A Month in Siena by Hisham Matar

$22.99 AUD

Category: Travel

FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AND MAN BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR 'Hisham Matar has the quality all historians - of the world and the self - most need: he knows how to stand back and let the past speak' Hilary Mantel on The Return ____________________________________ When Hisham Matar was nineteen years old he came across the Sienese School of painting for the first time. In the year in which Matar's life was shattered by the disappearance of his father the work of the great artists of Siena seemed to offer him a sense of hope. Over the years since then, Matar's feelings towards these paintings would deepen and, as he says, 'Siena began to occupy the sort of uneasy reverence the devout might feel towards Mecca or Rome or Jerusalem'. A Month in Siena is the encounter, twenty-five years later, between the writer and the city he had worshipped from afar. It is a dazzling evocation of an extraordinary place and its effect on the writer's life. It is an immersion in painting, a consideration of grief and a profoundly moving contemplation of the relationship between art and the human condition. ____________________________________ PRAISE FOR HISHAM MATAR 'Wise and agonizing and thrilling to read' Zadie Smith 'A moving, unfliching memoir' Kazuo Ishiguro 'A treasure for the ages' Peter Carey 'It is likely to become a classic' Colm Tóibín ...Show more

Tent Life: A Beginner's Guide to Camping and Beyond by Doron Francis; Stephanie Francis

$29.99 AUD

Category: Travel

A practical guide to inspire you to get out into nature. Many of us are seeking a more adventurous and centered life, away from modern distractions and stresses.Nature Vibes is a handy, pocket-sized guide packed full of useful tips, activities and fun projects to help you rediscover your natural sense of wonder, develop new skills and ultimately, build resilience. Learn the basics of camping, what to take, when to go and how to set up. Master chopping wood, making a campfire and cooking in the wild. Develop some basic wilderness skills and gaze up to the heavens and navigate by the stars, the easy way. Discover mindfulness and inner peace with nature's own soundscape, and search for your supper and learn to forage for wild food safely. Use a map and compass to guide your hiking adventure, take part in the world's biggest outdoor treasure hunt, and understand basic first aid and other useful skills that will help you thrive in the wild. With a wealth of illustrations,Nature Vibes will give you the tools to kick-start your outdoor lifestyle. Suitable for children 10 and up.   ...Show more

The Roads to Sata - A 2000 Mile Walk Through Japan by Alan Booth

$22.99 AUD

Category: Travel

One sunny spring morning in the seventies, an unlikely Englishman set out on a pilgrimage that would take him across Japan's entire length. Traveling only along small back roads, Alan Booth travelled on foot from Soya, the country's northernmost tip, to Sata in the extreme south, traversing three island s and some 2,000 miles of rural Japan. His mission- 'to come to grips with the business of living here,' after having spent most of his adult life in Tokyo. The Roads to Sata is a wry, witty, inimitable account of that prodigious trek, vividly revealing the reality of life off-the-tourist-track in Japan. Journeying alongside Booth, we encounter the wide variety of people who inhabit the Japanese countryside - from fishermen and soldiers, to bar hostesses and school teachers, to hermits, drunks and the homeless. We glimpse vast stretches of coastline and rambling townscapes, mountains and motorways; watch baseball games and sunrises; sample trout and Kilamanjaro beer, hear folklore, poems, and smutty jokes. Throughout, we enjoy the wit and insight of a uniquely perceptive guide, and more importantly, discover a new face of an often-misunderstood nation. ...Show more

Walks in Nature: Melbourne (2nd ed) by Viola Design

$24.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Walks in Nature Ser.

