Travel Writing

Alev Scott's odyssey began when she looked beyond Turkey's borders for contemporary traces of the Ottoman Empire. Their 800-year rule ended a century ago - and yet, travelling through twelve countries from Kosovo to Greece to Palestine, she uncovers a legacy that's vital and relevant

In TV adventurer Simon Reeve's bestselling memoir he describes how he has journeyed across epic landscapes, dodged bullets on frontlines, walked through minefields and been detained for spying by the KGB.

'Thought provoking, fast-paced and an exciting account that reveals the powers from within' President Michael D Higgins

There's something for everyone here, from young families to young lovers, peace-seekers, walkers, cyclists, surfers and art and history buffs.

'The very quintessence of French romance...' The Times When Hubert Larnaudie invites some fellow residents of his Parisian apartment building to drink an exceptional bottle of 1954 Beaujolais, he has no idea of its special properties.

As any traveller knows, the best and most honest conversations take place during car rides.

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Vintage Voyages: A world of journeys, from the tallest mountains to the depths of the mind. When Daily Telegraph correspondent Tim Butcher was sent to cover Africa, he quickly became obsessed with the idea of recreating H.M. Stanley's famous expedition - but travelling alone.

From her first life-changing solo trip to Australia as a young graduate, Rosita Boland was enthralled by travel. In the last thirty years she has visited some of the most remote parts of the globe carrying little more than a battered rucksack and a diary.

For over 300 years, Japan closed itself to outsiders, developing a remarkable and unique culture.

'After having put my shoes on and let my thoughts wander, I am sure of one thing - to put one foot in front of the other is one of the most important things we do.'