Whether it's yearning to join a Mexican circus or settle in a rural village somewhere in a Mediterranean land, the dream of a pied a terre in an exotic locale is almost universal. This is a collection of true tales that demonstrate the perils and pleasures of forsaking the everyday for the unknown.

A guidebook to Africa's second-biggest country. It contains dedicated chapters on Trekking in the Sahara and Saharan Rock Art.

A short story anthology of adventure in places that feel like the middle of nowhere, this work is an exploration of the remote corners of our world. It's about the places and experiences that give you a sense that you are far from home, far from anywhere you've known - the middle of nowhere.

The history of the African Association, the world's first geographical society, dedicated to the exploration of the interior of a continent known only through legend and vague report.

An engrossing journey through the many layers of Egypt's past to the tumultuous present

Including details for starting out, from airport to shops, this guide splits each destination into geographical zones, and provides a colour-coded overview of the top attractions and includes informative articles to set the scene.