Travel Books

Often seen on PBS showing Americans how to travel in Europe, Rick Steves shares how travel has impacted his political view in his book 'Travel as a Political Act.'

Nov 29, 2009 - Jennifer Huber

For those looking for the best travel guides, here is a list of the best and most popular travel guides on the market.

Nov 20, 2009 - David Tubbs

Touching the Void is an enthralling, wild read. Joe Simpson invites readers of all ages to share his terrifying trip in the Peruvian Andes.

Nov 14, 2009 - Gayle Bentham

If you love both travel and food (and who doesn't?) then Tom Parker Bowles' book, The Year of Eating Dangerously, is for you!

Nov 1, 2009 - Holly Beth Anderle

Frances Mayes, author of several books on life in Tuscany, takes her love of storytelling around the globe in this warm and lovely tribute to the world and its people.

Nov 1, 2009 - Holly Beth Anderle

October is National Book Month and the event was created to encourage readers of all ages to enjoy the power of words. Books can spark adventure and insight to the world.

Oct 6, 2009 - Sara Rossini

Books like Lonely Planet or Fodor's Travel Guides, can help you plan your next trip and save you time and money, while identifying unique off-the-beaten track locations

Sep 28, 2009 - Bev Yaworski

Harriet Rochefort offers a tongue-in-cheek, albeit sobering look at what life is like for an Iowa girl transplanted in the middle of "Neighborhood Nouveau Riche," France.

Sep 28, 2009 - Katelyn Aronson

Real American women document their adventures in France in this compilation of 25 tales of risk, regret, love, war, goodbyes, transgression, and healing.

Sep 27, 2009 - Katelyn Aronson

Vanishing America consists of essays that show how development and tourism are laying waste to America's natural and cultural landscapes.

Sep 26, 2009 - Martha R. Gore

This comprehensive New Zealand travel guide has an extensive selection of events, locations and activities to appeal to both holidaymakers and locals.

Sep 16, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Travel reading is inevitable when making long journeys to places far and wide. However, the best travel reading on the market comes in the form of Marching Powder.

Sep 1, 2009 - Tracey Chandler

With the Nokia N810 Portable Internet Tablet one can carry a multimedia/communications device, only slightly larger than an iPod, that with WiFi is a veritable workhorse.

Aug 13, 2009 - John Lamkin

Viscape's "Be a Travel Writer" contest offers the opportunity to become a travel writer and to win an all-expense paid trip to Belize, Central America, Key West and more.

Aug 11, 2009 - John Lamkin

The benefits of belonging to a travel writers organization are many fold, including networking with fellow writers and being aware of what is happening in the craft.

Aug 11, 2009 - John Lamkin

From 1973 to 1977, Ted Simon rode around the world on a Triumph Motorbike. His memoir, Jupiter's Travels, recounts the amazing journey he went on.

Jul 20, 2009 - Stuart Cooke

Across Australia: From East to West presents readers curious about the mysterious continent with a narrated account of journeys through the beautiful landscape.

Jul 12, 2009 - Sebastian Albu

Travel writer Bill Bryson intersperses science and history as he humorously describes his attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail with longtime friend Stephen Katz.

Jul 9, 2009 - Krista Sadlers

Rick Steves website has the best info. Find a European travel partner, tips for travel & packing, stuff for foodies, info on hostels, tourist scams, & buy books for trips

Jun 10, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Sun Shuyun follows the trail of heroic Chinese monk in search of the origins of Buddhism in China.

Jun 7, 2009 - Paris Franz

This book would make a great present for a traveler or armchair lover of facts and trivia, jam-packed with delicious bite-sized tidbits of useless yet fascinating datum

Jun 1, 2009 - Rachel L. Webb

Trends in the travel and leisure industries change. Keeping abreast of them is key for writers looking for marketable story ideas.

May 20, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Written by professional adventure travel writer Linda Ballou, this free 12-page e-book lays out the basics for getting started in the competitive travel writing industry.

May 15, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

In an age when an international voyage is as easy as it is unsettling, people need a variety of skills to cope with the unknown.

