Our review of : Scotland – A fascinating Journey

Grandma Gatewood’s Walk is the story of Emma “Grandma” Gatewood, who in 1955 became the first woman to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail alone. This inspiring biography tells of how a poor Ohio widow took up hiking as a means of recovering from a family tragedy and soon found herself on an [...]

This book by Andrea Lankford is a fascinating look at the world of park rangers, both those who are still on the job and those who have retired. It provides an inside view of what it’s like to work in some of America’s most beautiful and iconic places, as well as some of the dangers [...]

In “Nomadland,” journalist Jessica Bruder tells the story of American seniors who have chosen to abandon their conventional lives in search of a more meaningful existence. These “escapees” are living on the road, traversing the country in RVs and vans, surviving on minimal income and often relying on odd jobs and shelters for food and [...]

The Silk Roads is a New York Times Best Seller written by Peter Frankopan. The book tells the story of the world from the perspective of the silk roads, which were ancient trade routes that connected Asia with Europe and North Africa. This ambitious work casts light on forgotten empires and religious movements, as well [...]

Shadow Divers tells the true story of two Americans who risked everything to solve one of the last mysteries of World War II. In 1991, Robert Kurson was diving in a shipwreck 60 miles off the coast of New Jersey when he came across an object that caught his eye. It appeared to be some [...]

Undaunted Courage is a historical narrative of the Lewis and Clark Expedition written by Stephen Ambrose. The book chronicles the two-year journey undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark between 1804 and 1806, which aimed to explore the uncharted western territory of North America. Along with detailing the expedition’s many encounters with Native American tribes [...]

In Eating to Extinction, Dan Saladino takes a look at some of the world’s rarest foods and why they are in danger of disappearing. From San Francisco’s Dungeness crab to Thailand’s durian fruit, Saladino showcases the unique flavors and textures that make these dishes so special. He also explores how climate change, deforestation, and other [...]

If you’re looking for a hilarious and laugh-out-loud funny read, then look no further than Gabrielle Stone’s The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl! In this sequel to her bestseller Eat, Pray, #FML, Book 2 follows the continuing ridiculous misadventures of main character Jane as she travels the globe in search of love – and [...]

In “A Primate’s Memoir”, Robert Sapolsky tells the story of his unconventional life among baboons in Africa. A neuroscientist by training, Sapolsky was initially drawn to study these animals due to their similarity to humans in terms of social dynamics and behavior. Over the course of many years, he became intimately familiar with their lives [...]

Do you ever feel like the world is just one big, scary place? Like you’re constantly struggling to keep your head above water? Well, never fear – Gabrielle Stone is here! In her new book Eat, Pray, #FML she’ll take you on a hilarious and eye-opening journey around the globe. As Gabrielle visits some of [...]

“Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel” is a travelogue by Rolf Potts that chronicles his years spent traveling the world on a shoestring budget. The book contains practical advice for aspiring vagabonds on how to save money while travelling, as well as anecdotes and reflections on the joys and challenges [...]

In 1925, explorer Percy Fawcett disappeared while searching for a lost city in the Amazon jungle. For years, rumors circulated about what became of him and his party. Some claimed that they had been killed by tribesmen or wild animals; others believed that they had found their way to the fabled city and perished there. [...]