Books about travels are an ideal choice for readers who dream for a while to escape from everyday problems and plunge into the colorful world of adventures. Fascinating works allow you to get acquainted with foreign countries and their inhabitants, without leaving the borders of your own home. So, with what literary masterpieces is it definitely worth getting acquainted?
Travel books: classic
There are authors whose works readers get acquainted with as early as childhood, and then cannot say goodbye to adulthood. Among them is Jules Verne, whose works people have been reading for two centuries. A rare author is able to describe the adventures of wanderers as fascinatingly as this writer did.
“Five weeks in a balloon” is one of his best works. Dr. Ferguson and his loyal associates decide to explore the African lands, choosing for their journey a very unusual transport. We are talking about a balloon equipped with a unique mechanism that creates the conditions for long flights. The characters are waiting for amazing geographical discoveries, as well as acquaintance with the local population, which is far from always friendly.
“Children of Captain Grant” is another fascinating work authored by Jules Verne. Together with the main characters involved in the search for the missing captain, readers will be able to visit Australia, South America, New Zealand. Those who prefer unusual wanderings will like writer’s novels like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, A Journey to the Center of the Earth.
"Around the world in 80 Days"
How long does it take to travel around the world? The fans of Verne will learn the answer to this question from the name of one of his most famous novels. The main character of Around the World in 80 Days is the phlegmatic Mr. Fogg. Familiar Phileas are accustomed to his eccentric antics, but once he surpasses himself. Fogg bets with a friend, according to which he undertakes to make a trip around the world, spending only 80 days.
If the term seems too long for modern readers, they should remember that the action of the novel takes place in the 19th century, and the technical capabilities of transport correspond to that time. The book “Around the World in 80 Days” allows you to find out fascinating details not only about foreign countries, but also about the means of transportation that were used in the 19th century. Of course, the main characters at every step will be waiting for dangerous adventures.
Time travel
Of course, not only foreign countries can be explored with writers. Exciting books about time travel will also not let readers get bored. For example, the novel “House on the Shore”, written by the talented Daphne du Maurier , deserves attention . The central character, by the will of fate, shifts from our time to medieval Cornwall. He gets the opportunity to observe not only historical events, but also people who happened to live in the harsh times of the Middle Ages. The struggle for power, intrigue, adventure - it is difficult to tear yourself away from a book without having read it completely.
Other interesting books about time travel are worthy of attention. Let's say Harry Harrison is the author of the “Tunnel in Time”, in which real historical events are cleverly intertwined with the fiction of the writer. The alternative world created by the creator looks unusually realistic; readers will definitely not want to leave it ahead of time.
Shantaram
Many travel books are dedicated to such an amazing country as India, whose riddles can be solved endlessly. The great writer Gregory David Roberts is also in love with this country, which readers will be able to see after reading his fascinating work “Shantaram”. The descriptions offered by the author are so colorful that after reading the book I want to immediately go to this state.
The protagonist of the work is a runaway prisoner who is trying to hide in the bowels of India. Readers will be able to make sure that the country literally consists of contrasts. Only here magnificent palaces peacefully coexist with the slums of the poor, noisy cities suddenly turn into remote villages, the culture of East and West is organically combined. The book is so good that you want to reread it again and again.
"The power of dreams"
Travel books are especially good for those who actually make them. Among the "experienced" authors is Jessica Watson, whose name is known throughout the world. The girl decided to go round the whole planet on a yacht at the age of 12. She started saving up money necessary for the fulfillment of her dreams at the age of 14, working as a dishwasher in a restaurant. Jessica traveled around the world, barely celebrating her 16th birthday, of course, immediately became a celebrity.
“The Power of Dreams” is a book whose plot is borrowed from the diaries of Miss Watson, who managed to set a new record in 2010. The work, written by a girl who was not deterred from a risky undertaking by her parents, the lack of funds and experience, is worthy of the attention of readers.
The story of a man changing the world
Enumerating authors whose works you should definitely familiarize yourself with, one cannot fail to mention such a talented person as Greg Mortenson. “Three cups of tea” is an amazing story about how a simple person, armed only with perseverance, changes the world for the better. Immediately after the release, the book won an army of thousands of fans.
Greg Mortenson is a man with a difficult fate, who decided to share his memories with readers. The most amazing adventure he ventured on was climbing the most impregnable mountain K2. An adventurer could die if the inhabitants of a Pakistani village did not help him. Miraculously, returning from a dangerous trip alive, Greg promised himself to save the necessary amount and create a school in Pakistan for local children.
Fascinating travel notes
Readers and stories written by Gill Adrian Anthony deserve attention. “On all four sides” - a collection of his works, thanks to which you can discover countries such as Japan, Scotland, and India from a new perspective. Reading makes you want to immediately go on a trip, walk through the places that are described in the stories.
The travel notes of this author should definitely be read, as he is endowed with the ability to notice nuances that elude the attention of other travelers. The truthfulness of some information is even hard to believe, they are so amazing. In fact, the book "On all four sides" is a valuable source of information about our planet.
"In the wild"
The novel, created by writer John Krakauer, will appeal to readers who like stories about “wild” travels. Like many other travel books , this work is based on events that have taken place in reality. The main character is a guy who refused a successful career in the name of adventure. He decided to wander the lands of America, gradually leaving the civilized world behind. Readers will be able to find out what came out of this.
The book has won many fans, in connection with which it was decided to adapt it. It is known that the number of pilgrims who want to visit Alaska, where the culmination of the work is located, has increased dramatically. Not surprisingly, after all, the adventures of a young romantic did not leave indifferent hundreds of thousands of people.
Russian literature
The best travel books written by our authors are also required to read. You should start with the famous work, sponsored by Ilf and Petrov. “One-Storied America” is a work generously seasoned with humor. However, the ease of reading is not the main advantage that this book possesses, which is a valuable source of information for novice travelers.
As the name suggests, the action takes place in the United States. The central characters of the work are Soviet correspondents visiting this country. Despite the fact that many years have passed since the writing of the book, it is still relevant as a “map” of America, it can be used by beginners to develop a unique route.
Of course, there are other interesting books about travel, sponsored by residents of Russia. Notes of a Russian Traveler is an original work created by Evgeny Grishkovets. It is a play that is “played out” by two random companions who have talked about travels and those who dare to them. Lovers of the classics can pay attention to the work "Letters of a Russian Traveler" written by Nikolai Karamzin. It presents an interesting look at the daily life of the inhabitants of European countries.
"Eat Pray Love!"
The book by Elizabeth Gilbert is primarily aimed at a female audience, but it may also interest males with an interesting description of foreign countries. The main character is a woman who, after a divorce, decided to change her life, unexpectedly for all friends and relatives, went on a long journey, from which she did not want to return. She visited three states - Indonesia, India and Italy, while exploring unfamiliar countries she managed to find herself and find peace of mind.
Like other interesting books about travel, this work is full of colorful descriptions, fascinating details relating to foreign cultures. Readers should not be surprised if, after reading the book, they have an irresistible desire to take a vacation and go in search of adventure.