Travel Writing & Commentary

By the YouTube sensation with two and a half million followers, the inspiring account of a young woman who, in a moment of personal crisis, embarked on an epic, transcontinental motorcycle ride—and along the way found a new sense of purpose.

Two friends, zero preparation, one dream. From the author of the beloved bestseller The Emerald Mile comes a rollicking and poignant account of an epic 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of America’s most magnificent national park and the grandest wilderness on earth.

Into Thin Air is the definitive, personal account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest...

The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America - majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes....

One of the most important and influential books of the past half-century, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance tells the iconic story of a father and son's motorcycle trip across America in the 1960s....

The River of Doubt brings alive extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived....

Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail.

She got rid of her belongings, quit her job, and undertook a yearlong journey around the world, all alone....

The true story of a couple who lost everything and embarked on a transformative journey walking the South West Coast Path in England, The Salt Path is ultimately a portrayal of home - how it can be lost, rebuilt, and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways....

Wherever Chelsea Handler travels, one thing is certain: she always ends up in the land of the ridiculous....

More than just a companion to the hugely popular Travel Channel show, No Reservations is Bourdain's journal of his far-flung travels.

Step inside this captivating account of Paulo Coehlo's pilgrimage along the road to Santiago. This fascinating parable explores the need to find one's own path....

Every time Bill Bryson walks out the door memorable travel literature threatens to break out. His previous excursion up, down, and over the Appalachian Trail...

When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he was about to be the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan's history....

Peter Mayle personally recounts the pleasures and frustrations of Provençal life--sharing in a way no one else can, the unique and endearing culture that is Provence....

To live in a pristine land unchanged by man... to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed....

In the first of three essays included in this audiobook, Bill Bryson decides to move back to the United States, after nearly two decades in Britain. But not before taking one last trip....

In less than a year, Neil Peart lost both his 19-year-old daughter, Selena, and his wife, Jackie.....

A guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain....

From the unique perspective of David Sedaris comes a new collection of essays taking his listeners on a bizarre and stimulating world tour....

This audiobook will change the way we understand ourselves and the great outdoors....

In Made in America, Bryson de-mythologizes his native land....

The best-selling author of Confederates in the Attic returns to the South and the Civil War era for an epic adventure on the trail of America's greatest landscape architect....

Before climbers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were able to reach the unclimbed West Face of the remote Siula Grande, disaster struck....

With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100 of the best stories published throughout his career. Covering his adventures through Europe, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell....

Noraly Schoenmaker was a thirtysomething geologist living in the Netherlands when she learned that her live-in partner had been having a long-term affair. In desperate need of a new beginning, she decided to quit her job and jet off to India. But her plans were dashed when she fell quickly and helplessly in love: with a motorcycle. Behind the handlebars, she felt alive and free—nimble enough to trace the narrowest paths, powerful enough to travel the longest of roads.

Paul Theroux, the author of the train travel classics The Great Railway Bazaar and The Old Patagonian Express, takes to the rails once again in this account of his epic journey through China. He hops aboard as part of a tour group in London and sets out for China's border. He then spends a year traversing the country, where he pieces together a fascinating snapshot of a unique moment in history.

Robert Finch arrived in Newfoundland in the summer of 1995 heartsick, directionless, his old life on Cape Cod in tatters. Burnside, located in Newfoundland's rugged northeast, seemed like a good place to heal. Eventually Finch became a summer resident, buying a house, playing organ for the church, and fishing the area's waters. Offering a portrait of the Newfoundland character and culture, Summers in Squid Tickle explores how three generations of the village have grappled with the changes of the past century.

In June 2023, writer Dan Rubinstein lashed camping gear to his stand-up paddle board and embarked on an improbable solo voyage from Ottawa to Montreal, New York City, Toronto, and back to Ottawa along the rivers, lakes, and canals of a landlocked region. Over 1,200 miles and ten weeks, he explored the healing potential of "blue space"—the aquatic equivalent of green space—and sought out others drawn to their local waters.

Steep Trails by John Muir is a heartfelt and inspiring collection of travel stories from one of America’s greatest nature lovers. In this book, Muir shares his journeys through the mountains, forests, and deserts of the American West—including places like California, Utah, Oregon, and Washington. He writes with wonder and love for the wild, showing us the beauty of tall trees, quiet valleys, rushing rivers, and snow-covered peaks.

