book reviews
Book reviews on the history of tourism, the world's first explorers and the best trips ever taken.
MUST-READ BEACH BOOKS YOU'LL LOVE THIS SUMMER
Whether you're traveling to an exotic location this summer or simply enjoying a day at the beach, these books will keep you company. From romance to fantasy, we've got it covered.
BLESSING COOLPublished 2 years ago in Wander- Top Story - March 2022
People We Meet on Vacation: 5 Stars
I was on vacation when I read this book and all it made me want to do was plan more vacations. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry is a perfect light read. However, fair warning, it WILL make you want to plan a vacation. Below is a brief summary followed by my thoughts and recommendation.
Leah LawrencePublished 2 years ago in Wander Bend in the Road Ahead!
I’ve been listening to the book “Decisive, How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work,” by Chip and Dan Heath. In the midst of a chapter they shared a statement that has stuck in my mind for several days.
Judey KalchikPublished 2 years ago in WanderThe 3 Best Books About Travel in a Budget
Budget travel refers to travelers taking a low-cost approach to their travels. Most people associate the idea of budget traveling with packing a backpack and going on a trip around the world to third-world nations. But the term budget travel can also include domestic travel, such as visiting regional areas of your own country.
Borba de SouzaPublished 3 years ago in WanderA Study of Nine Unusual Stories From India
Nine Lives is a collection of interviews by William Dalrymple, an accomplished author of travelogues and historical nonfiction.
Tree LangdonPublished 3 years ago in WanderThe 10 Best Travel Books So Far...
I know I'm not alone when I say how much I miss the opportunity to jump onto a plane to travel somewhere, anywhere. Although our skies and oceans were in much need of a break from these super polluters, I do miss the allure of someplace new. I miss the sounds, the sight and smells of a different culture, city or country.
Mystery in "A Passage to India" by E M Forster
The mystery around which much of the plot of Forster’s “A Passage to India” revolves is that of what actually happened in the Marabar Caves. Was Miss Quested molested by Dr Aziz? However, there are mysteries that go much deeper than that and it is these that give the novel its greatest strength.
John WelfordPublished 3 years ago in WanderThese Books Will Make You Travel
“To travel is to live” — Hans Christian Andersen There are very few feelings as unique as the pleasure that comes from traveling.
Diana BernardoPublished 3 years ago in WanderIn the Path of Falling Objects
Andrew Smith strikes again! I’m starting off the new year by diving into the stack of books that I received at Christmas (and yes, they are all Andrew Smith). I decided to start with “In the Path of Falling Objects,” and I am glad that my 2021 reading journey is starting off with a bang. Smith, who is one of my favorite authors, has a way of crafting characters and narratives that completely hook that reader--and this book was no exception. Like a slow boil, I suddenly realized that I couldn’t put this book down; instead, I began furiously turning the pages in a desperate need to know how it would all end.
Kurt MasonPublished 3 years ago in Wander10 BEST FICTION AND NON-FICTION BOOKS ON GOA
Goa is a dream destination for India as well as international travelers. One of the many dream things to do in Goa is to sit on a beach and read. Not a very practical thing to do, but it makes a picture-perfect moment to hold a book, maybe books on Goa, in hand while posing on a beach.
YASH GOYALPublished 4 years ago in WanderBookish Travels: Edinburgh
Of all the things I long for during lockdown, today I miss being able to browse second-hand bookshops most of all. So, as a wistful reminder, I thought I'd share an article I wrote about a bookish trip to Edinburgh back in spring 2019...
Madeleine FosterPublished 4 years ago in Wander6 travel books to inspire your wanderlust
1. A Walk in the Woods; by Bill Bryson This is a true story about hiking the Appalachian Trail. Bryson tells of his adventures in a funny lighthearted way while managing to still capture the grueling difficulty and incredible beauty of the trail. As he hikes with his old friend Katz they travel from Georgia to Maine encountering interesting townsfolk, gorgeous scenery, eccentric hikers, and a few animals. Bryson includes interesting information about the history of this scenic trail and an honest perspective on thru-hiking. For the outdoorsman or the wannabe hiker, this book is a great trip through the wilderness of the eastern United States
Shannon DevinePublished 4 years ago in Wander