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Books about the journey for armchair travellers or those on the go.

The Nile: A Journey Downriver Through Egypt’s Past and

Present by Toby Wilkinson From pharaohs to the Arab Spring, acclaimed Egyptologist Wilkinson tells the story of the Nile – the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World – as its role as the lifeline of the north African country.

Shadows in the Vineyard: The True Story of a Plot to Poison

the World’s Greatest Wine by

Maximillian Potter An anonymous note is sent to the proprietor of Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanée Conti vowing to poison the vines unless a €1-million ransom is paid. Potter explains what happened when the ruthless crime was committed and its affect on the region.

Carsick: John Waters

Hitchhikes Across America by

John Waters Hitchhiking across the U.S. is in theory romantic but, realistically, a pain. All the better, then, to join this eccentric filmmaker as he does the tour himself and comments on/critiques the generosity of his fellow citizens.

On the Orient (On Series) by

Rudyard Kipling A collection of essays from the master writer about his time travelling extensively in India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Canton and Burma.