Travel writing – Scuffed Granny

A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains by Isabella L. Bird

A wonderful book compiled from a collection of letters, depicting the time Isabella Bird spent in the Rockies in the 1800s

A book of relative nonsense which is delightful, and perfect for dipping into, and quintessentially British in its eccentricity and humour

A great book, describing Seidel’s experience teaching English to students in Thailand – in a kindergarten! Cultural, frank and real.

A first-hand account of back country camping which is a lively read, full of description and experience

A book detailing an era of the author’s life spent living in the Swiss Alps but also one full of meaning and philosophy, based on experience

The Wilsons, through their tandem memoirs, take their reader on an achingly candid and emotional tour of their youthful travel experiences

Reads like a travel book but is also the journey of the writer himself, a cultural exploration and a celebration of the American people

Dot Bekker’s brave and epic adventure travelling across Africa on her own in a blue Ford Transit van is full of dramas, triumphs and people

Pam Saylor’s recount of her travel experience in Europe is lively and honest, crammed full of details to absorb, as well as tips and advice.