An exhilarating travelogue for a new generation about a journey along Colombia’s Magdalena River, exploring life by the banks of a majestic river now at risk, and how a country recovers from conflict. "Richly observed." —Liesl Schillinger, The New York...

The durable and convenient New Jersey Easy To Fold state map will take all the wear and tear your journey can dish out. The heavy-duty laminated design allows you to mark your route, make notes, then wipe the surface clean for further use. This is a...

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From Art galleries, Bowler hats, and Cockneys to Weather, Umbrellas, and Zebra crossings, an alphabetical, pocket-sized tour through 1950s LondonFirst published in 1953, the year that saw thousands descend on London to watch the coronation of Queen...

“Intrepid and empathetic, gifted with the dispassionate gaze of a born observer…a harmonious collage of worldview and character, a wunderkammer of experiences in a life fully lived.” —Melissa Febos, The New York TimesWinner of the 2023 Lowell Thomas...

'Inspirational - with a deliciously bone-dry Berlinische humour' - Owen HatherleyFew European cities can boast a history as storied and tumultuous as that of Berlin. For more than 150 years it has been at the center of revolutionary politics; of...

The acclaimed author of Italian Ways returns with an exploration into Italy’s past and present―following in the footsteps of Garibaldi’s famed 250-mile journey across the Apennines.In the summer of 1849, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italy’s legendary...

"An engaging glimpse into a world both fascinating and fundamentally unknowable to those who aren't born into it."—R. E. BURRILLO, author of Behind the Bears EarsCraig Childs bears witness to rock art of the Colorado Plateau—bighorn sheep pecked behind...

In Time on Rock Anna Fleming charts two parallel journeys: learning the craft of traditional rock climbing, and the new developing appreciation of the natural world it brings her. Through the story of her progress from terrified beginner to confident...

Inconstant and forbidding, the arctic lured misguided voyagers into the cold for centuries--pushing them beyond the limits of their knowledge, technology, and stamina. A Fabulous Kingdom: Tales of the Arctic charts these quests and the eventual race for...

An intense and deeply personal account of five months spent high in the Andes Mountains, this travelogue combines historical and anthropological details with the thrill of extreme adventure. Hiking at more than 10,000 feet for almost the entire trip, the...

The radiant light of Greece-its landscape and poetry-as witnessed in the dark years when it was almost extinguished.In the looming shadow of an oppressive dictatorship and imminent world war, George Seferis, George Katsimbalis, and other poets and...

The author profiles the storied Great Plains of the American Midwest, relating the history, the lore, and the stories of the current inhabitants of the area

Rough Guide Spanish Phrasebook: a convenient, contemporary travel companion from Rough Guides' trusted language experts Compact,clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Spanish phrasebook and dictionary from...

Lonely Planet’s China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City, climb the Great Wall, and discover sacred Lhasa; all with your trusted travel...

A magisterial history of the Himalaya: an epic story of peoples, cultures, and adventures among the world’s highest mountains.For centuries, the unique and astonishing geography of the Himalaya has attracted those in search of spiritual and literal...

With an incredible wealth of detail, DeLorme's Atlas & Gazetteer is the perfect companion for exploring Pennsylvania. Extensively indexed, full-color topographic maps provide information on everything from cities and towns to historic sites, scenic...

With an incredible wealth of detail, DeLorme's Atlas & Gazetteer is the perfect companion for exploring the New Jersey outdoors. Extensively indexed, full-color topographic maps provide information on everything from cities and towns to historic sites,...

DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteers Are the Outdoor Enthusiasts' Choice Amazingly detailed and beautifully crafted, large-format paper maps for all 50 states Topographic maps with elevation contours, major highways and roads, dirt roads, trails and land use data...