A portrait in words and photographs of over 50 of the world's most exciting, unusual and exotic railway journeys, including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia. The World's Great Rail Journeys is perfect for all railway enthusiasts, whether actual or armchair travellers.
Re-Print. Peter Somerville-Large's celebrated account of an exploration, by bicycle, of the beautiful, ragged coastline of West Cork is published here for the first time in paperback.
From the acclaimed New Yorker writer, here is a compelling chronicle of the Egyptian Revolution, from Mubarak's downfall to Morsi's, told through the stories of Egyptians, the activists and those who were indifferent, thugs and elites, liberals and Islamists.
Moving through the woods and deserts, dirt tracks and highways to large cities and glorious wildernesses, the author observed America, and the Americans who inhabited it. What he saw was a lonely, generous nation too packed with individuals for single judgements; what he saw made him proud, angry, sympathetic and elated.
The latest edition of this bestselling travel skills handbook, in which Rick covers all the essentials for planning an affordable, fulfilling, and unforgettable trip to Europe, includes advice for traveling safely in light of the Covid-19 pandemic
A moving account of a death-defying walk across war-torn Afghanistan in January 2002 from Rory Stewart, author of Politics on the Edge and host of the hit podcast The Rest Is Politics.
Explore the breathtaking destinations of the Mediterranean in this updated edition from TASCHEN's Great Escapes series. From the cave-like suites at Perivolas on Santorini to the Hotel Le Corbusier in Marseille, Angelika Taschen takes us to hidden gems around the azure-blue sea. Each hotel is presented with photos and key information.