In this extraordinary travelogue Horatio Clare recreates the walk that J S Bach, then an unknown composer and organ teacher, made in the depths of winter in 1705 across Germany to Lubeck. This was the pivotal point in the young composer's life, when he began his journey to becoming the master of the Baroque.
In August 1939 the Irish travel writer Richard Hayward set out on a road trip to explore the Shannon region. Eighty years on, inspired by his work, Paul Clements retraces Hayward's journey along the river. Clements paints a compelling portrait of twenty-first century Ireland, mingling travel and anecdote with an eye for the natural world.
Following the spirit of the world's longest coastal driving route, Paul Clements sets out on a meandering journey to discover the real west of Ireland. Along the way he encounters memorable characters living on the Atlantic edge and presents a unique portrait of their lives.
A hunter and gatherer of information and lore on the Burren, the author ferrets out little known facts and weaves them together. Burren Country celebrates outdoor life and uncovers what the Burren means to writers, painters and musicians who know it intimately.
With some of Ireland's most beautiful and untamed scenery, 400km of rugged coastline and enticingly peaceful roads, what better way to explore County Kerry than by bike?
The internationally bestselling portrait of a fascinating people. Why the Dutch are Different is a sideways history, an entertaining travelogue and the story of an Englishman who went Dutch... and loved it.
An awestruck love letter to one of the most spectacular places on earth, from the author of international bestseller The Eight Mountains Paolo Cognetti marked his 40th birthday with a journey he had always wanted to make: to Dolpo, a remote Himalayan region where Nepal meets Tibet.
Discover 50 unique hotels from 30 different countries around the world. Enjoy the experience of staying in places that truly stand out of the ordinary.