Left for Dead in the Outback by Ricky Megee – review
The full title gives you an insight into the content and style of this gritty travel book: Left for Dead in the Outback – How...
Misadventure in the Middle East by Henry Hemming – review
Misadventure in the Middle East is a story of a journey around the Middle East or, as our two intrepid heros would prefer, The Heart...
A Table in the Tarn by Orlando Murrin – review
It’s not just a story of a table but, in fact, a whole guest house. That guest house being in the Tarn region of South...
Spain Body and Soul by H M van den Brink – review
This is another remarkable book from those nice people at Haus Publishing. This is truly quality food writing, travel writing, poetic writing, and thoroughly absorbing...
My Mercedes is Not for Sale by Jeroen van Bergeijk – review
You know, dear reader, that I spend lots of time looking for books that might inspire, amuse or educate you. My Mercedes is Not for...
A Pike in the Basement by Simon Loftus – review
Simon Loftus has had a life filled with travel and food. That’s a combination that can bring both pleasure and pain and, in this case,...
China to Chinatown by J.A.G. Roberts – review
There can’t be a single town in the UK or North America that can’t boast at least a Chinese takeaway or a brace or two...
Leaves from our Tuscan Kitchen by Janet Ross – review
This is already a classic and a much-sought-after volume by them in the know. It is indeed utterly charming, not only visually but in content....
Wine Travel Guide to the World by Robert Joseph – review
This is yet another Footprint guide and it’s well up to the standard of their regular travel books, but this one is rather unique. It’s...
A Handful of Honey by Annie Hawes – review
Annie Hawes, the bestselling author of Extra Virgin, has another cracking book. It’s A Handful of Honey and should be on the required reading list...