This book is advertised as a “light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of walking” and it’s certainly that. Boasting a staggering 1001 tips, this beautifully produced volume is divided into categories – everything from navigation and staying safe to walking long distances and clothing. Don’t be fooled into thinking that this is a dry, bog-standard [...]
The authors, Helen and Paul Webster, have lived on Skye for five years and written – among others – 15 Scottish guidebooks so it’s safe to say that they know their way around Scotland. Their latest book makes you realise just how beautifully dramatic the Isle of Skye is, not that I needed reminding. [...]
You can always rely on Vertebrate Publishing to create lavishly-illustrated, beautifully designed, informative books – and Lisa Drewe’s England & Wales Island Bagging is no exception. For anyone like me, who has a fascination with islands, this deliciously comprehensive tome is a must-have. As the author’s profile confirms, Drewe is a “self-confessed islomaniac” having explored [...]
What a fabulous book! If, like me, you have a fascination with the secretive, mysterious North Korea then you’ll love this beautifully-bound volume written by Lindsey Miller. Lindsey – a musical director and award-winning composer – spent two years in Pyongyang, the hermit state’s capital, and as a resident foreigner was free to explore the [...]
You’re probably wondering why we’re reviewing a book titled “The Plant Power Doctor” on a travel website. Well, leading a healthy life in terms of diet can only be a good thing if you want to be fit and able to enjoy your adventures. Plus, we follow vegan and vegetarian diets, too, so have an [...]
Vertebrate Publishing, based on the edge of the Peak District, pride themselves on producing books which enable people to enjoy the outdoors whatever their age; what’s more, they only publish books that they’d want to read or use themselves. Glancing at their website, it’s clear to see that they have a back catalogue containing some [...]
Pocket Mountains was launched in 2003 by adventure-loving Robbie and April. Their objective, according to their website, is to publish “accessible and inspiring pocket-sized guidebooks for anyone who likes a bit of an adventure”. And since opening their publishing house, they’ve done just that! To date, their company has published many attractive handy-sized walking books [...]
Like the author, Sarah Kerr, I’ve been fascinated by lighthouses for as long as I can remember, so this book was always going to be well received. Basically, this is a thoroughly-researched reference book, detailing virtually everything you’d ever want to know about a particular lighthouse. The attention to detail is among its main selling [...]
Just like us at Travellowdown, Lisa Drewe – author, explorer and chair of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation – shares a love of islands. Such is her passion for isles of all shapes and sizes, she’s explored 50 of them for a new book, titled “Islandeering – Adventures Around the Edge of Britain’s Hidden Islands”. [...]
If, like me, you’re fascinated by the myriad islands dotted around the British coastline then this book is for you. It isn’t comprehensive by any means – that would equate to quite a hefty tome – but covers over 50 individual isles or archipelagos, including such lumps of rock as St Kilda, Rockall and Fair [...]
