Don’t get me wrong, blogs are a great source of travel information. We love the diversity and experience the travel community has to offer and if you’re planning a trip, check out our resources page for other bloggers and websites we recommend. But, what if you want an old fashioned page turner?
We poured over what seemed like hundreds of books researching trips around the world. Each book had it’s own pros and cons but, when we put it all together, phew it was a lot of information! Here are some books we recommend if you’ve got some wanderlust or are planning a trip around the world:
1)Practical Nomad: How to Travel Around the World by Edward Hasbrouk
This book has a ton of information. It’s chalk full of advice and planning for your trip around the world, but don’t expect an actual how to do it. The advice is good though and he answers a lot of common questions like onward travel, transportation options and the practicalities of being on the road.
2)The Smart Traveler’s Passport: 399 Tips from Seasoned Travelers by Budget Travel
Written by readers of Budget Travel, this books got tons of advice, some of which is entertaining. Although you might scoff at some of it as common sense, it was a variable treasure chest of quirky and interesting tips.
3)Make Your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune by Tim Leffel
This book is subtitled Getting More for Less. It has a lot of common sense advice that he applies to travelers who are willing to pay more than the average backpacker. That doesn’t mean his advice doesn’t apply though, and we found it useful. Looking back on our trip now, the advice still make sense.
4)The World’s Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Money Is Worth a Fortune by Tim Leffel
Even if you aren’t traveling on a tight budget, this books are worth a read. Besides good tips, the books are a no-nonsense guide to what you can get for you money. What I thought was most valuable was his discussion on prices. Obviously they change over time, but knowing approximately what I can expect to get for my money is better than any traditional guidebook’s rating. He gives a real breakdown of costs, which is invaluable. You can also find this on our blog.
5)Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel by Rolf Potts.
This isn’t a practical guide, it’s an inspirational guide to wanderlust. It’s basically a philosophical guide on enjoying the journey, thinking about taking time off, and experiencing the world. I wouldn’t necessarily call this a plan of action, rather an book to inspire action.
So, what books have you used to plan your trip or inspire your wanderlust? One lucky reader is going to win our copy of The Smart Traveler’s Passport!
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