![]() It’s a fun, page-turning tale about how backpackers’ search for the “ideal destination” can end up ruining that ideal. (I like the movie too, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, but the book is way better.) Focused on a group of backpackers, what I love about Garland’s tale and their search for the ultimate backpacker paradise is that many of us can identify with Richard and his quest to “do something different and get off the beaten path.” Yet in the end we often realize that very quest is an illusion. I learned a lot about the region and history of the cultures that inhabited the land long before Westerners arrived.īesides The Alchemist, this is probably my favorite travel book. Blending history, biography, and travelogue, Grann intermingles information about Percy’s life and expeditions with the science behind the myth of Z and the possibility that there could have been vast advanced civilizations in the Amazon that we have yet to discover. This book seeks to find out what happened to Percy Fawcett, an adventurer and explorer who trekked through the Amazon jungle in search of the fabled lost city of Z. While the book drags in some parts, it’ a fascinating read about the company that launched the guidebook industry. In between, you’ll hear many amazing travel tales and learn about their early business struggles trying to get Lonely Planet off the ground. Started by Tony and Maureen Wheeler, the story follows them from England in the 1970s to the beginning of the 21st century. This tome chronicles the start and rise of the company whose guidebook is probably in your backpack or on your bookshelf right now: Lonely Planet. Unlikely Destinations: The LP Story, by Tony & Maureen Wheeler What I especially love about On the Road is that through all his travel adventures, he becomes a better, stronger, and more confident person - something I can personally resonate with.ĥ. The main character’s frustration and desire to see the world are themes that can resonate with many of us. The story follows his character, Sal, as he leaves New York City and heads west, riding the rails, making friends, and partying the night away. Written in 1957, Jack Kerouac’s Beat Generation classic is a timeless travel novel. While dealing with corruption, the local bureaucracy, thieves, gangsters, jinns causing havoc, and the hassle that seems to come with even the most simple interactions, Shah weaves a story that is simply one of the best I’ve read all year. He moves his family from England in hopes of breaking out from the monotony of life in London as well as exposing his children to a more carefree childhood. Inspired by the Moroccan vacations of his childhood, Shah decides to buy a house in Casablanca. The Caliph’s House: A Year in Casablanca by Tahir Shah It’s also the best travel book I’ve read all year.ģ. The way she describes the scenery, the people, and her experience makes me want to follow in her footsteps. It’s a beautifully written book about overcoming her fear of the ocean to sail across the Pacific with her boyfriend. While I’m normally not a huge fan of “travel love stories” I actually couldn’t put this book down. This book is written by travel blogger Torre DeRoche. Love With a Chance of Drowning, by Torre DeRoche ![]() My favorite: “If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man… Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we’re living right now.” I can’t recommend this book enough.Ģ. The book is filled with wonderful and inspirational quotes. The story follows a young shepherd boy from Spain to Egypt as he follows his heart, goes with the flow, and learns love and the meaning of life. Today is another one of those days where I share some of the books I’ve read recently! If you’re looking for some great reads, here are my current list of the best travel books to inspire you to travel to far-off lands:Ī books about following your dreams, this is one of the most-read books in recent history. I am a voracious reader and have even started a book club on this website to share all the books I read. The more you know about a place, the more you can understand a place. Additionally, reading travel books helps you learn about the destinations you are visiting. Long bus, train, or plane rides can get pretty boring and can give you a lot of “dead” time if you haven’t mastered the art of the 10-hour blank stare. The end of the year is just that time for favorites lists – and I’ve written about the best travel books many times over! I love talking about travel books. Why? Because part of the tool belt of any traveler is a good book.
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