It's 3 a.m. and Elizabeth Gilbert is sobbing on the bathroom floor.

She's in her thirties, she has a husband, a house, they're trying for a baby - and she doesn't want any of it. A bitter divorce and a turbulent love affair later, she emerges battered and bewildered and realises it is time to pursue her own journey in search of three things she has been missing: pleasure, devotion and balance.

So she travels to Rome, where she learns Italian from handsome, brown-eyed identical twins and gains twenty-five pounds, an ashram in India, where she finds that enlightenment entails getting up in the middle of the night to scrub the temple floor, and Bali where a toothless medicine man of indeterminate age offers her a new path to peace: simply sit still and smile. And slowly happiness begins to creep up on her.

In 2013, three friends set off on a journey that they had been told was impossible: the north-south crossing of the Congo River Basin, from Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to Juba, in South Sudan.Traversing two and a half thousand miles of the toughest terrain on the planet in a twenty-five year old Land Rover, they faced repeated challenges, from kleptocracy and fire ants to non-existent roads and intense suspicion from local people. Through imagination and teamwork - including building rafts and bridges to cross rivers, conducting makeshift surgery in the jungle and playing tribal politics - they got through. But the Congo is raw, and the journey took an unexpected psychological toll on them all.Crossing the Congo is a story of friendship, what it takes to complete a great journey against tremendous odds, and an intimate look into one of the world's least-developed and most fragile states.

'This is an epic journey by a man who’s not only obsessed with birds but who has a deep spiritual connection with the planet as he observes the environments and habitats he encounters.' David Lindo, author of How to be an Urban Birder The (Big) Year Flew By is the tale of one avid birder’s epic, record-breaking adventure through 40 countries over 6 continents – in just one year – to see 6,852 bird species, many on the precipice of extinction. When Arjan Dwarshuis first heard of the ‘Big Year’ – the legendary record for birdwatching – he was just twenty years old. It was midnight, and he was sitting on the roof of a truck high up in the Andean Mountains. In that moment, Arjan made a promise to himself that someday, somehow, he would become a world-record-holding birder. Ten years later, he embarked on an incredible, arduous and perilous journey that took him around the globe; over uninhabited islands, through dense unforgiving rainforests, across snowy mountain peaks and unrelenting deserts – in just a single year. Would he survive? Would he be able to break the ‘Big Year’ record, navigating through a world filled with shifting climate and geopolitical challenges? The (Big) Year that Flew By is an unforgettable, personal exploration of the limits of human potential when engaging with the natural world. It is a book about birds and birding and Arjan’s attempts to raise awareness for critically endangered species, but it is also a book about overcoming mental challenges, extreme physical danger and human competition and fully realizing your passions through nature, adventure and conservation.

This very failure, compounded by the plague of caterpillars of the book s title allows Nigel Barley to concentrate on everyday life in Dowayoland and the tattered remnants of an overripe French colonial legacy. Witchcraft fills the Cameroonian air; add an earnest German traveller showing explicit birth?control propaganda to the respectable Dowayos, an interest in the nipple?mutilating practices of highlanders, unanswered questions of the link between infertility and circumcision and you have the ingredients of a comic masterpiece. But beneath all the joy and shared laughter there is a skilful and wise reflection on the problems of different cultures ever understanding one another. The Dowayos are a mountain people that perform their elaborate, fascinating and fearsome ceremony at six or seven year intervals. It was an opportunity that was too good to miss, a key moment to test the balance of tradition and modernity. Yet, like much else in this hilarious book the circumcision ceremony was to prove frustratingly elusive.

This guidebook describes two contrasting routes in north-east Scotland: the Moray Coast Trail from Forres to Cullen, and the Dava Way, an inland route from Grantown to Forres. The Moray Coast Trail consists of 44 miles of beach walking, coastal paths, quiet roads and old railway. The Dava Way extends for 23 miles inland with vistas of mountain, moorland and farmland. We also introduce the Moray Way, a concept combining most of the above two routes with part of the Speyside Way to form a 95-mile circuit of considerable beauty and historical interest. Here is all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday on and around the Moray Firth: detailed description of the Moray Coast Trail from west to east, and Dava Way from south to north summaries of distance, terrain and refreshments for each section details of visitor attractions and side-trips richly illustrated habitats and wildlife planning information for travel by car, bus and plane contacts for accommodation maps showing both routes at 1:40,000 in full colour, with 75 photographs rucksack-friendly and on rainproof paper.

