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Armchair Travel: Explore the World from the Comfort of Your Favorite Reading Spot

As the world outside remains paused, the thrill of exploration doesn’t have to. With these captivating travel memoirs, you can embark on unforgettable journeys from the comfort of your favorite reading spot.

Uncharted Territories

• The Adventurer’s Son: A Memoir by Roman Dial – A heart-stopping account of a father’s two-year quest to uncover the truth behind his son’s disappearance in Costa Rica’s untracked rainforest.
• Amazon Woman: Facing Fears, Chasing Dreams, and a Quest to Kayak the World’s Largest River from Source to Sea by Darcy Gaechter – A courageous solo journey to kayak the Amazon River, filled with harrowing challenges and inspiring triumphs.

Journeys of Self-Discovery

• Spirit Run: A 6,000-Mile Marathon Through North America’s Stolen Land by Noé Álvarez – A poignant narrative of a young man’s coming to terms with his place in America, as he runs a Native American marathon from Canada to Guatemala.
• Nala’s World: One Man, His Rescue Cat, and a Bike Ride Around the Globe by Dean Nicholson – An uplifting tale of an Instagram-famous duo’s bike ride around the world, exploring the beauty of human-animal connections.

Epicurean Escapes

• See You in the Piazza: New Places to Discover in Italy by Frances Mayes – A delectable journey through Italy’s hidden pleasures, accompanied by inventive recipes celebrating Italian cuisine.
• Hungry: Eating, Road-Tripping, and Risking It All with the Greatest Chef in the World by Jeff Gordinier – A flavorful adventure with a renowned chef, exploring modern restaurant culture and the art of culinary storytelling.

Wild Adventures

• To the Island of Tides: A Journey to Lindisfarne by Alistair Moffat – A historical and spiritual journey through Scotland and northern England, culminating in the enchanting Holy Isle of Lindisfarne.
• Wild Women by Mariella Frostrup – A thrilling collection of over 50 epic adventures experienced and told by women, spanning centuries and continents.

Off the Beaten Path

• The Unlikeliest Backpacker: From Office Desk to Wilderness by Kathryn Barnes – A humorous and relatable account of a British couple’s leap from ordinary life to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with no prior experience.
• Elsewhere: One Woman, One Rucksack, One Lifetime of Travel by Rosita Boland – A poignant collection of essays chronicling 30 years of travel to remote corners of the world, carrying little more than a worn backpack and a diary.

Literary Landscapes

• Literary Places (Inspired Traveller’s Guides) by Sarah Baxter – An illuminating journey through 25 key locations of literature’s most iconic authors, movements, and moments, accompanied by stunning full-page color illustrations.
• Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home by Heather Anderson – An inspiring memoir of courage and perseverance, as a young woman leaves her job and marriage to return to the mountains, sharing a powerful message of self-discovery.