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’A tour de force of luminous writing.’ Mark Cocker, Spectator In 1976 James Crowden left his career in the British army and travelled to Ladakh in the Northern Himalaya, one of the most re...more

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This unique guide to one of the world's most beloved tourist destinations combines fascinating articles by a wide variety of writers, woven throughout with the editor's own indispensable adv...more

From the New York Times bestselling author of My Paris Kitchen and L'Appart, a deliciously funny, offbeat, and irreverent look at the city of lights, cheese, chocolate, and other confections...more

A timeless and majestic portrait of Africa by renowned writer Peter Matthiessen (1927-2014), author of the National Book Award-winning The Snow Leopard and the new novel In Paradise A final...more

The bestselling, award-winning author of Bad Land takes us along the Inside Passage, 1,000 miles of often treacherous water, which he navigates solo in a 35-foot sailboat, offering captivati...more

When Pico Iyer decided to go to Kyoto and live in a monastery, he did so to learn about Zen Buddhism from the inside, to get to know Kyoto, one of the loveliest old cities in the world, and ...more

A famed British neurologist embarks on an expedition in Brazil to follow the trail of Percy Fawcett, an occult-obsessed explorer who went missing in the Amazon rainforest and was the subject...more

Fiction and essays inspired by Paris from more than 70 Anglophone writers -- A MoveableFeast for the twenty-first century. ＂When good Americans die, they go to Paris＂, wrote the Irish play...more

The vanished world of nineteenth-century Paris still awaits behind the doors of select restaurants and gourmet shops that have delighted customers for more than a hundred years. Crossing the...more

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＂More local color than a steamed lobster wearing wild blueberry bracelets, along with a mess of wistful nostalgia for any reader raised in Maine or New England.＂ --Portland Press Herald Ne...more

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A rich and exquisite anthology that illuminates Japanese travel over a thousand years A Penguin Classic Discover a realm of travel writing undreamed of in the West--a richly literary traditi...more

Part of the Penguin Orange Collection, a limited-run series of twelve influential and beloved American classics in a bold series design offering a modern take on the iconic Penguin paperback...more

A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture--now revised and updated Perfect for business, pleasure, or armchair travelers, China A to Z explains the customs,...more

Why are the autumn colors of Kyoto described as the most beautiful in Japan? The delicate, almost translucent autumn hues, which derive from the city’s unique plant life and climate, are und...more

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND A TIMELESS CLASSIC FROM THE AUTHOR OF UNDER MAGNOLIA Frances Mayes--widely published poet, gourmet cook, and travel writer--opnes the door to a wondrous new ...more

A celebration of the language and culture of Italy, La Bella Lingua is the story of how a language shaped a nation, told against the backdrop of one woman's personal quest to speak fluent It...more

In the tradition of A Year in Provence and Under the Tuscan Sun, acclaimed English travel writer Tahir Shah shares a highly entertaining account of making an exotic dream come true. By turns...more

＂The Peacock Room Comes to America details the unique history of a dining room so masterfully decorated, it crossed oceans to become an art collector’s piece. The room is a study in opulenc...more

2022 National Book Awards Longlist for Nonfiction Essays about migration, displacement, and the hope for connection in a time of emotional and geopolitical disruption by a Soviet-born writer...more

＂Immersed in the hustle and bustle of the city, it is easy to lose sight of the natural world. Offering nature know-how to urban dwellers, 50 Things to Do in the Urban Wild features illustr...more

A Brazilian masterpiece, now in English for the first time: a playfully profound chronicle of an urban sophisticate’s misadventures in the Amazon A Penguin Classic ＂My life’s done a somersa...more

Feminism meets travel in this interactive resource for women who love to travel the world, near and far--from the co-founders of Unearth Women, a print and digital women’s travel magazine t...more

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The essential introduction to Japan, site of the 2020 Olympics, from "arguably the greatest living travel writer" (Outside Magazine) After three decades in Japan, Pico Iyer knows the country...more

Winner of the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year (UK) ＂William Atkins is an erudite writer with a wonderful wit and gaze and this is a new and exciting beast of a travel book.＂--Joy W...more

＂Absolutely riveting . . . Essential reading for foodies, java-junkies, anthropologists, and anyone else interested in funny, sardonically told adventure stories.＂--Anthony Bourdain, autho...more

In 1995, Iowa native Bill Bryson took a motoring trip around Britain to explore that green and pleasant land. The uproarious book that resulted, Notes from a Small Island, is one of the most...more

For the first time, Monticello has an official guidebook that reflects the unique statesman and inventor Thomas Jefferson, his home, and his world. Showcasing the recent restoration of the h...more

A pioneering work of environmental journalism that vividly depicts the people, animals and landscapes on the front lines of change's inexorable march. A species nearing extinction, a tribe l...more

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - With a new foreword by Tim Ferriss - ＂Vagabonding easily remains in my top-10 list of life-changing books. Why? Because one incredible trip, especially a long-ter...more

The true story of an ordinary woman living an extraordinary existence all over the world. "Gelman doesn't just observe the cultures she visits, she participates in them, becoming emotionally...more

Frances Mayes, whose enchanting #1 New York Times bestseller Under the Tuscan Sun made the world fall in love with Tuscany, invites readers back for a delightful new season of friendship, fe...more

Discover the magic of the desert with these notecards by Diné photographer Tyana Arviso. This stationery set features dreamy landscapes of the American Southwest. From flowering cacti to moo...more

An exhilarating travelogue for a new generation about a journey along Colombia’s Magdalena River, exploring life by the banks of a majestic river now at risk, and how a country recovers from...more

