Author:\u00a0 Tony Wheeler, Maureen Wheeler<\/strong><\/p>\n The book was written by the founders of the renowned travel portal – Lonely Planet. They have researched greatly, and this happens to be one of the few books that will invoke the inner traveller in you. This book is an exceptional mix of business history, autobiography, and travelogue.<\/p>\n Quote from the book<\/em>:\u00a0\u201cIt’s hard to recognize that your child is independent, but it’s also incredibly liberating.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Author: Alex Garland<\/strong><\/p>\n Apart from The Alchemist, this book is one of the most popular travellers\u2019 favourite novels of all times. Alex Garland weaved a great story around the search for the paradise. This one is a sure shot winner among fiction and non-fiction lovers alike as it is a fictional story with a lot of relatable aspects.<\/p>\n The protagonist, Richard, a twenty-something backpacker goes to Bangkok. He befriends a crazy neighbour and goes to a crazy island that the neighbour keeps talking about. What happens once Richard reaches that island forms the rest of the story.<\/p>\n Quote from the book<\/em>: \u201cTourists went on holidays while travellers did something else. They travelled.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Author: Paulo Coelho<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are into even a little bit of reading, there is no chance that you have never heard of The Alchemist. Written by Paulo Coelho, this book follows the story of a shepherd boy who travels the world in search of treasure. The novel will arouse the inner traveller in you for sure.<\/p>\n Quote from the book<\/em>: \u201cThere is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Author: Torre \u00a0DeRoche<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>DeRoche is one of the most famous travel bloggers of our times, is the author of this book. It’s basically a book based on love stories, but the wanderlust quotient is quite high on this one. This is one of the best travel romance books ever.<\/p>\n This beautiful travel-romance novel is set against a backdrop of the world’s most beautiful and remote destinations.<\/p>\n Quote from the book<\/em>: \u201cI kept my plan simple: leave my comfort zone, work in a foreign city, enjoy some uninhibited fun, and return home in one year.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Author:<\/strong> Jack Kerouac<\/strong><\/p>\n This novel was written in 1957. Since then, it has been a classic. The lead character in the story is a wanderer, and his state of mind is extremely identifiable, as he just wants to travel the world in search of himself. Sounds just like us, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n This book might inspire you to take a road trip, if you do take a road trip \u2013 don\u2019t forget to carry these eight essentials.<\/a><\/p>\n Quote from the book<\/em>: \u201cNothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Author:<\/strong> Rolf Potts<\/strong><\/p>\n Authored by Rolf Potts, this book is strictly for those who are unaware of the long-term travels. This one will make you crave for a trip into the unknown \u2013 in a sunburned country.<\/p>\n Vagabonding is not just a plan of action. It is about how you live, how you see the world, and how creative you are. This book is for your brains and heart.<\/p>\n Quote from the book<\/em>: \u201cTo know the universe itself as a road, as many roads, as roads for traveling souls.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Author: Bill Bryson<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most prominent names in the travel writing, Bill Bryson has written this masterpiece. The book is about rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail. If you are someone who loves non-fiction and travelogues, this book would definitely be your type.<\/p>\n The author takes us into the history and ecology of the Appalachian Trail, where we know about the lesser-known America and even witness a couple of bears.<\/p>\n Quote from the book: \u201cDistance changes utterly when you take the world on foot. A mile becomes a long way, two miles literally considerable, ten miles whopping, fifty miles at the very limits of conception.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Author: Alistair Horne<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>This book takes inspiration from the history of Paris and takes you on a journey from the ancient Paris to the 20th century modern Paris. This book discusses about the history, disasters, culture, and victories of one of the world\u2019s best cities.<\/p>\n Quotes from the book<\/em>: \u201cKing Richard is dead, and a thousand years have passed since there died a man whose loss was so great.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Author: Heather Poole<\/strong><\/p>\n The author of this novel has chronicled the life and adventures of a flight attendant. This is all about wanderlust and will take you to places as you move through the pages.<\/p>\n Heather Poole was a real-life incident, and the book is a delightful and humorous insider\u2019s account of life, travel, and work.<\/p>\n Quote from the book<\/em>: \u201cFlight attendant Sherly needs Prosac, Valium, and a shot of vodka after just thinking about working the trip.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Author: <\/strong>Penelope Rowlands<\/strong><\/p>\n Another book on the most beautiful city on the planet, Paris was Ours tells the story of 32 writers from all across the world who travelled to the city.<\/p>\n Each of their opinion adds up to a unique perspective. The portrayal of the city we all love is not only entrancing but also informative.<\/p>\n Also, read our blog on \u201cQuotes that will inspire you to travel.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n Quote from the book<\/em>: \u201cBut there were endless rewards. There was a pervasive sense of adventure, that a surprise was just waiting to be discovered in the next encounter or at the end of the next street.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n All the travel buffs must read the books mentioned above once in their lifetime. These books can evoke certain emotions in you that you never knew existed and there are chances that you will start to see travelling in a whole new light. Trust us, each of these books will inspire you to pack your bags and book your holiday<\/a> now.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Travelling is way more than what it seems from a distance. From an average person\u2019s point of view, it may look like an additional expense or something that people will do for leisure. However, when you ask the same to a wanderer, he will tell you that travelling is more than a hobby, and it\u2019s…<\/p>\n![\"unlikely-destination\"](\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Unlikely-destination.jpg\")
<\/p>\nBook Name:\u00a0\u00a0 The Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBook Name:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The Alchemist<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBook Name:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Love with a Chance of Drowning<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBook Name: On the Road<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBook Name: Vagabonding<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBook Name:\u00a0\u00a0 A Walk in the Woods<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBook Name:\u00a0\u00a0 Seven Ages of Paris<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBook Name:\u00a0\u00a0 Cruising Attitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBook Name:\u00a0\u00a0 Paris was Ours<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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