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Paris to the Pyrenees: A Skeptic Pilgrim Walks the Way of Saint James
Paris to the Pyrenees: A Skeptic Pilgrim Walks the Way of Saint James
by David Downie
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Driven by curiosity, wanderlust, and health crises David Downie and his wife set out from Paris to walk across France to the Pyrenees. Starting on the Rue Saint-Jacques then trekking 750 miles south to Roncesvalles, Spain, their eccentric route takes 72... (read more)

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The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari
The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari
by Paul Theroux
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Following the success of the acclaimed Ghost Train to the Eastern Star and The Great Railway Bazaar, The Last Train to Zona Verde is an ode to the last African journey of the world's most celebrated travel writer. “Happy again, back in the kingdom... (read more)

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The Vast Unknown: America's First Ascent of Everest
The Vast Unknown: America's First Ascent of Everest
by Broughton Coburn
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By the author of the New York Times bestselling Everest: Mountain Without Mercy, this chronicle of the iconic first American expedition to Mt. Everest in May 1963 — published to coincide with the climb's 50th anniversary — combines riveting... (read more)

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The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Though the Heart of the Grand Canyon
The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Though the Heart of the Grand Canyon
by Kevin Fedarko
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In the tradition of The Perfect Storm and Seabiscuit, the engrossing tale of the fastest boat ride ever down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. IN THE WINTER OF 1983, the largest El Niño event on record — a chain of &ldquo... (read more)

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A Sense of Direction: Pilgrimage for the Restless and the Hopeful
A Sense of Direction: Pilgrimage for the Restless and the Hopeful
by Gideon Lewis Kraus
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and#160; and#160; and#160; and#160;In medieval times, a pilgrimage gave the average Joe his only break from the daily grind. For Gideon Lewis-Kraus, it promises a different kind of escape. Determined to avoid the kind of constraint that kept his father... (read more)

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Saraban: A Chef's Journey Through Persia
Saraban: A Chef's Journey Through Persia
by Greg Malouf
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Take a journey through the culture and cuisine of Persia with exquisite recipes and stunning photographs. Join award-winning authors Greg and Lucy Malouf on a memorable journey through the culinary landscapes of ancient Persia and modern-day Iran. With... (read more)

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Have Mother, Will Travel: A Mother and Daughter Discover Themselves, Each Other, and the World (P.S.)
Have Mother, Will Travel: A Mother and Daughter Discover Themselves, Each Other, and the World (P.S.)
by Claire Fontaine
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Their bestselling memoir, Come Back, inspired readers with the story of Mia Fontaine's harrowing drug addiction and her mother, Claire's, desperate and ultimately successful attempts to save her. Now, a decade later, as Mia finds that adult life isn't... (read more)

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The New Granta Book of Travel
The New Granta Book of Travel
by Liz Jobey
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Granta has long been known for the quality of its travel writing. The 1980s were the culmination of a golden age, when writers including Paul Theroux and Bruce Chatwin, James Hamilton-Paterson and James Fenton set out to document life in largely... (read more)

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Naples Declared: A Walk Around the Bay
Naples Declared: A Walk Around the Bay
by Benjamin Taylor
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A lively, elegantly concise historic tour of Italy’s city by the bay An invaluable addition to the art of literary travel writing, Naples Declared presents an informative and compulsively readable account of three thousand years of Naples... (read more)

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The Last Man in Russia: The Struggle to Save a Dying Nation
The Last Man in Russia: The Struggle to Save a Dying Nation
by Oliver Bullough
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Russia is dying from within. Oligarchs and oil barons may still dominate international news coverage, but their prosperity masks a deep-rooted demographic tragedy. Faced with staggering population decline—and near-certain economic collapse—... (read more)

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Peking to Paris: Life and Love on a Short Drive Around Half the World
Peking to Paris: Life and Love on a Short Drive Around Half the World
by Dina Bennett
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In May 2007, leaving China’s Great Wall is Car 84, one of 128 antique autos racing in the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge. It’s guided by one Dina Bennett, the world’s least likely navigator: a daydreamer prone to carsickness, riddled... (read more)

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Follow the Money: A Month in the Life of a Ten-Dollar Bill
Follow the Money: A Month in the Life of a Ten-Dollar Bill
by Steve Boggan
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What do you do if you want to really understand a country, to understand its people and feel its heartbeat? You can follow the rest of the tourists, or you can take the advice of Watergate reporter Bob Woodward’s source, ‘Deep Throat’,... (read more)

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The Turk Who Loved Apples: And Other Tales of Losing My Way Around the World
The Turk Who Loved Apples: And Other Tales of Losing My Way Around the World
by Matt Gross
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While writing his celebrated Frugal Traveler column for the New York Times, Matt Gross began to feel hemmed in by its focus on what he thought of as “traveling on the cheap at all costs.” When his editor offered him the opportunity to do... (read more)

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Mud, Sweat and Gears: Cycling from Lands End to John O Groats (Via the Pub)
Mud, Sweat and Gears: Cycling from Lands End to John O Groats (Via the Pub)
by Ellie Bennett
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The tale of a scenic cycling trip—including an index of the 50 finest beers tasted on the trip "One more wouldn't hurt," said Mick. I looked at him doubtfully. "I'm not sure. It's gone three o'clock already. What time does it get dark in... (read more)

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The Other Side of the Tiber: Reflections on Time in Italy
The Other Side of the Tiber: Reflections on Time in Italy
by Wallis Wilde-menozzi
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A moving and illuminating memoir about a singular womans relationship with a fascinating and complex country A fresh, nuanced perspective on a profoundly perplexing country: this is what Wallis Wilde-Menozzis unique, captivating narrative... (read more)

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Bike Snob Abroad: Strange Customs, Incredible Fiets, and the Quest for Cycling Paradise
Bike Snob Abroad: Strange Customs, Incredible Fiets, and the Quest for Cycling Paradise
by Eben Weiss
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Cockpit Confidential: Everything You Need to Know about Air Travel: Questions, Answers, & Reflections
Cockpit Confidential: Everything You Need to Know about Air Travel: Questions, Answers, & Reflections
by Patrick Smith
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Adventure in Borneo the True Story of One Mans Quest To Find the Bornean Peacock Pheasant
Adventure in Borneo the True Story of One Mans Quest To Find the Bornean Peacock Pheasant
by Jolan Durrah
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