After a devastating betrayal shattered her faith and her sense of self, writer Lauren Cibene found herself paralyzed by anxiety, borderline agoraphobia, and depression. Desperate for something—anything—to pull her back to life, she took a spontaneous leap: India. Cibene fled to escape the church that wanted to rush past the pain and get to the promise.

Sumérgete en el corazón de una tierra devastada por la guerra, donde la belleza y la brutalidad se fusionan en Bocetos desde la Periferia, la impactante novela debut de MP Summers. Ambientada en el volátil Darfur de 2005, esta cautivadora historia sigue a Alexander Barr, un joven contratista estadounidense que se ve inmerso en el caos de la Misión de Mantenimiento de la Paz de la Unión Africana. Desde las polvorientas calles de El Fasher hasta las sombrías crestas de las colinas de Wana, Summers pinta un vívido retrato de una región vibrante de vida y conflicto. Conoce a Tariq, un ...

In Beyond the Darkness: Transformative Journeys Through Dark Tourism, Dr. Chad Scott, multi-category #1 Amazon bestselling author, takes listeners on a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of some of history’s most profound and challenging sites. From the solemn corridors of Auschwitz to the shadowy depths of the Paris Catacombs and the reflective spaces of Ground Zero, Dr. Scott doesn’t just explore the physical remnants of tragedy—he uncovers their emotional and transformative potential.

At age 20, Jenell Nyberg decided to drop out of college and move to a commune after everything in her life seemed to collapse in on itself. It is here that she acquires the name Bok Choy. Years later, after facing unspeakable trauma and finally finding herself homeless and with a serious mental health diagnosis, she decides, against all odds, to ride her bicycle halfway around the country with the goal of making it to a family wedding in the mountains on the East Coast.

Experience the magic and wonder of Thailand through the eyes of an adventurer who learned valuable lessons on their journey. This captivating memoir takes you on a thrilling ride as the author explores the country's rich culture, tantalizing cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the serene beaches of Hua Hin, we delve deep into the heart of Thailand, discovering the beauty and complexities of this vibrant nation. Through my travels, I've gained a deeper understanding of the importance of family, community, and spirituality in Thai culture.

A co-writing effort between human and artifical intellegence. There’s a road they don’t mark on most maps. It begins in the hum of neon and ends in the hush of something older. The towns along it flicker like half-remembered dreams—places with names like Winter Wheat, Night Light, and Shrub, where deer lick mailboxes, cartoon ghosts have siblings, and the jukebox only plays songs with the word “go.” It’s 1948, or maybe 2948. Time runs sideways here. In this whimsical travelogue through thirteen imaginary towns on an alternate Route 66, the author invites you to ride shotgun as ...

Since childhood, Lorna has been curious about Germany and her ancestral roots there. She was fourteen when her great-grandfather died, a man who was born in what is now part of Ukraine but who was a self-proclaimed, proud German.

Bill Rogerson’s “The NOT so Secret Diary of a Traveller with Shearings Holidays” is a captivating memoir filled with stories from his journeys across Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, Morocco, and Europe. Illustrated with 174 colour photographs of Shearings’ coaches, other operators, and memorabilia, this book invites readers to relive the joys of coach travel. A former British Transport Police Officer, Bill Rogerson MBE, began his career in 1971 and had a lifelong passion for travel, especially by bus and coach.

In a country where dogs wear designer raincoats, attend therapy sessions, and sometimes enjoy better healthcare than humans, one outsider embarks on a state-by-state journey through America’s canine obsession. From Alabama’s truck-riding hounds to Washington D.C.’s politically connected pups, this satirical travelogue explores a nation where dogs aren’t just pets—they’re privileged citizens with Instagram accounts, artisanal diets, and bedrooms in houses they didn’t help pay for.

I trekked to Everest in Nepal seventeen times over the last 40 years. This book is a description of those journeys. It is not a guidebook, but rather a collection of my observations along that trail. Trekkers planning a journey to the Mount Everest region, or anyone interested in Nepal will enjoy this account of my travels. I spent 29 winters in Nepal and walked into the Everest region seventeen times. This book is about a trek into the Solu-Khumbu region, the foot of Mount Everest, and up the Arun River to Tashigaon, in the Makalu/Barun area. This is the home of the Sherpas.