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A stunning and well-curated guidebook to Japan packed with insider tips for design-minded travellers

A stunning photography book for the modern-day armchair traveller from a top travel Instagram influencer

A new travel guide to Great Britain, from the guys behind the successful travel blog Hand Luggage Only

World Cocktail Adventures is a virtual cocktail tour in book form by creative duo Loni Carr and Brett Gramse of The Whiskey Ginger. With a total of 40 unique cocktail recipes featured, each recipe includes easy-to-access ingredients and a variety of spirits.What's the travel twist, you ask? Well, each recipe is inspired by a different destination around the world. You'll get a taste of the place's history and tourist attractions with a vintage-style travel poster to match. Then you'll get the real goods with a fun cocktail recipe, tips on glassware and bartending, and an illustration of the final cocktail.This is a book for cocktail lovers and travel dreamers. You could be enjoying a Desert Road tequila cocktail and imagine yourself in Amarillo, Texas, or sipping on a Fire and Ice whiskey cocktail inspired by Reykjavik, Iceland.We’re asking you to come on an adventure ... a cocktail world adventure! World Cocktail Adventures mixes travelling and drinking, muddles fantasy with non-fiction, and retells tales never told. Just remember, this book is meant to be used. It's not your mum's white couch. Write in it. Spill a drink on it. Pass it around. Love was poured into the making of it, and you can honor the creators by truly enjoying it.

Ultimate Road Trips: USA & Canada provides detailed itineraries for 32 amazing driving routes and adventures, from enthralling national parks to charming small towns.Including epic journeys like California’s Highway 1, the Canadian Rockies, coastal New England, Hawaii and Alaska, each chapter features route maps and color photos. This guide also has descriptions of all the must-see highlights including short hikes, family-friendly attractions and world-class museums, and the best places to eat and sleep, from quirky diners and hip cafes to retro-cool motels, cozy cabins and stylish glamping resorts. You'll learn the best times to go both for great weather and avoiding the crowds, and find invaluable tips on ensuring a smooth ride. Award-winning travel writer Andrew Collins crisscrossed the region numerous times, having driven through every US state and Canadian province. Car vacations were already gaining in popularity before the pandemic.Now, with travel picking up again, there's an even stronger interest in the independent journey; when your significant other, family or a group of friends can just hop into a car, hit the open road, and seek out less-crowded encounters with natural beauty.

Join the most adorable penguin world explorer on a gastronomic jaunt around the planet in Plume: Global Nibbler, the second book in Tania McCartney's series for little ones, celebrating the cultures and diversity of the world around us!Plume loves to cook – and to eat. He loves a bit of spice and he's on a mission to fire up the tastebuds of his fussy-eater penguin friends. With the help of his dear friend Ava (of the Albatross Express), he leaves Antarctica in search of the world's most delicious local dishes and treats.From Iranian kebabs and Swedish cinnamon pastries, to Ethiopian injera flatbread and the chewy crispiness of Italian pizza ¿ can these delightful dishes tempt Plume's friends away from krill in favor of a truly global smorgasbord? This delightful picture book is perfect for introducing children (ages 4 and up) to new foods as Plume seeks out tasty dishes, tempting snacks and truly authentic local fare from countries around the world.

Mindfulness Travel Japan is the perfect travel guide to Japan when you need to breathe, pause, focus and relax

Pack down and hitch up, it's time for the freedom of the road with Vantastic, your guide to life with a van or RV!

An inspirational and practical guide to 30 of the best train rides around the world, some long and luxurious, some shorter and simple

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

The first title in a new series that will open children's eyes to the many different cultures and ways of life for people all over our world.

The ultimate cookbook for outdoor eating and covid-safe gatherings

A beautiful and inspirational book for those seeking to reconnect with the natural world, in an accessible format

A handy, pocket-sized guide to the best of Venice, plus daytrips further afield

A thoughtful book that celebrates 'staycations' at a time when the world is grappling with the future of travel

Escape to a stunning wellness destination from your armchair

A book to inspire wanderlust (or just some fun armchair travel) for young women of colour