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4 Books To Read When You Miss Travel

Because We All Need An Escape.

The Alchemist | By Paulo Coelho

When you feel uninspired, pick up Paulo Coelho’s greatest hit. Journey through the Middle-East with a touch of magic, and you will come back to life, ready to take on a new adventure.

The Fault In Our Stars | By John Green

You can’t help but fall in love with Augustus and Hazel’s Amsterdam trip. Young love, European dinners, romance in the air. But Green’s novel reminds us how precious time is, and to make our travel opportunities happen before its too late.

Our Town | Thornton Wilder

Okay, okay its a play. But you can read it. While the story follows a simple New Hampshire town, Emily and George remind us to appreciate moments to their fullest and take advantage of our time on earth.

World Travel: An Irreverent Guide | Anthony Bourdain, Laurie Woolever

Finished post-humrouselry by Tony Bourdain’s friend and college, this simple guide takes all of the best parts of his Parts Unknown and No Reservations into one book. If you’re looking for just a taste of everything on the travel buffet this is the book. It’s by no mines a complete guide to traveling, but if you’re a fan of Tony you’ll easily be transported back to all of his iconic scenes. And maybe, just maybe, inspire you to book that plane ticket.