Books about going somewhere: travel memoirs, guides to living or working abroad, adventure stories and books about what travel teaches.
Most are personal accounts, and many mix a trip with a larger change in the author's life.
This shelf holds 24 books. Publication years run from 2018 to 2026. 2 of them have an audiobook edition. The most-rated on Amazon are 2,000 Miles Together, Escape the Wolf, The World at 10 MPH. The list below is sorted by how many ratings each book has on Amazon, so the most-read titles come first.
Ben Crawford
As his six children slept on the dirty floor of a women’s restroom while a blizzard howled outside, Ben Crawford had one thought: Have I gone too far? The next morning, Child Protective Services, along with an armed sheriff, arrived to ask the same question.…
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Clint Emerson · 2022
Escape the Wolf raises the safety IQ of today’s global travelers. Using Escape the Wolf’s exclusive, holistic Total Awareness System, international travelers are empowered to identify, minimize, or avoid all types of wolves or threats, from common crime…
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Jacky Budweg
When Ward and Jacky Budweg decided to get married, Jacky put together a prenuptial agreement on a bar napkin, and included a unique stipulation. For better or worse, Ward agreed to a 3-year bike trip around the world. As the two embarked on a journey spanning…
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In Search of Ourselves
Nathan Pettijohn · 2020
On the heels of a breakup, author Nathan Pettijohn rents an RV and takes off on the road with his dog to explore the Pacific Northwest for the month of October. Along their journey, Pettijohn and his dog Raphael, or “Hafa,” meet with locals in small towns and…
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Adam Dailey
Perhaps you’ve dreamed of escaping the stress of your everyday routine by taking a year off to explore the world with your loved ones. Maybe you’ve thought about changing your life but dismissed it as impossible. It’s not. The Dailey family did it, and Adam…
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Kyle Thiermann · 2025 · Audiobook
How well do you know your parents? Really. Kyle Thiermann’s dad once bought a hot-air balloon off a hitchhiker. His mom and stepdad are trying to spread a conspiracy theory. Now, with his first book, Kyle wanders the American West, through rich redwood…
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A Seven-Year Journey from the Lowest Point in My Life to the Highest Point on Earth
David J. Mauro · 2018
Grand Prize Winner of The Beverly Hills Book Awards 20182018 B.R.A.G.Medallion HonoreeWhen David Mauro was in his forties, his life hit rock bottom. With nothing to lose, he left everything he knew behind and set out on an epic international adventure. For…
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a psychedelic travel memoir of heartbreak and healing
Anne Friedman · Audiobook
Get ready for a journey of self-discovery like no other...Literary Titan Gold Medal Award 2024NYC Big Book Award Award 2024Paris Book Festival Award 2024Nonfiction Authors Association Award 2024Her entire life, Anne Friedman chased everything that society…
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Jennifer Byrom
It's not often you hear fellow diners playing the tuba while you decide between stir fry and baba ghanoush, but this was normal at The Traveler’s Club International Restaurant and Tuba Museum in Okemos, Michigan. Whether you were an out-of-town musician…
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Jason Cochran
Here Lies America is a fast-paced, hilarious travel narrative in which Jason Cochran visits the major American tourism attractions that exist because something really horrible happened there. He romps through disaster zones, battlefields, terrorist attack…
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Peggy Simonsen
If you could go anywhere in the world and have any kind of adventure, what would it be? From boats to ancient artifacts, business conferences to third-world cultures, jungles and deserts to penguins in Antarctica, Wandering the World shares the far-flung…
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Your Essential Guide to Becoming a Florida Resident
Ryan Kinser · 2023
Financial advisors Ryan Kinser and Brett Oley have successfully helped hundreds of people like you become Florida residents. In Sunshine State Strategy, these experts guide you through the process of taking advantage of the benefits of living in the land of…
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Eric Kacou
Africa is brimming with potential and enthusiasm. With foresight and commitment from industry leaders and support from governments, aviation could become one of the continent's great strengths. Yet today, Africa's aviation industry lags behind much of the…
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Eduardo Mestre · 2018
Sometimes you have to step pretty far off the beaten path in order to find your way back on. Ed is a twenty-two-year-old misfit from New York. He quickly finds that with a liberal arts degree, the only thing he is qualified to do is teach English, and the…
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The Ascent of Nashville
Angie Lawless · 2022
If you’re a developer or business owner whose market has become saturated and overly competitive, you might be considering expanding or relocating to a new market. But not just any market, you want a thriving city with a strong economic foundation and a…
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Deneen Allen · 2026
Five core areas x five key concepts = your unforgettable, profitable tourism business. Whether you’re launching a boutique inn or scaling an established visitor attraction, The Firecircle 5x5 Method delivers the playbook even seasoned operators wish they’d…
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Andre Watson · 2022
In his late twenties, Andre Watson left everything behind and traveled the world for seven months. When he finally came home, his friends and coworkers had a million questions. How did he save up so much money? How did he decide where to go? How did he stay…
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What a Hike through Spain Taught Me about Investing and Life
Gordon Bernhardt · 2022
Lots of people take a walk to clear their heads, but have you ever walked over six hundred miles to do it? On a misty, gray morning in the summer of 2018, Gordon Bernhardt set out from a small town in the French Pyrenees to walk the ancient pilgrim route of…
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Bart Foster · 2022
Connection. Renewal. Empowerment. As a business executive, how do you ensure you’re showing up your very best every day? How do you present the real, genuine you at work? And how do you create a culture where your employees can authentically flourish? Being…
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David Axelrod · 2022
Planning a trip doesn’t have to be hard, and taking that trip doesn’t have to be stressful. Regardless of work commitments, family obligations, or finances, your travel dreams can become realities. Get Away! provides the confidence and step-by-step guidance…
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Rich Kurtzman · 2022
Studying abroad is the opportunity of a lifetime, but the idea of leaving home so far behind can feel overwhelming. Like a Fish in Water prepares you to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to take on the world, even in unfamiliar territory. Rich Kurtzman…
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by Freeman Fung (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
Freeman Fung · 2022
Guidebooks are for tourists and self-help books are for internal journeys. But what about the personal growth that comes from travelling? Where are the guides for navigating cultural gaps and building a life in a new country? Today, the world has already…
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A Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Living Intentionally in the Wilderness
Zachary Hanson · 2022
Zachary Hanson lived on cruise control. He had a thriving career, designer clothes, and a jet-setting lifestyle. He practiced high-level jiu-jitsu, ran ultramarathons, and pursued academic interests, but nothing gave him what he craved: the antidote to…
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How to Hike the Appalachian Trail in Thirteen Years
Diane Harsha · 2021
How does a middle-aged wife, mother, and FBI agent pursue her dream of hiking 2,200 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mount Katahdin, Maine? Sticks Harsha balances her trekking ambitions against the responsibilities of daily life by hiking the…
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