{"id":25491,"date":"2019-12-18T07:58:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T06:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=25491"},"modified":"2019-12-20T20:02:31","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T19:02:31","slug":"best-travel-books-ranked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/best-travel-books-ranked\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Travel Books, Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If written well, a good book can transport you just as far as a good trip. Travelling has been the subject of countless books, and it\u2019s a fountain of inspiration that many writers have drawn from to give us some of the most beloved travel books of all time. You\u2019ll probably find some of the titles on this list while scanning hostel bookshelves for your next travel read. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mainstays in the genre of travel literature, these books span different destinations across the world during various points in history and tackle some heady philosophical questions that you\u2019ve probably raised at some point during your travels. Whether you\u2019re looking for something to inspire you before your trip to Southeast Asia<\/a> or simply pass the time during your flight to Europe,<\/a> these popular books make riveting travel companions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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See Also: <\/em>The Best Books to Read While Backpacking<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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The best travel books, ranked<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Alchemist<\/em> by Paulo Coelho <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Originally published in 1988, many readers see Paulo Coelho\u2019s allegorical masterpiece as an important work of travel literature. The Alchemist<\/em> tells the story of Santiago, a shepherd boy who sells his flock and embarks on a journey to discover an extravagant treasure among the pyramids of Egypt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A parable about the power of hope, following your dreams, and finding one\u2019s destiny, the impact of this book has been felt by travellers around the world ever since its publication and it continues to be one of the most widely translated international bestsellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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