Sunday Times bestseller Award-winning cook Anna Jones blazes the trail again for how we all want to cook now: quick, sustainably and stylishly. In this exciting new collection of over 200 simple recipes, Anna Jones limits the pans and simplifies the ingredients for all-in-one dinners that keep things fast and easy. These super varied every night recipes celebrate vegetables and deliver knock-out flavour but without taking time and energy. There are one-tray dinners, like a baked dahl with tamarind-glazed sweet potato, quick dishes like tahini broccoli on toast, one-pot soups and stews like Persian noodle as well as one-pan fritters and pancakes such as golden rosti with ancho chilli chutney. Onebrings together a way of eating that is mindful of the planet. Anna gives you practical advice and shows how every small change in planning, shopping and reducing waste will make a difference. There are also 100 recipes for using up any amount of your most-eaten veg and ideas to help you use the foods that most often end up being thrown away. This book is good for you, your pocket and the planet.

The go-to Lanzarote travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Lanzarote on foot with the Sunflower Lanzarote travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Lanzarote guide is indispensable for hiking in Lanzarote or seeing Lanzarote by car. Fascinating Lanzarote is truly extraordinary. Its fate was decided some two and one-half centuries ago, when the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history took place, leaving a strange and alluring countryside in its wake - a landscape littered with volcanoes and dark streams of jagged lava. This is the backdrop to nearly every scene on the island, and intriguing sights abound - none more so than the 'Fire Mountains'. As for hiking in Lanzarote, there is no better place in the Canaries for just strolling; trekkers will be in their element here. Each of the walks in this book takes you to a different corner of the island and shows you a scenically different outlook. But if walking is not your favourite pastime, then do explore Lanzarote by car. Whatever your age or ability we've got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Lanzarote. Inside the Sunflower Lanzarote guide book you'll find; 68 long and short walks for all ages and abilities - each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walk; Topographical walking maps - give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain with a scale of 1:68 000; Free downloadable gps tracks - for the techies; Satnav guidance to walk starts for motorists; 3 car tours and fold-out touring map - for easy reference on your tour; Strolls to idyllic picnic spots - enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the way; Timetables for public transport - ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday; Online update service for the latest information; Includes plans of Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Corralejo (Fuerteventura); Whether you tour the region by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.

The Outer Hebrides are a place apart, an island chain stretching almost 200km from the Butt of Lewis to Barra Head with some of Britain's most mesmerising beaches, dramatic mountain ranges, wonderful wildlife, a long and fascinating history and a rich and vibrant Gaelic culture. This book features 40 mostly moderate walks, with many ideal for families, which take in magnificent sweeps of sand, soaring sea cliffs and memorable hill ascents, as well as celebrated cultural sights such as the haunting Standing Stones at Callanish and the blackhouse village of Na Gearrannan.

Many twenty- and thirty-somethings intend to "do" an extreme adventure, somewhere exotic, but most just dream or join the coach tour. Trevelyan Edwards dared to do, and now he tells the story of his experience. Cycling Solo: Ireland to Istanbul explores five months of cycling solo across Europe. From Ireland to Istanbul via the UK, France, Germany, the Swiss Alps, Serbia, Bulgaria, Hungary and Turkey, with kilometres of unforgettable sites and stories in between, this is a journey worth sharing, particularly when told with such candour. Initially in a weblog format, his story has been edited and complemented by the occasional viewpoint of the family at home. Author Information Best known of Hazel Edwards 160 titles (www.hazeledwards.com) are There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake and Antarctic Writer on Ice. Orienteering was a family sport which meant map reading and getting lost were weekly challenges. Darwin-based Trevelyan cycled solo from Ireland to Istanbul between April and Sept 2005 and introduced his frequently travelling family to the blog. In Cycling Solo Trevelyan has found his voice, but the bike is in bits!

