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Extract: Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad

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Colin Thubron's travel writing books standing on a shelf to show spines, with The Amur River turned to display its cover, alongside a small globe.

Where to start reading Colin Thubron’s travel writing

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The best long walks in literature

The greatest walks in literature

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A photograph of Moth and Raynor Winn on top of a hill

Where the Salt Path led next

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A photo of Sophy Roberts, author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia, with a rail station in the background.

Meet the author: Sophy Roberts

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We may not be able to go abroad right now, but at least we have books to bring abroad to us.

Great reads for lovers of travel, adventure and the allure of the open road

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Jack Kerouac

Jack Kerouac's wild, futile quest to find his French ancestry – and the duo who did

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Robert Macfarlane books

Which Robert Macfarlane books to read after Underland

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Robert Macfarlane's magical notebooks

The stories behind the notebooks that documented Rob MacFarlane's travels underground

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Michael Palin Erebus

Michael Palin and David Baddiel on The Penguin Podcast (live)

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Michael Palin Erebus

The Penguin Podcast: Michael Palin with David Baddiel

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Michael Palin interview on HMS Erubus

Michael Palin on HMS Erebus: 'a story of life, death and resurrection'

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7 travel writers you need to know

7 travel writers you need to know

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10 literary ways to explore London | Curiocity

10 literary hot spots to visit in London

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The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson

The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson