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Lesser-Known Books About Travel and Self-Discovery

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Last Updated on June 22, 2025 by Hazel M

Relaxing beach holiday travel planning with a camera, sunglasses, and travel guides on a sunlit seaside setting. While mainstream travel memoirs and novels often take centre stage, there are countless lesser-known books about travel and self-discovery. Here’s a selection of underrated but still great travel books that you have been missing out on!
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Bill Bryson Travel Books: A Hilarious and Honest Journey Through the World

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Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Hazel M

A pair of colourful travel books by Bill Bryson, focusing on American travel and landscapes. Perfect for readers interested in exploring small-town America, the American dream, and travel adventures. Bill Bryson is a world-renowned travel writer, beloved for his sharp wit, keen observations, and candid reflections on the places he visits. I have listed all of Bill Bryson’s travel books below, including some from before he became well-known. There may be some you haven’t...
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Best Travel Fiction: Books To Inspire Your Next Trip

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Last Updated on June 22, 2025 by Hazel M

Relaxing beach scene with woman reading a book on a lounge chair under a straw hat by turquoise sea, perfect for travel relaxation and holiday escape. If you love to travel but also enjoy losing yourself in a great novel, here is a list of the best travel fiction books to transport you to different corners of the world.
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Inspirational Women Travellers Throughout History

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Last Updated on June 22, 2025 by Hazel M

Vintage brass compass on old world map, symbolising travel and exploration for Hazel's Travels SEO content. The idea of women travelling alone is often seen as a modern phenomenon, but history is filled with incredible women travellers who defied societal norms and set off on daring journeys long before budget airlines and Google Maps existed.  These trailblazing women didn’t just explore the...
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10 Funny Travel Books to Make You Laugh on Your Travels

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Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Hazel M

Cozy coffee mug with a cat face design, a plate of assorted donuts, and an e-reader on a wooden table, perfect for relaxing travel reading and enjoying sweet treats during a holiday break. Travel is full of unexpected moments – some delightful, others disastrous, and many just plain funny. Whether it’s a misadventure with public transport, an overambitious hiking plan gone wrong, or an unexpected cultural misunderstanding, these funny travel books capture the humour of being out of...
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The Best Travel Coffee Table Books to Inspire Wanderlust

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Last Updated on May 25, 2025 by Hazel M

A book titled "Costa Rica Aérea" with an aerial view of a coastline on the cover, placed beside a white orchid on a textured white surface. A well-chosen coffee table book isn’t just decor; it’s an invitation to explore faraway places from the comfort of your home. With their stunning photography and compelling narratives, travel coffee table books offer a visual escape and serve as a conversation starter. 
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Non-Fiction Books About Travel, by Travellers

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Last Updated on June 22, 2025 by Hazel M

An open book on top of two closed books sits on sandy beach with a blurred ocean background. The best non-fiction books about travel don’t just describe places; they make you feel them, immersing you in the exhilaration, the mishaps, and the sheer unpredictability of life on the road. There’s something magical about travel books – the kind that transport you from the...
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10 Best Travel Audiobooks: Solo Traveller Picks

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Last Updated on October 2, 2025 by Hazel M

White headphones lying on textured sand, with visible wavy patterns. Long solo journeys - whether on planes, trains, or winding road trips - can feel a little long and quiet at times. That’s where audiobooks come in. To help you choose your next great listen, I’ve curated this list of the Best Travel Audiobooks.
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10 Marvellous Books Set in Puglia, Italy 📚

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Last Updated on September 26, 2025 by Hazel M

A collage of eight captivating book covers showcases diverse titles and authors, featuring "Involuntary Witness" by Gianrico Carofiglio, a thrilling narrative set in Puglia, and "The Flight of the Falcon" by Daphne du Maurier. Puglia has inspired centuries of artists, dreamers, and now, authors too. Whether it's the sun-drenched coastline, crumbling trulli, or winding alleyways of Bari, this region is a natural muse. If you're dreaming of southern Italy, here are 10 brilliant books set in Puglia to transport...
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The Best Travel and Adventure Books of All Time

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Last Updated on June 22, 2025 by Hazel M

Seven book covers in a row, including titles like "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", "Eat Pray Love", "Into Thin Air", "Wild", "The Lost City of Z", "The Beach", and "The Road to Oxiana". Are you looking for the best travel and adventure books of all time? Whether you want a remote beach destination or a lively city getaway, this page contains a list of the best travel books to inspire your dream trip. I’m Hazel ? a British...
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