Exploring the wonders of nature is a great activity; however, many have halted their travelling trips due to the pandemic. A year after the Covid-19 outbreak, people have started to go back to their usual routine and are starting to go on the outdoors again but with proper caution. Travelling isn’t only about experiencing the beauty of nature but also about learning about the existence of different things in the world — both living and nonliving.
Moreover, if you have been planning to explore the nature for quite some time now but still torn whether to go out or not. Then, let these books remind you about the beauty of exploring the great outdoors.
Into the Wild by Mike Honeycutt
This notably written book by Mike Honeycutt was published in 2019 by Matchstick Literary. In contrast to the World of Hunting and Fishing, which is also a travelogue, Into the Wild by Mike Honeycutt is another promising book that tells his wide array of travel experiences. Northern Cameroon’s great savannas, southern Cameroon’s rich wildernesses, and U.S.A’s amazing Rocky Mountains are among the outstanding sceneries that Honeycutt has witnessed. There are also various activities done in different countries by the adventurous authors that were narrated in the book, including bird hunting, Gobi Argali Sheep search, turkey hunting, and more.
In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson
Australia has been one of the top destinations of many. Hence, In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson will surely make you more inspired to come and explore this magnificent country. This book contains the report of the author regarding his discoveries in the country. Based on the book, Australia has the best dwellers, the driest and hottest weather, and the most mysterious and deadly wildlife in the whole world. Regardless of the imperfections of the nation, Bryson still have genuine love for it; thus, he brings the readers on a wild journey farther than the trodden tourist path. Australia is indeed a rich and spectacular country, and In a Sunburned Country has captured its magnificence and Bryson is the most ideal guide for aspiring travellers.
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail was published in 2012 by Vintage. It was recognized as #1 National Bestseller and Amazon Editor’s Pick for best biographies & memoirs. It follows the story of the author who, at 22, thought that everything has slipped through her fingers. There was a series of unfortunate events, such as death of her mother, broken family, and destroyed marriage. She made reckless decisions that lead her to hike from Mojave Desert to Washington State alone. This book will surely bring you to a journey of a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail passing by California and Oregon.
Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel by Rolf Potts
Rolf Potts penned the book Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel. There is no other activity that can compare to vagabonding. You can definitely get some time to escape your normal life for 6 weeks, months, or weeks in order to explore and experience the world. In this uniquely written handbook, master travel writer Potts elaborates the methods of people equipped with independent souls can reach their goals of extended overseas travel. Among the things that this book will guide you are the following: funding your travel moments; identifying your destinations; adapting to the life on the road; serving and volunteering abroad; managing travel difficulties; and registering back into your old life.
Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy by Frances Mayes
This New York Times Notable Book of 1997 awardee was written by Frances Mayes and published by Chronicle Books in 1996. It was set in Tuscany, specifically a re-established villa in the Tuscan suburbs. You will surely see the beauty of the Tuscan countryside as you go through the story. It was adapted into a film in 2003 with the same-titled as the book. The film adaptation directed by Audrey Wells got an Art Directors Guild Excellence in Production Design Award nomination.
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