-free travel. Seeking options that are enjoyable and kind to the planet, award-winning travel writer Emma Gregg shows you how to get a no-fly holiday off the ground.The Flightless Traveller presents 50 inspirational, life-affirming trip ideas for those who would like to fly less, or not at all. They include eco-friendly city breaks and coastal retreats, bike rides and sailing voyages, short jaunts on vintage railways and incredible intercontinental journeys.Some shed new light on wonderful, well-known places. Others reveal destinations, activities and experiences you might have never considered before. Best of all, they make the journey an essential part of the adventure.Get ready to recapture the authentic spirit of travel as you plan your next trip by land, river or sea.

    2 in stock

    £19.80

  • Lonely Planet Lonely Planet's Ultimate United

    Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Lonely Planet's Ultimate United

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhat's the #1 experience in the United Kingdom? The British Museum? Giant's Causeway? Edinburgh Castle? Sailing the Isles of Scilly? Hull Pier Toilets? For the first time, the experts at Lonely Planet have ranked the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands - to create the ultimate UK travel hitlist. Ultimate United Kingdom Travelist is the regional follow-up to our bestselling Ultimate Travelist and the must-own bucket list for both travellers to the UK and residents who want to discover their country's most iconic sights and activities. With glorious photos, insightful commentary and details of how to visit each place, this is your essential guide to exploring the very best of the British Isles - from tiny pubs and giant cathedrals to world-class coastal walks and rollicking music festivals. Destinations include: Edinburgh Fringe Festival Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Punting in Cambridge London's Borough Market Skara Brae Windermere Robin Hood's Bay Bonfire Night in Lewes The Making of Harry Potter Cairngorms National Park Titanic Belfast Cromer crab Boating on the Norfolk Broads Literary pubs of Oxford Henley Royal Regatta Natural History Museum Snowdon Brighton Pride Bristol International Balloon Festival Eden Project How many have you visited and what's your number one? About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

    1 in stock

    £16.99

  • Offa's Dyke Path: Follow the ancient earthwork

    Quarto Publishing PLC Offa's Dyke Path: Follow the ancient earthwork

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisOffa's Dyke Path (Gogledd Llwybr Clawdd Offa) is the 177-mile National Trail following the ancient earthwork that criss-crosses the border country of modern England and Wales, from the Severn Estuary to the seaside resort of Prestatyn on the Irish Sea. This is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. It contains: the route split into convenient sections Ordnance Survery mapping for the entire route comprehensive, up-to-date information on public transport, accommodation and places of interest background information on everything from archaeology to wildlife lavishly illustrated with colour photography throughout Table of ContentsHow to use this guide Key maps Distance checklist Other trails linking with Offa’s Dyke Path Part One: Introduction A frontier zone • What is Offa’s Dyke? • Landscape and geology • Origins and management of the Path • Pleasures on the way • Wildlife • Planning your walk • Waymarking • General information • Offa’s Dyke Path Passport Part Two: Offa’s Dyke Path 1 Sedbury Cliffs to Monmouth 2 Monmouth to Pandy 3 Pandy to Hay-on-Wye 4 Hay-on-Wye to Kington 5 Kington to Knighton 6 Knighton to Brompton Crossroads 7 Brompton Crossroads to Buttington Bridge 8 Buttington Bridge to Llanymynech 9 Llanymynech to Chirk Mill 10 Chirk Mill to Llandegla 11 Llandegla to Bodfari 12 Bodfari to Prestatyn Part Three: Useful Information Contact details • Transport • Accommodation • Tourist information • Walking holiday providers • Other useful contacts • Further reading • Ordnance Survey maps covering Offa’s Dyke Path • Glossary of Welsh place names

    5 in stock

    £13.59

  • 111 Places for Kids in London That You Shouldnt

    Emons Verlag GmbH 111 Places for Kids in London That You Shouldnt

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisLondon offers a plethora of fun, interesting things for locals and visitors to do. Aside from the obvious tourist attractions, did you know there's a man stuck in a clock? Or that dancing on a certain grave can make a beautiful tune? Do you know the best place for making sandcastles along the Thames? Or where to have breakfast with real London bus drivers? Have you ever seen the talking cat?Covering all 32 boroughs of inner and outer London, this book offers an eclectic mix of fun facts with unique things to do; leading you to rediscover London. You may have walked down the same street a hundred times and never noticed a certain something. This book will tell you why it's there and that just around the corner there is something great for kids! The book will introduce children to art, history, science and much more, which will inspire them and create great family talking points all whilst making invaluable memories. So, whether you are an inny' or an outy' Londoner, or visitor to this great city, grab the kids and get exploring!

