A Beginners Guide to Japan: Observations and Provocations by Pico Iyer
A reflective review of Pico Iyer’s A Beginner’s Guide to Japan — a poetic, thought-provoking travel book that explores Japanese culture through silence, stillness, humour, and contradiction. Ideal reading before your trip to Japan., or if you’re eager to return.
Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad
‘Abroad in Japan’ is the informative and breezily entertaining account of Chris Broads life, first as a JET teacher then later as a successful youtuber.
Madhouse at the End of the Earth by Julian Sancton
In 1898 the Belgica set off on a three year polar expedition to the Antarctic. It became the first ship to winter in the region, in a survival story about illness, endurance and inventiveness. And Penguins.
Book Review - North to Paradise - Ousman Umar
Short but powerful book about a boys journey from a small village in Ghana to the streets of Barcelona, and the dangers he faces on the way.
Book Review - The Salt Path - Raynor Winn
Inspiring story of a couple who, after receiving devastating medical news and losing their home, set out on a journey of redemption through nature.
