Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Countries

Cycling along winding canals never gets old in Amsterdam, but that's not all this city has to offer. Bursting with the quirky bars, hidden waterways, and edgy performance spaces that locals can't get enough of, this book helps you see all sides of this dynamic city. Don't settle for the Amsterdam...

Follow our greatest travel writer (and rusty Mandarin speaker) along the far eastern river that separates Russia from China, the two great ex-Communist giants, taking in Mongolia, Siberia and the Sea of Japan A dramatic and ambitious new journey for our greatest travel writer Colin Thubron, at 79...

What makes a real salade nicoise? What type of cheese is officially France's stinkiest? Why does the sandy carrot have such a superior flavour? And who exactly are the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Giant Omelette? Leading expert on French food and culture Carolyn Boyd shares the stories behin...

Preserved for peace and science, this ice-crowned continent offers inspiration, adventure and perspective. Wildlife roams freely, icebergs crash into the sea, whales breach beside your ship. It s the trip of a lifetime.

A tongue-in-cheek book with some seriously good advice for women with any form of anxiety who are considering travel.

From green forests to blackened basalt and snowy mountains to golden beaches, adventure awaits around every bend on these dramatic islands. Experience Middle Earth with Moon New Zealand. Inside you'll find: --Strategic itineraries including a week on both the North and South Islands, designed for...

From snowy mountains to golden beaches, beauty awaits around every bend on these dramatic islands. Find your adventure with Moon New Zealand. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries, including a trip to experience both the North and South Islands in 16 days. The top spots for outdoor ...

"The Appalachian Trail is America's most beloved trek, with millions of hikers setting foot on it every year. Yet few are aware of the fascinating backstory of the oddballs and obsessives who helped bring it to life over the past century"-- Provided by publisher.

Following in the footsteps of great explorers such as Lawrence of Arabia and Wilfred Thesiger, Arabian Journey is Levison Wood's account of his most complex expedition yet: circumnavigating the Arabian Peninsula. Travelling through some of the harshest and most beautiful environments on earth, he...

Argentina's vibrant, wonderfully idiosyncratic capital, Buenos Aires, is the third largest city in Latin America, yet it is a resolutely human kind of place. Famous for its tango, football and European-style architecture, it also holds hidden gems, including picturesque cobbled neighborhoods, sop...