Extraordinary Escapes uncovers the hidden treasures that the UK has to offer, featuring unique and characterful holiday homes from the hit Channel 4 series, plus many more. These incredible getaways showcase England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including some of the most stunning areas of Suffolk, Kent, the Cotswolds, Devon, Cornwall and Norfolk. Explore amazing homes around the country, with a guide to the landscape, history and architecture of each one. Whether you're seeking a rural idyll or a remote romantic retreat, the beautifully designed and lovingly restored properties in the book include a Scottish castle, a converted lighthouse, cosy treehouses and an artist's mill. With a foreword by Sandi Toksvig, Extraordinary Escapes will evoke memories of childhood holidays and reinforce the benefits of slow living, glorious natural surroundings and mindful travel, inspiring you to look closer to home for that truly special escape.

Bekende televisiepersoonlikheid, programvervaardiger en ervare avonturier Johan Badenhorst vertrek in Mei 2009 saam met die res van die Voetsporespan uit Casablanca, Marokko. Die ses manne (in drie 4x4-voertuie) se doel is om in minder as 100 dae na Kaapstad te reis – om 'n weg te baan af teen die westekant van Afrika. Die reis neem hulle deur die ongenadige Sahara, die indrukwekkende reenwoude van Sentraal-Afrika en die ongebaande wee van die Suide. Hulle trotseer uitdagings soos min, maar ontdek in die proses magiese stede soos Fes, Oudane, Timbuktu, Agadez, Kano, Limbe en Fanceville en reis dan kuslangs in Angola waar Damaraland roep. Suid-Afrika se grens word gekruis by Sendelingsdrift en van Alexanderbaai reis hulle saam met familie en vriende tot hulle eindelik hul doel bereik: Kaapstad.

Millions of people across the world have heard of Jesus Christ, but how many are truly familiar with the key locations he frequented? Following the chronology of Jesus' life and ministry, and drawing especially on the Gospel of Luke, Peter Walker takes us from Bethlehem to Nazareth to the desert as we follow Jesus on his final journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. In each chapter particular attention is given to what Jesus did in that location, and to the authenticity of archaeological and recorded evidence of later pilgrims and historians. Building on the success of the first edition, this updated and expanded edition takes into account the most recent archaeological discoveries. Richly illustrated, and using maps, timelines, and feature boxes to highlight important themes, this is a rich and absorbing guide that provides a unique insight into Jesus' world - an ideal companion for travellers to the Holy land or for scholars and pastors around the world.

Barcelona is a city filled with stunning art and design. To wander its streets and not find some marvellous detail is almost impossible. With the popularity of social networks such as Instagram, Facebook, and Tumblr, sharing your images favourite is now easier than ever. Insta-Barcelona is a gorgeously illustrated book that captures the breathtaking beauty of Barcelona - showcasing not only its popular visitor spots, but also its hidden secrets, its public art, and the unique vision of the urban photographers who gladly share their images, and love for Barcelona, with the world.

This book is an all-new edition of a title which has sold 7000 in its first edition and 5000 in its second. It gives health and well-being advice to long-stay travellers - those being sent overseas by NGOs, gap years travellers etc. The bulk of the copies are purchased by Interhealth, a medical charity providing specialist health services primarily for the aid, development mission and NGO sectors. Interhealth has over 300 member organisations, including government departments.

