Top 10 Travel Books

Our list of the 500 most unmissable sights, experiences, and destinations on Earth — the ultimate travel bucket list.

The original and most beloved travel book of our time, covering breathtaking destinations across all seven continents.

A philosophical meditation on travel — exploring why we travel, what we seek, and how to find meaning in movement.

Bill Bryson's irresistibly funny journey through Australia, one of the world's most fascinating and lethal countries.

A powerful memoir about an 1,100-mile solo hike through the American West and the journey of self-discovery it sparked.

One woman's search for everything — through Italy, India, and Indonesia — that became a worldwide phenomenon.

A charming and witty account of one year spent living among the people of Provence — the book that launched a genre.

A magical tale of travel and self-discovery set across the sands of Egypt and the Spanish countryside that has inspired millions.

A harrowing first-person account of the deadliest season on Mount Everest — adventure travel at its most extreme.

The classic adventure novel that defined the spirit of exploration and inspired generations of travelers worldwide.