    4 in stock

    £13.29

  • Lonely Planet Explore Every Day: 365 daily

    Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Explore Every Day: 365 daily

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisYou don't have to travel far to discover a world of new experiences. From new ways to connect with friends, family and the community, to appreciating art and unleashing your creative side, Lonely Planet shows you how to explore new cultures, meet new people and have amazing adventures - every day. When we travel, we see the world with new eyes, eat new foods, and meet people from different cultures. We learn, we explore, we challenge ourselves - and return all the better for having refreshed and renewed our outlook. But how often do we take that sense of adventure and apply it to our daily lives when we're back home? Explore Every Day encourages you to discover your creativity, your inner adventurer and your community. Some of these prompts take one minute, like learning to breathe deeply, while others a full day or more, such as camping in your living room. But most take anywhere between 10 minutes to an hour, so they're perfect to fit into your daily routine. Daily prompts include: Admiring the next piece of street art you see as if it were hanging in an art gallery Watching a film from the first country that comes to mind, and writing a short review Spending one full minute really, truly feeling the weather Drawing a map of your hometown Going on a holiday near your house by staying in a nearby youth hostel or hotel Getting off the bus or train at a station you've never been to before Borrowing a dog and taking it for a walk Waking up early to listen to the dawn chorus in a local park or woodland Learning one new constellation Calling an older relative and saying hi About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

    1 in stock

    £9.50

  • Moon Rhode Island (Fifth Edition)

    Avalon Travel Publishing Moon Rhode Island (Fifth Edition)

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisCozy beach towns, deliciously fresh seafood, and a buzzing art scene: discover the best of the Ocean State with Moon Rhode Island. Inside you'll find:*Flexible, strategic itineraries including a weeklong tour of the state and a coastal weekend getaway, with ideas for families, foodies, beachgoers, and art lovers*The top sights and unique experiences: Admire the elegant mansions of Newport, relax on the beach in Little Compton, or take a sailing lesson. Stroll through Providence's Waterplace Park and take a scenic cycle on Block Island. Visit a world-class museum, gallery-hop in College Hill, or check out the underground music scene. Feast on authentic Italian dishes in Federal Hill or try one of Rhode Island's iconic foods, like quahogs and stuffies*Honest advice from longtime local Liz Lee on when to go, how to get around, where to eat, and where to stay, from budget-friendly hotels to historic inns*Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout*Handy tools including tips for seniors, visitors with disabilities, and travelling with kids*In-depth background on the culture, history, weather, and wildlife*Full coverage of Providence, Newport, Block Island, the East Bay and Sakonnet, and South CountyWith Moon Rhode Island's practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way.Seeing more of New England? Pick up Moon Boston or Moon Maine. Driving through? Check out Moon New England Road Trip.

    1 in stock

    £11.89

  • Philips Great British Road Trip Atlas

    Octopus Publishing Group Philips Great British Road Trip Atlas

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisLooking for inspiration to hit the open road? Fancy exploring the best routes Britain and Ireland have to offer? This user-friendly atlas is designed to make your road trips both effortless and exhilarating.

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Paris Style Guide

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Paris Style Guide

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £21.59

  • The Midwest Survival Guide

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Midwest Survival Guide

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNew York Times BestsellerA hilarious full-color guide to Midwestern culture, from comedian and journalist Charlie Berens, creator of the viral comedic series The Manitowoc MinuteHave you ever had a goodbye lasting more than four hours? Do you lack the emotional capacity to say “I love you” so you just tell your loved ones to “watch out for deer”? Have you apologized to a stranger because she stepped on your foot? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there’s a good chance you’re a Midwesterner—or a Midwesterner at heart. Even if you answered no, you probably know someone who held the door for you from two football fields away. He likely waved at you and said, “Hey there,” like you organized the church bar crawl together. That was a Midwesterner in the wild. We understand that your interaction was strange—but it’s likely to get stranger.

