The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World (Lonely Planet)

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This modern day classic is based on Cheryl Strayed’s 1,100-mile solo hike through the Pacific Crest Trail. It all began at 22 years old with the passing of her mother, and her divorce from her husband, which found Strayed at the lowest point of her life. After a brief encounter with heroine, she makes the decision to rebuild her confidence, her self respect and her life. Any who are gluten sensitive or have other dietary restrictions can finally rest easy as she breaks down where to go and what to avoid if you want to eat well while traveling. It won’t tell you exactly how to do it, but gives you ideas and confidence to figure it out for yourself. Many long-term travelers have been inspired by what Rolf talks about, including Tim Ferriss. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to travel more, but thinks they don’t have enough money or time.

This inspirational work displays the history of one of the greatest cities in the world. Dense, yet enjoyably readable, Alistair Horne takes us through the Parisian history of seven ages of turmoil and change. The graphic details are sure to keep you engaged as he shows how Paris endured through each era. Through these stories, it shows you how profoundly travel can influence your perception of yourself. Diehl has spent the best part of 10 years exploring the world in countries many Westerners couldn’t even place on a map. The journey helps him find who he really is and what freedom means. So if you’re looking for motivation from great travel writers, or experience a travel adventure of your own, make yourself comfortable and grab a couple of my favorites listed here. Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is the first of a hugely popular series of books, which I would recommend to any travel lover. But you don’t have to take my word for it, the first book alone sold around 16 million copies and has been translated into 35 languages. It was love at first sight when Frances Mayes saw Bramasole, an abandoned 200-year-old Tuscan farmhouse. A memoir was born as she bought and restored the villa nestled in five overgrown acres. She brings you right along with her as she tells about the pleasures of her adventure and inspires you to embark on your own unique journey.

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What’s the point of travel? Alain de Botton presents his thoughts in this philosophical look at leisure travel. With insights from great figures of the past and topics like airports, landscapes, holiday romances, and much more, de Botton is sure to change the way you think about travel. Not afraid to say what needs to be said, Edward Abbey’s autobiography challenges the power and profit mindset that is destroying our national parks. As the lone seasonal park ranger at Arches National Monument in 1956 and 1957, he desired to experience nature in its truest form. His love for the wilderness reminds us that every once in a while it’s important for us to disconnect from the chaos of society and reconnect with the serenity of nature.

While Journalist Theodore Morde thinks that he has returned from the rainforest safely, with bags filled with artifacts, he mysteriously commits suicide and never reveals the location of the sacred city. This book will draw you in from the get-go. Curious how I make money while traveling? Here are the different ways I get paid to travel the world.Ok, while these travel books are pretty great, take a look at my favorite travel quotes (along with shareable images!)

The Food Traveler’s Handbook is an extension of Jodi Ettenberg’s excellent travel blog Legal Nomads, a go-to for all things street food (and eating while traveling in general). So it’s no wonder she’s got a top book on the subject.

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This humorous autobiography tells the tale of Bill Bryson’s unsuccessful attempt to walk the Appalachian Trail. With sparkling lakes, picturesque mountains, and majestic forests, the Appalachian Trail boasts some of America’s greatest terrain throughout its 2,200-mile stretch from Maine to Georgia. One of the best travel books for nature lovers, Bryson introduces us to some of the ecology, sociology, and history of the trail, as well as some of the quirky folks he meets along his route. In How NOT To Travel The World Lauren expertly conveys the fears of a first-time solo traveler who, prior to hitting the road, as she lived a rather sheltered life. The overarching theme is conquering fear and living your dream.