Erika Fatland

“A mesmerising trip across Central Asia ... A fascinating travelogue” Financial Times SHORTLISTED FOR EDWARD STANFORD/LONELY PLANET DEBUT TRAVEL WRITER OF THE YEAR 2020 An unforgettable journey through the former Soviet Republics, by a prizewinning author of international reportage In Sovietistan, Erika Fatland takes readers on a captivating journey through five of the former Soviet Republics—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and...

The Border: A Journey Around Russia by Erika Fatland is an enthralling exploration of the countries that share a border with the world's largest nation. Without setting foot in Russia itself, Fatland embarks on a profound journey to understand its immense influence and its complex relationships with its neighbours. From North Korea in the east to Norway in the west,...

Shortlisted for the 2023 STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR A Financial Times Travel Book of the Year 2022 "Enchanting" Independent "Fatland distinguishes herself from the stereotypes" Guardian "Fatland is a sensitive and insightful chronicler of quotidian lives and a compelling narrator" Observer "Erika Fatland ascends to new heights with her fascinating journey" Wanderlust An engaging snapshot of the current...