    10 in stock

    £24.29

  • A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi

    Penguin Books Ltd A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisVocabulary alone isn''t enough. To survive in the most sophisticated - and the most scathing - nation on Earth you will need to understand the many peculiarities of the (very peculiar) French culture. And for that you need A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi.If you want to fit in with the French you''ll have to know how to deal with sardonic waiters; why French children hate Charlemagne; the etiquette of kissing, joke-telling and drinking songs, what to do with a bidet, the correct recipe for a salade nicoise and, of course, how to convey absolute, shattering indifference with a single syllable (Bof!).Charles Timoney, the author of Pardon My French, provides a practical, pleasurable guide to the charms of the Gallic people - from their daily routines to their peerless gesticulations, from their come-ons to their put-downs. Read on and put the oh la la back into your French vacances. Your inner gaul will thank you for it.

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Get Lost A Travel Guide for Anywhere

    J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. Get Lost A Travel Guide for Anywhere

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA wildly different adventure guide: Follow the prompts to see, feel, and learn something new wherever you go--in a new city or even your own hometownForget old-fashioned travel books with cookie-cutter advice on where to go and what to do. With this hip, ingenious and creative companion, you'll have a unique and surprising experience anywhere you go.Feeling lost? Lonely? In need of a snack? Flip to the designated page and follow the directions for an adventure, taking you off the beaten path and on a journey of discovery that's different every time.From the wandering mind and colorful sketchbook of Lee Crutchley, author of How to Be Happy (or at Least Less Sad), this delightful full-color book will give even the most jaded traveler a fresh experience--and a fun way to rediscover the joy of exploring the world around us, and even ourselves.

    10 in stock

    £12.34

  • The Campfire Cookbook 80 Imaginative Recipes for

    Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Campfire Cookbook 80 Imaginative Recipes for

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe ultimate cookbook for al fresco eating, with more than 80 recipes for cooking outdoors. Rustle up your choice of sweet and savoury dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alongside traditional campfire favourites such as bbq chicken, corn on the cob, and kebabs, you''ll find recipes for stuffed flatbreads, gnocchi, and even apricot cakes in a jar. With step-by-step instructions and evocative photography, the recipes are easy to follow.Each recipe has a symbol that tells you the best way to cook it, be it an open fire, grill, or camping stove. As well as outdoor cooking hacks and clever tips, you''ll find checklists of camping essentials, ideas for using local produce, and basic recipes for camping must-haves such as bbq sauce and ketchup, plus new favourites like dukkah. Outdoor cooking can be magical, so break out of the kitchen, light your fire, and enjoy delicious recipes from The Campfire Cookbook - the perfect culinary companion for any caTrade ReviewIf you're planning a trip, but don't fancy living on BBQs or basic pasta dishes, this book is for you. The Campfire Cookbook pulls together 80 imaginative recipes ideal for al fresco dining from paella to steak, to the fanciest outdoor salad you might ever lay your eyes on. Each and every recipe comes with high-quality images and easy to follow directions, while you'll also find handy tips for eating outdoors while on an adventure. * Adventure Travel *

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Wayfarers Handbook

    Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc The Wayfarers Handbook

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn inventive and visually-appealing passport to the wide world of travel, The Wayfarer''s Handbook doesn''t tell readers to go anywhere, it shows them how to go everywhere.The Wayfarer''s Handbook is a treasure trove of information about the art of travel that is specifically crafted for the modern adventurer. The book is an offbeat guide full of actionable advice, a worldwide exploration reference work, an unconventional collection of world trivia, and an exciting resource of inspiration, all designed for use in a great global adventure.With a visual aesthetic inspired by the look of vintage field guides, The Wayfarer''s Handbook is tailor-made for modern readers, providing the distilled essentials of hundreds of interesting topics, presented in a direct and precise but stylish way. This twist on traditional travel genres covers everything from the world''s 27 most common travel scams and the fascinating history of hot air balloons to everyday gestures that are offensive in foreign cultures and how to avoid a hippopotamus attack. Sketches, infographics, small maps, and illustrative charts appear throughout, allowing readers to open to any page and discover fascinating new insights into the art of travel. Though The Wayfarer''s Handbook is compact enough for the road, it is equally suited to be a gem in the library of anyone interested in exploration.

