Travel Inspirational Books

It is unlikely that there is such a person who does not dream of going on a trip. Even the most inveterate homebody, sitting in a comfortable armchair and reading a book about distant countries, plunges into the atmosphere of incredibly beautiful nature, where adventure, discoveries, new meetings and sensations await him. All that he cannot get in everyday life.

“In twenty years, you will no longer regret what you did, but what you did not. So throw off the knots, swim out of the quiet harbors. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Open ".

Mark Twain

Why do people travel

How boring people could live if there were no adventurers among them who were ready to rise above everyone else, or sink to the bottom of the deepest cave. Only they are able to travel around the world on foot and come up with an insanely risky adventure.

The life of a traveler is about exploring the world every day. A person whose citizenship is marked "The whole world" is fearless and unrestrained in achieving his goal. He is able to endure any hardships of a long journey, sociable and trusting like no one else, knows how to value friendship - such people always inspire others to embody the most important act in their life.

A romantic, going on another trip, of course, longs for adventure and the development of little-known horizons. Hopes to get a good dose of adrenaline and find the eighth wonder of the world.

But the main reason for traveling is unforgettable acquaintances with interesting people. All kinds of people we meet on the road, this is a new discovery. Even a short communication with a stranger allows you to see the world around you from a completely different perspective.

And if on the way to meet a new friend, and even a like-minded person, then this is already forever. Such a connection can last a lifetime, even if you have to live in different countries or cities.

Best Travel Inspirational Books

Books written in the genre of adventure novels, travelers' notes or even an ordinary travel guide can inspire the reader not only to spend a vacation in unusual conditions for him, but also to take the most important step - to start life from a new stage.

I. Ilf, by her. Petrov One-story America

Authors: Ilya Ilf and Evgeny Petrov
Genre: travel sketch
The cost of the book is 589 rubles.

It took the authors less than a year to write this book - the summer of 1936. It was published in Russia and the USA a year later (1937). In the same year, the book was reprinted in many cities of the Soviet Union.

2004 - the last reprint of the work of famous satirists. It was published in an updated form - the first version of the book before it was subjected to extensive political censorship in 1966.

The popularity of the book is indicated by its multimillion copies, which are still being published in many countries of the world in the language of those countries where it is being republished.

For over 80 years, the world bestseller by Ilf and Petrov has been a real guide for those who, after reading this work, go to America to go the path of satirists many years later. Compare how those historical places where Ilf and Petrov visited together with their friends, the married couple Adams, changed.

Having bought a gray car, the friends of the Ford brand set off on a two-month journey across America. On the way, they get to know the way of life of ordinary Americans, meet famous personalities of that time: manufacturers, financiers, writers. They stop in many cities in America, where they visit the main attractions. Explore the life of Indian and Mexican villages and much more.

• The book is written in an easy-to-read language, without any political overtones;
• Fascinating live narration of the authors about their journey with a certain amount of humor in describing their adventures;
• An objective judgment about the way of life and activities of young Americans in the pre-war period.

• Not

"Far, far away" S. Share

Author: Sergey Dolya
Genre: photo album.
Year of publication 2011
Published by Mann, Ivanov and Ferber.
Average cost of a book: 950 rubles.

The work of the famous blogger and traveler Sergei Dol can hardly be called a "book"; rather, it is an almanac dedicated to the author's reports on travels around the world.

The book "Far, Far Away", contains photo reports of his stay in Burma and Easter Island, Dubai and the ice of Antarctica, makes a unique photo review of his trip to North Korea and the Falkland Islands.

Colorful, good quality photos with short but informative notes by the author. The description of each picture only slightly opens the curtain of the mystery and uniqueness of this place, leaving the reader time for imagination or planning a tourist trip to one of these countries.

• the photo album is perfectly perceived by children and adults;
• viewing photos is a pleasure for the whole family;
• interesting and exciting "journey".

• very few pages, I want to continue.

The biggest fool in the sun. 4,646 kilometers walking home

Author: Christoph Rehage
Genre: travel and geography.
Year of publication: 2015
Book price: 119 rubles.

The gripping story of how on November 9, 2007, a 25-year-old German student from Munich, a former student at Peking University, decided to return home ... on foot. According to his calculations, he should go all the way in two years.

Christoph Rehare, describing his journey, acquaints readers with China and the customs of the peoples inhabiting it, on a completely different side, little known to the average person. This is a story about adventure, love and fateful meetings.

