Adventure Travel

Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild—from the New York Times bestselling author of Scarcity Brain. “If you’ve been looking for something different to level up your health, fitness, and personal growth...

When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10, 1996, he hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours and was reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion. As he turned to begin his long, dangerous descent from 29,028 feet, twenty other climbers were...

In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his...

Oprah's Book Club 2.0 selection. A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again. At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's...

At the opening of his third novel in an ongoing adventure series by Patrick O'Brian, Jack Aubrey is cruising off Cape Sicie when his friend Stephen Maturin (more serenely situated in Sussex) is informed of the Board's decision regarding Aubrey's prize money, taken after victorious engagement...

A hilarious travel memoir about a man who moved with his wife, three kids, and two pets onto a forty-six-foot sailboat for a year. He expected it to be a yearlong version of Margaritaville, but what he got was shipwrecks, bad directions, hygiene calamities, and pirate attacks (sort of). Perfect...

The H.M.S. Leopard pulled into the bay of Pulo Batang looking more like a shabby merchant ship that a man-of-war. The crew had endured a calamitous voyage plagued by gaol-fever, pursued by the Dutch Waakzaamheid, and struck by an iceberg. Suffice it to say, Jack Aubrey was ready for home. The...

An intimate journey across America, as told by one of its most beloved writers To hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass and the trees, to see the colors and the light—these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had...

Jack Aubrey, Post Captain in the British Royal Navy, is suffused with happiness. The Shannon's engagement with the U.S. Chesapeake off the New England coast has resulted in victory, just another in a long string of them for Aubrey, nicknamed Lucky Jack for his tendency to win big. But Jack is...

A deeply rendered self-portrait of a lifelong surfer by the acclaimed New Yorker writer....

This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion....

A grand mystery reaching back centuries. A sensational disappearance that made headlines around the world. A quest for truth that leads to death, madness or disappearance for those who seek to solve it. The Lost City of Z is a blockbuster adventure narrative about what lies beneath the...

To live in a pristine land unchanged by man... to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed....

This audiobook will change the way we understand ourselves and the great outdoors....

When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side....

As heard on NPR's This American Life “Absorbing . . . Though it's non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air “One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” —Christian Science Monitor A...

Writer for the New York Times and GQ, Mark Adams is also the acclaimed author of Mr. America.....

In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to hike 2,172 miles of the Appalachian Trail....

When Amanda K. Jaros learns about the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail after college, she walks away from a sheltered life dominated by an angry and volatile father and does something unexpected: spends six months backpacking. Alone.

Vagabonding is about taking time off from your normal life - from six weeks to four months to two years - to discover and experience the world on your own terms....

Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977 - with his wife and three young children - intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding. The...

From the bestselling author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Sphere, comes a deeply personal memoir full of fascinating adventures as he travels everywhere....

The Great Railway Bazaar is Paul Theroux's account of his epic journey by rail through Asia....

Translated into sixty-five languages, Kon-Tiki is a classic, inspiring tale of daring and courage—a magnificent saga of men against the sea.

Paul Rosolie’s extraordinary adventure in the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon - a tale of discovery that vividly captures the awe, beauty, and isolation of this endangered land....

Farley Mowat's youth was charmed and hilarious, and unbelievably free in its access to unspoiled nature through bird-banding expeditions and overnight outings in the dead of winter. The author writes of sleeping in haystacks for survival, and other adventures, with equal shares of Booth...

Have you dreamed of visiting America’s National Parks… but feel overwhelmed by where to start? Maybe you’ve saved photos, talked about “someday,” or even started planning—only to get stuck choosing parks, mapping routes, or coordinating schedules. With 63 US sites spread across the country, it can feel confusing, expensive, and intimidating to turn inspiration into action. You don’t want to miss the best highlights—or waste precious vacation time guessing your way through it. National Parks Bucket List Made Simple was created to eliminate the overwhelm and replace it with ...

In the heart of the Great Depression, a young life began within the walls of a Manhattan orphanage, a beginning defined by absence and longing. But Searching For Myself is more than a story of survival; it is a sweeping odyssey of discovery. From the pivotal moment of reuniting with a mother at age twelve to the bright lights of Broadway—where the stage was shared with icons like Charlton Heston—this memoir traverses the heights of artistic achievement and the depths of personal identity.

Dreaming of driving Route 66… but unsure how to plan it without missing the magic? You’ve imagined cruising down the Mother Road, vintage diners, neon signs glowing at dusk, historic landmarks stretching across eight states. But when you start planning, it quickly becomes overwhelming. Outdated maps. Closed attractions. Confusing routes. Too many stops, not enough time. You don’t want to waste your once-in-a-lifetime road trip guessing your way through it. You want the real Route 66 experience. iconic, nostalgic, unforgettable. Route 66 Travel Guide Made Simple: The Ultimate Mother ...

469 miles. 26 tunnels. 50,000 feet of climbing. It sounded like a good idea at the time. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs for 469 miles through the Appalachian Mountains, from Virginia to North Carolina. It’s often described as America’s most scenic road — a gentle, meandering drive through endless mountain views, historic landmarks, and carefully placed overlooks. This is slightly misleading. Because what that description doesn’t mention is that it also climbs. A lot. Around 50,000 feet of it, in fact. Which is roughly the equivalent of cycling up Everest. Twice. For fun. It also ...

Virtual Reality Travel Guide to Explore the World From Home is your complete beginner-friendly roadmap to immersive digital travel. Whether you dream of walking through ancient cities, relaxing on tropical beaches, or exploring iconic landmarks, this guide shows you exactly how to do it using VR technology.

Colorado isn't just a destination — it's a lifestyle. In Colorado Bucket List Travel Guide: Eat. Hike. Snow. Repeat. By Elijah Blackpine delivers 100 must-do experiences designed to help you explore Colorado smarter, deeper, and in every season. From scenic alpine hikes and powder days in the Rockies to iconic mountain towns, hidden local gems, and perfectly planned weekend getaways, this guide gives you a curated system for experiencing the very best of the Centennial State.

Discover Calgary before you arrive - and travel with confidence. Exploring Calgary: Gateway to the Rockies is a practical, listener-friendly travel guide designed for visitors who want to understand the city's top attractions, neighborhoods, amenities, and nearby excursions before their journey begins.

How to Overland in Europe: A Guide for Americans Travel off the grid and explore Europe with your own rig in this essential, no-nonsense guide tailored specifically for American overlanders. Whether you already own a capable vehicle—a built Sprinter, Tacoma, Ram Power Wagon, or expedition truck—and you’re dreaming of fjords, alpine passes, medieval villages, midnight sun wild camping, cheap diesel, and waking up to views that rival anything in the American West, this is the book that gets you there. Declan Murphy, a veteran overlander who has shipped rigs across the Atlantic, lived in...

Unearth the true story of hidden riches—from pharaohs’ tombs and Viking hoards to Caribbean treasure fleets, pirates, and today’s deep-sea recoveries. In Legends of Lost Gold: A Global History of Treasure Hunting, Oliver Greyson tells a fast-paced, fact-driven narrative that spans continents and centuries, revealing how fortunes were won, lost, found, and fought over.