14 Best Travel Books That’ll Make You Book A Flight

If you’re craving adventure, fresh perspectives, or a bit of wanderlust on your couch, these travel books are your ticket to the world.

1. “Vagabonding” by Rolf Potts
   A modern classic on long-term travel and embracing life on the road.

2. “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac
   The iconic novel that captured the restless spirit of America’s Beat Generation.

3. “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer
   The real-life story of Christopher McCandless, who gave it all up to wander Alaska’s wilderness.

4. “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho
   A timeless fable about following your dreams and the transformative magic of travel.

5. “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson
   Hilarious and insightful, this memoir follows Bryson’s attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail.

6. “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert
   A bestselling memoir about self-discovery through food in Italy, devotion in India, and love in Bali.

7. “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed
   An inspiring story of healing and adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail.

8. “In Patagonia” by Bruce Chatwin
   A travel writing masterpiece exploring the myths and mysteries of Patagonia.

9. “Travels with Charley” by John Steinbeck
   A heartfelt account of Steinbeck’s road trip across America with his loyal dog, Charley.

10. “The Great Railway Bazaar” by Paul Theroux
    A vivid, witty chronicle of train journeys through Asia.

11. “Seven Years in Tibet” by Heinrich Harrer
    A dramatic true story of survival and discovery in Tibet during WWII.

12. “The Geography of Bliss” by Eric Weiner
    A humorous quest to find the world’s happiest places.

13. “Notes from a Small Island” by Bill Bryson
    A love letter to Britain’s quirks and charm.

14. “Tracks” by Robyn Davidson
    A memoir of an extraordinary solo trek across 1,700 miles of Australian desert.

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