travel writing

‘Alone Time’ and the Joys of Solitary, Mindful Travel

‘Alone Time’ and the Joys of Solitary, Mindful Travel

Rosenbloom's book is a companion guide for the solo traveler. Covering four cities over four seasons, she proves that solo travel can provide enriching joys, sensual pleasures, and rewarding adventures.

The Many Benefits of Travel: Paul Theroux’s ‘Figures in a Landscape’

The Many Benefits of Travel: Paul Theroux’s ‘Figures in a Landscape’

Travel of the kind Theroux has spent a lifetime doing would compel anyone to develop patience, a love of solitude and anonymity, a constant alertness, and a resourceful toughness.

On ‘Luggage’ and the Baggage We Carry

On ‘Luggage’ and the Baggage We Carry

From Alfred Hitchock and Seinfeld to airport baggage claims, our luggage sure carries a lot of cultural and personal baggage.

It’s in the Blood: A Conversation with History Writer Tim Hannigan

It’s in the Blood: A Conversation with History Writer Tim Hannigan

Treading the lines between journalist and academic, travel writer and scholar, author Tim Hannigan talks about his latest book and his unorthodox approach to writing historical narratives.

Threads of Taste: Chef Naomi Duguid on the Taste One Acquires Through Travel

Tropic of Capricorn by Simon Reeve

Near Death in the Desert, ed. Cecil Kuhne

The Elephanta Suite by Paul Theroux

I Wouldn’t Start From Here by Andrew Mueller