International Pilgrimage and Wild Journeys Books

A classic of travel writing, A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush is Eric Newby�_Ts iconic account of his journey through one of the most remote and beautiful wildernesses on earth. It was 1956, and Eric Newby was earning an improbable living in the...

INTRODUCED BY JAN MORRIS'[This] gloriously ornate account of that epic journey is a classic' ROBERT MACFARLANE'The feeling of being lost in time and geography with months and years hazily sparkling ahead is a prospect of inconjecturable magic.' In 1933, aged eighteen, Patrick Leigh Fermor...

From the French Abbey of St Wandrille to the abandoned and awesome Rock Monasteries of Cappadocia in Turkey, the celebrated travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor studies the rigorous contemplative lives of the monks and the timeless beauty of their monastic surroundings. In his occasional...

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...

Acclaimed as 'A classic in the making for our times' by Monique Roffey, and hailed as 'Haunting, beautiful' by Cal Flyn, who remarked that 'Anima will live with me for a long time', Kapka Kassabova's spellbinding new book has been described by Horatio Clare...

As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning is an enchanting memoir that transports readers to the sun-drenched landscapes of 1930s Spain. With lyrical prose, Laurie Lee recounts his transformative journey as a wandering 19-year-old violinist, earning his keep by playing folk tunes in humble...

Explore the places that time forgot. These abandoned, mysterious, sleeping monuments around the world have been relegated to the margins of history. From ancient ruins and crumbling castles to more recent relics - an art deco New York subway station, a Soviet ghost town...

Atlas of Improbable Places has that rare, through-the-wardrobe quality. It is a delightful compendium of the strangest places on the planet.' DAILY TELEGRAPH 2020 WINNER OF THE�EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR Atlas of Vanishing Places. In Atlas of Improbable...

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...

Embark on a perilous yet captivating adventure through the heart of Africa in Tim Butcher's "Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart." This gripping travel memoir recounts Butcher's audacious attempt to retrace the footsteps of the legendary 19th-century explorer H.M. Stanley, traversing the...

Embark on a transformative journey along the renowned Camino Frances, the most celebrated path of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. This meticulously crafted guidebook by The Reverend Sandy Brown serves as an indispensable companion for those seeking to traverse the sacred trails of northern...

Escape into the wild and untamed heart of the Siberian taiga with Sylvain Tesson's captivating memoir, "The Consolations of the Forest." This mesmerizing account transports you deep into the vast, snow-blanketed forests of Siberia, where the author exiles himself to a remote cabin for...

Set in the valley of the Mesta, one of the oldest inhabited river valleys in Europe and a nexus for wild plant gatherers, Elixir is an unforgettable exploration of the deep connections between people, plants and place. Pre-order Kapka Kassabova's new book, Anima: A...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A thrilling, profound masterpiece' NICHOLAS CRANE'One of our great travel writers' LUKE HARDING'A travel book for our time' SARA WHEELERA breath-taking memoir of Tom Parfitt's remarkable 1,000 mile walk through Russia's Caucasus region in...

Outstanding' TIMES'Gripping' ECONOMISTSHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL CHRISTOPHER BLAND PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAREmotionally scarred after witnessing the bloody climax of the Beslan school siege in Russia's North Caucasus, in which 314 hostages died,...

Hildasay to Home is a captivating memoir that takes readers on an extraordinary journey along the breathtaking coastline of the UK. After his life was transformed by walking in his previous book, Finding Hildasay, Christian Lewis embarks on a new adventure, seeking to forge...

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...

In Outlandish, acclaimed travel writer Nick Hunt takes us across landscapes that should not be there, wildernesses found in Europe yet seemingly belonging to far-off continents: a patch of Arctic tundra in Scotland; the continent's largest surviving remnant of primeval forest in Poland and...

Sailing Alone by Richard J. King is an extraordinary literary work that deserves a place among the true masterpieces of maritime literature. Peter Nichols, the acclaimed author of Sea Change and A Voyage for Madmen, rightfully declares, "Sailing Alone belongs on the very small...

Retrace the footsteps of ancient traders and explorers on an epic 7,000-mile odyssey through the heart of Central Asia. In Shadow of the Silk Road, celebrated travel writer Colin Thubron embarks on an extraordinary journey along the legendary trade route that linked China to...

Tom Chesshyre, the quintessential globetrotter, invites you to vicariously partake in his captivating escapades and misadventures. Embark on a spellbinding odyssey from London, traversing Paris, Naples, Nuremberg, the Swiss Alps, Budapest, Athens, and delving into the farthest reaches of Eastern Europe across Romania and...

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...

The long-awaited final volume of the trilogy by Patrick Leigh Fermor. A Time of Gifts and Between the Woods and the Water were the first two volumes in a projected trilogy that would describe the walk that Patrick Leigh Fermor undertook at the age...

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...

An epic journey across 5,000 kilometres and through eight decades, to tell a new story about the old Cold War faultlinesWith the fall of the Berlin Wall, it seemed that the old divisions between East and West had been consigned to history. But with...

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,...

Embark on a remarkable journey through the gentle art of tramping with Stephen Graham's timeless classic. First published in 1926, this philosophical gem invites readers to embrace a life of wanderlust, where the open road becomes a canvas for self-discovery and oneness with nature....

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...

Discover the secrets to more authentic, meaningful and sustainable travel with this inspirational guide brimming with evocative photographic naturescapes and sage advice. �The Slow Traveller is a stunning call to change the way we travel today. Veteran slow traveller JoTinsley of Ernestmagazine invites you...

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...

Now in B-format paperback, this book describes ten women over the past three hundred years who have found walking essential to their sense of themselves, as people and as writers. Wanderers traces their footsteps, from eighteenth-century parson's daughter Elizabeth Carter - who desired nothing...

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...

Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional'A compelling mediation on the power of running and a fascinating insight into the life of this internationally bestselling writer. A perfect reading companion for runners. In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami...

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...

At 22 years old, Cheryl Strayed found herself utterly lost. Reeling from the devastating loss of her mother to cancer, followed by the crumbling of her young marriage, she made an impulsive decision to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through...

Follow the call of the wild with these incredible true stories from an international group of nature lovers, nomads and adventurers. In these pages, you are invited to share the wisdom they gained on their wild journeys. You will walk across the Australian desert...

Embark on a captivating journey through the lives of trailblazing women whose steps left indelible marks on the literary and artistic landscapes. Annabel Abbs' "Windswept" invites you to wander the untrodden paths of Gwen John, Frieda Lawrence, Nan Shepherd, and others, unveiling how the...

Embark on a captivating odyssey along the fabled Tigris River, the cradle of ancient civilizations. In "Wounded Tigris," Leon McCarron takes you on an unforgettable journey, navigating the winding waters that once nurtured the dawn of human culture. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research,...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS 2024'As epic as it is engaging' Tom Holland'Jaunty, highly informative and ultimately sobering' New York Review of Books'A fine book... Leon McCarron's tough journey paints a rich and enthralling portrait' Sir Michael PalinThe river Tigris is...