Travel & Tourism

Read by the author, Kate Barron 'A truly inspiring story of courage, resilience and the call of the wild. Wilderness Mum is a testament to the extraordinary things we are capable of' - Tim Peake Most people believe the wild years end when motherhood begins. For me, that’s when they truly...

Brought to you by Penguin. No sex. No kids. No future? When Tom Feiling moved to Tokyo as a student in the early nineties, Japan was a beacon of the future: a rising superpower, a technology giant, and a global symbol of prosperity, civility and success. When he returned twenty-four years later...

Brought to you by Penguin. A broken heart and a moment of drunken bravado inspires middle-aged, and typically rather cautious, journalist Mike Carter to take off on a life-changing six month motorcycle trip around Europe. Never mind that he hadn't been on two wheels since an inglorious...

National Trust houses and landscapes might seem to embody conventional family values, but for generations some very different stories were hidden away. These belong to owners now considered queer for defying the norms of sexual orientation or gender identity – sometimes blatantly, occasionally as open secrets, but most often very discreetly.

An inventive new look at the entwined histories of Britain and Ireland’s nations – and the people who have called them home. Acclaimed author and journalist Brian Groom reveals the colourful and often-contested history of the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans and others who have...

"Jenna helps you prepare for trips that’ll work with your family and budget, and also with the understanding that no trip is perfect or without a few hiccups." – Giovanna Fletcher "I love Jenna's down-to-earth, approachable style – she makes family travel feel doable and exciting." –...

Nestled in the Caucasus Mountains at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia plays a geopolitical role far greater than its size would suggest. Its strategic location has been both a blessing and a curse, however. Once a battlefield of the Christian and Muslim worlds, today it is caught between its EU aspirations and its location in Russia’s backyard.

A heartfelt, one-of-a-kind memoir chronicling the hilarious, absurd, and thought-provoking experiences of an American pursuing comedy in China, learning first-hand how humor does and doesn’t translate—and whether laughter transcends borders. I marched onstage in a long robe beside my Shifu...

The city long adored for its medieval beauty, old-timey brasseries, and corner cafés has even more to offer today. In the last few years, a flood of new ideas and creative locals has infused a once-static, traditional city with a new open-minded sensibility and energy. Journalist Lindsey Tramuta offers detailed insight into the rapidly evolving worlds of food, wine, pastry, coffee, beer, fashion, and design in the delightful city of Paris.

And there it was — the Border Hotel wall. Right there. Close enough to touch. Close enough to kiss. So I did… because after dreaming about this moment for years, why pretend to be normal now? For seven years I followed the Spine Race like some people follow royal drama — obsessively, emotionally, and with absolutely no chill. The sheer scale of it never made sense to me. How do humans move for that long, that fast, through that much misery? Every January I’d watch the dots crawl north and think, one day that’ll be me.

The Dupe Hunter is the manifesto for the new era of travel—one where we admit that perfection is the enemy of good. This is not a preachy textbook that shames you for taking a flight. It is a witty, gritty, and tactical field guide to the "Dupe"—the authentic, uncrowded destination that offers the original experience before the masses ruined it.

There are nearly 1,400 known varieties of wine grapes in the world—from altesse to zierfandler—but 80 percent of the wine we drink is made from only 20 grapes. In Godforsaken Grapes, award-winning travel writer Jason Wilson looks at how that came to be and embarks on a journey to discover what we miss.

Santorini is one of the most breathtaking places on Earth — a sun-drenched paradise of whitewashed villages, cobalt-blue domes, and sunsets that ignite the horizon in molten gold. But beneath its serene beauty lies a story written in ash and fire. The Fiery Heart of Santorini peels back the layers of myth and geology to reveal the astonishing truths of an island born from destruction, reborn through resilience, and sustained by the elemental power of the Earth itself.

If you are looking for a country where everything works like clockwork, now might be a good time to turn back. If you can relax and go with the flow, however, you will experience a land diverse in environment, a rich and dynamic culture, and a people whose friendliness is legendary. Flamboyant, resilient, generous, and headstrong, the Dominican psyche embodies the country's turbulent historical inheritance and reflects the diversity of their ethnicity. Centuries of Spanish rule, African influence, and the indigenous Taino legacy combine to form a cultural tapestry that is entirely unique.

