"A lyrical and evocative collection of personal stories from the author of Under the Tuscan Sun, in which the queen of wanderlust reflects on the comforts of home."--Provided by publisher....more
"With this book, you feel you can stop time and savor the rituals of life." --Maira Kalman An immersive journey through the culture and cuisine of one Japanese town, its forest, and its wa...more
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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
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "A delightful sampler plate of our national parks, written with charisma and erudition."--Nick Offerman, author of Paddle Your Own Canoe From CBS Sunday Morning...more
**Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Autobiography** "Reading this guy on the subject of waves and water is like reading Hemingway on bullfighting; William Burroughs on controlled substan...more
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 hysterical story bestseller about one man's epic Celtic sojourn in search of ancestors, nostalgia, and the world's greatest round of golf By turns hilarious and poetic, A Course Calle...more
A #1 New York Times Bestseller! "Funny, insightful, illuminating . . ." --The Boston Globe Twelve years ago, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil exploded into a monumental success, res...more
Harley-Davidson bikers - Grand Canyon river rats - Mormon archaeologists - Spelling bee prodigies - For more than fifteen years, the bestselling, award-winning author of Blood and Thunder an...more
In the 1950s, a series of dams was proposed along the Brazos River in north-central Texas. For John Graves, this project meant that if the stream's regimen was thus changed, the beautiful an...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
A classic from the New York Times bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body.Back in America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Bryson decided to reacquaint him...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
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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
See the world without leaving your desk with a year of amazing destinations in full-color photos and descriptive text from bestselling author Patricia Schultz.TRAVEL EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR: ...more
Find your felicità with this Picture-A-Day wall calendar starring Italy, everyone’s favorite bucket-list travel destination. LA DOLCE VITA: Feel like you’re on an Italian vacation all year ...more
Explore the world without leaving home with this year of amazing destinations adapted from Patricia Schultz’s #1 New York Times bestselling book.AN ITINERARY IN PHOTOS: Each monthly spread i...more
NEW FOR 2025: A YEAR OF LONG WALKS AROUND THE WORLD! The next best thing to hitting the trail: a calendar that celebrates the beauty and wonder of multiday walks and hikes.HIKE FROM HOME: Th...more
Head out on a year-long grand European tour without leaving home with TV host, bestselling author, and travel authority Rick Steves as your guide. MUST-SEE SIGHTS: Spend a year abroad acros...more
"This updated edition of Birnbaum’s Disneyland Resort, the most respected and well known name in Disney guides, takes readers through Walt Disney’s first theme park with ease and flair. Sin...more
"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
The bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun discovers the hidden pleasures of Italy in a sumptuous travel narrative that crisscrosses the country, with inventive new recipes celebrating I...more
From two leaders of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, a bold, contrarian guide to retiring at any age, with a reproducible formula to financial independence A bull***...more
A wise, passionate account of the pleasures of traveling solo In our hectic, hyperconnected lives, many people are uncomfortable with the prospect of solitude. Yet a little time to ourselves...more
As heard on NPR’s This American Life "Absorbing . . . Though it’s non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller." --Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air ...more
Laurence Gonzales’s bestselling Deep Survival has helped save lives from the deepest wildernesses, just as it has improved readers’ everyday lives. Its mix of adventure narrative, survival s...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
A treasure trove of fascinating trivia about the city that never sleepsDid you know: - Grand Central Terminal is the largest railway station in the world. - Columbus Circle is the point fro...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
"...an engaging book: part diary, part manifesto." The Guardian A round-the-world bicycle tour with one of the most original artists of our day. Urban bicycling has become more popular t...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
WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD "A masterpiece that exceeds the boundaries of the travel genre and envelops you with its incredible prose." --Wall Street Journal An unforgettable spiritu...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 masterpiece of travel writing that revolutionized the genre and made its author famous overnight An exhilarating look at a place that still retains the exotic mystery of a far-off, unsee...more
One of the greatest nineteenth-century scientist-explorers, Alexander von Humboldt traversed the tropical Spanish Americas between 1799 and 1804. By the time of his death in 1859, he had won...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
Featuring an attractive new cover, and the same convenient, traveler-friendly size as the previous editions, this completely up-to-date version includes maps, created by satellite imaging, t...more
Noo Saro-Wiwa was brought up in England, but every summer she was dragged back to visit her father in Nigeria -- a country she viewed as an annoying parallel universe where she had to relinq...more
A year of Alaska’s natural majesty, captured by world-class photographers following the Nature First principles of responsible photography. PRISTINE BEAUTY: Enjoy twelve iconic Alaskan wild...more
A year of the lush landscapes that make Hawai’i a paragon of beauty, including beaches, volcanoes, valleys, and beaches. ALOHA AWE: Experience tropical paradise with incredible full-color p...more
A year of Washington State’s natural majesty, from lush forests to towering mountains to mirror-like lakes, captured by the world-class photographers of Photo Cascadia. EVERGREEN ENCHANTMEN...more
New! A year of cats plus a year of travel equals a match made in heaven. Join these elegant felines living the good life around the world. A PURRFECT WAY TO SEE THE WORLD: Brighten your yea...more
NEW! Indulge in a year-long getaway with the joy of charming dog photos and the escapist appeal of travel in Dogs on Vacation.LIVING THEIR BEST LIVES: These puppies are cruising under LA pal...more
A year of Oregon’s natural beauty, from snow-capped ridges to fertile valleys to the high desert, captured by the world-class photographers of Photo Cascadia. EXPLORE OREGON: Experience Ore...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
A New York City-themed 500-piece jigsaw puzzle that features 50 quintessentially New York characters and images painted by two-time Caldecott winner and bestselling author Sophie Bla...more
"An immersive guide to the attractions and landmarks Walt helped create in his original Magic Kingdom! Walt Disney’s personal imprint remains firmly intact at Disneyland. Walt’s Disneyland ...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
A beautiful 500-piece puzzle featuring a visually compelling geometric floor mosaic from Ancient Rome. Whether you are a die-hard puzzler or just looking to unplug and chill, this puzzle wil...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
"A charmer. Will beguile an hour of your time and put you in touch with mankind." --New York TimesNewly reissued with an introduction by Plum Sykes, this cult favorite is a delightful diar...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 collectible 50th anniversary deluxe edition featuring an updated introduction by Jay Parini and first edition cover art and illustrated maps of Steinbeck's route by Don Freeman A Penguin C...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
From "the poet laureate of medicine" and national bestselling author of Awakenings comes a fascinating investigation of Southern Mexico that explores the origins of chocolate and mescal, p...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
An intimate journey across America, as told by one of its most beloved writers A Penguin Classic In September 1960, John Steinbeck embarked on a journey across America. He felt that he migh...more
National Bestseller In this witty and warm-hearted account, Peter Mayle tells what it is like to realize a long-cherished dream and actually move into a 200-year-old stone farmhouse in the ...more
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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
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
Where to next? This three-year travel journal invites you to reflect on your favorite trips, your dream destination, and your unique path through the world. Whether you are glamping in Banff...more
Turn everyday family outings into memorable adventures. Screen-free explorations for the whole family: This charming and practical keepsake journal makes it easy to turn family outings into...more
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - "James and Deborah Fallows have always moved to where history is being made.... They have an excellent sense of where world-shaping events are taking place at any mome...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
The almost 200 entries in the addictive Everything (or Almost Everything) About Paris are a witty and sophisticated treasure trove of facts, histories, lists, records, quotations, and miscel...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
Discover the beauty of San Francisco, its hidden charms, and its well-loved sights in this unforgettable photographic tour. Some of San Francisco's most renowned photographers, including Bil...more