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Get away from it all and relax on St Lucia's golden beaches. You'll also enjoy a tour of the island and a thrilling rainforest safari.
Tour Old Delhi, enjoy a boat ride on the sacred River Ganges and visits to the shimmering Taj Mahal, and Amber Fort are among the highlights of this unforgettable holiday, which also includes the chance to search for the elusive tiger.
Enveloped in the myths and legends of Greek gods, explore Crete, an island paradise, on our tour led by expert Local Guides.
For World Book Day 2026, we asked our friends over at Stanfords - the UK's leading specialist retailer of specialist maps and travel guides - to recommend their top ten list for Just You...
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Central Asia was shaped by three great textile routes, each leaving its own distinct mark on history. The Silk Road, perhaps the most celebrated of all, forged connections between east and west through the exchange of goods and culture. Predating it was the Wool Road, whose significance lay in survival itself . A third route, the Cotton Road, tells a darker story: one of exploitation, colonial ambition, and ecological ruin. Where these paths converged, empires rose and fell, and human destinies were woven from lustrous silks, hardy felts, and delicate cottons alike.
Drawing on fifteen years of living and working across the region, Chris Aslan skilfully picks apart the threads of this complex history, weaving in his own first-hand encounters with life at the very heart of Asia.
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Alice Morrison, TV presenter, writer and adventurer gives her insights into Morocco. When she headed out to Morocco for 1001 nights, it was to take on the famous Marathon des Sables. Little did she expect to live there, but once she settled in Marrakech, she was won over by the people, the scenery and the souks.
Despite more than 10 million tourists visiting Morocco annually, there is remarkably little written about its people and their customs. Alice samples it all, offering a stunning portrait of a beautiful country. As a lone woman, she often attracts plenty of curiosity, but her willingness to participate - whether thigh deep in pigeon droppings in a tannery or helping out herding goats - ensures that she is welcomed everywhere by a people who are among the most hospitable on the planet. If you're thinking of going to Morocco, this is the ideal book to add to your collection.
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From the ancient cliffs of Dorset's Jurassic Coast to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds and the wild, windswept Peaks, Julia Bradbury sets out on a journey across Britain to discover the finest walks, the most breathtaking views — and the most welcoming pubs.
Walking is woven into the British spirit. It is part of who we are, and our love affair with the countryside shows no signs of fading. Unforgettable Walks charts eight of the nation's most treasured routes, celebrating the rich and varied beauty of the British landscape in all its glory. Step into Julia's shoes as she uncovers the wildlife and wild flowers that line each path, shares the fascinating stories — past and present — of the people she encounters, and reflects on her own personal connection to these remarkable places.
Complete with stunning hand-drawn maps, charming illustrations, and handy recommendations for local pubs and points of interest, this is a book equally at home propped on a shelf or tucked into a backpack.
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Discover the world through this stunning anthology of the finest travel writing to appear in British media — selected by some of the most celebrated names in the genre: Levison Wood, Monisha Rajesh, Jessica Vincent and Simon Willmore.
The world may look different than it once did, but the urge to venture beyond the familiar has never dimmed. The Best British Travel Writing of the 21st Century brings together 30 exceptional pieces published across British media over the past two decades, handpicked by leading voices in contemporary travel writing. Through the work of the genre's most gifted storytellers, you will navigate some of the world's most incredible destinations in a collection that is both a love letter to travel and a tribute to the craft of writing about it. It also has the power to foster understanding and spark something new in its readers.
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When Sandra Reekie was presented with the chance of a lifetime at the age of 64 — three months travelling the legendary Silk Road, the ancient trading route linking Asia and Europe — she said yes. There was just one catch: her companion would be a complete stranger. What could possibly go wrong? After all, you only live once...
This uplifting and refreshingly candid memoir follows Sandra as she sets off with optimism in her heart, a rucksack on her shoulders, and the perpetually disgruntled Joan at her side. Along the way, she encounters breathtaking ancient sites and forgotten cities, sharing her sense of wonder and her natural curiosity.
It captures the essence of what travel is really about: embracing every opportunity, savouring the quiet moments alongside the extraordinary ones, and trusting that adventure has no age limit.
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Travel is the one thing you can spend money on that leaves you wealthier than before.
It broadens our perspective and teaches us to sit with uncertainty, push through difficulty, and connect with the people and places we encounter along the way. But what about when the journey ends and we return home? How do the things we have lived through continue to shape who we are?
The Kindness of Strangers examines what it truly means to be vulnerable, and to have someone we have never met choose to stop and help us, when they could just as easily have kept walking.
Galapagos: The Enchanted Island through Writers’ Eyes is a compilation of human stories and tales from the island that gave birth to Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Chapters include tales of pirates and buccaneers, real life Robinson Crusoes and Swiss Family Robinsons, the schemes of Spanish Kings, Inca Emperors and American filibusters, as well as snippets from the visits and works of writers and exiles such as Lord Byron, William Dampier, Herman Melville and Charles Darwin.
Since the era of the Grand Tour, Tuscany has exerted an almost irresistible pull on those who visit from abroad. The region offers a rare and intoxicating blend of history, art, architecture, stunning natural landscapes and generous sunshine, to say nothing of its extraordinary food and wine.
So what is it about this corner of Italy that so reliably captivates the imagination? In search of an answer, Alistair Moffat traces Tuscany's remarkable past as he moves through Arezzo, Lucca, Pisa and Florence, and on to the region's pivotal role as the cradle of the Renaissance.
Engaging, perceptive and fired by the author's own deep affection for the region, this is a book that goes far beyond anything you will find in a standard guidebook.
Spain is a country that defies half-measures. Few places on earth can match the sheer dramatic force of what lies beyond those hills, the grandeur of its landscapes, the raw intensity of its national spirit, the weight of a history that once reached across half the globe.
Passionate, evocative and written with rare elegance, Spain is an intimate companion to a country like no other, an exploration of its people, its past and the deep, complex character that sets it apart. First published in 1964, Jan Morris's landmark work has lost none of its power or resonance.
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In The Edible Atlas, Mina Holland takes readers on a sweeping journey across the globe, untangling the flavours, ingredients and techniques that define thirty-nine of the world's cuisines.
Why has kimchi become synonymous with Korean identity? How did Argentina become a byword for exceptional beef? And what are the origins of India's endlessly varied curry traditions? These are just some of the questions Holland sets out to answer, weaving together history, storytelling and culinary insight to reveal the remarkable stories behind the food on our plates, from the unlikely role of a French priest in the creation of camembert, to the Mayan roots of the word "chocolate."
Alongside these tales, Holland draws on the expertise of some of the food world's most respected voices, including Yotam Ottolenghi, José Pizarro and Giorgio Locatelli, who contribute recipes and wisdom from their own culinary traditions. The result is an irresistible feast for food lovers and armchair travellers alike, a book that satisfies both the appetite and the curiosity in equal measure.
