travel

Rory Stewart recounts the experiences he had during the eleven months he served as deputy governor of two provinces in the remote, impoverished marsh regions of southern Iraq.

Tells the love story of eighteenth-century European couple Isabela and Jean Godin, who were reunited after a twenty-year separation in South America when Isabela traversed the Andes and the Amazonian jungle to reach Jean, outliving everyone in her traveling party.

British reporter Christina Lamb examines the history and culture of Afghanistan and describes the differences between the Afghanistan she knew in the late 1980s and the one to which she returned after the September 11 attacks.

Chronicles the experiences Jon Turk had while traveling through Cape Horn, the Northwest Passage, and the Arctic.

A celebrated writer pens an irresistible, candid, and eloquent account of her pursuit of worldly pleasure, spiritual devotion, and what she really wanted out of life.

A man from the United States, visiting India, is impressed by the nobility and kindness of the people he meets during his travels.

Introduces children to the life of Charles Darwin, describing how his innovative theories on evolution changed how people view the world.

Presents an English translation of thirteenth-century Venetian explorer Marco Polo's account of his travels throughout China, India, Persia, and other places.

The author describes his experiences during the two years he spent walking across the United States, from Alfred, New York, to the Gulf of Mexico.

Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk chronicles the experiences he had while on the road, traveling between competitions and demonstrations.