Sometimes we have this part of ourselves that loves to read something either on the internet or books. We are fond of reading in unique genres, and most people love travel books. It gives them thrill and inspiration by imagining the stories and experiences of the authors. The plane rides, trains, and long buses give excitement to some readers. Also, they use travel books as a guide to the destinations they want to visit soon. Now, we highlighted the best-selling and almost perfect travel books that will give you wanderlust and inspiration.
The Alchemist
We have dreams, and we are doing everything to achieve them. The book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is one of the most famous books on history because it is more about following one’s dreams. It tackled the story of a shepherd boy who followed his heart and learned the meaning of life once he traveled from Spain to Egypt. The book will also make your heart flutter from inspirational quotes.
The Caliph’s House: A Year in Casablanca
The author behind this classic book was Tahir Shah. His inspiration in writing this was the Morocco vacations from his childhood. He then decided to purchase a house in Casablanca and moved his family away from the monotony of life in London, England. One of his purposes is to give his children a carefree childhood life. The book did not focus on traveling alone but also mentioned social issues such as gangsters, thieves, local bureaucracy, and corruption. It is best if you consider reading his book because you will learn a lot from his words.
On the Road
The book entitled “On the Road” was from Jack Kerouac in 1957. It was a timeless classic travel novel that tells a story about his character. He named himself Sal in his piece, and he portrayed a man who left New York City. His destination was in the west, and the novel focused on his experiences and how travel adventures molded him as a person. You can also read how he rides on rails, made friends, and enjoyed parties at night.
The Geography of Bliss
The writer of the book “The Geography of Bliss” is Eric Weiner. It is not a typical book about traveling because he focused on finding happy places. He went to Denmark, Iceland, Qatar, India, and Moldova. His journey taught him to study and learn the silver lining in happiness. For him, there is a secret to achieving happiness. He interacted with locals and other people he met to observe how happiness works on them.
Vagabonding
The godfather of vagabonding is Rolf Potts, and he also wrote a book about his adventure and experiences. He spent ten years on the road and also walked across Israel during those times. The book will tell you the practical information he shared when it comes to traveling. Also, there are valuable insights he learned and inspirational quotes from him. It will help you in planning a long-term trip somewhere. You will encounter philosophies that some books won’t teach you here.
