Inspiring Travel Stories
A good travel story allows you to get lost while navigating the serene backwaters of Kerala, experience unidentifiable foods on the streets of Ho Chi Minh, and journey across the wild plains of Africa. Envision lazy days spent in a hammock strung between palm trees on an exotic beach, coupled with hazy evenings sipping local brews in remote villages. Whether revisiting a cherished spot or uncovering somewhere new, stories evoke a rich sense of place and unveil secrets about destinations.
Novels that Ignite Your Wanderlust
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LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA BY GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ
This novel unfolds in Cartagena, Colombia, showcasing a breathtaking love story intertwined with the vibrant atmosphere of the city.
‘From the sky they could see, just as God saw them, the ruins of the very old and heroic city of Cartagena des Indias…’
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A MOVEABLE FEAST BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Experience the essence of Paris through Hemingway’s retrospective memoir that captures the essence of the city and its cultural luminaries.
‘If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man…’
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BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY BY JAY MCINERNEY
Step into 1980s New York, exploring the dazzling nightlife and the contradictions within a vibrant yet chaotic metropolis.
‘Tad’s mission in life is to have more fun than anyone else in New York City…’
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CAPTAIN CORELLI’S MANDOLIN BY LOUIS DE BERNIERES
Set against the backdrop of the Ionian islands, this novel explores love amidst the chaos of World War II.
‘Once the eyes have adjusted to the extreme vestal chastity of this light…’
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MY BRILLIANT FRIEND BY ELENA FERRANTE
Discover the turbulent friendship in post-war Naples, culminating in a heartfelt journey through southern Italy.
‘In that period it became a daily exercise: the better off I had been in Ischia…’
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INTO THE WILD BY JON KRAKAUER
Follow Christopher McCandless’s urge for freedom and adventure, embarking on a journey across America’s untamed landscapes.
‘In reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future…’
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THE DRIVER’S SEAT BY MURIEL SPARK
This unconventional novella questions the fabric of travel through the experiences of a woman on the run in Italy.
‘I never trust the airlines from those countries where the pilots believe in the afterlife…’
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EAT PRAY LOVE BY ELIZABETH GILBERT
Chronicling a journey across Italy, India, and Indonesia, this memoir sparks the desire for self-discovery while traveling solo.
‘I love my pizza so much, in fact, that I have come to believe in my delirium that my pizza might actually love me…’
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RUNNING IN THE FAMILY BY MICHAEL ONDAATJE
Pulled into the enchanting world of Sri Lanka, Ondaatje’s memoir provides intimate depictions of family and cultural nuances.
‘From ten until noon we sit talking and drinking ice-cold palmyras toddy from a bottle we have filled in the village…’
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SHANTARAM BY GREGORY DAVID ROBERTS
Immerse yourself in a sprawling saga of love, life, and adventure against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai.
‘The open windows of our battered bus gave us the aromas of spices, perfumes, diesel smoke…’
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THE MINIATURIST BY JESSIE BURTON
Step into the artful world of Amsterdam during the Golden Age, navigating life’s intricacies in vividly depicted settings.
‘Looming above the sludge-coloured canal, the houses are a phenomenon…’
