Book Reviews
Here you can browse and read all my book reviews and articles on a variety of books and DVDs.
Walking Book Reviews
There are some great walking books around at the moment and one of my favourites is Great Scottish Walks by Helen & Paul Webster. As mentioned on the front cover, [...]
Walking the Bones of Britain – Christopher Somerville
I’ve always enjoyed reading Christopher Somerville’s numerous travel articles, usually about walking, in various national papers. Now, of course, he’s The Times’ walking correspondent. So when I heard about his [...]
“Moderate Becoming Good Later” – Toby & Katie Carr
Moderate Becoming Good Later - Sea Kayaking the Shipping Forecast by Toby & Katie Carr is an exhilarating and deeply moving story of one man’s attempt to sea kayak the areas of [...]
Lost in the Lakes by Tom Chesshyre
I have a predilection for books about the Lake District so was intrigued when I heard about Tom Chesshyre’s new publication. I’ve enjoyed several of his previous titles so had [...]
1001 Walking Tips
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 [...]
Day Walks on the Isle of Skye
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 [...]
England & Wales Island Bagging by Lisa Drewe
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, [...]
North Korea – Like Nowhere Else
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 [...]
The Plant Power Doctor by Dr Gemma Newman
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 [...]