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Small Bodies of Water
Hardback,
05/08/2021,
£14.99
£13.49
A lyrical, poetic essay collection that blends memoir with powerful writing on the natural world, taking us from London to New Zealand, Shanghai to Malaysia - from the winner of the Nan Shepherd Prize
Mountain Stories: Remembered journeys in the Scottish Highlands and Islands
Hardback,
14/10/2021,
£15.99
£14.39
Mountain Stories is an illustrated memoir of journeys through some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes, including Skye's Cuillin, Knoydart, Assynt and the Far North.
Writing during lockdown, author and artist Heather Dawe finds telling these stories a powerful means of reconnection with the mountains when they are physically inaccessible.
I Love the Seaside - The Surf and Travel Guide to Great Britain & Ireland
Paperback,
04/08/2020,
£29.95
£26.96
Filled with inspiring photography that reflects the atmosphere and seaside lifestyle perfectly, this guide is not only about the surfing. It is about travelling - alongside the ocean mainly, and a bit inland - about places, and about people.
Further Adventures in Rough Stuff: The Rough-Stuff Fellowship Archive volume 2
Paperback,
31/10/2021,
£28.00
£25.20
A second volume of photos from the archive of the oldest off-road cycling club in the world is a further look into an unseen corner of cycling, social history and outdoor culture.
Walking the Wainwrights
Paperback,
01/07/2021,
£19.99
£17.99
In this book you'll find 64 routes that, if you complete them all, by default you will also have completed the Wainwrights.
The Munros: A Walkhighlands Guide
Paperback,
07/12/2012,
£12.99
£11.69
The Munros are mountains in Scotland with a height of over 3000ft and take their name from the first list of such hills published in 1891 by Victorian mountaineer Sir Hugh Munro, 4th Baronet of Lindertis. Revised several times in the years since, this list features 282 peaks. It is suitable for those who want to climb these mountains.
The Great Sea Cliffs of Scotland
Hardback,
03/11/2020,
£35.00
£31.50
The Great Sea Cliffs of Scotland is an anthology of outrageous climbing adventures from twenty-six of the most extraordinary sea cliffs across Scotland.
The Munros
Hardback,
10/02/2021,
£30.00
£27.00
This fully revised edition of the Scottish Mountaineering Club's original and best-selling guidebook The Munros describes the best walking routes on Scotland's 282 mountains above 3000ft.
The Fox of Glencoe
Hardback,
31/07/2021,
£30.00
£27.00
Chronicles the adventures of the legendary Hamish MacInnes and his achievements in the field of mountaineering. Throughout this rich collection of tales, Hamish's unorthodox character and pragmatic approach to risk and loss are conveyed with wry, elegant style, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest mountaineers of our time.
The World Stormrider Surf Guide
Hardback,
01/11/2018,
£45.00
£40.50
This mammoth book is the largest collection of surf-spot information ever compiled, with detailed analysis of the surf spots, swell forecasting and more.
Golf Course Map of Scotland
22/03/2021,
£9.99
£8.99
This map provides the location of more than 550 golf courses throughout Scotland. Clear road mapping and a journey time guide makes this an essential map for planning your next golf trip.
Cartes du Tour: Pull-Out Maps and Gift Wrap
Paperback,
01/11/2018,
£20.00
£18.00
Aside from the iconic leaders' jerseys, the route maps of the Tour de France are perhaps the race's most recognisable visual representations. This limited-edition pack contains twelve unique route maps from the race's long history, printed on high quality paper, each taken from Rapha Editions' recent publication Cartes du Tour.
Self Build Campervan Conversions: A guide to converting everyday vehicles into campervans & motorhomes
Paperback,
14/11/2017,
£24.95
£22.46
Throw your belongings in the back, get on the road, drive to a beach, a mountain or a sunset, go for a night or a year.... More people than ever before are finding freedom in their own campervan or motorhome. This colourful book takes you step-by-step through the process of converting everyday vehicles into campervans and motorhomes.
The Ultimate UK Cycle Route Planner Map: 20,000 Plus Miles of Leisure Routes
10/03/2016,
£9.95
£8.96
All of the UK's signed cycle routes brought together on one map - now a comprehensively updated and expanded 3rd edition.
Rome: The Passenger
Paperback,
27/01/2022,
£18.99
£17.09
***AN INDEPENDENT.IE BEST SERIES OF THE YEAR 2021***
"Excellent and eclectic travel series."-The Bookseller
Karachi Vice: Life and Death in a Contested City
Paperback,
03/02/2022,
£9.99
£8.99
A fast-paced journey around Karachi in the company of those who know the city inside out - from an electrifying new voice in narrative non-fiction.
A Florence Diary
Hardback,
03/02/2022,
£9.99
£8.99
A charming, vibrant diary of Diana Athill's holiday to Florence in the late 1940s.
Dear Bill Bryson: Footnotes from a Small Island
Paperback,
03/02/2022,
£10.99
£9.89
A new edition of an irreverent homage to the '95 travel classic, from the author of The Gran Tour.
The Best British Travel Writing of the 21st Century: A Celebration of Outstanding Travel Storytelling from Around the Worl
Hardback,
10/03/2022,
£16.99
£15.29
Travel writing matters
This anthology is a collection of the 30 best travel stories published in British media over the last two decades, as judged by some of the top names in the game today. It is a celebration of the craft of travel writing, and its ability to educate, inspire and build understanding between people and cultures.
Black Earth: A Journey Through Ukraine
Hardback,
19/08/2019,
£16.99
£15.29
Black Earth connects all these stories to convey an unconventional and unfiltered view of Ukraine - a country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and the centre of countless conflicts of opinion.
The Touring Caravan Story: Over a Century of Towing
Paperback,
17/03/2022,
£12.99
£11.69
Over a century of the modern touring caravan
A History of Bangladesh
Paperback,
02/07/2020,
£24.99
£22.49
This revised and updated edition reveals the vibrant, colourful past of Bangladesh, chiefly known in the West through media images of poverty, underdevelopment and disasters. Based on the latest academic research and richly illustrated, this is a fascinating and highly readable account of life in Bangladesh over the last two millennia.
Bangladesh - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Paperback,
03/06/2014,
£7.99
£7.19
Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
The Bangladesh Reader: History, Culture, Politics
Paperback,
30/04/2013,
£24.99
£22.49
Packed with images, first-person accounts, short stories, historical documents, speeches, treaties, essays, poems, and songs, this Reader is an unprecedented introduction to the historical, cultural, and political permutations that have created contemporary Bangladesh.
Sticks and Stones: How to Hike the Appalachian Trail in Thirteen Years
Paperback,
27/07/2021,
£11.99
£10.79
The Meaning of Travel: Philosophers Abroad
Paperback,
28/07/2022,
£10.99
£9.89
The first ever history of the places where history and philosophy meet, from the Age of Discovery in the sixteenth century to contemplation of how space travel will affect our understanding of who we are in the twenty-first.
This book will reshape your understanding of travel.
Exiles: Three Island Journeys
Hardback,
05/05/2022,
£20.00
£18.00
A luminous exploration of exile - the people who have experienced it, and the places they inhabit - from the award-winning travel writer and author of The Immeasurable World and The Moor.
'An incredible, brilliant act of retrieval .
A Trip of One's Own: Hope, heartbreak and why travelling solo could change your life
Paperback,
07/07/2022,
£9.99
£8.99
Are you dreaming of leaving behind the 9 to 5 and floating off into the sunset, but not sure where to start? Constantly searching for dream holidays but never getting anywhere near them?
How to be a Travel Writer
Paperback,
14/07/2017,
£12.99
£11.69
Bursting with invaluable advice, this fully updated guide is a must for anyone who has ever yearned to turn their travels into saleable tales. Travel writer Don George and editor Janine Eberle offer tips on everything from research, interviewing and blogging to pitching to publications and getting your name in print.
Volunteer: A Traveller's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World
Paperback,
14/07/2017,
£12.99
£11.69
Volunteer is packed with invaluable information and inspiration to get you planning your perfect short, or long-term volunteer experience. Whether it's monitoring sea turtles in Greece, helping establish handicraft businesses in Ghana or building community centres in Guatemala, you'll find opportunities in this updated, comprehensive new edition.
Watling Street: Travels Through Britain and Its Ever-Present Past
Hardback,
13/07/2017,
£18.99
£13.29
A journey along one of Britain's oldest roads, from Dover to Anglesey, in search of the hidden history that makes us who we are today.
Great British Journeys
Paperback,
20/07/2017,
£10.99
£9.00
Intrepid presenter Nicholas Crane investigates eight epic journeys, following in the footsteps of our greatest indigenous explorers.
50 Greatest Prehistoric Sites of the World
Paperback,
03/08/2017,
£8.99
£8.09
The most incredible places to relive humankind's deep past.
Great Britain OS Route Map: 2017
27/03/2017,
£5.99
£4.19
Ordnance Survey's double-sided OS Route Map - Route features clear, current mapping of motorways and road numbers as well as selected tourist information. Distances between cities are also shown which makes this the ideal map for planning long journeys.
Modern Explorers
Hardback,
09/09/2013,
£24.95
£22.46
Exploration has never been more popular and any idea that there is nowhere left to explore is instantly disproved by the contemporary explorers who are showcased here. This title deals with this topic.
Oatmeal Ark: From the Scottish Isles to a Promised Land
Paperback,
30/03/2008,
£11.99
£10.79
After the death of his father, Beagan Gillean finds a trunk full of three generations of family history. Immersing himself in the lives and dreams of his forefathers, Gillean decides to retrace the journey his great-grandfather made two-hundred years before to Canada. This is the story of one family and a portrait of the country that defined it.
Under the Dragon: A Journey Through Burma
Paperback,
01/08/2008,
£11.99
£10.79
The memory of a brief visit to Burma had haunted Rory MacLean for years. A decade after the violent suppression of an unarmed national uprising, he seized the chance to return. This is a portrayal of contemporary Burma, a country that is shot through with desperation and fear, but also blessed with beauty and courage.
Dare to Do: Taking on the planet by bike and boat
Paperback,
10/08/2017,
£10.99
£9.89
The inspirational adventure story of Sarah Outen's five-year 25,000 mile expedition looping the Northern Hemisphere by rowing boat, bicycle and kayak.
Misadventure in the Middle East: Travels as a Tramp, Artist and Spy
Paperback,
01/03/2007,
£12.99
£11.69
Henry Hemming's extraordinary journey takes him from the drug-fuelled ski-slopes of Iran via some of the region's secret beaches, palaces, army barracks, police cells, nightclubs, torture chambers, brothels and artists' studios to a Fourth of July party with American GIs in one of Saddam's former palaces.
Magic Bus: On the Hippie Trail from Istanbul to India
Paperback,
01/07/2007,
£9.99
£8.99
In the 1960s, hundreds of thousands of young Westerners, inspired by Kerouac and the Beatles, blazed the 'hippie trail' overland from Istanbul to Kathmandu in search of enlightenment and a bit of cheap dope. This work retraces the path of the once well-worn 'hippie trail' from Turkey to Iran, Afghanistan to Pakistan, and from India to Nepal.
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