When you can’t be out temple hopping in Thailand or exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu the next best thing is feeding your wanderlust inside the pages of a well written book.
Here are 10 great reads that will get you reinvigorated to travel and will spark your curiosity in destinations around the world!
- 1. Kon-Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl – The true and gripping story of an adventure at sea from South America to Polynesia.
- 2. The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux – Considered a modern classic in travel writing, Theroux takes readers on a magnificent
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railway adventure through India and beyond. - 3. The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen – A beautiful book that blends adventure and nature writing all in the context of Nepal and Buddhist thought.
- 4. A field Guide To Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit – Personal stories written as autobiographical essays that creatively explore a wide range of travel experiences and topics.
- 5. The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton – A unique and charming book on why and how we travel that will keep you turning pages.
- 6. A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry – Get lost in the beauty and chaos of India and the wonderful storytelling of the author.
- 7. Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene – A classic espionage thriller first published in the 1950’s with an entertaining cast of characters.
- 8. Almost Somewhere. Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail by Suzanne Roberts – This is a wonderful story that is part travel and nature writing combined with the unique perspective of women in the backcountry.
- 9. The Good Girl’s Guide to Getting Lost: A Memoir of Three Continents, Two Friends, and One Unexpected Adventure by Rachel Friedman – A fun, adventurous tale that confirms that wanderlust and travel are addictive.
- 10. The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac – The lesser known of Kerouac’s work is equally engaging and his zest for life and travel are intoxicating.
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