Browsing: Adventure Travel

In this laugh-out-loud memoir, a Brit recounts his cross-country road trip in search of the “real” America — equipped only with a rapidly dwindling bank account and a beat-up minivan named Josephine. With nearly 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

A salty story of friendship, adventure, and the explosive life that teems beneath the ocean   The Lofoten archipelago, just…

The astonishing national bestseller and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run.An epic adventure that began with…

Rediscover a forgotten America via its most famous highway! With captivating stories of the personalities that traversed the original Route 66 — including John Steinbeck, Al Capone, and Dorothea Lange — this book is “full of interesting or amazing historical facts… A winning mixture of travelogue and history” (Booklist).

“An evocative and entertaining account of the cutting edge of marine biology” (New Scientist): Wade into the world of sharks in this “engaging, smart, and irresistible” science book (Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief) from a New York Times bestselling author.

“Enthralling… Compelling, and chilling, reading” (The Denver Post): A combination of true stories, fascinating science, and practical survival advice, this book draws from the expertise of military officers, doctors, and first responders to answer the question: Who survives — and why? “Illuminating” (Booklist).

When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10,1996, he hadn’t slept in…

With over 2,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads: In 2003, David Miller quit his job to fulfill his lifelong dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail. An inspiring memoir with vivid prose and insightful observations.

A New York Times bestseller: This modern classic follows one horticulturalist’s quest to clone a rare flower. “Superb” (Time), with over 2,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

This “thrilling” true story (The Washington Post) follows backpacker Yossi Ghinsberg, who was separated from his companions and had to fight to make it out of the Amazon rainforest alive… With over 1,800 five-star Goodreads ratings!