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Are you yearning to travel but cannot due to certain reasons Fret not, for we have the perfect solution for you. Some books, by the sheer distances they take us in our imaginations, inspire us to hike, drive and fly&ndashno matter how busy we are. Also, reading travel books can sometimes be as transformative as the journey itself. Thus, here is a look at five travel books you must read in 2023.
"The Rings Of Saturn" By W.G. Sebald
Sebald's depiction of a walking excursion in the English county of Suffolk flouts classification. Even though the narrator travels only a few miles along the coast, his mental journey seems much longer. This book combines engaging accounts of the locations and characters he visits with reflections on various subjects, including the history of herring fishing, colonialism in the Congo, and the reign of a Chinese empress. It offers advice for tourists who wish to delve deeper into a place, i.e. go slowly, look for tales, and try to be more mindful explorers.
"The Art Of Travel" By Alain de Botton
This book serves as a reminder of the what, when, and why of travelling. It examines the motivations for travel philosophically and honestly, exposing truths we don't want to acknowledge or accept, such as that our fantasies of a location can frequently be more enjoyable than the reality we find there.
"The Alchemist" By Paulo Coelho
The captivating tale of an Andalusian shepherd who desires to journey in pursuit of wealth is told in this novel. But instead, he discovers himself while on his experiences. Coelho offers us the voyage that matters through this book&mdasha journey filled with lessons and endearing tales of snakes, love, dunes, and alchemy.
"Lands Of Lost Borders" By Kate Harris
Where do you go if you believe everyone else has already been to every place on earth Is there still anywhere to explore Harris muses on these issues and others in her memoir about a year she spent cycling the Silk Road. The need to travel, not to snap the perfect Instagram photo or see all the major attractions, but rather to experience the wild and uncomfortable, is perfectly captured by Harris.
&ldquoThe Adventures Of Tintin&rdquo By Hergé
What could be more motivating for a youthful traveller than the action-packed travels of a reporter and his small dog You may travel to Egypt, the Congo, Tibet, and even the moon with this timeless comic series, which is highly recommended for viewers of all ages.
