{"title":"Tim Richards","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Tim Richards collection, where travel enthusiasts can embark on remarkable journeys from the comfort of their own home. Tim Richards is a seasoned travel writer whose works exquisitely capture the essence of exploration and adventure. With his vivid storytelling and keen eye for detail, each book provides readers with a tantalising glimpse into diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHeading South\u003c\/em\u003e, Richards invites readers on a southern sojourn filled with captivating narratives and unique experiences. His journey through varied terrains offers fresh perspectives and showcases the beauty found in often-overlooked destinations. It's a book that encourages travellers to delve deeper and fully immerse themselves in their surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUltimate Train Journeys: World\u003c\/em\u003e is another exemplary work in which Richards explores the allure of unforgettable train journeys across the globe. This book not only maps out scenic routes and legendary railways but also shares the stories of those he encounters along the way. It's perfect for anyone with a curiosity for travel and an appreciation for the rhythmic dance of wheels on tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth of these titles highlight Tim Richards' exceptional ability to weave in-depth research with personal anecdotes, making his books a must-have for anyone interested in travel and adventure. Dive into his writings to discover new destinations and gain a fresh perspective on the art of journeying.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ultimate-train-journeys-world-by-tim-richards-9781741177350","title":"Ultimate Train Journeys: World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eUltimate Train Journeys: World\u003c\/i\u003e profiles 30 great train trips from every inhabited continent, selected by long-time rail fan and travel writer Tim Richards. Environmental concerns are prompting travellers to consider the surface route – and the best means of transport at ground level is undoubtedly rail.\n\nTim's curated selection covers the full range of rail options, from the humble commuter train to long-distance night trains with sleeper berths and dining cars, and all journeys are blessed with great scenery. There's the \u003ci\u003eCoast Starlight\u003c\/i\u003e (Los Angeles to Seattle), the \u003ci\u003eDarjeeling Himalayan Railway\u003c\/i\u003e (New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling), and \u003ci\u003eThe Orient Express\u003c\/i\u003e (London via Paris to Venice), just to name a few. Each chapter includes a detailed itinerary, fast facts, photos, and maps.\n\nWith space to move and no road traffic to get snarled up in, the real drawcard of train adventures is that they are immersed within a shifting environment, yet not entirely of it. You can witness your surroundings at a steady pace, and properly get to know your travel companions. The old-school ways of travel are fast becoming new again.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Distribution and Logistics Company (TDLC)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827648057580,"sku":"9781741177350","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25760973482807.jpg?v=1758175629"},{"product_id":"heading-south-by-tim-richards-9781760990015","title":"Heading South","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing some of Australia's most iconic rail journeys, \u003cem\u003eHeading South\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates the unique joys of train travel and is the perfect book for the armchair traveller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreelance travel writer and Lonely Planet guidebook contributor Tim Richards decides to shake up his life by taking an epic rail journey across Australia. Jumping aboard iconic trains like the Indian Pacific, Overland and Spirit of Queensland, he covers over 7,000 kilometres, from the tropics to the desert and from big cities to ghost towns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTim's journey is one of classic travel highs and lows—floods, cancellations, extraordinary landscapes, and forays into personal and public histories—as well as the steady joy of random strangers encountered along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072277627116,"sku":"9781760990015","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27287093482814.jpg?v=1765090808"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/tim-richards.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}