• interesting and exciting story;
• the book is written in a language understandable to the main reader;
• photographs allow you to see the heroes of the book "live".

• not.

Top 5 Books from the Best Authors on Wanderings and Adventures

Due to various circumstances, dreams of long-distance travel with a backpack on their backs do not always come true. Family, responsibilities, age, and money are the most common reasons for rejecting the most desirable act in your life.

But this is a wrong judgment.In order for a dream to come true, it is not at all necessary to leave your family, become irresponsible or have a lot of money. You can travel with the whole family, save money, and age is not a hindrance for home "tourism" at all.

A selection of books for fans of the genre will help make the most exciting journeys without leaving home. These are books about countries and cities, as well as about people who confirm by personal example that travel is the best thing that can happen in life.

P. Mail "A Year in Provence"

By Peter Mail
Genre: travel and geography
Year of publication in Russian 2010
Book price: 135 rubles.

According to readers, this is the best travel novel about traveling in France.
A couple from England, at the call of their dreams, bought an old, but cozy house in Provence and started life from a new line.

Their trip around the country is a lot of fun and not so adventures, trials and incredible discoveries, acquaintances and, of course, tasting amazing culinary delights.

• vivid and figurative description of the customs of local residents and nature;
• stories about their adventures, written with humor, cheer up;
• reads quickly and easily;
• makes you want to visit this romantic country and taste all the dishes that the author describes so deliciously;
• walk along the old streets of Paris and get to know better the life of the French.

• not.

John Krakauer "Into the Wild"

Written by John Krakauer
Publisher: Eksmo-Press
Published in 2015
Price: 249 rub.

The non-fictional story that happened in 1992 with an American from a wealthy family shocked all readers.

This is the story of the life and death of Chris McCandless, who hitchhikes to Alaska to experience life in a pristine environment. The plot of the book is based on unsent letters, a diary and two short notes of the hero.

• exciting story;
• it is impossible to tear yourself away from the book until you read the epilogue.

• there are too many mysteries that have never been solved.

J. Beliveau “In Search of Yourself. The story of a man who walked around the Earth on foot "

Author: Jean Beliveau
Publishing house: Mann, Ivanov and Ferber
Publication year 2014
Genre: travel, travel notes
Book cost: from 694 rubles.

The protagonist of the book, having survived the strongest shock, practically without funds, went on foot on a trip around the world, which lasted 11 years. The book contains many interesting facts about the countries visited by Jean.

An interesting story about the customs and culture of the peoples of different states, beautiful illustrations accompanying each description help to visually appreciate the beauty of the places that the author met throughout the journey.

• interesting and very informative;
• excellent illustrations;
• reading a book evokes a lot of positive energy.

• overly concise overviews of each country;
• there is not a word about his stay in Russia.

David Byrne “The Whole World. Cyclist Notes "

By David Byrne
Genre: Travel and Geography
typography house: Amphora
Year of publication: 2009
Cost: from 281 rubles.

The successful musician, participant of the prestigious Grammy and Oscar contests, turned out to be a tireless traveler and an excellent storyteller. To explore new horizons and in search of adventure, David traveled around the world on a bicycle.

He is firmly convinced that this type of travel is the most favorable: faster than on foot, it allows in all the subtleties to consider the sights of countries and cities, both man-made and natural.

A leisurely trip gives you time to reflect on everything you see and hear along the way. The author shares his impressions on the pages of this book.

• reading is interesting and informative;
• especially his figurative philosophical reasoning about a little bit of everything;
• fascinating descriptions of the nature and features of human life in different countries;
• it is felt that the author is very fond of the bicycle.

• everything is written very chaotically: "everything about everything and nothing"

R. Amundsen "My Life South Pole"

Author: Roald Amundsen
Year of last edition 2024
Publisher: Bombora
Price: 569 rub.

The work of the conqueror of the South Pole Roald Amundsen. This is a unique art guide for all fans of wanderings and expedition participants.

The author not only fascinatingly talks about his life and adventures in the Arctic Circle, but also gives practical advice to future conquerors of unexplored horizons.

In the book, Amundsen describes his preparations for the expedition, gives advice on how to overcome difficulties along the way and how to cope with the inconstancy of mother's weather.

• an interesting and informative presentation of all events captures from the first page;
• the travel advice the author gives in the book is as relevant as it was 140 years ago;
• read in one breath.

• some fragments contain a great emotional load;
• not suitable for reading with children under 10.

Books That Can Change Your Life - Great Travelers Series

Travel adventure books have captured the attention of readers of all ages at all times.

