When boredom hit on those long train rides, flights, and bus rides. It's good to have one or two books handy to keep your self entertained and in keep that brain active. Unless you can stare out of window for hours on end, then your gonna need something to do. I love to read so I always have a great selection of books to take with me. Now, don't take to many of them this will weigh your pack down. If you finish the book and want to get another. The great thing about other travelers is they will probably trade you a book for a book! So, you'll never really run out while your traveling. It's kind of like a roaming library! The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future: There are a lot of books out their to choose from and they don't have to be about travel. I do read a lot of travel books for inspiration, but sometimes I do sidetrack myself every now and then. It keeps me focused on things i'm working on or things that interest me. One of my favorite books I am reading right now is another great one from Chris Guillebeau. His written a few other books that I love and are on my favorite list. Like "The Art of Non Conformity" and "The Happiness of Pursuit" which didn't make the list, but do make the honorable mention list for pick up. This is a great book for those wanting to setup an online business with a limited budget! It's a more example driven book than others I have read. Which is nice to see, I always enjoy hearing others experiences. My favorite quote from the book is "What if – very soon, not in some distant, undefined future – you prepare for work by firing up a laptop in your home office, walking into a storefront you’ve opened, phoning a client who trusts you for helpful advice, or otherwise doing what you want instead of what someone tells you to do?" This is a great reference for those looking to start a business! Wanderlust: For the Young, Broke Professional: Because Traveling Should Not Just be a Luxury for the Rich: Honestly, their are a lot books of this particular genre. It is kind of a how to guide, on traveling solo. How to save money, manage your time, and what to expect when your on the road. This one is geared to the traveler who is... well broke. Which most of us are! I have thoroughly enjoyed Mathis approach on how to travel solo, as a student, and as a well rounded traveler. She provides a basic cost comparison for accommodations, stresses that you avoid the tourist trap, safety concerns, and etc... One thing she stresses is "research, research, research!" when it comes to inexpensive travel. I think notable the one thing I love most about this book is the extensive amount of suggestions to online resources! Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Writing: Expert Advice from the World's Leading Travel Publisher: This is one I have been reading a lot for some secret reasons, that I will share probably in a few months. However, it is full of valuable advice for any one looking to write about travel. Rather it be for a blog, articles, or even a book. It gives you the run down on how to craft a great travel story, how to conduct research, interviews, and techniques to get your self published. Overall it's a fantastic read, from one of my favorite travel writers Don George! Into the Wild : This is probably my top favorite for any book I bring with me, I think I have read it about a 100 times! The story of Christopher McCandless has always been the story that inspired me to become a traveler. He gave up everything to see the world in a vision quest kind of way. He choose to leave the map behind and explore on his own whim. The author Jon Krakauer dug deep into the short life the McCandless aka Alexander Supertramp left behind. And gave an excellent illumination of understanding of the journey he set forth on. If you haven't read this book or seen the movie, please due so. It will be so worth it! Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-term World Travel: This is by far my favorite book!! I take this ever time I travel and I will never trade! So, if you meet me on the road, you won't be getting this one on the roaming library! The author Rolf Potts is the godfather of Vagabonding, if your wandering what that is. A Vagabond is an outlook on life that emphasizes creativity, discovery, and the growth of one's spirit. This is the perfect book for the first time long-term traveler. It is an inspirational book that really effected me and gave me a knew way of traveling. I am a Vagabond! I stick a lot to what Rolf says and his advice. And sometimes I through my own twist on it. This are all of the current and favorites that I read on a constant basis. Check them out and indulge yourself. If you have something you like to read, leave it in a comment below! I am always up for new books to read!!
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