A herd of bison standing in the snow. Layered bluffs of multicolored sandstone. A silver Airstream trailer on a mountain highway. These are familiar sights for Neil Mathison and his wife, Susan. Newly retired, their son in college, they embark upon a great American road trip "uncoupled from the tyranny of calendars or a specific journey."

Five and a half decades of adventure travel, mostly by motorcycle, often alone or with his son. Now in his 70's, Tales from the Road: Volume 3 captures interesting and unusual vignettes from the author's adventure travels, starting, perhaps, when he was six-years-old (a solo, unauthorised three-mile journey by tricycle). Then, two epic journeys with his father and brother: walking 375 miles from Durban to Lourenco Marques when he was 12-years-old, and then, two years later, a 1,200-mile bicycle ride to Beira in Mocambique.

Cheese Trekking recounts the author’s experiences visiting pastoral communities and cheesemakers in various countries and explains how cheeses can be local manifestations while also representing global archetypes, strategies that have been adopted in many places. It describes the constellations (a range of complementary milk foods that utilize all byproducts of cheesemaking) of various regions through a wide-angle lens. The central premise is that milk has a terroir, born from the plants and ecology of a landscape, that is concentrated via ruminant digestion and lactation.

In 1911, Hermann Hesse sailed through southeastern Asian waters on a trip that would define much of his later writing. Hesse brings his unique eye to scenes such as adventures in a rickshaw, watching foreign theater performances, exploring strange floating cities on stilts, and luxuriating in...

In der größten Krise ihres Lebens war eine geplante Reise nach Island der Traum, an dem sich Melodie Michelberger festhielt – seitdem reiste sie zehnmal in dieses unwirklich schöne, besondere Land, dessen Menschen und deren Mentalität sie lieben gelernt hat. Island ist für Melodie Kraftort und Heimat.

Make luxury travel possible without paying luxury prices. In The 5 Step Guide to Booking Luxury Travel with Points: The Better Than Points Roadmap, Luis Lan, creator of the travel brand Better Than Points, shares his proven strategies for earning, redeeming, and maximizing credit card rewards to unlock unforgettable travel experiences.

Experience Orlando: The Heart of Florida’s Magic and Wonder is your ultimate guide to exploring one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Whether you are visiting for a weekend getaway, a week-long family vacation, or planning a memorable trip for the first time, this book is designed to help you discover both iconic attractions and hidden gems that make Orlando truly special.

Discover the heart, history, and hidden beauty of Quebec - Canada’s most captivating province. Exploring Quebec: A Journey Through History & Must-See Destinations invites listeners into a rich blend of Indigenous traditions, French and British influences, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant modern culture. Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning to rediscover its charm, this book offers an inspiring, immersive companion to help you understand the places you explore — not just photograph them.

Have you ever been at a point in your life where technically there’s nothing wrong, exactly… yet somehow things aren’t quite right? The drumbeat of discontent starts getting imperceptibly louder and louder until one day you just can’t ignore it any longer… That was me, a few years back. My solution? To completely walk out of my life into the unknown…Part of that unknown was a life-changing road trip through Spain in a campervan, on my own.

For listeners of the Ninth House series looking to discover the real history behind the Book and Snake society... The Berzelius Secret Society remains one of the most enigmatic organizations within the landscape of American collegiate traditions. Established at Yale University, it stands as the oldest of the university’s junior societies and the third oldest of its prestigious senior societies. Throughout its existence, the group has balanced an outward-facing commitment to scientific excellence with a deeply private internal culture characterized by mystery and ritual.

The Berzelius Secret Society remains one of the most enigmatic organizations within the landscape of American collegiate traditions. Established at Yale University, it stands as the oldest of the university’s junior societies and the third oldest of its prestigious senior societies. Throughout its existence, the group has balanced an outward-facing commitment to scientific excellence with a deeply private internal culture characterized by mystery and ritual.