Books to Read While Traveling

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by Michael Tieso on July 9, 2009

I find that travel related books inspire the travel you are already on and continues to give you strength to keep on going. Learning about a new culture before you arrive will greatly enhance your experience and appreciation of your destination.

Vagabonding: A must read for anyone currently traveling or about to travel. It’s the bible of backpacking.

Into The Wild: No matter what your views are of Chris McCandless, he had the state of mind of a real traveler.

First They Killed My Father: I highly recommend this book if you’re going to Cambodia. Read the reviews on Amazon and you will see how this book has touched so many people around the world.

The Bang-Bang Club: Snapshots from a Hidden War: Thanks Dave and Deb for the suggestion!

The Girl in the Picture: The Story of Kim Phuc, the Photograph, and the Vietnam War: Thanks Dave and Deb for the suggestion!

The White Tiger: Thanks Dan for the suggestion!

What are some of your favorite travel related books? We’ll add it to the list.

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Tagged as: Motivation, Tips / Planning, Travel Guides and Books

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Author: Michael Tieso

Michael Tieso started Art Of Backpacking with a vision of sharing cultural knowledge. As a backpacker, he is always on the move. He’s music obsession started at 11 years old and continues as a DJ.

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  • Into the wild is a must read. For more great lightweight books to read while traveling check out http://thetotetraveler.com/2009/11/23/5-great-t...
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  • Great list. Vagabonding is a quick and easy read.
    Don't forget On the Road - Jack Kerouac

    cheers
  • Dan
    I've just finished reading The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. I would recommend it for anyone travelling to India.
  • I can't wait to read White Tiger before we go! Thanks for the recommendation
  • There are so many, but I love "The Bang Bang Club" by Greg Marinovich, Joao Silva. It takes place in South Africa during the final days of the Apartheid and tells the story of the photographers that documented life in the townships.
    And "The girl in the Picture" by Denise Chong it is about the life of Kim Phuc. She was the girl that had most of her body burned by napalm blast during the Vietnam war. She was caught on film running down the road away from the destruction of her village. I met her and saw her speak here in Canada 2 months ago, it is an incredible story about an amazing woman.
  • GC
    Chris McCandless had the mind of a real traveler? Selfish, insensitive to the feelings of others, self-involved, flippant, careless and narcissistic? Yeah, what a great traveler.
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