I’m always looking for a good book that will inspire me. Books about travel fascinate me. They give me insight into places I may never have gone before reading about them, and I get much more caught up in a story when it takes places in a beautiful place… Here are some of my favorite travel books I’ve read over the past year…
Casting Off: How a City Girl Found Happiness on the High Seas, by Emma Bamford
In this true story, Emma Bamford leaves her job working of the Independent in London to hop on a yacht in Borneo. She embarks on a new adventure to some of the most exotic and beautiful locations in the world with a stranger in Southeast Asia.
If you enjoy sailing, adventure, being spontaneous and are still searching for yourself, read this immediately.
My Paris Dream: An Education in Style, Slang, and Seduction in the Great City on the Seine, by Kate Betts
Have you ever been to Paris? Feel nostalgia like never before with this memoir by Kate Betts. And, if you’ve never been and are planning to go, read all about Paris in the 80s and early 90s. Discover the enchantments the city of lights has to offer.
Perfect for those interested in writing, fashion, and all things Paris.
Londoners: The Days and Nights of London Now–As Told by Those Who Love It, Hate It, Live It, Left It, and Long for It, by Craig Taylor
Many people have a love/hate relationship with London. The chaotic city, that can sometimes be described as stuffy makes an impression on everyone. Learn more about the city from those who have lived there, flourished there, and even those who have failed there. Get an inside look from people from all walks of life in London. You’ll never look at the city the same way.
Read if you’re interested in learning about London on a deeper level.
The Vacationers: A Novel, by Emma Straub
Join an American family on a two-week vacation in Mallorca. Become enthralled with all of the drama the trip brings and embrace the beautiful setting. You’ll definitely want to head to an island after this.
A perfect beach read!
The Girl Who Fell to Earth: A Memoir, by Sophia Al-Maria
This memoir walks the line between funny and blunt. Al-Maria does a fantastic job of shedding light on the Middle East. This coming-of-age story provides some cultural insight into a mixed family. Learn about how Al-Maria grew up balancing her identity as both American and Arab.
For those who are curious about life in the Middle East.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert
This may not fall under the umbrella of the travel genre, but if you’re looking for inspiring words, you’ve come to the right place. Become inspired and feel okay about all of your decisions after reading this book. Gilbert offers readers a different way of thinking about the world.
Read if you need to be inspired.