Melbourne and its surrounding regions are a great place to go for a walk. Step away from the city pavements and you'll discover a world of hidden wild rivers, towering eucalypt forests, cliff-tops and sheltered coves.  This revised and completely updated edition of Walks in Nature: Melbourne is for a nyone who wants to escape into the natural world. The 32 cards are organised seasonally and feature some of the best walks in the Melbourne region - with four new walks to try in this edition! Each easy-to-carry card includes a short description, useful information and map, plus a recommended coffee and foodie stop. ...Show more

A Touch of India by Valerie Britton-Wilson

$32.99 AUD

Category: Travel

In A Touch of India, Valerie Britton-Wilson discovers the challenges and charms of modern India whilst uncovering the life of her mother Pearl, a young Anglo-Indian woman growing up in end-of-Empire Bombay.Pearl was a journalist with the Times of India in the 1940s who unexpectedly fell in love with a b rilliant Cambridge pianist on leave from fighting the Japanese in the jungles of Burma.The author soon finds herself falling in love with India, which resulted in her launching a textile and clothing business. Pearl's descriptions, and the discovery of touching love letters, are interwoven with the author's experiences over two decades of working in this sometimes difficult but always fascinating country. There is a search for an elusive ancestor, a tragic dowry murder and insights into being a Chutney Mary (of mixed blood). A touch of history, a touch of travel, a touch of textiles, of humorous and touching anecdotes and much more.... ...Show more

Black Girls Take World: The Travel Bible for Black Women with a Severe Case of Wanderlust by Georgina Lawton

$29.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Girls Guide to the World Ser.

Black Girls Take World is the global travel bible for young women of colour. Packed full of insider knowledge, travel tips and tricks, plus advice on how to handle the pros and cons of travelling when you stand out, this book is the perfect accompaniment for adventurous women with a serious case of wand erlust. Chapters include 'Why you deserve to travel' and 'How not to travel like a basic bitch', and there are also recommendations for DNA heritage tours, the top 5s for solo travel, advice on how to travel ethically, plus self-care tips to stay safe and deal with micro-aggressions abroad. Writer and avid traveller Georgina Lawton also incorporates her own unique travel experiences, as well as Q&As with other black female travel pioneers. As black travel continues to grow as a collective movement across the world, Black Girls Take World is essential reading for curious travellers seeking both adventure and solace. Features illustrations by Detroit artist Rachelle Baker. A book to inspire wanderlust (or just some fun armchair travel) for young women of colour.   ...Show more

Ride: Cycle the World by DK Eyewitness

$39.99 AUD

Category: Travel

Power up mountain passes in Italy's Dolomites, tackle Bolivia's infamous Death Road or go island-hopping in Japan- Ride takes you around the world in search of adventure on two wheels. Covering 100 incredible cycling routes, this inspirational book will make you reach for your handlebars, whether you're an experienced, ascent-loving road cyclist or are planning your first bikepacking trip.Awe-inspiring images and compelling descriptions of each ride will have you itching to jump in the saddle, while handy maps, elevation profiles and practical information - including things like distance, difficulty and road surface - will help you plan the nitty gritty of your trip. We've also included the best places to explore along the way - whether that's refuelling spots, epic viewpoints or nearby must-see sights - as well as suggestions for alternative ways to tackle a route. Ride is also jam-packed with facts and figures on the world's most famous cyclists and iconic races, plus information on the history of cycling, how to choose a bike and what kit to take. ...Show more

Travel North America - (and Avoid Being a Tourist) by Pavia Rosati; Jeralyn Gerba

$39.99 AUD

Category: Travel

Where to go next in the USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean? Look no further than this stunning new book from the founders of travel website Fathom--it has all the answers The future of travel is set to keep us closer to home, encourage us to slow down, expand our minds and bring us closer to nature. Following the success of their first book Travel Anywhere, Fathom's latest book Travel North America pays homage to the stories, histories, landscapes and cultures of the vast and diverse North American continent. Tapping into a treasure trove of time-tested recommendations (both classic and little-known) and a network of interesting people (chefs, novelists, designers, innkeepers, musicians), Fathom's founders Jeralyn Gerba and Pavia Rosati provide inspiration and practical trip-planning advice for modern travelers looking to rediscover North America in the wake of the coronavirus. With a focus on the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, Travel North America includes chapters such as Brave New World--The post-pandemic travel mindset, Follow Nature's Lead, Second Cities Take First Place, Road Tripping and Giving Back--Humanitarian travel in North America'. Presented in a beautifully designed package, Travel North America will show you that now has never been a better time to plan your next vacation, not too far from home. ...Show more

Ultimate Cycling Trips: World by Andrew Bain

$39.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Ultimate Ser.

