International Pilgrimage and Wild Journeys Books

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the great outdoors with Bill Bryson's hilarious travel memoir, "A Walk in the Woods." This witty and insightful tale follows Bryson and his friend Stephen Katz as they attempt to conquer the formidable Appalachian Trail, spanning a grueling...

Traverse the globe and explore the extraordinary. This is a unique, enigmatic collection of 45 meticulously crafted maps for wandering off the beaten track. Embark on an armchair expedition across nations and marvel at astounding spots only ever stumbled upon by chance. The profound...

Imagine what the world once looked like as you discover places that have disappeared from modern atlases in this stunningly illustrated and award-winning book. Have you ever wondered about�cities that lie forgotten�under the dust of newly settled land?�Rivers and seas whose changing shape has...

In the spirit of the great Venetian explorer Marco Polo, William Dalrymple embarks on an extraordinary journey across the breadth of Asia in his captivating travelogue, "In Xanadu: A Quest." This mesmerizing tale transports readers through the dusty, forgotten roads and vibrant villages that...

Just a Little Run Around the World is an extraordinary memoir that chronicles Rosie Swale Pope's audacious quest to run around the entire globe over the course of 5 years. This inspiring tale takes readers on an unforgettable 20,000-mile journey across multiple continents, where...

Embark on an unforgettable pilgrimage through the rugged yet enchanting Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. In "Stones of Aran: Pilgrimage," celebrated writer Tim Robinson takes you on an epic clockwise journey around the island's coastline, weaving together a tapestry of human...

In his eightieth year, Colin Thubron takes a dramatic and often treacherous journey from the Amur's secret source to its giant mouth, covering almost 3,000 miles. 'Thubron on top form. Richly detailed, immaculately written and full of insights and encounters that bring a complex...

Winner - Edward Stanford Travel Memoir of the Year 2019. Shortlisted - Rathbones Folio Prize, RSL Ondaatje Prize, and Somerset Maugham Award 2019. In 2013 Guy Stagg made a pilgrimage from Canterbury to Jerusalem. Though a non-believer, he began the journey after suffering several...

Winner - Edward Stanford Travel Memoir of the Year 2019. Shortlisted - Rathbones Folio Prize, Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize, and Somerset Maugham Award 2019. 'An extraordinary travelogue, strange and brilliant' - iIn 2013 Guy Stagg walked from Canterbury to Jerusalem. Though a...

Embark on an extraordinary adventure through the rich tapestry of French history with Graham Robb's "France: An Adventure History." This captivating work takes readers on a spellbinding journey from the ancient Gauls of the first century BC to the modern era, unveiling a kaleidoscope...

By: Mary ColwellBinding: Hardback'Deeply poetic.' CAROLINE LUCAS MP'A masterpiece of storytelling.' NICK MAYHEW-SMITH'Mary Colwell is a candle of open-minded curiosity.' PATRICK LAURIE'An unforgettable story.' MICHAEL MCCARTHY'Inspiring.' JEREMY MYNOTT'Brave, tough and surprisingly funny.' ROGER MORGAN-GRENVILLE-Mary Colwell makes a 500-mile solo pilgrimage along the Camino Frances,...

Blackwell's Non-Fiction Book of the Month'A formidable achievement' Rory Stewart'Thoughtful [and] heartfelt' Observer'Profound [and] compelling' Spectator'A noble endeavour' New StatesmanWithout a permanent home, a wife or a job, and with no clear sense of where his life was going, Anthony Seldon set out on...

In the wake of the Taliban's collapse in Afghanistan, Rory Stewart embarked on an audacious journey that few would dare attempt. "The Places In Between" is a gripping account of his solitary trek across the heart of this war-ravaged nation. From the scorching deserts...

Embark on an enchanting journey along Europe's mightiest river, the Rhine, as Ben Coates guides you from its humble Alpine origins to its grand North Sea delta. This captivating travelogue seamlessly weaves together the rich tapestry of history and culture that has unfolded along...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of rural Japan with Alan Booth's captivating travel memoir, "The Roads to Sata." This mesmerizing tale unfolds as Booth sets out on a daring 2000-mile walk from the northernmost reaches of Hokkaido to the southern tip...

One woman, one bike and one richly entertaining, perception-altering journey of discovery. In 2015, as the Syrian War raged and the refugee crisis reached its peak, Rebecca Lowe set off on her bicycle across the Middle East. Driven by a desire to learn more...

Julia Blackburn's "Thin Paths: Journeys in and around an Italian Mountain Village" was nominated for both the 2011 Costa Biography Award and the 2012 Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize. The book recounts Blackburn's experiences after she and her husband relocated to a small...

Imagine embarking on an extraordinary adventure that spans nearly 5,000 kilometres across the vast and diverse landscapes of China. "Walking Home From Mongolia" by Rob Lilwall takes you on an unforgettable journey from the unforgiving Gobi desert to the bustling shores of Hong Kong....

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Europe, following in the footsteps of the legendary travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor. In "Walking the Woods and the Water," Nick Hunt pays tribute to Fermor's epic trek from the Hook of Holland to the Golden Horn in...

Step into a world rarely seen by outsiders as Alice Morrison recounts her extraordinary adventures traveling with nomadic tribes across the rugged and untamed landscapes of Morocco. In "Walking with Nomads", Morrison invites you to join her on three remarkable journeys - trekking along...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the ages and across continents in this captivating anthology that celebrates the profound connection between women and walking. "Way Makers" is a meticulously curated collection that weaves together a tapestry of voices, each one adding a unique thread...

Where the Wild Winds Are is a mesmerizing travel narrative that follows writer Nick Hunt on an extraordinary journey across Europe, tracing the invisible paths of four legendary winds. From the fells of Cumbria to the sun-drenched shores of the Adriatic, Hunt embarks on...