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Our favorite travel reads.
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I am of the opinion that nothing beats a good book. A good book can make you forget where you are, it can make you forget the time... a good book can change your life. Reading and travelling have that in common: they have the power of changing us deeply, of challenging our ideas and beliefs. So, today, in the light of celebrating World Book Day, we thought it'd be a good idea to share some of our favourite travel reads with you... :) The Best Travel Books for Long Trips & BackpackingThis selection is brought to you by The Broke Backpacker team and includes picks of all kind. You can find the full list on our site. Running With The Moon, Jonny BealbyThis book encapsulates the spirit and rawness of real off-the-beaten-track adventure travel. It inspired Nic to ride a motorbike through Vietnam and to drive a beat-up car across Australia and New Zealand. It's an immersive travel memoir and it's perfect for travellers with an adventurous spirit.
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, John KoenigThis book is built around the idea that there are plenty of feelings we all recognize, but almost none of us know what to call. It might sound like a gimmick until you read it, but then it'll feel like someone has been quietly cataloguing your inner life without telling you. Jeff even says it inspired him to start inventing his own words. That explains a lot 🤪
Siddhartha, Herman HesseSiddhartha is a classic treat for the spiritual soul-seekers and a book that is sure to inspire you when you’re travelling. It’s simple, it’s short, but powerful enough to linger in your mind and quietly shift the way you see things. At least that's what it did to Tomás. It's a great pick for slow travel days or quiet solo moments.
The rest of the list includes classics like Shantaram and On The Road, but also a few odd picks you might've never heard of. So get cracking with it and find your next travel read!
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