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On the Road

On the Road

Jack Kerouac

A novel chronicling the travels and experiences of a group of friends, capturing the spirit of the Beat Generation.

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Travels with Charley

Travels with Charley

John Steinbeck

Steinbeck's travel memoir detailing his journey across America with his poodle, Charley, and observations on American society.

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Where Mountains Roar

Where Mountains Roar

Lesley Hazleton

A memoir of the author's experiences in the Middle East, reflecting on cultural landscapes and conflicts.

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River Town

River Town

Peter Hessler

A memoir about the author’s experiences teaching English in a small Chinese town, offering insights into Chinese culture and transformation.

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Eating Viet Nam

Eating Viet Nam

Graham Holliday

A food memoir capturing the author’s culinary adventures in Vietnam, exploring street food and culture.

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Rice, Noodle, Fish

Rice, Noodle, Fish

Matt Goulding

A food and travel memoir exploring the culinary culture of Japan, capturing the essence of Japanese cuisine.

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Ocean Flying

Ocean Flying

Louise Sacchi

A practical guide to flying over oceans, covering the technical and safety aspects for pilots.

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The Dharma Bums

The Dharma Bums

Jack Kerouac

A novel about two friends seeking enlightenment, blending themes of spirituality, travel, and Beat culture.

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In Patagonia

In Patagonia

Bruce Chatwin

A travel memoir chronicling the author’s journey through Patagonia, blending history and personal reflections.

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Finding George Orwell in Burma

Finding George Orwell in Burma

Emma Larkin

A travel memoir that retraces George Orwell's footsteps in Burma, exploring the political landscape and Orwell’s influence on the region.

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The Lost World of the Kalahari

The Lost World of the Kalahari

Laurens van der Post

A memoir about the author’s journey to the Kalahari Desert, documenting his encounters with indigenous cultures.

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The Travels of Marco Polo

The Travels of Marco Polo

Marco Polo

The account of Marco Polo’s travels in Asia, providing one of the earliest Western descriptions of China and the Silk Road.

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A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods

Bill Bryson

Chronicles the author’s attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail, blending humor with insights on nature and American culture.

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Blue Highways

Blue Highways

William Least Heat-Moon

A travel memoir recounting the author’s journey across America’s back roads, capturing the people and places he encounters.

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The Travels of Ibn Battutah

The Travels of Ibn Battutah

Ibn Battutah

Chronicles the travels of Ibn Battutah across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East in the 14th century, providing insights into medieval cultures.

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The Art of Travel

The Art of Travel

Alain de Botton

A philosophical exploration of travel, considering why we travel and how it affects our perception of the world.

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The Discovery of France

The Discovery of France

Graham Robb

A historical exploration of France’s diverse regions and cultures, revealing lesser-known aspects of French identity.

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Underland

Underland

Robert MacFarlane

A journey through underground landscapes, exploring caves, catacombs, and other subterranean worlds.

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Exploring Historic Dutch New York

Exploring Historic Dutch New York

Gajus Scheltema

A guide to historic Dutch sites in New York, detailing the Dutch influence on American history.

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Ways of Escape

Ways of Escape

Graham Greene

An autobiography reflecting on Greene’s life, writing, and encounters across the world.

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Out of Africa

Out of Africa

Isak Dinesen

Memoir about Dinesen’s life in Kenya, portraying the beauty and challenges of African landscapes and culture.

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1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die

1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die

Mimi Sheraton

A global culinary guide listing must-try foods and flavors from various cultures.

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Lost Pianos of Siberia

Lost Pianos of Siberia

Sophy Roberts

A journey across Siberia tracing the history of pianos and their cultural significance.

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Vagabonding

Vagabonding

Rolf Potts

A guide on long-term travel and exploring the world independently.

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Everyday Indonesian

Everyday Indonesian

Thomas Oey

A practical guide for learning Indonesian, covering basics and useful phrases.

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Auberge Of The Flowering Hearth

Auberge Of The Flowering Hearth

Roy Andries De Groot

A narrative cookbook describing meals at a rustic inn in the French Alps.

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Blue Trout and Black Truffles

Blue Trout and Black Truffles

Joseph Wechsberg

A culinary journey through Europe, focusing on rare and exquisite foods.

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Sea Kayaking In Baja

Sea Kayaking In Baja

Andromeda Romano-Lax

A guide to sea kayaking adventures in Baja, Mexico.

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The Hour of Land

The Hour of Land

Terry Tempest Williams

A tribute to the U.S. National Parks and their importance to American culture.

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Last Rambles Amongst the Indians of the Rocky Mountains and the Andes

Last Rambles Amongst the Indians of the Rocky Mountains and the Andes

George Catlin

An account of Catlin’s travels among Indigenous peoples in North and South America.

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Au Contraire!

Au Contraire!

Gilles Asselin

Cross-cultural guide for understanding French culture.

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Necker

Necker

Russell James

Study of the Caribbean island Necker and its development.

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Geek in Japan

Geek in Japan

Hector Garcia

Guide to Japanese culture from an outsider’s perspective.

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Travels

Travels

Michael Crichton

Collection of personal essays and stories from Crichton’s global travels and adventures.

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All Over the Place

All Over the Place

Geraldine DeRuiter

Humorous memoir about travel and self-discovery.

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