7 Books To Read While Travelling

Khuraijam Roger Singh
Sep 06, 2024

"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

A timeless classic follows the shepherd boy Santiago in his journey across North Africa to the Egyptian pyramids after he dreams of finding a treasure there.

"Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert

A memoir of the author's year-long journey across Italy, India, and Indonesia, this book explores self-healing and transformation through travel.

"A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

Bryson’s hilarious and informative account of attempting to hike the Appalachian Trail is the perfect blend of travel writing and humor.

"The Beach" by Alex Garland

Set in Thailand, this gripping novel follows a young traveler searching for an idyllic paradise, but it soon turns into a tale of obsession and survival.

"The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams

A quirky, fast-paced science fiction novel about Arthur Dent's travels through space, perfect for light reading with its humor and absurdity.

"Shantaram" by Gregory David Roberts

Set in the vibrant chaos of Bombay, India, this novel is an epic, semi-autobiographical story of a man on the run, exploring life, love, and crime in a foreign land.

"The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

The novel takes on a journey through Spain and France with its expatriate characters in the post-World War I era, full of adventures and existential musings.

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