The 10 Best Books on Travel

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Here’s my curated list of the 10 best books for travel, in no particular order.

Peak Human Clock: How to Get up Early, Fix Eating Time Schedule, and Improve Exercise Routines to be Highly Productive by Said Hasyim — Offers insights into optimizing daily routines for increased productivity by aligning various activities with the body's natural rhythms.
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson — Bryson's hilarious account of his attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail, filled with natural history and personal anecdotes.
Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel by Rolf Potts — A guide to long-term travel that advocates for living life more adventurously and intentionally.
The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton — An exploration of the philosophical aspects of travel, examining why we travel and what we seek in our journeys.
The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner — A humorous and insightful exploration of happiness around the globe as Weiner travels to different countries.
In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin — A blend of travel narrative and personal memoir, exploring the myths and landscapes of Patagonia through Chatwin's unique lens.
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed — A powerful memoir of Strayed's solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, navigating personal challenges and change.
The Lost Art of Finding Our Way by John Harrison — A deep dive into navigation and our relationship with place, weaving together history with the evolving approaches to finding our way in the world.
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert — Gilbert's journey of self-discovery through travel, food, spirituality, and love across three countries.
Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck — Steinbeck's road trip across America with his dog provides rich observations of American culture and identity.

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