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It’s like Emily in Paris for grown-ups! The Zola Award-winning tale of a company man turned trailing spouse when his wife gets his dream job continues in this follow-up to the bestselling Kept: An American Househusband in India. World travelers and armchair tourists alike will marvel as Greg goes head-to-head with the CIA, flame-wielding Japanese festival-goers, impossible Aunt Ethel, and the French bureaucracy. Hilarious and heartwarming, Kept: An American Househusband in Paris will have you dodging paparazzi on the playground and dreaming anew of your teenage crush.

Bored of constantly going abroad for holidays, and then realizing how little he knew about the British countryside, Sean decided to take a month off work, buy a bike, and do the epic Land's End to John O'Groats, solo and unsupported. What followed was one of the most adventurous months of his life as he faced cold nights, rainy days and a lot of time on his own. “If I had not done this ride then I probably wouldn’t be where I am today. Every adventure cyclist needs to cycle around Britain. There is just so much to experience.”

Iolkos, Thessaly. 1230 BC. King Pelias has grown paranoid, tormented by his murderous past and a prophecy of the man who will one day destroy him. When a stranger arrives to compete in the Games of Poseidon, Pelias is horrified, for this young man should never have grown to manhood. He is Jason, Pelias' nephew, who survived his uncle's assassins as a child. Now Jason wants his revenge – and the kingdom. To claim the throne, Jason must achieve the impossible: steal the fabled Golden Fleece of Colchis.

A powerful account of a journey that proves "This Girl Can". A yearning for space and silence; for air in the lungs; for purpose—the simplicity of a defined mission—had banished doubt and fear and driven me to climb on my bike. And as I pedaled up the country, venturing far beyond my comfort zone in every sense, I found within me untapped reserves of determination, singlemindedness, and pure joy that spurred me on further. I saw the truth in the saying that you only know what you’re capable of when you’re pushed beyond your limits. Are you braver than you think?

Bloomsbury presents Lido Land by Tom Fort, read by Mike Sengelow. 'Tom Fort has a unique knack of finding new ways to reflect Britain back to ourselves and Lido Land may be his best book yet!' Charlie Connelly, author of The Shipping News People are currently flocking back to Britain’s lidos...

"A real heartwarming portrait of Britain and our love of time off. I couldn't put it down.” – Cathy Adams, The Times travel desk "How we spend our time off tells us a lot about who we are – and Thorpe understands that." – Tom Chesshyre, author of Slow Trains Around Britain "Behind The...

Deutschland–man muss dich lieben. Wirklich? Ein Land, in dem Termine heilig sind, Regeln Sicherheit geben und Small Talk eher gemieden wird. Klingt nüchtern? Vielleicht. Und doch steckt genau darin ein ganz eigener Charme. Dieses Buch ist eine humorvolle, ehrliche und überraschend liebevolle Reise durch den deutschen Alltag–mit all seinen Eigenheiten, Widersprüchen und leisen Stärken.

“My vision is to educate business travelers and tourists on what their basic legal rights are, and how they can access both legal and medical assistance, wherever they travel to in the world.” —Michael L. Moore, CEO Law of the Land Publishing and Three Time Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Media headlines tell of business travelers or tourists who unwittingly violate foreign laws, get into trouble with local etiquette, or have a major medical emergency.

What compels a retired couple to hike 500 miles across Spain? Narrated by the author with warmth, humor, and heartfelt reflection, The Long Walk to Compostela invites you to join a married couple in their mid sixties as they set out to walk all 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago, the legendary pilgrimage route across northern Spain. What begins as a long walk soon becomes something much deeper, a test of endurance, partnership, and perseverance.

Walking defines us as human beings. But how much do we know about the paths that we walk? Why do they matter? What caused so many to be lost? And can we create more of them? In The Path More Travelled, acclaimed geographer and travel writer Nicholas Crane explores the hidden history of Britain's...

Amelia B. Edwards first heard about the Dolomites in 1853, through sketches brought back to England from Italy. On 27 June 1872, she embarked on a trip through the mountains with her friend Lucy Renshaw. At the time of Edwards’s visit, the Dolomites were described as terra incognita and even educated persons had never heard of them. During the expedition, Edwards also sought works of Titian, finding a Madonna and Child in Serravalle (Vittorio Veneto) and two other paintings at a village church in Cadore.

Einmal im Leben einen Wal sehen – für die 23-jährige Malina beginnt mit diesem Traum ein Abenteuer, das ihr Leben verändern wird. Sie zieht für ein halbes Jahr auf eine winzige Atlantikinsel, um dort als Wal-Tour-Guide zu arbeiten – ganz allein, ohne jemals dort gewesen zu sein und ohne Plan. Zwischen Selbstzweifel, Heimweh und Seekrankheit wächst Malina über sich hinaus, lernt, die eigenen Ängste zu überwinden und ihrer Begeisterung zu folgen.

Travel Like a Local is a series of travel guidebooks written by local experts to help travelers explore new places like an insider. From learning about the culture and customs to finding the best restaurants and attractions, these guidebooks provide comprehensive information to ensure a hassle-free unforgettable journey. Each guidebook is packed with insider tips and recommendations, tailored specifically to the location, so you can make the most of your time and truly get to know the destination. With The Travel Like a Local Guidebooks you’ll get the most out of your travels.

Brought to you by Penguin. For centuries, Mount Etna has sent lava to engulf the towns and villages, terraced fields, orchards, vineyards, and citrus groves that nestle across its slopes. But still it remains home to a quarter of Sicily’s population. Why? Because Etna has always rewarded her...

A BRAND-NEW romantic, Spring getaway read from bestseller Jennifer Bohnet, set in the South of France ❤️✨ Perfect for the fans of Jill Mansell and Fern Britton.☀️🏝️ Can a talented chef and a group of writers rediscover joy—and perhaps even create new beginnings? Eight months...

Als Fiona Robertson ihren Mann an den Krebs verliert, begibt sie sich auf eine Reise durch Großbritannien zu den großen prähistorischen Menhiren des Landes. Die alten Steine werden für die langjährige Megalith-Enthusiastin in der schweren Zeit des Abschieds und des Verlusts wichtiger denn je. Aufgerichtet vor Tausenden von Jahren, sind die Megalithen Symbole für Beständigkeit und Überdauern. In Stone Lands lässt uns Robertson in die reiche Geschichte Großbritanniens eintauchen und teilt die Freude und den Trost, der von diesen Stätten ausgeht.

Bloomsbury presents Access Adventure: The ultimate book of trails and adventures by wheelchair and on foot by Debbie North, read by Claire Calverley This book is a unique and groundbreaking guide opening up the best of the UK’s trails and outdoors adventures to all, featuring fantastic routes...

In Spain: What Everyone Needs to Know, a timely addition to Oxford's What Everyone Needs to Know series, veteran journalist William Chislett provides political and historical context for Spain's current economic and political predicament. Chislett recounts the country's fascinating and often...

Bloomsbury presents Roman Britain in Twenty Towns by Richard Hingley, read by Nial Lucas From Hadrian’s Wall to Sulis Minerva’s spa at Bath and the public buildings and walled circuits of other towns, Britain has a wealth of Roman urban remains to examine. Designed for visitors wishing to...

Join acclaimed travel writer and incurably curious hiker Tom Chesshyre in this celebration of the Peak District, Britain’s first National Park, on its 75th anniversary 'Funny, fair and honest, and effortlessly readable' Matthew Parris In the heart of England lies a fascinating landscape of...