Ultimate Cycling Trips: World features 20 handpicked destinations for the best slow travel on two wheels.  Including detailed descriptions, suggested itineraries, maps, photos and even interviews with world cyclists, the Ultimate Cycling Trips: World is the perfect guide for planning your own cycling a dventure. There are trips to suit every fitness level, from riding through the Italian and French Riviera, to Canada's wildlife-rich Icefields Parkway, and the volcanic island of Jeju off the southern tip of South Korea.   As we grow more anxious about our planet, author Andrew Bain offers cycling trips as one way to minimize our environmental impact while on holiday. If that wasn't enough, there are also the added benefits of improving your fitness and becoming more immersed in your surroundings.   Now has never been a better time to see the world by bike.   ...Show more

Walks in Nature: Australia 2E - Easy Escapes into Unspoiled Landscapes Complete with Foodie Stops by Anna Carlile

$29.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: EXPLORE AUSTRALIA

Walks in Nature: Australia is a celebration of being outdoors. From coastal cliffs and crescents of sand, to iconic bush landscapes and wild offshore islands, this book offers more than 100 walking trails around the country, all within an easy distance of your capital city. This second edition has been completely updated and contains new walks for every state. In every chapter you'll find a variety of walks to suit every season and fitness level, with detailed track notes and easy-to-use maps. Each trail is 6-20km in distance and includes a delicious suggested foodie stop, where you can refuel and reflect on a day walking in nature. The book features walks in and around Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Hobart. ...Show more

Adventure Cats Living Nine Lives to the Fullest by Laura Moss

$29.99 AUD

$34.99 (14% off)

Category: Travel

Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about cats comes the ultimate--and unexpected--guide to taking your cat into the wild. Here are cats walking on a leash. Cats hiking on a leash. Cats tramping through snow. Cats camping. Cats kayaking, canoeing, even surfing--yes, cats who love water. When animal writer and active hiker Laura Moss couldn't find an online resource for hitting the trail with her cat, she created one. AdventureCats.org took off like wildfire, with attention from Wired, the Huffington Post, Outside magazine, BuzzFeed, and much more. Now, the book Adventure Cats--a collection of jaw-dropping photographs, inspiring stories of real-life cats, and all the how-to a cat owner needs--will take readers and their cats well beyond the backyard. Learn how to leash-train a cat. What to do if you encounter wildlife on the trail. Plus, winter safety tips, and how to bring a little bit of the outdoors to an indoor cat. The stories themselves are catnip for animal lovers, from Nanakuli, the one-eyed cat who hangs ten; to Georgie, a four-year-old gray tabby who lives on a sailboat; to Quandary, who not only insists on hiking with her family but also teaches them a valuable lesson: When you follow your cat's natural tendency to wander, you experience the outdoors at a slower, richer pace. This book will delight every cat person, regardless of whether their pet is inclined to adventure. (Take the quiz at the beginning of the book to find out!)   ...Show more

CITIx60 City Guides - Melbourne - 60 Local Creatives Bring You the Best of the City by Victionary

$19.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: CITIx60 Ser.

Regularly voted as the world's most liveable city in related studies and surveys, there is something for everyone in Melbourne where a vibrant arts, design, and culinary scene thrives. Jacketed in a delightful city map illustrated by Ellen Porteus, CITIx60 Melbourne gives you a good, varied taste of wha t Australia's cultural capital has to offer. Endorsed by 60 local stars all known for their accomplishments in the creative industry, the 60 hotspot recommendations cover architectural and art spaces, shops and markets, as well as dining and nighttime activities - accompanied by Google Maps QR codes, top tips, and useful app recommendations to ease your trip. Readers will find new locations as well as updated visitor information and tips in this updated edition. About CITIx60 A unique collaboration with local creatives from selected cities around the world, each CITIx60 City Guide contains 60 recommended hotspots across five key categories, covering landmarks, cultural venues, art spaces, shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment. All 60 featured creatives are at the cutting-edge of what's hot, and known for their accomplishments in various fields including art, architecture, advertising, design, film-making, music, and gastronomy. ...Show more