Travel Writing & Commentary

Als Fiona Robertson ihren Mann an den Krebs verliert, begibt sie sich auf eine Reise durch Großbritannien zu den großen prähistorischen Menhiren des Landes. Die alten Steine werden für die langjährige Megalith-Enthusiastin in der schweren Zeit des Abschieds und des Verlusts wichtiger denn je. Aufgerichtet vor Tausenden von Jahren, sind die Megalithen Symbole für Beständigkeit und Überdauern. In Stone Lands lässt uns Robertson in die reiche Geschichte Großbritanniens eintauchen und teilt die Freude und den Trost, der von diesen Stätten ausgeht.

O caldeirão da Velha Chica e outras histórias brasileiras, de Alexandre Staut, traz uma pesquisa informal e apaixonada sobre alimentação popular brasileira, que dura mais de 15 anos. O autor se vale do jornalismo literário, de relatos de viagem, da história oral, da antropologia e até de ficção, para falar deste tema bastante saboroso. A obra foi dividida em cinco partes. Na primeira, o autor visita a culinária dos povos originários em passeios por aldeias indígenas do Mato Grosso e do litoral do Rio de Janeiro...

旅の思い出は、奪われることのない宝。時は明治、鉄道開通に揺れる滋賀県草津の村長・南信太郎は駅の開業に尽くし、立売り弁当販売を始める。

L'autrice, la scrittrice scozzese Nan Shepherd, lo ha esplorato per tutta la vita, percorrendolo in lungo e in largo in un eterno ritornare, scoprire, ricordare. Muoversi negli spazi di queste montagne significa per lei entrare in contatto con la vera essenza della natura e di se stessi. In quel moto che è al tempo stesso contemplazione, i sensi si acuiscono per percepire suoni, colori, profumi e consistenze e la mente li accompagna, dapprima rapita e poi forte di una nuova consapevolezza.

In Hidden Japan, acclaimed author and environmentalist Alex Kerr leads us to the country's most secluded and enchanting corners—places where time seems to stand still and traditional culture endures. From thatched-roof villages in misty mountains to volcanic islands few have ever visited, Kerr's lyrical prose, narrated by the author himself, is brought to life in this immersive audio experience.

Pulitzer Prize–winning author of G-Man and acclaimed historian Beverly Gage takes the ultimate road trip into the American past. Ride along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments...

Embark on an unforgettable journey in Walk 12 Months 12 Journeys 1200, a poignant and inspiring travel memoir that chronicles a year of walking pilgrimages across the globe. Trading certainty for step-by-step discovery, Carol and her husband Karl wander through Portugal’s sunbaked villages, California’s misty coastlines, Croatia’s ancient paths, and beyond—each place offering its own rhythm, beauty, and unexpected wisdom. In this personal narrative, discover the highs and lows of their travels, the unexpected challenges, and the moments of pure joy and connection.

What happens when a married couple hikes 2,194 miles from Georgia to Maine—together? One Step at a Time is a heartfelt and often funny account of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail as a couple—full of physical struggle, natural beauty, and emotional growth.

In this lyrical and unconventional memoir, a road trip to California's Central Coast becomes an epic journey through family history, loss, and connection. When three generations of women—a middle-aged narrator, her seventy-seven-year-old mother, and her twenty-two-year-old Gen Z daughter—set out for a quick trip to California's Central Coast, their road trip transforms into something far richer: a modern-day Odyssey.

When Mary Elisabeth Denmon and her husband, Brandon, sold their home and prepared for a fresh start in Pennsylvania, they never imagined they'd soon be navigating life in an RV with no home-base. Faced with deceptive people and unmet expectations, they set out on a cross-country adventure that would test their faith and marriage. With three dogs in tow and zero experience with RV living, the couple quickly learned the ins and outs of hookups, waste disposal, and the challenge of finding safe places to park.