During COVID, many of us had to halt our travel plans. But throughout the pandemic and beyond, travel memoirs have filled the gaps for many people when their wanderlust is restricted. Travel memoirs are popular since they offer readers a glimpse into other cultures and peoples, inspiring us to learn about and explore the world around us. These insightful books can also help us appreciate our own lives, our own journeys, our own stories. Whether you enjoy traveling or you prefer experiencing the world vicariously through the experiences of others, you’re certain to find some interesting stories among the books on our list of the top travel memoirs written by indie authors.
Our Recommendations: Travel Memoirs
Life Travel And The People In Between by Mike Nixon
Why we love it:
From humble beginnings in a poor part of Missouri to sharing a meal with Mongolian nomads, Mike Nixon relates his globetrotting adventures, which are sure to stoke the flames of wanderlust in eager readers everywhere. Everybody has a story to tell, but what sets Nixon apart is his eloquent and approachable manner, combined with an inquisitive disposition. Captivating, charming, and a truly compulsive read, Life Travel And The People In Between is a soulful and heartfelt journey.
Braving the World by Pam Saylor
Why we love it:
From Croatia to Rome, and Venice to Paris, Pam and Dave are able to let go of some of their worries and simply enjoy living during their dream sabbatical, a year of European travel. If you tend to find new adventure in the simplest of things or if you have a passion for travel, you’ll love Braving the World, a breathtaking overseas journey that will warm your heart and make you smile.
Expedition to Mystery Mountain by Susanna Oreskovic
Why we love it:
Susanna Oreskovic and her nature-loving team plan an ambitious adventure, recreating an authentic climb from the 1920s with a perilous, yet breathtaking journey to the ultimate destination, the so-called Mystery Mountain. Playing the roles of intrepid mountaineers from a century ago proves to be as grueling mentally as it is physically for Susanna and her crew. Expedition to Mystery Mountain is an eye-opening literary account of an intriguing premise brought to life.
Lost in Beirut by Ashe and Magdalena Stevens
Why we love it:
The things Ashe experiences, a dramatic breakup with a billionaire business magnate, VIP parties, brushes with death, religious dissonance, drug-fueled nights and consequential realizations, seem too much for one man, but they add up to the most significant character-building exercise imaginable. From a wistful love story to an eye-opening snapshot of a region embroiled in conflict, Lost in Beirut is an extravagant affair filled with striking contrasts, triumphs of spirit, and poignant awakenings.
State of Revolution by Al Frazza
Why we love it:
Al Frazza’s goal, which sounds deceptively simple, is to explore and chronicle Revolutionary War sites in his home state of New Jersey. State of Revolution covers Frazza’s nearly eight years of travel adventures in pursuit of this goal, offering readers a thoughtful, informative, and fulfilling book that is sure to inspire you to explore the peculiarities and backstories of your part of the globe.
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