10 Must-Read Books for Travel Lovers

For those who love to travel, there's nothing quite like curling up with a good book that transports you to far-off lands and cultures. Here's a list of 10 must-read books for travel lovers:

1. Shantaram

This epic novel by Gregory David Roberts follows the story of Lin, an escaped convict who travels to India and reinvents himself as a doctor in the Mumbai slums.

2. The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho's classic tells the story of a young shepherd boy who follows his dreams to travel the world.

3. Wild

Cheryl Strayed's memoir chronicles her 1,100-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail after her mother's death.

4. Travels with Charley

John Steinbeck's travelogue follows his journey across America with his French poodle, Charley.

5. In Patagonia

Bruce Chatwin's travelogue captures the beauty and mystery of Patagonia, a remote region of South America.

6. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Hunter S. Thompson's gonzo journalism classic follows a drug-fueled road trip to Las Vegas.

7. On the Road

Jack Kerouac's iconic novel depicts the counterculture movement of the 1950s and its search for meaning in an uncertain world.

8. The Great Railway Bazaar

Paul Theroux's travelogue follows his epic train journey through Asia, capturing the sights, sounds, and smells of the continent.

9. The Motorcycle Diaries

Ernesto "Che" Guevara's travelogue recounts his motorcycle journey through South America as a young medical student.

10. Eat, Pray, Love

Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir follows her journey of self-discovery through travel to Italy, India, and Indonesia.