Comments on: Books to Read While Traveling

By: Michael Tieso

Michael Tieso — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:06:09 +0000

Havn't heard of these before but the reviews seem pretty good. Added these to the list.

By: Michael Tieso

Michael Tieso — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:04:53 +0000

Nice! Heard good things about Shantaram so I'll have to pick that up sometime. Just added them to the list as well.

By: Wandering Aramean

Wandering Aramean — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:44:55 +0000

I just posted a review of a couple books I read on recent trips. Both Shantaram and Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found are books set in Mumbai, India. The authors tell very personal tales of their life as a small person in the enormous city. With experiences ranging from slum living to working as a writer on Bollywood films the stories are thrilling, compelling and, in some cases, at bit harrowing. They are both great reads, and both available for the Kindle, making bringing them with you on the road very easy.

http://boardingarea.com/blogs/thewanderingarame...

By: michaelapotter

michaelapotter — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:28:26 +0000

I loved the “Bang, Bang Club”. Actually got to meet and spend some time with Greg Marinovich in Jo'burg. They are making it into a movie.

I love reading books about destinations I'm going to travel in – both before and during. It makes me feel more in touch with a sense of place and its history. On top of that list is Graham Greene's “A Quiet American” based in Vietnam pre-American involvement.

I also loved reading “The Agony and the Ecstasy” while traveling through Italy. When I stumbled upon a small church in Rome housing some of Michelangelo's pieces that were highlighted in the book, I felt very fortunate. I had walked by it the previous week without knowing. Then I read the passage and happened upon it again.

By: kate

kate — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:40:26 +0000

I can't wait to read White Tiger before we go! Thanks for the recommendation

By: kate

kate — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:38:17 +0000

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...

By: kate

kate — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:40:26 +0000

I can't wait to read White Tiger before we go! Thanks for the recommendation

By: kate

kate — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:38:17 +0000

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...

By: maryannesoo

maryannesoo — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:07:44 +0000

Tibet – 7 years in Tibet
Machu Picchu – The Last Days of the Incas

By: Morgan Coudray

Morgan Coudray — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:43:11 +0000

Great list. Vagabonding is a quick and easy read.
Don't forget On the Road – Jack Kerouac

cheers