Need some inspiration to get out of town this year? We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite books that are sure to get you traveling.

Tell us in the comments below your favorite travel inspiration books!

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia 

A timeless classic by Elizabeth Gilbert meant to touch and inspire just about any journey, the book focuses on her story of leaving behind society’s idea of success to find her own through travelling and experiencing other cultures.

Grab a copy here.

100 Days of Solitude

Ever thought you wanted to do something but now just isn’t the right time? Then this book is for you. Follow Daphne as she takes on a journey to spend 100 days of solitude on a remote Greek Island with the goal to spend every day writing. Each day is a different essay that aims to inspire people to change and search for who they truly are.

Learn more here.

The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Lost: A Memoir of Three Continents, Two Friends, and One Unexpected Adventure 

Follow the adventures of Rachael as she buys a ticket to Ireland on a whim and befriends a free-spirited Australian. Both go on a year-long odyssey across three different continents. After a few pages, you may want to pack your bags and head out of the country.

Start the adventure now.

The Sheltering Sky

If adventure is on your bucket list, let author Paul Bowles guide you through his life in Morocco. And if Morocco wasn't on your bucket list prior to picking up this compilation of short stories, then reading this classic book might have you adding it after just a few pages.

Purchase your copy here.

Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail

Follow Jennifer as she takes on a life-changing journey on over 2,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail. She has some of the best experiences of her life and also some of the worst as she heads from Georgia to Maine. It’s also a great read if you need something to inspire you to hike that trail in your own town.

Find it on Amazon.

Wanderlust: A Love Affair with Five Continents

Travel with author Elisabeth Eaves as she explores five continents through culture and romance. You might not be able to travel for 15 years as the author did, but this book will highlight just about every possible situation that can happen while on the road.

Read it here.

The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small

This book is the ultimate read to inspire wanderlust in people of all ages and backgrounds, covering 1,000 adventures and covering destinations in just about everyone’s bucket list. Each location mentioned includes tips and ideas to help you better enjoy each adventure.

Grab your copy now.

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