    1 in stock

    £15.19

  • In Search Of England

    Little, Brown Book Group In Search Of England

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisPassionate, affectionate and indefatigably curious, In Search of England makes a journey around the English countryside and character. England is the most various of countries; within its borders, life changes mile on mile. Roy Hattersley celebrates crumbling churches and serene Victorian architecture, magnificent hills and wind-whipped coast, our music, theatre and local customs, and, above all, the quirky good humour and resilience of England''s denizens. In Search of England is an unapologetic love story, a paean of praise for all the fascinating variety and flavour of England''s places and people.

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Art of Shen Ku

    Penguin Putnam Inc The Art of Shen Ku

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £21.25

  • A Writers World Travels 19502000

    Faber & Faber A Writers World Travels 19502000

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn a wonderfully evocative collection of her travel writing and reportage from over five decades, Jan Morris - a constant traveller - has produced a unique portrait of the twentieth century. Ranging from New York to Venice, Sydney to Berlin, and the Middle East to South Africa, Jan Morris was a witness to such seminal moments as the Eichmann trial, the first ascent of Everest, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the handover of Hong Kong. Offering a tremendously perceptive and highly personal view of the world, she is as much concerned with conveying the ''feel'' of these moments as the events themselves. And, as ever, she displays her unique and inimitable literary style, at once funny, wise and sad. Jan Morris''s collection of travel writing and reportage spans over five decades and includes such titles as Venice, Coronation Everest, Hong Kong, Spain, Manhattan ''45, A Writer''s World and the Pax Britannica Trilogy. Hav, her novel, was shortlisteTrade Review'A matchless collection... Required reading.' Conde Nast Traveller; 'A five-star portrait of our planet.' Daily Express; 'A reminder of just how entertaining, how informative and how thought-provoking a restless, inquisitive, experienced writer can be.' Sunday Times

    2 in stock

    £13.49

  • Man in Seat 61

    Transworld Publishers Ltd Man in Seat 61

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIf you are looking to reduce their carbon footprint but also want to travel, then look no further than this indispensable and comprehensive guide to train travel across Europe from the man behind the award-winning travel website www.seat61.com. Start planning that holiday now!''Really gets the juices flowing... I''ve booked my ticket!'' -- ***** Reader review''The train travellers bible'' -- ***** Reader review''A must have travel bible for getting around'' -- ***** Reader review''A fascinating read'' -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************************************************Mark Smith is the Man in Seat Sixty-One - the man behind the massively popular www.seat61.com website, which offers invaluable advice on worldwide train travel.This book is the essential guide for anyone who wishes to travel to Europe and beyond by tr

    10 in stock

    £17.00

  • Bucket List Bars Historic Saloons Pubs and Dives

    1 in stock

    £18.04

  • Sustainable Travel

    Quarto Publishing PLC Sustainable Travel

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIf you are keen to reduce the environmental cost and increase the positive impact of your adventures, but are unsure of the best ways to do so, Sustainable Travel is the essential, accessible companion any traveller needs.Table of ContentsIntroductionCan we travel better? What is sustainable travel? The climate and biodiversity crisis Travel in the AnthropoceneUnderstanding carbon The impact of travel Reducing your carbon footprint A note on offsetting: use cautionPlanning a trip Where to go What to spend When to go How to get there Where to stay What to pack When you get thereRegenerative travel Bolstering communities Safeguarding culture Protecting nature Rebuilding places Improving citiesMake it count Oceania North America and the Caribbean South and Central America Europe Africa Middle East Asia Index Acknowledgements

    1 in stock

    £15.30

  • Pretty Little London Trips

    Quarto Publishing PLC Pretty Little London Trips

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisPretty Little London: Trips is a guide to the best, chicest and most Insta-worthy day trips close to London, compiled by the creators of the Pretty Little London Instagram account. Table of ContentsIntroduction UK travel tips Instagram + Photography tips I. City & Town Brighton Edinburgh Bath York CambridgeMost scenic viewpoints Oxford Windsor Stratford Upon Avon Bristol WellsSustainable Restaurants Bradford-On-Avon St Albans Lincoln Manchester Winchester II. Coast Rye Cornwall Norfolk Beachy Head Jurassic CoastBest Spas Whistable The Pig on the Beach, Dorset Camber Sands Leigh-on- Cuckmere Haven, Seaford Mersea Island Deal, Kent Margate III. Country The Cotswolds The Newt Hotel Wilderness Reserve Four Season Hampshire Cliveden House National Trust Gardens The Manor House Hotel Chewton Glen Blenheim Palace Shaftesbury ShereBest Pubs with rooms Beaverbrook Surrey Leeds Castle, Kent New Forest Painswick Thyme Box Hill Circular Barnsley House Lavenham Castle Farm Bombay Sapphire Distillery Index

