Roz Purcell has been hiking the length and breadth of Ireland for years with her enthusiastic community The Hike Life, exploring the best of what...
There are famous sports meetings and other annual sporting events. Some events feature animals - there are wonderful festivals dedicated to elephants in Thailand, camels...
Murphy describes with passionate honesty the experience of her most recent journeys to Israel and Palestine, whether visiting families in Haifa highrises or Palestinean refugee...
Originally published: London: Chatto & Windus, 2007. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Following up on the success of his previous book, Ireland -- Our Ireland Home, Kevin Dwyer now explores in photographs the beauty and history of...
Christina Noble knows the pain and loneliness of being left outside the door -- Of having no door or one's own to walk through, for...
The Sea Area Forecast is broadcast daily on RTÉ radio at 6 a.m. and midnight. Foretelling fair days or fierce storms coming in across our...
A nomadic Mongolian family find themselves in disagreement when the oldest daughter, Nansaa, finds a small dog and brings it home. Believing that it is...
A re-issue of the original classic in which P.J. O'Rourke takes on the role of tour guide with hilarious results.
West Cork is a magical place. We Irish know this, as do the international celebrities who have been attracted by its beauty and security. The...
Describes essential places to see from around the world, offering information on what to find at each spot and the best time to visit.
Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way is the third in the Seeing The World series, by Tony Giles. It offers a unique insight...
A wise and utterly original book of travel essays from an international bestselling author that will “give one an expansive sense of wonder” (The Baltimore...
Author John McCarthy examines what it means to be Irish in this unsentimentalzed picture of Irish people and the issues confronting them in the 21st...
Accompanying famed British nature writer Deakin through the woods of Britain, Europe, Kazakhstan, and Australia in search of what lies behind man's profound and enduring...
This is the definitive book on Pamplona's fiesta and running of the bulls, praised by James Michener and other Pulitzer Prize winners. This chronicle and...
"Determined to pin down mythical tales of his own clan history and pursue other far-flung Irish connections to their illogical conclusions, Pete McCarthy is thrust...
Michael Palin's epic voyages have seen him circumnavigate the globe, travel from the North to the South Pole and circle the countries of the Pacific...
India, the world's largest democracy, will soon be the most populous country on the planet. If the image of the poorest among poor countries has...
Tell Them My Name is an inspiring true story that explores how even the most impossible dreams can come true when unlikely friendships are built...
A meandering journey along Ireland's Wild Atlantic way, with plenty of memorable characters and laced with wry humor and endless curiosity. With B&W photos.
From the authors of London for Lovers, this is an inspiring and comprehensive guide to London’s wild side. From exploring secret gardens, parks, farmers markets...
Can't choose between the northern lights in Lapland, fairytale castles in Transylvania, picturesque beaches on the Mediterranean coast or the bright lights of Paris and...
The author describes the year he spent in Rome after winning the Rome Prize, including his adventures around the city, life in a foreign but...
The frozen land of Antarctica is not for ordinary people but Tom Crean was no ordinary man. Tom explored the unknown, crossed ice fields and...
Much more than just a resource directory, Lonely Planet's Volunteer is packed with invaluable information and full-colour inspiration to get you planningyour perfect short- or...
So, you want to experience the ultimate overseas adventure?Whether you're a gap year student or young traveller, taking a sabbatical or career break, a parent...
Includes index.
In this charming book bestselling author Christopher Winn turns his attention to the Irish people, taking us on a enthralling journey around their homeland, discovering...
When Chelsea Duke took a year out to travel round the world alone, she had no idea what she was letting herself in for. Never...
Former editor from the Irish Field tells her story of climbing Everest.
'Descriptive writing of a high order… this is an extremely intelligent book' The Times Join Douglas Adams, bestselling and beloved author of The Hitchhiker's Guide...
The story of the remarkable Tom Crean who ran away to sea aged 15 and played a memorable role in Antarctic exploration. He spent more...
Nostalgia, identity, eccentricity, gin drinking and occasional violence... these are just some of the themes that stand-up comedian Dara O Briain explores in Tickling the...
This sustainable travel handbook inspires readers to explore our fascinating planet without causing it further harm. Ten chapters help you go lightly, including how to...
