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My All-Time Favorite Travel Books
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items I love a good travel book for inspiration for where to go and tales from faraway lands. These are all the books that have inspired or entertained my travels at some point in my life.
A tale of love, passion, and culinary magic where food becomes the language of the heart and the catalyst for destiny.
Like Water for Chocolate
a raw and introspective journey through the wilderness of Arizona that uncovers the profound strength found in solitude. A great one to read before a solo trip
How To Be Alone: Hike on the Arizona Trail
a poignant and unflinching exploration of identity, dislocation, and the complexities of India through the eyes of V. S. Naipaul.
An Area of Darkness by V.S Naipal
An epic tale of redemption, adventure, and human connection set against the vibrant chaos of Mumbai's underworld.
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
timeless anthem of freedom and restless wanderlust, capturing the raw energy of youth and the search for meaning across America's highways.
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
a heartfelt journey across America, where John Steinbeck reflects on the nation's soul with his loyal poodle, Charley, by his side.
Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck
Ghost Train to the Eastern Star is a captivating odyssey retracing Paul Theroux's earlier travels, uncovering the changing landscapes and enduring mysteries of Asia.
Ghost Train to the Eastern Star by Paul Theroux
Into the Wild is a haunting exploration of adventure, idealism, and the quest for freedom through the true story of Christopher McCandless's journey into the Alaskan wilderness.
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
The Road is Jack London's gripping memoir of life as a hobo, capturing the raw grit, adventure, and humanity of riding the rails in turn-of-the-century America.
The Road by Jack London
The Places in Between is a mesmerizing account of Rory Stewart's daring solo walk across Afghanistan, weaving history, culture, and survival into a profound exploration of humanity.
The Places In Between by Rory Stewart
Chasing Che is a riveting journey through South America as Patrick Symmes retraces Che Guevara's legendary motorcycle route, blending adventure with reflections on revolution and its legacy.
Chasing Che: A Motorcycle Journey by Patrick Symmes
A raw and inspiring memoir of Cheryl Strayed's transformative solo trek along the Pacific Crest Trail, a journey of healing, resilience, and self-discovery.
Wild: From Lost to Found on the PCT
Dark Star Safari is Paul Theroux's gripping journey through Africa, capturing its beauty, challenges, and humanity while reflecting on the continent's past and his own.
Dark Star Safari by Paul Theroux
Let's be honest, this is the most influential travel book of the 2000s even though we might hate to admit it.
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
A different side to travel, the hallucinatory nightmare kind
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Hunter S. Thompson
What to read before a trip to Patagonia
In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin
In a Sunburned Country is Bill Bryson's hilarious and insightful exploration of Australia, blending wit, curiosity, and awe as he uncovers the quirks of its landscapes, history, and people.
In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson