Why We Travel

'Ash is a great storyteller, whose book weaves together adventure, big ideas and inspirational tales from around the world. A must for any smart-thinking traveller.'

-- Levison Wood

‘What a story! . . . We don’t often hear about the long and rocky road that separates a journalist’s dream from readers and listeners. Why We Travel will inspire and help others who would like to share their passion for discovery. It’s personal, adventurous and shines with curiosity’

-- Nicholas Crane

'It's a rare but important thing for us to reflect on how our motivations for wanderlust intersect with the rest of our lives'

-- Alastair Humphreys

'If you like travel you must read this! A beautiful, insightful and thought-provoking book with the power to change how you see travel - and life. Ash is a thought-leader in the travel space and it’s not hard to see why. Simply brilliant.'

-- Pip Stewart

'Why We Travel is an eloquent journey, exploring the very essence of life and the motivations we have for travelling. Navigating and blending real world adventures with the landscapes of our mind. You'll find profound meaning and insights with every step of the journey, that isn't just about the destination. An excellent read.'

-- Aldo Kane

‘Underpinning the tales of derring-do, high adventure and reportage in this carousel of a book is a deeper tale – of how travel became a profound journey of self-discovery for the author, drawing him closer to loved ones and offering a philosophy for life.’

-- Jini Reddy * Wanderland *

'Ash Bhardwaj is a superlative companion. He's courageous, informed and eternally curious, but also empathetic and fully engaged with those he encounters. From the baking sands of Sudan to the virgin snows of the Alps , the political faultlines of the old Soviet Union to a soul-retrieval on the banks of the Ganges, Ash immerses us in his adventures, while taking us through the very many different motivations for travel. Why We Travel is a breathtaking tour through time and place, and I loved every second of the ride.'

-- Mike Parker * Map Addict and On the Red Hill *

'In an era when many travellers are simply keen to simply scratch off another section on a foil-backed map, it’s a call to action to consider the benefits of thinking about what we want to achieve from our travels' Tamara Hinson, Independent