The 2017 recipient of the Edward Stanford Outstanding Contribution to Travel Writing, and our good friend Sir Michael Palin has been gracing our televisions again with his three-part Channel 5 series Michael Palin in Nigeria. If that has inspired you to read/ re-read his back catalogue, Orion have just re-released his bestselling travel books with revamped paperback covers.
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Can we travel better?
We spend more on travel than on any other leisure activity. But Ash Bhardwaj believes that we can make travel more fulfilling by thinking about our motivations for doing it. He explores this in his book, Why We Travel, through a blend of travelogue, memoir, research, and advice.
Because of my work, people often ask me for travel recommendations. But as I wrote and researched Why We Travel, I realised that destinations are the wrong place to start our travel-plans, because different places suit different motivations at different times.
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Stanfords Best-Selling Travel Guide
It certainly says a lot about travel trends that our number one best-selling travel guide for 2003/2004 is all about rail travel.
In fact, quite a few rail books were present in our top 30, but for now let’s looks at the one taking the number one slot:
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Around the World in 6 Works of New Fiction
Let us take you on a reading journey to Panama, Vietnam, the Caribbean, Myanmar (Burma), Georgia and Italy via the pages of some new fiction on our shelves.
Continue reading Around the World in 6 Works of New FictionCelebrate the Emerald Isle
To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, we took a look at our Ireland shelves to pick out some guide books. If you are planning a trip to the Emerald Isle, here are some suggestions to help you on your way:
Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Ireland
£17.99
Discover the freedom of the open road. This trusted travel companion features 34 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures.
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