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Books to Inspire Travel (Beyond the Guidebook)
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items These books will transport you to destinations around the world-from the rolling hills of Tuscany and the lavender fields of Provence, to the mountains of Tibet, the streets of Ghana, and the jungles of South America. Each story is rooted in a specif...
Experience rural Tuscany, Italy, as Mayes renovates a villa and immerses herself in Italian culture, food, and landscape.
Under the Tuscan Sun
Explore Europe, Central America, and the Holy Land through Steves’ eyes, discovering how travel shapes worldviews and fosters global understanding
Travel as a Political Act
Journey to Albania during its turbulent transition from communism to democracy, witnessing the impact of political change on daily life
Free: Coming of Age at the End of History
Set in the Alpujarras mountains of southern Spain, this memoir follows Stewart’s adventures as he adapts to rural Spanish life
Driving over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain
Discover Tibet’s remote landscapes and culture through Harrer’s incredible escape and friendship with the Dalai Lama
Seven Years in Tibet
Experience the complexities of travel and identity as Coates reflects on being an outsider in various countries and cultures
The Message
Follow Maia D’Aplièse as she journeys from Lake Geneva, Switzerland, to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, uncovering the secrets of her ancestry amid the vibrant culture and history of Brazil
The Seven Sisters (Seven Sisters Series #1)
Ally D’Aplièse’s story takes her from the shores of Lake Geneva to the rugged coastlines of Norway, delving into her roots in the world of Norwegian music and seafaring tradition
The Storm Sister (Seven Sisters Series #2)
Star D’Aplièse’s search for her origins leads her from Switzerland to the English countryside, where she unravels family mysteries in the enchanting setting of early 20th-century London and Kent
The Shadow Sister (Seven Sisters Series # 3)
CeCe D’Aplièse travels from Switzerland to Australia, exploring the remote Outback, the pearling industry, and the multicultural history of Broome as she seeks her identity
The Pearl Sister (Seven Sisters Series #4)
Tiggy D’Aplièse’s quest takes her from the Scottish Highlands to the mountains of Andalusia, Spain, where she discovers her connection to the world of flamenco and the Romani people
The Moon Sister (Seven Sisters Series #5)
Electra D’Aplièse’s journey moves from the bustle of Manhattan, New York, to the sweeping plains of Kenya, where she learns about her heritage and the legacy of the early African conservationists
The Sun Sister (Seven Sisters Series #6)
The search for the elusive seventh sister leads the family across the globe, including stops in New Zealand, Canada, and Ireland, as the sisters unite to uncover the final piece of their family puzzle
The Missing Sister (Seven Sisters Series #7)
The final book reveals the mysterious past of Pa Salt, with locations spanning Europe and beyond, tying together the threads of each sister’s story and the secrets of their enigmatic father
Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt (Seven Sisters Series)
Showcases 100 vegetarian recipes, all inspired by her family’s journey by car through a stunningly geographically diverse setting.
The Forest Feast Road Trip: Simple Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by My Travels through California
A heartfelt true life story with a nice slice of romance and train travel in Europe.
Cappuccino Per Favore: A Life Journey, A Travel Odyssey, and an Invitation to be Inspired, Uplifted, & Entertained
A soul-stirring memoir from Colombian immigrant and travel journalist Nikki Vargas, whisking us through the countries that brought her new love, self-discovery, and the inspiration to launch the first international feminist travel magazine
Call You When I Land: A Memoir
114 days, trekking across 15 countries and 38 cities with nothing but their backpacks, their smartphones, and each other.
Not Afraid of the Fall: 114 Days Through 38 Cities in 15 Countries
set on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast
One Italian Summer
Actress and TEDx speaker Locke movingly describes the process of grieving and finding solace during three summers in Italy after the death of her husband.
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home
Comedy writer Roberson (How to Date Men When You Hate Men) quit her Late Show with Stephen Colbert job to visit national parks and—despite naysayers insisting she was “going to get murdered”—lived to tell the tale in this wobbly seriocomic travelogue...
America the Beautiful?: One Woman in a Borrowed Prius on the Road Most Traveled
Wheelan (The Rationing), a professor of economics at Dartmouth College, delivers a humorous account of the year he spent traveling the world with his family.
We Came, We Saw, We Left: A Family Gap Year
Retirement bored them and they decided to combine what they love with earning some more money.
If you'd like to learn more about Belgium (Gent in particular) or see what's involved in taking a barge built in 1907 and converting her to a luxury 4-per...
Footloose: Or How to Run Away to Sea
tells a compelling, eye-opening tale of the dark underbelly of the American economy―one that foreshadows the precarious future that may await many more of us. At the same time, she celebrates the exceptional resilience and creativity of these quintes...
Nomadland: Surviving America in the 21st C