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Old Ways A Journey On Foot
Robert Macfarlane sets off from his Cambridge home to follow the ancient tracks, holloways, drove-roads and sea-paths that form part of a vast network of routes which criss-cross Britain.
£12.99
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Gironimo
On the eve of the Giro d'Italia's 100th anniversary, Tim Moore sets out to cycle the route of the first race, all 3,262 km of it. On a 100-year-old bike that he built himself. Fuelled by Chianti, wearing period leather goggles and a woollen cycling shirt, and with the winner of the 1914 Giro's diary as his trusty companion, Tim sets off to tell the story of this historic race, as well as the travails of a middle-aged man cycling up a lot of mountains on a mainly wooden bicycle.
£12.99
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Around the World in 80 Trains: A 45,000-Mile Adventure
When Monisha Rajesh announced plans to circumnavigate the globe in 80 train journeys, she was met with wide-eyed disbelief. But it wasn't long before she was carefully plotting a route that would cover 45,000 miles - almost twice the circumference of the Earth - coasting along the world's most remarkable railways; from the cloud-skimming heights of Tibet's Qinghai railway to silk-sheeted splendour on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Packing up her rucksack - and her fiancé, Jem - Monisha embarks on an unforgettable seven-month-long adventure that will take her from London's St Pancras station to the vast expanses of Russia and Mongolia, North Korea, Canada, Kazakhstan, and beyond.
£10.99
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Tough women adventure stories
The badass adventurers in this collection are all fearless, intelligent, compassionate and curious about the world - and they all happen to be female. From arctic expeditions and endurance races to wingsuit flying and mountain climbing, they have set the bar high for what women are capable of. These are their inspiring stories.
£10.99
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The Flightless Traveller: 50 modern adventures by land, river and sea
Travel needn't cost the Earth: discover how to explore our beautiful world sustainably and responsibly with this definitive guide. Packed full of practical information about planning an air-mile-free adventure, from route planning to budgeting, accommodation to activities; then take your pick from 50 inspiring trips, where the journey is every bit as wonderful as the destination.
£25.00
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Boater
Step aboard Boater, a mesmerising voyage along the tranquil waterways of England, written by former UK Canal Laureate, Jo Bell.
£10.99
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Moonlight Express
From the author of the smash-hit Around the World in 80 Trains comes a new globetrotting journey - this time celebrating the peculiar magic and mayhem of the night train.
£22.00
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The Path of Light
In 2020, Anthony Seldon, inspired by a fallen World War I soldier who dreamed of a 'Via Sacra' to commemorate the war dead and stand as a marker for the triumph of peace, set out on a 1000km walk tracing the historic route of the Western Front. But there wasn't to be lasting peace, with the continent falling into an even more horrific war two decades later. In 'The Path of Light', Seldon walks the route from where World War I ended to Auschwitz, discovering the towns and people who resisted in the face of unbearable destruction, and ruminating on the Second World War's legacy.
£20.00
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Anima
This work by the prizewinning writer Kapka Kassabova tells the story of her time with the last moving pastoralists in Europe. It is a gripping portrayal of human-animal interdependence, and a plea for a different way of living.
£10.99
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One woman walks Europe
The bestselling author of One Woman Walks Wales travels from Ukraine to the UK.
£12.99
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Trieste & The Meaning Of Nowhere
This story of Morris' love of Trieste is interspersed with her reflections on life, love, hope and disillusionment. Morris first visited the area as a soldier at the close of the Second World War.
£10.99
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The long unwinding road
If you want to see the whole of Wales, from cosmopolitan Cardiff in the south to the historic Victorian resorts of the north, there's one road that will take you all the way: the A470. This route, which traverses the country from end to end, winds its way through post-industrial valleys, agricultural landscapes and stunning mountains - and it offers a chance to see Wales for what it is in the twenty-first century, in all its diversity. In the company of Gwendoline, his trusty but ancient scooter, travel writer Marc P. Jones follows the long unwinding road of the A470 on a quest to discover what makes his homeland tick. Taking in the splendour, beauty and history of the communities he travels through, Marc explores what unites and divides the different regions of this varied nation, and how can they learn to understand each other better.
£18.99
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Slow Walking the Wales Coast Path
In celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Wales Coast Path, the authors recount their adventures successfully walking the entire route. Ideal for casual walkers who want an amusing, accessible guide to one of Britain's greatest outdoor challenges.
£20.00
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Bells of Old Tokyo: Travels in Japanese Time
A hauntingly original book about Tokyo and the Japanese relationship to time, memory and history, seen through the eyes of an outsider, searching for the past that underlies the city's arrestingly visible present.
£10.99
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It's All About The Bike
Robert Penn has had a long love affair with the bicycle. In this book he explains why this simple machine remains central to humanity in the 21st century.
