Journey Through Intriguing Literature: Explore Exciting Worlds from the Comfort of Your Home, No Matter Your Current Travel Restrictions
Discover a world of adventure with these captivating travel books that have been highly recommended for their engaging storytelling and cultural insights. While BuzzFeed staff may have their own list of top travel books, we've compiled a selection of popular titles that are sure to ignite your spirit of exploration.
Start your journey with "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed, priced at ₹487, a poignant memoir of a solo hiker's trek along the Pacific Crest Trail. For a more global perspective, delve into "Eat Pray Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert, available for ₹352, a heartfelt account of self-discovery through travel in Italy, India, and Bali.
If you're intrigued by real-life adventures, "Marching Powder" by Rusty Young, priced at ₹929, offers a gripping tale of a British traveller's experiences in a Peruvian prison. For a heartwarming story about man and his canine companion, "Finding Gobi" by Dion Leonard, priced at ₹250, recounts the incredible true story of a man and his stray dog who ran the 150-mile Marathon des Sables together.
For those seeking a blend of adventure and history, "Seven Years in Tibet" by Heinrich Harrer, available for ₹400, recounts the author's daring escape from British-controlled India and his years spent living in the Himalayas. Another historical gem is "The Lost City of Z" by David Grann, available for ₹280, which follows the author's quest to uncover the truth behind a missing British explorer's expedition into the Amazon jungle.
If you're looking for a mix of travel, culture, and personal growth, "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho, priced at ₹244, is a timeless classic that follows a young Andalusian shepherd's journey to Egypt in search of a worldly treasure. For a humorous take on travel, Bill Bryson's "In A Sunburned Country," priced at ₹699, offers a witty account of his travels around Australia.
For armchair travellers, "1,000 Places To See Before You Die" by Patricia Schultz, priced at ₹899, is a comprehensive guide to the world's most amazing destinations. If you're interested in the Silk Road, "Lands of Lost Borders: A Journey on the Silk Road" by Kate Harris, available for ₹517, recounts her cycling adventure along one of the world's oldest trade routes.
Whether you're dreaming of your next adventure or planning your next trip, these travel books are sure to inspire and captivate. Happy reading!
- India's Amazon platform offers "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho for ₹244, a moving tale that intertwines travel, culture, and personal growth.
- Should you be more into armchair traveling, the book "1,000 Places To See Before You Die" by Patricia Schultz, priced at ₹899, could be your ideal companion, featuring the world's most compelling destinations.
- Internationally, "Eat Pray Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert, priced at ₹352, offers a personal account of travel experiences in Italy, India, and Bali, as well as insights into different cultures.
- Although you may find "Marching Powder" by Rusty Young, priced at ₹929, disturbing due to its portrayal of a British traveler's experiences in a Peruvian prison, it's a gripping adventure nonetheless.
- If you're fascinated by history, "The Lost City of Z" by David Grann, available for ₹280, sheds light on a missing British explorer's expedition into the Amazon jungle, while "Seven Years in Tibet" by Heinrich Harrer, priced at ₹400, recounts the author's daring escape from British-controlled India and his years in the Himalayas.
- For something humorous amidst the breath-taking narratives, Bill Bryson's "In A Sunburned Country," priced at ₹699, offers a witty account of his travels around Australia, providing a dash of laughter during these challenging times of coronavirus.