Unable to travel to distant countries in search of adventure, people enthusiastically read the works of Homer and Jules Verne. Together with the heroes, they experienced failures and rejoiced at their victories.

We got acquainted with unknown countries and exotic flora and fauna. They got acquainted with the culture of different peoples - they got to know the world. Many of these books have become iconic and brought their authors worldwide fame.

A series of books: "Great Journeys", by the Russian publishing house Eksmo is the golden fund of world literature. The content of each volume is the life and travels of the authors themselves in different countries.

Some were participants in scientific expeditions beyond the Arctic Circle, others explored the underwater world of the oceans, and still others studied the history, culture and life of other states.

And they are all witnesses of new discoveries and participants in incredible adventures. Many works in this series have only recently become available for general reading.

The books are published in a colorfully designed hardcover, with many informative illustrations. Thanks to this, the gift collection of books about discoverers and travels looks quite impressive.

The gift edition will not only decorate the library of fans of the genre, but after reading any book in the series, the reader will immediately have a desire to go on the road, in the footsteps of his favorite characters.

Name	Author	Price
Travel to India and Ceylon	Minaev Ivan Pavlovich	739 - 960 RUB
Russian America	G.I.Shelikhov, G.I.Davydov	768 - 960 RUB
Altai travel	V. V. Sapozhnikov	758 - 960 RUB
In the heart of Asia. Pamir - Tibet - East Turkestan	Gedin Sven Anders	672 - 960 RUB
Tibet and the Dalai Lama. Dead city of Khara-Khoto	Kozlov P.K.	778 - 960 RUB
Altai. Mongolia. China. Tibet	Pevtsov M.V.	768 - 960 RUB
Travel around the world	Kotsebue O.E.	749 - 960 RUB
Wandering by land and sea	Kovalevsky E.P.	710 - 960 RUB
Traveling around the Turkestan region	Severtsov N.A.	710 - 960 RUB
Journey to the East of the heir to the crown prince	Ukhtomsky E.E.	845 - 960 RUB
China. Its inhabitants, morals, customs, enlightenment	Bichurin N. Ya.	845 - 960 RUB
Along the Ussuri region. Dersu Uzala	Arsenyev V.K.	960 RUB
Book of wonders of the world	Marco Polo	693 - 839 RUB
Siberia. Mongolia. China. Tibet. Life-long travel	Potanin G.N., Potanina A.V.	960 RUB

And 40 more volumes of mesmerizing narratives about travel across countries and continents.

Reading these works in a home circle is a worthy alternative to real hiking. Each of them can be a wonderful gift for any person who wants to know the world while traveling.

How to spend a budget vacation with pleasure - books will tell you

Sometimes I really want to break out of the monotony of everyday life and go somewhere far, far away.Vacation is a rest from the daily hustle and bustle, and what it will be is up to the vacationer himself.

But only travel can excite, awaken a person from "hibernation", make life interesting, free, full of changes and aspirations to comprehend the new, unknown.

It is not at all necessary to go to the ends of the world in order to have a good rest, to get a new charge of energy, which will be enough until the next vacation. Russia is an endless land for research and discovery. Natural beauty and amazing people along the way. Such a native and at the same time full of mysteries country.

And Karelia is an amazing, mysterious and unpredictable land. Primordial forests and swift rivers, many lakes surrounded by rocks. Architectural landmarks and ancient rock drawings.

Evgeny Golomolzin, a traveler and fan of Northern Russia, knows everything about Karelia and the Solovetsky Islands. His guide book "Karelia and the Solovetsky Islands" will help you choose a route for an independent travel across Karelia. It contains information on the best places to visit, recommendations on where to stay and what to eat.

And there are a great many such places in Mother Russia, to see them you just need to go outside the outskirts of your city, village.

You can start your first journey after reading books with an exciting weekend. After all, sitting at home all day after a week of work is an unpleasant task. It is necessary to go outside and, despite the fact that homework is left behind, go in search of a good mood, new meetings and adventures.

You can go out of town with friends or family, taking along a tent, bowler hat and a guitar. Go on a hike around your city: walk along unfamiliar streets, visit a museum or an exhibition, get to know the place where you live closer.

An old truth: even the most luxurious dinner in a luxurious restaurant cannot be compared with a piece of bread fried over a fire and a sip of spring water with friends.

A start has been made - a little weekend trip took place. And then read books about travel, get inspired and strive for new horizons!