Jul 25, 2025

Top 8 Books You Should Read If You Love Travelling

Aanya Mehta

No Full Stops In India by Mark Tully

WIth rich essays like “The City of Shiva” on Varanasi, it is a soulful, deeply observed portrait of Indian life.

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In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin

A modern travel classic; eccentric, poetic, and unforgettable in its depiction of remote South America.

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Shadow of the Sun by Ryszard Kapuściński

A vivid, first-hand look at post-colonial Africa through the eyes of one of the greatest travel reporters.

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The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux

A classic rail journey across Asia, full of sharp wit, insights, and unforgettable encounters.

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Nine Lives by William Dalrymple

While not strictly a travelogue, it maps spiritual lives across India with the eye of a wanderer and a historian.

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Wild by Cheryl Strayed

A raw, personal journey along the Pacific Crest Trail, full of healing, nature, and self discovery.

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Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

One of the most popular books out there, in addition to being one of the most hit movies, starring Julia Roberts, the book is a soul searching travel memoir through Italy, India, and Bali that inspired a generation.

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Around India in 80 Trains

A fun, deeply Indian journey through the country’s heart by train, it is charming and relatable.

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