＂Northwest Knowhow is a series of accessible and engaging small format gift books that take general interest topics and dive in to what makes the Pacific Northwest special in each＂--...more

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An essential strategy book for how to have transformative, sustainable, responsible travel experiences--starting at your own front door. Recognized Peacemaker and National Geographic Explore...more

This vibrant and entrancing book invites readers on a journey around the world. Artist and globetrotter Shirin Sahba celebrates the diversity of people, places, and traditions, and revels in...more

A lovely beach house book or hostess gift, perfect for any beachy coffee table. Breezy, inviting, and delightful--just like a day at the beach--The Beachcomber’s Companion is a charming illu...more

＂[A] splendid and subtle memoir in essays＂ --The New York Times Book Review Having lost eight friends in ten years, Cooley retreats to a tiny medieval village in Italy with her husband. Th...more

Too often, tours of New York City are paeans to power--extolling the fabled New York skyline and the robber barrons whose wealth built it up, praising the marvels of a city built largely on ...more

Now fans of the smash-hit Listography journal series can list all of their travel adventures, near and far, past trips and future destinations. With over 70 thought-provoking topics ranging ...more

This charming guidebook celebrates more than fifty of the most beautiful, tranquil, and often hidden places in the Eternal City: courtyards where mossy fountains splash; landscaped staircase...more

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year Winner of the Mountains and Plains Book Seller's Association Award "Sprawling in scope. . . . Mr. Egan uses the past powerfully to explain and give ...more

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The ultimate adult coloring book for the Walt Disney World Resort offers stunning line illustrations featuring more than 70 fan-favorite Disney characters from across 50 different popular lo...more

Adult coloring books get a makeover with these charming, fashion-forward illustrations from the world's most romantic city. Wherever you're off to, take Paris Street Style with you. Transpor...more

An adventure-filled and thought-provoking travelogue along Hunter S. Thompson’s forgotten route through South America In 1963, twenty-five-year-old Hunter S. Thompson completed a yearlong jo...more

Grand Canyon Country explores the spectacular 277-mile-long gash in Arizona’s red-rock country--noted by Theodore Roosevelt in 1903 as ＂the most impressive piece of scenery I have ever look...more

When it comes to understanding the great cultural ocean that divides Brits and Yanks, it's not just our vocabulary but also our attitudes that differ. This irreverent guide surveys a who...more

From the acclaimed author of Video Nights in Kathmandu comes this intriguing new book that deciphers the cultural ramifications of globalization and the rising tide of worldwide displacement...more

Discover more than 120 stunning color photographs featuring this jewel of the Sierra Nevada. The beauty and the grandeur of Yosemite National Park beckon 4.1 million visitors each year. Som...more

As a child, acclaimed author Edwidge Danticat was terrified by Carnival festivities - until 2002, when she returned home to Haiti determined to understand the lure of this famed event. Here ...more

As a child Geoff Dyer spent long hours making and blotchily painting model fighter planes. So as an adult, naturally he jumped at the chance to spend a week onboard the aircraft carrier the ...more

From the bestselling author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Sphere comes a deeply personal memoir full of fascinating adventures as he travels everywhere from the Mayan pyramids to Kilimanja...more

Master storyteller Joe McGinniss travels to Italy to cover the unlikely success of a ragtag minor league soccer team--and delivers a brilliant and utterly unforgettable story of life in an o...more

＂A high-spirited, comic ramble into the savage Outback populated by irreverent, beer-guzzling frontiersmen.＂ --Chicago Tribune Swept off to live in Sydney by his Australian bride, American...more

Travel from sea to shining sea with this family-friendly road trip coloring book that features 8 maps and 40 illustrations of national parks, roadside attractions, and landmarks across the U...more

Barcelona, as defined by writer Eduardo Mendoza, is ＂The city of wonders.＂ And there’s no better way to explore this dynamic city than venturing beyond its most famous attractions. Do so b...more

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See the best of Venice with this streamlined walking guide, complete with step-by-step itineraries and maps to help you explore the city like a pro and navigate like a local. Created in a ha...more

This new look at Alaska as the destination for wilderness experience in America celebrates the many lives and unique landscapes that make up the vast and storied land. The book captures Alas...more

An alluring, evocative summer voyage on the Mediterranean and into the enchanting seaside towns of France and Italy by a young American chef aboard an Italian billionaire couple's spectacula...more

After two years as a postgraduate student at Nanjing University in China, Vikram Seth hitch-hiked back to his home in New Delhi, via Tibet. From Heaven Lake is the story of his remarkable jo...more

A travel journal for documenting all the things that make a trip weird, wonderful, and one of a kind. Enjoy all the weird and wonderful along the way: Skedaddle is a playful travel journal ...more

Indispensable travel advice from Everyone’s Favourite Butler A world authority on the art of travel, Charles MacPherson has planned itineraries for celebrities and business leaders, and trai...more

For anyone who's dreamed of hopping aboard a little cable car that strives for the sky, this is just the ticket. Two punch-out cable car models are included: one fully illustrated and one pr...more

See the best of Milan with this streamlined walking guide, complete with step-by-step itineraries and maps to help you explore the city like a pro and navigate like a local. Created in a han...more

See the best of New York with 15 carefully curated itineraries, written by an expert travel writer, that showcase the city's finest sights. Fun features include in-depth looks at major icons...more

See the best of Istanbul with this streamlined walking guide, complete with step-by-step itineraries and maps to help you explore the city like a pro and navigate like a local. Created in a ...more