10 books that will take you on amazing adventures.

Travel doesn't always mean moving (geographically). Books can prove that you don't need a plane ticket or a car to immerse yourself in adventure. Read a book, explore the world, and continue the journeys of your mind.

Below are 10 books on the theme of "Around the World," suggested by editors of international travel magazines, that will open up adventures anyone can join – even if you're curled up in bed.

A Book of Migrations - Rebecca Solnit, 1997

This is the story of the author's long walk through Western Ireland, and that story ultimately leads to reflections on movement and its distinct cultural, psychological, and personal dynamics.A Book of Migrations(A Book About Migration) paints a microcosm of invasions, colonial conquests, migrations, nomadic life, and the culture of human travel. This journey traverses the history, culture, and landscapes of Ireland.

Seven Years in Tibet - Heinrich Harrer, 1953

The book is actually an autobiography of Heinrich Harrer's experiences in Tibet from 1944 to 1951, when he was still an Austrian mountaineer amidst the outbreak of World War II. He escaped from a British prisoner-of-war camp in India and then forged an extraordinary friendship with the Dalai Lama. Heinrich writes in the book, “Wherever I lived, I felt a longing for my Tibetan home. I often thought I could still hear the cries of wild geese and cranes, and the flapping of their wings as they flew over Lhasa under the clear, cold moonlight. My sincere hope is that this story can offer insights into a people of indomitable will who have received so little empathy from an indifferent world.”

In Patagonia (In Patagonia) - Bruce Chatwin, 1977

As a child, Chatwin found a thick piece of animal hide in his grandmother's cupboard. Adults said it was the skin of a Patagonian dinosaur. This inspired the young writer and journalist, and years later, he embarked on a journey to the southernmost tip of South America. This trip led to countless stories about the infamous outlaw Butch Cassidy and the Welsh immigrants in that region.

Into the Wild - Jon Krakauer, 1996

Beginning with the protagonist's death in an abandoned bus in a remote mountain wilderness, the novel is based on the true story of Christ J. McCandless (or Alexander Supertramp, as he called himself). In his early twenties, from a well-off family, highly educated, and with a bright future ahead, he donated his entire savings of $25,000 to charity, left behind his car and almost all his possessions, burned the cash in his wallet, and set off alone on foot into the wilderness north of Mount McKinley. In a postcard to his friend Wayne Westerberg, McCandless wrote, “If this adventure is life-threatening and you never hear from me again, I want you to know that you are a wonderful person. Now I’m going into the wilderness. Alex.”

Brazilian Adventure - Peter Fleming, 1933

Many people know Ian Fleming – the father of the legendary James Bond 007 – but few know about a person who had a decisive influence on the creation of James Bond. That person was the writer, traveler, and intelligence captain Peter Fleming, Ian Fleming's brother. In 1932, Peter began his travel writing journeys after reading an advertisement in The Times recruiting people for a trip to the eerie rivers of central Brazil. After a year on the trip, he wrote a book titled...Brazilian AdventureIt tells the story of a perilous hunt through the nearly 5,000-kilometer-long Brazilian jungle to uncover the fate of a missing British explorer.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea - Jules Verne, 1870

This name is so familiar that mentioning it in any "recommended" article might seem redundant. But this book deserves all the praise it receives.Twenty thousand miles beneath the seaAlthough a work of fiction, it is vivid and deeply rooted in reality, a gateway to a thrilling adventure for readers of all generations. Step into the deep ocean world withinTwenty thousand miles beneath the seaIt involves participating in bizarre hunting expeditions, escaping shark attacks, fleeing indigenous people, mining diamonds, exploring new lands, and ultimately getting trapped in Arctic icebergs…

In Ethiopia With a Mule - Dervla Murphy, 1968

Lost in a swamp, sharing a meal with strange highland people, or fighting off bandits – these were just some of the experiences of renowned travel writer Dervla Murphy during his 1,600-kilometer cross-country trip to Ethiopia. He traveled alone, carrying only a 13.5-kilogram backpack and a mule named Jock.

Journey to the West - Wu Cheng'an, 1590s

No direct evidence remains to indicate the name of the author ofJourney to the WestHowever, this work is still often attributed to the author Wu Cheng'en. This is a name everyone knows, and most people are familiar with the film.Journey to the WestThis novel is not just a story about the journey of Tang Sanzang and his four disciples to India to obtain Buddhist scriptures, but also contains countless meanings and philosophies that people still cannot fully understand today.

Southern Forest Land - Doan Gioi, 1957

The novel is set in the Southwestern region of Vietnam in 1945, after the French colonialists returned to invade. Little An – the main character – acts as a guide, leading the reader to the southern lands, from the Tien and Hau rivers stretching to Kien Giang and Rach Gia, down to the U Minh forest, and finally stopping at Nam Can, Ca Mau. There, people live amidst a magnificent natural landscape, with vast, sprawling fields, murmuring waves, lush, abundant forests, and a myriad of wild animals...

Vietnam Bamboo Raft Travelogue: 5,500 Miles Across the Pacific - Tim Severin, 2014

Today, if someone told you that, thousands of years ago, the inhabitants of China and Southeast Asia crossed the Pacific Ocean on rafts made of bamboo with not a single piece of iron, would you believe it? In 1991, to prove this controversial hypothesis of Orientalist Joseph Needham, explorer, historian, and writer Tim Severin decided to recreate that ancient voyage.Vietnam Bamboo Raft TravelogueThis is a memoir about Tim Severin and his crew's journey across the Pacific Ocean in a bamboo raft. The voyage is not only an extraordinary story, but also offers a unique perspective on what happens when historical theories are put to the test.

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