Next to a camera, travel documents and a theft-proof bag, Travelers Today highly believe books are an essential travel buddy. Whether on a bullet train headed to France or a road trip all over Spain, books can bring anyone's traveling experience to a more exhilarating level.
Just before packing your bags and heading to the next best destination, here are some of the best books to read when discovering new places.
1. On the Road (Jack Kerouac)
Any bookworm would know just how much the Kerouac masterpiece have a reader hopping onto the next flight or hitching a ride to discover the unknown. On The Road is a powerful piece of literature that brings together the beauty of discovery, hedonistic ventures and the thrill of being a free spirit.
A whirlwind of beat poetry, jazz and all forms of magical pleasure, turning the pages of the book while being away from home can easily make a traveler want to explore more and more.
2. Names for the Sea: Strangers in Iceland (Sarah Moss)
Iceland is possibly the most surreal place any fortunate traveler can find himself/herself in. The beautiful prose crafted by Sarah Moss in the Names for the Sea: Strangers in Iceland gives a reader a slice of how it is to fall in love with the wonders of the city, experience untimely economic hardships and the incredible resilience to rebuild a life in transition.
As someone who might be heading to the land of majestic views, unique culinary adventures and friendly locals, the book is a great company to feel more connected with Iceland.
3. The Talented Mr. Ripley (Patricia Highsmith)
Clouded in the dark plot of deadly desire to be someone else in the islands of beautiful Italy, The Talented Mr. Ripley makes for an extremely strong page turned while exploring this side of Europe.
With pages describing the small villages dotted along the Italian shorelines and the colorful citizens inhabiting the place, the book has an immediate effect of appreciating Italy's beauty. From the common places to visit to the less-explored ones, it's a piece of flawless work fit for a thoughtful travel.
4. The Beach (Alex Garland)
Despite the book being set in the perfect beaches of Phuket, Thailand, The Beach makes for the ultimate beach book. Whether basking on the shores of Spanish beaches or under the high bright Sun of Greece, Alex Garland's best seller can transport a traveler to a deeper appreciation for tucked away shores and a wishful love affair in between cities and seas.
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