Travel writing

John Muir was born in Scotland on April 21st, 1838.

John Muir was born in Scotland on April 21st, 1838.

John Muir was born in Scotland on April 21st, 1838.

John Muir was born in Scotland on April 21st, 1838.

Henry James was born on 15 April 1843 and is regarded as one of the great literary figures of 19th Century writing.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in 1835 and is far better known by his pen name; Mark Twain.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in 1835 and is far better known by his pen name; Mark Twain.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in 1835 and is far better known by his pen name; Mark Twain.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in 1835 and is far better known by his pen name; Mark Twain.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in 1835 and is far better known by his pen name; Mark Twain.

Jules Gabriel Verne was born on February 8th, 1828 on Ile Feydeau, a small artificial island on the Loire River in Nantes.

Jules Gabriel Verne was born on February 8th, 1828 on Ile Feydeau, a small artificial island on the Loire River in Nantes.

The origins of anthropology lie in expeditionary journeys.

With the world at her feet and Californian railroad fortunes in her purse, Aim e had a tale or two to tell.

Shortlisted for the PEN Ackerley Prize 2018.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS.

'I don't know any tract of land in which in so narrow a compass may be found an equal variety of sublime and beautiful features'.

From the walkable breweries of Ashville, North Carolina, to the lfestival in Copenhagen, Oktoberfest in Brazil to the breweries of Beijing, discover 101 traditional, quirky, absurd, must-visit beer destinations across the globe.

How great would it be to have access to the world's experts to help you choose the coolest and most interesting bars, wherever you find yourself in the world?

What is life like on a Greek island?

Bradshaw's guide to London was published in a single volume as a handbook for visitors to the capital, and it includes beautiful engravings of London attractions, a historical overview of the city, and lots of other information relating to London theatres, Hackney carriages, omnibuses, London churches and even banks.

A gripping account of an under-reported island' Spectator, Book of the Year '[A] brilliant new book about an island that has a geography from heaven and a history from hell' Daily Telegraph'A brilliant work of travel, history and psychological insight .

'I have come to thank dark places for the light they bring to life.

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR**Alev Scott's odyssey began when she looked beyond Turkey's borders for contemporary traces of the Ottoman Empire.

The bestselling historian tells the story of the landscapes, peoples and culture of early medieval Britain in eight walks, an epic sea voyage and a north-south ride by motorbike.

1948: with post-war Britain's sense 'dulled by traffic and by bombs', this pocket-sized book was a clarion call for readers to rediscover the beauties of the idyllic English countryside.

Mountain huts are unlike any other place to spend a night.

Eight treks.

Fourteen mountains.

Europe is facing a wave of migration unmatched since the end of World War II - and no one has reported on this crisis in more depth or breadth than the Guardian's migration correspondent, Patrick Kingsley.

'This important, disturbing and frequently heartbreaking book should be read by every politician in Westminster.

Malta has served as a beautiful backdrop for films for nearly as long as there has been a film industry.

On the brink of retirement, John and his wife Sally are determined to end a life at the grindstone in grimy and wet Lancashire.

Jonathan Nicholas spent an extraordinary year in Australia when he was twenty-two years old.

Times New Romanian provides a picture of Romania today through the individual first-person narratives of people who chose to go and make a life in this country.

France, the Soul of a Journey is a travel memoir that really gets into the veins of France's lush ambience.

The story of the Giro d'Italia - Italy's equivalent of the Tour de France, and its superior in the eyes of many - is as dramatic and full of extraordinary characters as the story of Italy itself.

Whether it's Space Invaders, Candy Crush Saga or Grand Theft Auto, video games draw us in and don't let go.

The Durrell family are immortalised in Gerald Durrell's My Family and Other Animals and its ITV adaptation, The Durrells.

Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award Wealth and power on the trail of the super-richIn 2012, Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista was the eighth richest man in the world, his $30bn fortune built on Brazil's incredible natural resources.

'A thoughtful exploration of humanity .

'Tenacious, revelatory, and humane.

Shortlisted for the Wales Book of the Year Non-Fiction Award 2020'Chappell is a gifted storyteller' - ObserverIn 2015 Emily Chappell embarked on a formidable new bike race: The Transcontinental.

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety.

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety.

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety.

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety.

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety.

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety.