10 travel books to ignite your wanderlust

Whether you’re planning an upcoming trip, or just want to daydream, these books will give you a taste of the world.

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Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019, $9.99-$13.36; Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet's annual "Best in Travel" book tells you where to go and what to do around the world this year.
Less, $9.99-$21.22; Andrew Sean Greer
A satire of the American abroad, this fiction novel follows Arthur Less through his international travels and love life.
In a Sunburned Country, $10.38-$23.99; Bill Bryson
Go beyond the beaten tourist path as Bill Bryson describes the Australia he knows and loves, full of friendly residents and dangerous wildlife.
Rick Steves Italy 2019, $16.69; Rick Steves
Your comprehensive guide for planning a multi-week trip to Italy, Rick Steves gives you his expert advice on traveling through the country.
Around the World in 80 Trains: A 45,000-Mile Adventure, $28; Monisha Rajesh
Monisha Rajesh recounts her 45,000-mile journey around the world, all done by train.
Wild, $16.95; Cheryl Strayed
If you haven't read the best-selling novel "Wild" yet, then this should be the first book on your list in 2019. It follows Strayed's solo journey on the Pacific Crest Trail as she looks to find herself in the process.
The Alps, $16.95; Stephen O’Shea
Stephen O'Shea walks readers through the history of the Alps, and explores the reality behind the events that have made them iconic throughout multiple cultures and societies.
Peaks of Europe: A Photographer’s Journey, $32.32; Johan Lolos
The result of a five-month adventures across 17 countries, "Peaks of Europe" features a series of photos with a focus on storytelling.
Tokyo Maze, $9.99; Axel Schwab
A travel guide to Tokyo, written by an American who lived there for five years, takes you to places in the city that don't get mentioned anywhere else.
Hemingway’s Paris, $19.99; Robert Wheeler and Jenny Phillips
In black-and-white photos, Robert Wheeler and Jenny Phillips explore the Paris that Ernest Hemingway describes in the pages of his work.

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