    7 in stock

    £14.44

  • The Slow Traveller

    Quarto Publishing PLC The Slow Traveller

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Slow Traveller is a stunning guide to slow travel filled with evocative naturescapes, practical travelling tips and inspirational photography. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ON SPONTANEITY & EMBRACING THE UNEXPECTED Road Trips ON HUMAN CONNECTION The Simple Joy of Sharing Food ON PILGRIMAGE The Beauty of Long-distance Walking Trails ON GETTING THERE UNDER YOUR OWN STEAM Journeys by Water ON EMBRACING THE JOURNEY Epic Rail Journeys ON MOUNTAIN SOLITUDE The Enduring Appeal of Simple Shelters ON DRIFTING Urban Landscapes CONCLUSION

    2 in stock

    £14.44

  • Departures

    Little, Brown Book Group Departures

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis''Humorous, emotional and useful...Don''t read Departures if you''ve got any annual leave left to play with''GraziaHave you ever turned up on a post-heartbreak holiday hopelessly unprepared and been forced to sleep on the floor wrapped up in a curtain? How about that eagerly-awaited solo adventure when you had to be airlifted home? Or what about the time you went to a fascinating European cultural capital and neglected to visit any of the world-renowned sights because you were in the bar? Well, Anna Hart has been on all those holidays, and more. As an avid traveller and then travel journalist, she''s spent most of her working life on a plane somewhere, and over 10 years writing about the places she''s ended up. In Departures she brings all of that knowledge together with the signature warmth and wit of her journalism. Anna is here to show that even tTrade Review[Anna's] stories of growing up via far-flung adventures and eye-opening city breaks are so warm, witty and gorgeously written that it's hard not to find yourself on Skyscanner within half an hour of cracking the book open. Plus she has the most helpful advice, from how to 'prescribe' yourself a hotel to the real secret to beating jet lag. Perfect snow-week escapism * The Pool *A beautiful memoir about travel and letting go -- Dawn O'Porter * Sunday Telegraph *We defy anyone to read intrepid journalist Anna Hart's travel memoir and not resolve to dust off their passport and embark on some new adventures. A call to action for women everywhere, Hart writes about the transformative and healing power of travel - and how its effect can last way past touchdown at Heathrow * Smallish *Just in time for the summer holidays is this great book from travel writer Anna Hart, which is part memoir, part how-to guide on making any holiday an adventure and having the same adventures back home. From Bali to LA, New Zealand to er, Margate, even armchair travellers will get a vicarious thrill from Departures * Red *Having worked with and been friends with Anna for years, it was fun to read about her globe-trotting adventures. I could hear her laugh behind the tales of some of her crazier adventures and thought it was brave to share some of the scarier and rougher parts of traveling alone as well as an insight in to trying to do it all in the grips of depression. I read it in one day and look forward to experiencing the next chapter with her. -- Jamie Klingler * iNews *

