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Whether you're curled up at home or 30,000 feet in the air, the right book can transport you, shift your perspective, or spark your next adventure. These are some of my favourite travel reads—stories that fuel wanderlust, challenge the way we see the...
 
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Journey of Souls is a fascinating read that dives deep into life between lives—perfect for reflective moments while traveling.
Journey of Souls: Life Between Lives
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The Travel Book by Lonely Planet is a must-have for every wanderlust-filled soul. It takes you on a visual journey through every country in the world, with stunning photos and bite-sized insights that spark ideas for your next adventure.
The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country
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The Travel Hack Handbook by Lonely Planet is packed with clever tips to make travel smoother, cheaper, and more enjoyable. From packing smarter to navigating airports like a pro, this book is full of practical advice and insider secrets.
The Travel Hack Handbook - Lonely Planet
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a timeless tale about following your heart and trusting the journey. This inspiring story of a young shepherd in search of his personal legend reminds us that sometimes, the greatest adventures are the ones that lead ...
The Alchemist
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This is one of my favorite books by Paulo Coelho. Hippie isn’t just a story—it’s a journey. Following Coelho’s own path along the 1970s hippie trail, the book dives into themes of freedom, self-discovery, and connection in a way that feels raw and re...
Hippie by Paulo Coelho
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As a photographer, this book speaks to me on so many levels. I’ve been following Chris Burkard’s work for years, and Wayward feels like a glimpse into the heart behind the lens. His storytelling is honest and raw, and the images—breathtaking. It’s mo...
Wayward - Chris Burkard
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Jaya was my introduction to the epic world of the Mahabharata, and it completely changed how I look at mythology. Devdutt Pattanaik brings the stories to life in such a clear and thoughtful way, weaving in lesser-known details and deeper meanings tha...
Jaya - Pattanaik, Devdutt
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My Gita feels like a conversation rather than a lecture—and that’s exactly why I loved it. Devdutt Pattanaik breaks down the Bhagavad Gita in a way that’s personal, reflective, and surprisingly accessible. It’s not about right or wrong, but about und...
MY GITA - Pattanaik, Devdutt
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I read Into the Wild before I ever saw the film, and it changed something in me. It opened my eyes to the idea that there’s so much more out there—that life doesn’t have to follow a set path. Chris McCandless’s story made me question everything I tho...
Into the Wild
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The Art of Travel isn’t your typical travel book—it goes beyond guidebooks and bucket lists. Alain de Botton explores why we travel, how we see the world, and what shapes our experiences along the way. I read it during a time when I was already trave...
The Art of Travel: Alain de Botton
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I’ve always loved the way Atlas Obscura brings out the weird, wild, and wonderful corners of the world—and Wild Life is no exception. This book dives into some of the planet’s most extraordinary living beings, from glowing fungi to desert-dwelling fo...
The Wild Life Book, from Atlas Obscura
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As a travel writer, On the Hippie Trail was a must-read for me. It captures that golden era of overland travel from Istanbul to Kathmandu with such vivid detail, you feel like you’re right there—dusty roads, chance encounters, and all. What I loved m...
On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu
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Prisoners of Geography completely changed the way I look at the world map. It explains how mountains, rivers, and borders have shaped politics, conflicts, and cultures in ways I’d never really thought about before. As a traveler, it gave me a deeper ...
Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps Explained
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Reading Sapiens felt like zooming out on everything I thought I knew. Yuval Noah Harari takes you through the entire history of humankind—how we evolved, organized ourselves, built societies, and shaped the world as we know it. As someone who loves t...
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
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A Year in Provence is one of those books that makes you want to pack up, move to the countryside, and savor every moment. Peter Mayle’s storytelling is warm, witty, and full of charm—capturing the beauty, quirks, and frustrations of expat life in sou...
A Year in Provence: Mayle, Peter
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Woman in the Wilderness is a beautifully raw and honest story about living simply, intentionally, and in deep connection with nature. Fellow Dutchie Miriam Lancewood’s choice to leave modern comforts behind and embrace life in the wild really spoke t...
Woman In The Wilderness
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Shantaram pulled me in from the very first page. It’s intense, beautifully written, and full of moments that make you pause and feel deeply. Set in the heart of Bombay, it’s a story about redemption, identity, and the complicated beauty of human conn...
Shantaram
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This book is gentle, grounding, and quietly powerful. At Home in the World by Thich Nhat Hanh offers short stories and reflections from his life as a monk, each one filled with peace, presence, and deep wisdom. I found myself returning to it whenever...
At Home in the World: Stories & Teachings
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