The A-Z Adventure series features the accuracy and quality of OS 1:25000 mapping in a convenient book, complete with index. The A-Z Adventure series is an innovative concept that utilizes Ordnance Survey 1:25000 mapping in a book, therefore eliminating the need to fold and re-fold a large sheet map to the desired area. OS 1:25000 is Ordnance Survey's most detailed mapping, showing public rights of way, open access land, national parks, tourist Information, car parks, public houses and camping and caravan sites. Unlike the original OS sheets, this A-Z Adventure Atlas includes a comprehensive index to towns, villages, hamlets and locations, natural features, nature reserves, car parks and youth hostels, making it easy to find the required location quickly. Each index entry has a page reference and a six figure National Grid Reference. At a book size of 240mm x 134mm it is the same size as a standard folded OS map. The South West Coast Path is a National Trail along the Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset coasts. This stunning walk from Minehead, Somerset covers 630 miles to South Haven Point in Poole Harbour, passing through two World Heritage Sites (the Jurassic Coast and the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape), Exmoor National Park, Land's End and many areas of outstanding natural beauty. This A-Z Adventure Atlas of the SW Coast Path South Devon features 40 pages of continuous Ordnance Survey mapping covering the SW Coast Path from Plymouth and following the route east to Lyme Regis. This atlas includes a route planner providing the distances between places and the amenities available, featuring: •Information Centres •Visitor Centres •Hotels/B&Bs •Youth Hostels •Campsites (seasonal opening) •Public Houses •Shops •Restaurants •Cafes (seasonal opening) •Petrol stations Also featured is a selection of QR codes linked to useful websites. A series of five A-Z Adventure Atlases together cover the South West Coast Path: •SW Coast Path North Devon and Somerset •SW Coast Path North Cornwall •SW Coast Path South Cornwall •SW Coast Path South Devon •SW Coast Path Dorset This A-Z Adventure Atlas has the accuracy and quality of OS 1:25000 mapping indexed within a book, making it the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders and anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors.

The purpose of this series is to enrich wildlife sightings by providing identifying information on the most frequently encountered animals in each of the represented countries. This book provides you with all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Australia's magnificent animal and plant life.

(Edition updated in 2019) Discover Malaga by foot, car or bike using Michelin Malaga City Plan (scale 1/10,000 cm). In addition to Michelin's clear and accurate mapping, this city plan will help you explore and navigate across Malaga's different districts thanks to its full index, its comprehensive key showing places of interest and tourist attractions, as well as practical information on public transport leisure facilities, service stations and shops! For meetings, shopping trips or simply exploring, let MICHELIN CITY PLANS show you way! * Car parks, one-way and pedestrian streets, public transport * Practical information - from hospitals and service stations to entertainment and shops. * Comprehensive street index * Tourist sights, places and buildings of interest * Useful numbers and internet sites Our maps are regularly updated even if the ISBN does not change.

A fully indexed street map with a card cover. The essential street guide for visitors & local's alike!

Go beyond the French capital's famous landmarks and discover the hidden gems. From secluded mews and undiscovered cafes to flower markets and tree-lined streets, prettycityparis champions the quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape in a huge capital city like Paris. If you know where to look, you will find that traditional shopfronts, vintage transport, artisan bakeries, whimsical florists and timeless bookstores are but a hop, skip and a jump from the centre. Some are right in the middle. Full of the unexplored and less-appreciated areas of Paris, this stunning guide also includes tips on how to plan and photograph your own prettycityparis experience, whether on foot or dreaming from afar.

In 2016, Mary Jane Baxter did what many people dream of: she quit her job at the BBC, rented out her flat and headed for the hills. Her home for the next few months was an upcycled 1986 Bedford Bambi campervan with a top speed of 60mph. She raided skips for vintage wallpaper and scoured second-hand emporiums to source stylish vintage accessories, creating her own travelling craft studio, packed with everything necessary for crafting on the road. She then set off around Europe searching for inspiration, travelling from Belgium right down to the Cinque Terre in Italy then around France and up to Scotland. Armed with her trusty hand-cranked Singer, she spent a summer sewing on the go, foraging in flea markets, meeting artists and hosting pop-up events to help fund her trip. Like creatives the world over she decided to see where her travels would lead her and returned with a head full of new projects. Fortunately, there's no need for you to give up your job, wave goodbye to your family and rent out your house in order to re-ignite your own creativity; Mary Jane has done all the hard work for you. Sew on the Go is her guide to carving out more creative space in your life. From decorating your own budget-conscious bolthole to achievable projects including clothes and fashion accessories, beautiful gift ideas and child-friendly makes, this book is the ideal companion for those who dream of devoting more time to their craft.

This Village to Village Map Guide to the Camino Portugues is a lightweight minimalist guidebook to walking the Way of Saint James from Lisbon and Porto to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino Portugues. With full-color stage maps and city maps, you'll always know where you and where you're going. Detailed accommodations listings show everything you need to know about pilgrim hostels (albergues) as well as private accommodations for each budget. Planning and route tips keep you informed, in a pocket-sized book that weighs just 100 grams.