    5 in stock

    £13.29

  • Departures

    Little, Brown Book Group Departures

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisI love Anna''s writing, and I adore stories of adventuring women'' Dolly Alderton''Humorous, emotional and useful'' Grazia''A beautiful memoir'' Dawn O''Porter''Warm, witty and gorgeously written'' The Pool ''Even armchair travellers will get a vicarious thrill from Departures'' Red***************A call-to-action for adventurers everywhere, Departures is about the power of travel to transform us, heal us, challenge us and turn us into everyday adventure-seekers even after we return to the grind back home.Have you ever turned up on a post-heartbreak holiday hopelessly unprepared and been forced to sleep on the floor wrapped up in a curtain? How about that eagerly-awaited solo adventure when you had to be airlifted home? Or what about the time you went to a fascinating European cultural capital and neglectedTrade Review[Anna's] stories of growing up via far-flung adventures and eye-opening city breaks are so warm, witty and gorgeously written that it's hard not to find yourself on Skyscanner within half an hour of cracking the book open. Plus she has the most helpful advice, from how to 'prescribe' yourself a hotel to the real secret to beating jet lag. Perfect snow-week escapism * The Pool *A beautiful memoir about travel and letting go -- Dawn O'Porter * Sunday Telegraph *We defy anyone to read intrepid journalist Anna Hart's travel memoir and not resolve to dust off their passport and embark on some new adventures. A call to action for women everywhere, Hart writes about the transformative and healing power of travel - and how its effect can last way past touchdown at Heathrow * Smallish *Just in time for the summer holidays is this great book from travel writer Anna Hart, which is part memoir, part how-to guide on making any holiday an adventure and having the same adventures back home. From Bali to LA, New Zealand to er, Margate, even armchair travellers will get a vicarious thrill from Departures * Red *Having worked with and been friends with Anna for years, it was fun to read about her globe-trotting adventures. I could hear her laugh behind the tales of some of her crazier adventures and thought it was brave to share some of the scarier and rougher parts of traveling alone as well as an insight in to trying to do it all in the grips of depression. I read it in one day and look forward to experiencing the next chapter with her. -- Jamie Klingler * iNews *

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • How to Survive Family Holidays

    Little, Brown Book Group How to Survive Family Holidays

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis''Screamingly funny...a splendidly effervescent and enjoyable book'' Daily MailOne part Lonely Planet, one part tell-all family memoir, this is the definitive and hilarious guide on how to survive family holidays.No one has more experience of travelling together than the Whitehalls. They''ve given us a window into their escapades in the hit Netflix show, Travels With My Father, and in this brilliantly funny book they''ve pooled their advice for fellow travellers. In doing so they are sharing some of their best anecdotes, their most extreme experiences and their most valuable advice. It''s part memoir of family life, part travel guide and full on, laugh-out-loud funny.Trade ReviewScreamingly funny...It's a splendidly effervescent and enjoyable book. * Daily Mail *

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Ghost Towns of Route 66

    Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Ghost Towns of Route 66

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisGhost Towns of Route 66 guides you through more than 60 fascinating ghost towns along America's Main Street—Route 66 expert Jim Hinckley fills you in on their rich history and the photography of Kerrick James brings their haunting beauty to life.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: ILLINOIS The Towns that Coal Built Into the Land of LincolnCHAPTER 2: MISSOURI Ghost of the Modern Era: Times Beach The Ghost Town Trail of Missouri AvillaCHAPTER 3: KANSAS CHAPTER 4: OKLAHOMA Afton and Narcissa Warwick End of the Road Foss TexolaCHAPTER 5: TEXAS To Amarillo The Staked PlainsCHAPTER 6: NEW MEXICO Introduction to the Land of Enchantment Montoya, Newkirk, Cuervo Ghosts of the Santa Fe Trail The Timeless LandCHAPTER 7: ARIZONA Ghosts of the Painted Desert In the Footsteps of the Camel Corps Chasing Louis Chevrolet Route 66, the Forgotten ChapterCHAPTER 8: CALIFORNIA Goffs Ghosts of the Desert Cauldron DaggettACKNOWLEDGMENTS SUGGESTED READING INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER

    1 in stock

    £18.70

  • The New Yorkers Guide to LA The Angelenos Guide

    Running Press,U.S. The New Yorkers Guide to LA The Angelenos Guide

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis comparative travel guide answers the oft-posed question, "Which city is better: LA or New York?"

    1 in stock

    £14.24

  • An Ecotourists Guide to the Everglades and the

    MP-FLO Uni Press of Florida An Ecotourists Guide to the Everglades and the

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisPacked with adventure and a local’s expert advice, this guide is essential reading for a fun-filled trip through the world’s most famous wetland, the Everglades, and the spectacular marine environment of the 130-mile island chain formed by the Florida Keys. These two connected ecosystems offer outdoors enthusiasts hundreds of outings, activities, and experiences.

    1 in stock

    £14.36

  • Life Lessons on the Sierra Trail 40 Years

    Craven Street Books Life Lessons on the Sierra Trail 40 Years

    10 in stock

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