Armchair Travel
April 2026
New Releases
North of Ordinary: How One Woman Left It All Behind for Wilderness and Wonder in Alaska's Frozen Frontier by Sue Aikens
North of Ordinary: How One Woman Left It All Behind for Wilderness and Wonder in Alaska's Frozen Frontier
by Sue Aikens

When the wild strips everything away, what's left is who you are. In the raw, untamed wilds of Alaska - where the wind howls, predators hunt, and the sun disappears for months - only a rare few figure out how to survive. 
Nightfaring by Megan Eaves-Egenes
Nightfaring
by Megan Eaves-Egenes

A heartfelt exploration of the night on Earth, following a travel journalist and dark sky advocate around the globe as she seeks out dark places in our ever-brightening world.
This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History by Beverly Gage
This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History
by Beverly Gage

Ride along with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn - and fight - about our history. 
Amazon: A River's Journey from the Andes to the Atlantic by Thomas Peschak
Amazon: A River's Journey from the Andes to the Atlantic
by Thomas Peschak

This luxe book of photography traces National Geographic explorer Peschak's unprecedented expedition across the Amazon from source to the sea, revealing the incredible secrets of this vital waterway.
Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World by Paul Rosolie
Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World
by Paul Rosolie

Most people assume that the world has been explored and true adventure is dead; this book is one man's rebuttal. Explorer and conservationist Rosolie shares his incredible life in the Amazon rainforest - and what we can learn from the people fighting to protect it. 
Travels with Agatha Christie by David Suchet
Travels with Agatha Christie
by David Suchet

Suchet - renowned for his iconic portrayal of Hercule Poirot - follows in Agatha's footsteps, visiting the diverse landscapes of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and Canada. With his trademark charm, warmth, and insightful reflections, the author reflects on the legacy of the British Empire but also uncovers the profound impact these travels had on a young Agatha Christie, shaping her future as the Queen of Crime.
Travel Biographies
Vet at the End of the Earth: Adventures with Animals in the South Atlantic by Jonathan Hollins
Vet at the End of the Earth: Adventures with Animals in the South Atlantic
by Jonathan Hollins

The passionate story of a vet's care for all creatures great and small in the colorful, diverse, and distinctive South Atlantic islands.
You Deserve Good Gelato: New York Times Bestseller by Kacie Rose
You Deserve Good Gelato
by Kacie Rose

In her tell-all memoir meets manifesto, Kacie champions travel and embracing the scary stuff, like immersing yourself in new cultures (and failling espically along the way) or jumping head-first into a new language (even if it involves telling your boyfriend's mom you're horny instead of excited). 
Free Ride: Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey That Changed My Life by Noraly Schoenmaker
Free Ride: Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey That Changed My Life
by Noraly Schoenmaker

The inspiring account of a young woman who, in a moment of personal crisis, embarked on an epic, transcontinental motorcycle ride - and along the way found a new sense of purpose.
On the Hippie Trail : Istanbul to Kathmandu and the making of a travel writer by Rick Steves
On the Hippie Trail : Istanbul to Kathmandu and the making of a travel writer
by Rick Steves

Stow away with the author for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail from Istanbul to Kathmandu, which ignited his love of travel and forever broadened his perspective on the world.
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