Travel Books And Writers

Travel Books and Writers A Personal Selection

Bill Bryson Has written about travels in: Europe Great Britain USA: particularly along the Appalachian Trail Australia Africa

Colin Thubron Immerses himself in his journeys and tends to learn the local language and spend a lot of time with the local people Has written about travels in: Russia Asia Along the Silk Road

Bruce Chatwin Great stylist and semi-fictionalised his encounters. Has written about travels in: Patagonia Asia Australia: The Songlines

Pete McCarthy Sadly died in 2004 Has written about travels in: Ireland Irish communities around the world, including Montserrat

Michael Palin Traveller and comedian / film maker etc. who has popularised the long distance journey. He goes so you don’t have to… Recently created a new series on the New Europe. Has written about travels in: Virtually everywhere….

Robert MacFarlane Academic and writer, who also produces pieces for newspapers and radio. Has written about travels in: Mountain landscapes of the world, particularly the Alps The Himalayas “ The Wild Places” of the British Isles Extract here: http://books.guardian.co.uk/firstbook2003/story/0,,1084173,00.html