Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Countries

Michelle Law is here to tell you that Asian girls are going place. Sure, that could literally mean hopping on a plane to a distant country, but it's also about overcoming stereotypes and barriers that Asian women face every day. So whether it's practical advice on how to not be a jerk to other cu...

"It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders-- the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South A...

"From ancient ruins and crumbling castles to more recent relics - an art deco New York subway station, a Soviet ghost town in the Arctic Circle, a flooded Thai mall teeming with aquatic life - Travis Elborough takes you on a journey into these strange, overlooked and disappearing worlds and immor...

"An unprecedented portrait of the hidden patterns in human society-visualized through the world of data. Award-winning geographer-designer team James Cheshire and Oliver Uberti transform enormous datasets into rich maps and cutting-edge visualizations. In this triumph of visual storytelling, they...

Chris Fitch takes you on a journey through the world's most wild places, visiting immensely diverse floral kingdoms, remote jungles abundant with exotic birds, and both freezing cold and scorching hot inhospitable environments. From these natural havens we travel to the extreme and the incredible...

"This isn't your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Austin's iconic taco trucks are eclectic dive bars, quirky galleries, and hidden swimming spots that locals love--and that's where this book takes you. Whether you're a restless Austinite on the hunt for a new hangout or a visitor keen to discover a ...

Get closer to Australia with DK Eyewitness Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. Dining out with a view of the Sydney Opera House. Strolling through trendy Melbourne. For a vacation to remember, Australia is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the ...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Australia. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from surfing the waves on Byron Bay's iconic beaches to watching little penguins waddle ashore at the famous Penguin Parade, and tour...

Let Marco Polo Australia guide you around this beautiful country. Explore Australia with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited bu...

Lonely Planet's Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dive in the Great Barrier Reef, marvel at the unique wildlife, and hit the beach at Byron Bay; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the hear...