Himalaya: Exploring the Roof of the World by John Keay
27.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
"Excellent ... packed with information and interesting anecdotes."--The Washington Post A groundbreaking new look at Himalaya and how climate change is re-casting one of the world's most unique geophysical, historical, environmental, and social regions. More rugged and elevated than any other zone on ea ...Show more
Not Alone: Walking Te Araroa Trail Through New Zealand by Tim Voors
44.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
A stunning illustrated memoir of one man's journey across New Zealand's stunning yet challenging Te Araroa Trail. This book documents Voors' adventurous hike across New Zealand's infamous Te Araroa Trail. First, he is alone, but soon meets two women who become his travelling companions and the three of ...Show more
Down South by Bruce Ansley
34.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
In Down South, writer Bruce Ansley goes on a journey back to his beloved South Island of New Zealand in search of what makes it unique. From Curio Bay to Golden Bay, in Down South writer Bruce Ansley sets off on a vast expedition across the South Island, Te Waipounamu, visiting the places and people ...Show more
Camper Heaven - Van Life on the Open Road by Dee Campling; Cico Books
59.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
Showcasing amazing vans and their owners from around the world, Camper Heaven will inspire you to take off on the road trip of a lifetime.The pandemic has led to a massive surge in sales of motorhomes, as vacationers have chosen to avoid busy airports, crowded resorts and the risks of Covid-related trav ...Show more
Travelling Light - Stories from the world we explored in the 70s by Steve Lowndes
49.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing | Reading Level: near fine
This is the true story of life on the road for two young people back in the day when travel was one big adventure. In 1969 Steve Lowndes and Lisa Potts met by chance at a dusty bus stop in Bolivia and spent the next ten years travelling around the world together. Pakistan, Russia, Greece, Turkey, Iran, ...Show more
The Amur River: Between Russia and China by Colin Thubron
29.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
A dramatic and ambitious new journey for our greatest travel writerColin Thubron, at 79, will travel the important but almost unknown Amur River - the tenth longest river in the world - that separates Russia from China in the Far East. The river rises in the mountains of north-east Mongolia (heartland o ...Show more
Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance: 40th Anniversary Edition by Robert Pirsig
25.99 NZD
Category: Mind/Body/Spirit
A book which speaks directly to the confusions and agonies of existence, detailing a personal, philosophical odyssey.
Elixir: In the Valley at the End of Time by Kapka Kassabova
29.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
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 Set in the valley of the Mesta, one of the oldest inhabited river valleys in Europe an ...Show more
The Antipodean Express: A journey by train from New Zealand to Spain by Gregory Hill
44.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
An epic train journey from New Zealand to Spain, across 19 countries in 89 days on 33 different trains. From New Zealand's Northern Explorer to the Eurostar, the book captures the romance of rail travel, exploring cultures, cuisines, history and people along the way. An epic journey from New Zealand to ...Show more
I Belong Here: A Journey Along the Backbone of Britain by Anita Sethi
22.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
Winner of the 2021 Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Non-fictionShortlisted for the 2021 Wainwright Prize"I knew in every bone of my body, in every fibre of my being, that I had to report what had happened, not only for myself but to help stop anyone else having to go through what I did. I knew I could ...Show more
Wayfarer: Love, Loss and Life on Britain's Ancient Paths by Phoebe Smith
39.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
A woman's tale of the transformative power of walking Britain's ancient pilgrim paths. 'Phoebe Smith is a splendid writer and an inspiring traveller' Bill Bryson 'My fingers trembled uncontrollably. With each bleep of the ringtone I held my breath. Finally, he answered. 'Dad?' I said, in a small vo ...Show more
Wounded Tigris: A River Journey through the Cradle of Civilisation by Leon McCarron
29.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
'As epic as it is engaging' Tom Holland'Immensely readable true travel writing' Robin Hanbury-TenisonThe river Tigris is in danger. It has been the lifeblood of ancient Mesopotamia and modern Iraq, but geopolitics and climate change have left the birthplace of civilisation at risk of becoming uninhabita ...Show more