If you know anything about me or this site, you’ll know I love travel, but I also love reading. Part of the reason behind the name Home in the World is the fact that I wanted it to be a mix of world travel, my hometown and some lifestyle content. And the latter has mostly … More The Wordy Traveler subscription boxes: for lovers of books & travel
Still well and truly in my Japan era, I had been hunting around for any decent Japan-related books I could find. I came across Tokyo Junkie by Robert Whiting and, based on the numerous positive online reviews, decided to give it a go. The fact that it recounted the experiences of an American man who … More Book review: ‘Tokyo Junkie’ by Robert Whiting
Having just returned, mind-blown, from my first trip to Japan, I was all about trying to devour as much literature about it as possible to keep the vibe alive and inspire me for future travels to that country. My research led me to the recently published Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad, who, it turns … More Travel book review: ‘Abroad in Japan’ by Chris Broad
I’m definitely a sucker for lush coffee-table books, and if they happen to be about travel.. well, I’m doubly sold! I first came across My Tiny Atlas on Instagram through the @tinyatlasquarterly account – a photography community centred on travel stories. Founded and run by Emily Nathan, its trademark whimsical aesthetic has spawned an entire … More Travel book review: ‘My Tiny Atlas’ by Emily Nathan
Recommended read for your next plane or train journey – or even if you’re simply looking to curl up with a good book at home. I was a bit late to the party with this book, as it was actually published in 2016, but when I finally saw Trevor Noah’s childhood memoir, Born a Crime: … More Book review: ‘Born a Crime’ by Trevor Noah
Recommended read for your next plane or train journey – or even if you’re simply looking to curl up with a good book at home. How often have you picked up a book to read purely, or at least largely, because it looked pretty? I will admit that sometimes I do literally judge books by … More Book review: ‘Lady Tan’s Circle of Women’ by Lisa See
There are some Instagram accounts that immediately scream EYE CANDY as soon as you visit them. You know the ones I’m talking about; where each individual image is thoughtfully composed, focusing on unique details or scenes displaying just enough eccentricity to create an eclectic yet consistent feed aesthetic that makes you want to keep scrolling … More Book review: Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval
Recommended read for your next plane or train journey – or even if you’re simply looking to curl up with a good book at home. Today’s ‘Recommended Read’ comes courtesy of my physiotherapist! Despite having been going to him for several years now, it only recently came up in conversation that his wife was an … More ‘Love and Other Battles’ by Tess Woods
Recommended read for your next plane or train journey – or even if you’re simply looking to curl up with a good book at home. My inherent love of travel and foreign cultures means I always enjoy reading books set in different or exotic locales, and which immerse you in a completely different society and … More ‘The Pearl That Broke Its Shell’ by Nadia Hashimi
As I mention in the ‘About’ section of this website, I am actually a translator by profession and have been doing translation as a career since 2006. While I translate in a variety of fields, one of my favourite areas of specialisation is travel and tourism (of course!). Unfortunately, I don’t get to translate those … More A travel book translated by me: The Great Himalaya Trail