£12.99
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Around India In 80 Trains
This title takes a page out of Jules Verne's classic tale, turns to a map of the Indian railways and embarks on an adventure aroung India in 80 trains, connecting 80 cities, covering 40,000km - the circumference of the Earth.
£12.99
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A Walk in the Woods
The Appalachian Trail covers 14 states and over 2000 miles, snaking through some of the most spectacular landscapes in America. Reluctant adventurer Bryson recounts his gruelling hike along the longest continuous footpath in the world.
£11.99
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Unforgettable Journeys: Slow down and see the world
Discover the joys of slow travel. Set off on an epic bike ride along the ancient Silk Road, jump aboard the opulent Orient Express, take a road trip on the legendary Pacific Highway - these are once-in-a-lifetime adventures that will stay with you forever. Featuring over 200 once-in-a-lifetime adventures, 'Unforgettable Journeys' is a vibrant celebration of taking the scenic route. We've picked the world's best adventures, from cruising around Alaska and Antarctica to train journeys in Zambia and Zimbabwe. We've organized the book by types of transport, so whether you're an avid hiker, cyclist or driver, or love to be on the water or on the rails, we've got you covered.
£25.00
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Island Dreams: Mapping an Obsession
Gavin Francis examines our collective fascination with islands. He blends stories of his own travels with psychology, philosophy and great voyages from literature, shedding new light on the importance of islands and isolation in our collective consciousness. Comparing the life of freedom of thirty years of extraordinary travel from the Faroe Islands to the Aegean, from the Galapagos to the Andaman Islands with a life of responsibility as a doctor, community member and parent approaching middle age, 'Island Dreams' riffs on the twinned poles of rest and motion, independence and attachment, never more relevant than in today's perennially connected world.
£20.00
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Notes From A Small Island
In 'Notes From a Small Island', Bryson, who moved to England from the USA and lived in England for almost two decades with his family, turns an affectionate but ironic eye on his adopted country.
£10.99
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Way to the Sea: The Forgotten Histories of the Thames Estuary
Caroline Crampton was born on the Thames Estuary to parents who had sailed there from South Africa in the early 1980s. Having grown up with seafaring legs and a desire to explore, Caroline is both a knowledgeable guide to the most hidden-away parts of this overlooked and unfashionable part of the country, and a persuasive advocate for its significance, both historically and culturally. As one of the key entrances and exits to England, the estuary has been pivotal to London's economic fortunes and in defining its place in the world. It has also been the entry point for immigrants for generations, yet it has an ambivalent relationship with newcomers, and UKIP's popularity in the area is on the rise.
£9.99
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Michael Palin in the Philippines
AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW--------The extraordinary new book from the bestselling author, a richly illustrated travel adventure across the island nation.Illustrated throughout with colour photographs taken on the trip, and brimming with wry humour and fascinating insights, this is a vivid and varied portrait of a complex country.---------Michael Palin's latest adventure sees him exploring one of the most fascinatingly complex and contradictory countries on earth: the Philippines. It's a popular tourist destination, but also a place of extreme poverty for many. It's a nation where religious beliefs are strongly held and divorce is illegal, but where political unrest and violence regularly mar everyday life. And, of course, it's a country still dominated by the legacy of the Marcos family, not least the infamous husband and wife team of Ferdinand and Imelda, whose 21-year rule was dominated by scandal and allegations of corruption.In the course of Michael's epic journey he gets to see the Philippines archipelago in all its beauty, variety and many paradoxes. He meets some of the warmest and friendliest people he has ever encountered. And at the very end, he finds himself as close to the Marcos family as it's possible to get - in a meeting that he never thought possible._______Praise for Michael Palin:'I cannot remember the last time I read a book so immediately absorbing and affecting.' Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything'Stirring' Daily Telegraph'Everybody's talking about it . . . A brilliant book.' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2'Tremendous' Guardian'I absolutely loved it: I had to read it at one sitting.' Lorraine Kelly, ITV Lorraine'Magisterial' The Times'[a] winning mix of genuine interest, good-humoured charm and that deceptively steely nose for humbug' Wanderlust' [An] absorbing and beautifully illustrated day-by-day account' Daily Mirror
£20.00
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Three Brothers in a Boat
Three brothers. 9,753 miles. 139 days. Peru to Australia. 6 million oar strokes. A record-breaking odyssey.'Epic' BEAR GRYLLS'Unbelievable' EWAN McGREGOR'An inspiring tale of endurance, bravery and fortitude' BEN FOGLE'Amazing' LORRAINE KELLY'Next level' MARK WHALBERGWhen the Maclean brothers rowed non-stop and unsupported across the entire Pacific they made history and raised over a million pounds for charity. But there's miles more to the story than that.Just a few years earlier, they were complete novices. What followed would test their resolve, their relationships and their belief in one another.Nail-biting, uplifting and inspiring, this is the true story of three ordinary people achieving something extraordinary.
£22.00
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