10 great travel books for on the go

Veröffentlicht: 17. Juli 2022, 08:35 Uhr

Von: wom87

We selected 10 great travel books that we can read on the go after having spent hours, perhaps buried in books for hours, perhaps for days.

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1. The snow of Kilimanjaroby Ernest Hemingway

When you talk about Ernest Hemingway and great travel books, you have a large selection. I chose The Snows of Kilimanjaro because it contains a little sentimentality for me. I read the short story shortly before I climbed Kilimanjaro in 2010.

It didn't help me with my climb and it is not exactly full of optimism, but it is a great reading that reflects the time and culture, which was embedded in Hemingway - for good or bad.

2. Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell

Not exactly another happy story, but Orwell doesn't make you happy. Regardless of whether you are a socialist or nationalist, you can no other than be moved by homage to Catalonia Orwell's personal report on his experience from his time in Spain during the civil war.

his description of Barcelona after the first success of the communists is uplifting and full of hope for the left under his audience (enclosed me). Anyone who knows their history knows that the left -handed people are not so good for the left -handers.

3. Kon tiki by Thor Heyerdahl

KON TIKI is a (fairly) modern story about adventure and bravery in the tropical seas if there has ever been one. In 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and his six -member Norwegian crew set off to prove that Polynesians from South America and not from Asia immigrated from South America.

he thought the best way to do this was on a raft. A raft that was modeled and built according to the designs and technologies available at the time. Oh, and the trip was 6,900 km (4,300 miles) over the Pacific Ocean. What a man.

4. Notes from a small island of Bill Bryson

If you are Brit, that's a laugh. Relentless. I don't know if it's so funny when you're not a Brit - you need to let me know. Apart from his cheerfulness, Notes From A Small Island gives a great insight into the British culture and mentality from the perspective of an outsider. Not to mention great descriptions of a cross -section of British cities and regions that are always described with satirical details. All -round heart warming, really and deserves a place on every list of great travel books.

5. In 80 days around the world of Jules Verne

It is a classic and one of the large travel books! How couldn't it be in here? When I hiked through Norway a few years ago, I was a bit like Jules Verne and read about ten of Vernes stories. In 80 days around the world is a good starting point.

A lavish adventure from the 19 Th Century full of curious allusions and some questionable political correctness! The good old-fashioned dream of the world tour!

6. The last place on earth by Roland Huntford

I love this book because it offers a deep and methodical insight into the opposing preparations and expeditions of Amundsen and Scott to achieve the South Pole. Both did it, but only one survived.

However,

The Last Place on Earth emphasizes how this was written in the wind and was determined from the start. The book deeply criticizes Scott, hence the controversy. If you read this, it is a miracle that he made it out of the English Channel at all!

7. Southby Ernest Shackleton

south. Already when I read the title I get cold. You don't do them as it used to be! The South Pole went to Amundsen and Scott in 1911 and 1912, but there were still trophies in Antarctic.

Unfortunately,

Shackleton would not win with this undertaking. Plagued by problems right from the start, this is a story of human endurance in the face of adversity if there has ever been one. Shackleton is stranded on the Antarctic continent and leads his team to a shocking three -year search for survival.

8. In Thin Airvon Jon Krakauer

1996 were killed in Mount Everest, the highest mountain on earth, eight climbers and several others were injured. Krakauer was one of the lucky ones. Into Thin Air is a terrifying insight as it was to be on the mountain on these god -forgiving nights. As a climber and adventure junkie, I stupidly stick to the dream of one day to climb the Everest. After reading this, I'm not sure if I will do that.

9. On the map: Why the world looks like it looks by Simon Garfield

I love cards. I can't help myself. However, this is not just about cards; It is more of a reflection on travel and explore over the centuries. It also touches the way people and especially travelers interact with the world around them when they travel from one place to another. On the map is certainly a bit geek, but entertaining and informative.

10. The treasure island of Robert Louis Stevenson

I just read the treasure island for the first time since childhood and had to put it on. It's still great. The names alone cause the anticipation and excitement that I found as a child about what I would do if I were big.

Long John Silver, Billy Bones, Black Dog, Ben Gunn and a story of privateers and buried gold are the dreams of little boy. Well, they were for me anyway.