Nomadology: Navigating A Globalised World,

Undergrowth

'Travel writing is an over-saturated genre.' So begins Nomadology, a travel writing collection of blogs, anecdotes, gonzo journalism, poetry, fiction, reflections and images.

Perfect for dipping in and out of rather than reading in one sitting – that is, perfect for reading on the go - Nomadology is divided into loose chapters: Liftoff, Tourists & Travellers, The Human Zoo, Dislocated, The War Machine, Love, Sex & Travel, Pilgrimage and, importantly, Home. The writing crosses all the continents and captures moments of sheer beauty, hilarity, sadness and wisdom. But it is more than simply a collection of places, people and experiences; at its core is an exploration of the ideas and politics of travel and tourism itself.

The book captures the essence of hitting the road: it is a disjointed mish-mash of voices and experiences that throws up many questions about the nature of travel and the nature of being a traveller in an increasingly globalised world. Its strength lies in its gentle questioning, and the fact that it doesn't try and crystallise any glib answers or easy solutions. Rather, it is a jumping off point for your own reflections, thoughts and memories.

But most of all, it captures the feeling of travelling, of being somewhere and doing something (even if you're not sure exactly what it is). This is because this collection was actually written on the road, starting life as an online travel blog created to provide a publishing platfom for young writers to share their experiences and their journeys.

Editors Nic Low and Tim Parish have chosen exceptional writing and also put the book together in a way that's visually pleasing and fun to read. They have shown that although travel writing may be an over-saturated genre, it is still possible to do something within it that is fresh, exciting and unique.

http://nomadology.undergrowth.org/