Adventure Travel

Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild....

Robert G. Barrrett's latest Les Norton adventure, The Wind and the Monkey, set in Port Stephens, NSW, is a romance as well as an adventure....

In this beautifully written, vividly detailed memoir, a young woman chronicles her adventures traveling across the deserts of the American West in an orange van named Bertha and reflects on an unconventional approach to life

A 600-mile canoe trip in the Canadian wilderness is a 17-year-old's dream adventure, but after he is mauled by a grizzly bear, it's all about staying alive....

This gripping story of courage and achievement is the account of Robert Falcon Scott's last fateful expedition to the Antarctic, as told by surviving expedition member Apsley Cherry-Garrard....

Douglas Mawson, born in 1882 and knighted in 1914, was Australia’s greatest Antarctic explorer.

Vagabonding is about taking time off from your normal life - from six weeks to four months to two years - to discover and experience the world on your own terms....

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

For more than 30 years, Patience Gray, author of the celebrated cookbook Honey from a Weed, lived in a remote area of Puglia in southernmost Italy. She lived without electricity, modern plumbing....

16 countries, 124 days and 18,000 miles. This is the story of one woman’s solo lap of the planet by bike....

In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley....

Whatever You Do, Don't Run is a hilarious collection of true tales from top ­safari guide Peter Allison....

Hailed as a masterpiece of American travel writing, Blue Highways is an unforgettable journey along our nation's backroads....

Born in Darwin in 1929, Jacqueline's childhood was spent in a succession of bush towns before she was sent to school in Darwin....

Journalist Susan Casey was in her living room when she first glimpsed this strange place and its resident sharks, their dark fins swirling around a tiny boat in a documentary....

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Impossible First, an inspiring blend of riveting adventure stories and life-changing wisdom that teaches us how to embark on a transformative one-day journey that will unlock our best lives....

When you arrive at foreign shores by sailboat, it's not such a small world after all. Come along with Glen and Julie as they sail around the world and discover that reality is even bigger than the escape they imagined....

Canoeing the Congo narrates the journey of Phil Harwood, who undertook an epic five-month solo attempt to canoe the Congo....

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

A celebration of 25 years of Provençal living - of lessons learned and changes observed - with his final book, Peter Mayle has crafted a lasting love letter to his adopted home, marked by his signature warmth, wit, and humor....

John Kretschmer is sailing’s practical philosopher - as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life...

As a teenager, Kate Harris realized that the career she craved - to be an explorer, equal parts swashbuckler and metaphysician - had gone extinct. From what she could tell of the world from small-town Ontario, the likes of Marco Polo and Magellan had mapped the whole earth; there was nothing left to be discovered. Looking beyond this planet, she decided to become a scientist and go to Mars. In between studying at Oxford and MIT, Harris set off by bicycle down the fabled Silk Road with her childhood friend Mel.

The Travels of Marco Polo by Marco Polo Read by Walter Covell. Take a fascinating journey through strange and exotic countries...

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....

Recounting the three weeks of blood, sweat, and tearsthat make up a 7,000 mile journey from the glitzy streets of Paris to the hinterland of northwestern Africa....

In a small market town in the northeast of England in 1825, something momentous happened: ticket-bearing human beings started moving along wrought-iron tracks on a contraption with engine-powered wheels. The contraption was called a 'train'. What happened in Darlington, along a 26-mile line to Stockton, would kickstart the worldwide railway revolution.

Whether you’re planning a dark tourism pilgrimage or just indulging your morbid curiosity from the safety of your couch, The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America will take you closer to the truth—and the horror—than you ever thought possible.

From the glacial wonders of Alaska to the volcanic beauty of Hawaii, this 2-in-1 cruising set delivers the ultimate adventure across two of North America’s most breathtaking destinations. Whether you're whale watching in Juneau or snorkeling in Molokini Crater, this bundle helps you plan every unforgettable moment—both on board and ashore. This comprehensive guide features curated shore excursion ideas and expert tips to help you make the most of limited cruise stops in both regions.

Covering everything from selecting the right gear and choosing the perfect site, to mastering essential outdoor skills and ensuring safety and environmental responsibility, this guide helps you navigate through every step of your camping journey. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your outdoor adventures, The Complete Camping Guide ensures that your next trip will be both enjoyable and stress-free. Get ready to embark on a journey from planning headaches to pure outdoor bliss.

Cruise Control is your all-in-one guide to the magic, mystery, and marvels of life at sea. Whether you're a first-timer wondering what to pack or a repeat cruiser looking to uncover new tricks, this easy-to-follow guide reveals ten essential secrets for making the most of every moment aboard. From the moment you choose your ship to the final farewell at the port, Cruise Control walks you through every stage of your journey with friendly, practical advice. Learn how to choose the ship that matches your travel style—whether you're after family fun, romantic luxury, or cultural discovery.

Steph Davis takes risks, trusts her impulses, makes decisions based on what feels right and never looks back. Soon after she was introduced to rock climbing, she abandoned the respectability of university life and a potential career as a concert pianist to become a "dirtbag climber," living out of her grandmother's hand-me-down Oldsmobile sedan with Fletcher, her loyal Blue heeler mix. Today, Davis is one of the most accomplished female climbers in the world, having made first ascents in Pakistan, Patagonia, Baffin Island, and Kyrgyzstan. \

When Amanda K. Jaros learns about the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail after college, she walks away from a sheltered life dominated by an angry and volatile father and does something unexpected: spends six months backpacking. Alone. She expects to pass the time in the solitary and peaceful wilderness, reflecting on her life's direction. Instead, she finds herself part of a community ripe with stinky socks, buckets of ice cream, and trail magic. What matters on the trail is not a hiker's past or parents, her fears or failures, but rather, what matters is the connections we make with each other.

My first-hand experience of buying and outfitting a 43-foot sailboat to sail around the world. Newport, Rhode Island, to Florida, caught in10-foot breaking waves head-on. Sailing through the Bahamas and Caribbean islands.

Um Abstand vom Arbeitsleben zu gewinnen, plane ich stattdessen eine Motorradtour über 10.000 km. Allein. Nicht etwa auf abenteuerlichen Off-Road-Wegen oder durch unsichere Länder, sondern auf Asphalt durch Westeuropa: Berlin – rund um die iberische Halbinsel – Berlin. Dieses Buch beschreibt meine Eindrücke, Erlebnisse und ­Gedanken auf dieser Jakobsweg-Alternative.

In 1980, Graham Broyd did something outrageous—he sold his scholarship ticket to Washington, DC, bought a one-way flight to Los Angeles, and set off to hitchhike across America. Armed with a red backpack, a surfboard, and a knack for finding himself in both incredible and ridiculous situations, he bummed rides, crashed on beaches, and stumbled into experiences that would shape him forever. From rolling the dice in Vegas to interviewing senators in Congress, from the open roads of the West to the neon chaos of New York City, every mile brought a new story.