May 14, 2009 - Britta Stromeyer Esmail

In this beautiful book, Tuscany, A Closer Look, author and photographer Seghers presents us with a truly vivid look at the landscape, towns and people of Tuscany, Italy

May 6, 2009 - John Lamkin

Rick Steves Italy 2009 - A travel guide book for the free, open, and independent traveler. Learn to vacation as a temporary local, sneaking in through the back door.

Apr 22, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Fran Sandham walked 3,000 miles across Africa alone. He talks about how he turned his experience into a widely acclaimed travel book.

Apr 20, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Lonely Planet's guide to Jordan is aimed at independent travelers looking to discover Petra and the Dead Sea, as well as sights off the beaten track.

Apr 15, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

When a marriage ends, Rita Golden Gelman rediscovers herself and the beautiful people in the world through her journeys and adventures as a female nomad.

Mar 29, 2009 - Jennifer L. Price

Travel Therapy - Where Do You Need to Go? A review of the best vacation guide book for women, with amazing ideas for healing a broken heart & ways to start a new life.

Mar 26, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

While trying to unravel the mystery of what happened to the last king of Laos, Stalking the Elephant Kings delves into the mystery that is Laos.

Mar 25, 2009 - Paris Franz

An Englishman in Paris recounts the comic culinary adventures of a young man in Paris.

Mar 20, 2009 - Paris Franz

Bill Bryson, author of countless travel narratives, makes a journey all around Australia, fearing for his life most of the way.

Mar 19, 2009 - Andrea Beca

Spanning continents and centuries, this book is a great culinary read for both hardy travelers and those who prefer to explore the world from the comfort of their couch.

Mar 18, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Writing for Trazzler is a relative easy way for a writer to get credits in the field of travel journalism. The articles are short, concise vignettes of a place or trip.

Feb 26, 2009 - John Lamkin

Combining an account of his epic walk with historical details of the Victorian explorers who went before him, Sandham proves that the spirit of adventure is not dead.

Feb 10, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

The author, attending a travel writing workshop in Mexico, found that such learning experiences in addition to being enjoyable could lead to an abundance of story ideas

Feb 6, 2009 - John Lamkin

A review of Holly Hughes' book, "500 Places to See Before They Disappear" published by Frommer's®. A book that points out what we are losing on the planet and why.

Feb 6, 2009 - John Lamkin

Some travel books are best read before travel, for hotel and flight deals. Others are just for the beach or ski lodge. But some work well before, during and after travel.

Feb 1, 2009 - Laura Harrison McBride

Tracks, written by Robyn Davidson in the late 70s and published in 1980, follows the author's journey across 1,700 miles of Australian outback with her camels.

Jan 22, 2009 - Andrea Beca

Dervla Murphy, the talented and prolific travel writer, began her career with this chronicle of her journey from Ireland to India by bicycle.

Jan 16, 2009 - Andrea Beca

Being paid to travel sounds like a dream come true. But what is the reality? Established travel writer Steve Korver talks to Cecily Layzell about how to get started.

Jan 16, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Written by locals, Secret Scotland's downloadable self-drive guides are designed to give visitors unbiased information on Scotland's best sights and accommodation.

Jan 5, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Containing over 250 restaurant and bar reviews, and details of food trends and rising chefs, Time Out's guide is dedicated to eating and drinking in Brussels and Antwerp.

Jan 3, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

City Walks: Amsterdam is a set of 50 cards, with color maps and descriptions, that takes visitors on popular and lesser-known self-guided walks around the Dutch capital.

Dec 30, 2008 - Cecily Layzell

This short guide is an entertaining but accurate look at Dutch life and the things that make the Dutch tick. Recommended reading for tourists and expatriates alike.

Dec 19, 2008 - Cecily Layzell

Delicious Amsterdam is a small but informative guide to Dutch food history, food shopping and the best restaurants in the Dutch capital.

Dec 19, 2008 - Cecily Layzell

Peter Mayle gives an honest and humorous account of the food, people, and life in the Provencal countryside.

Dec 13, 2008 - Jennifer L. Price

Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet Travel Guides, takes the reader on a tour of the Axis of Evil in Bad Lands.

Dec 11, 2008 - Christine Decourlande

Vagabonding is about taking time to discover and experience the world up close and personal, emphasising discovery and spiritual growth from those journeys and encounters

Dec 9, 2008 - Roger Lever