Inspiring travel books

A Listmania! list by Beadyjan (NE England)
 
Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan
1.  Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan by Jamie Zeppa
The list author says:
  "A thoroughly genuine account of life working as a teacher in Bhutan one of the worlds few, still relatively untouched regions which I still long to visit."
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The Wrong Way Home
2.  The Wrong Way Home by Peter Moore
The list author says:
  "Peters irreverant account of how he travelled back home, to Oz from Europe overland, I found immensely enjoyable."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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On Foot Through Africa
3.  On Foot Through Africa by Ffyona Campbell
The list author says:
  "I just loved all of Ffyonas books but this is the one I keep reading over and over, wish I had half her bottle to get up and do something like this!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Mad White Giant
4.  Mad White Giant by Benedict Allen
The list author says:
  "I had never heard of Benedict when I read this, as he hadn't yet made his tv documentaries, this book had me engrossed, enthralled, horrified and tearful. Mad certainly, but great reading!"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Travels on My Elephant
5.  Travels on My Elephant by Mark Shand
The list author says:
  "What can I say except maybe one day I might just befriend an elephant too."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Notes From A Small Island
6.  Notes From A Small Island by Bill Bryson
The list author says:
  "I resisted reading this for a while because of all the hype, but when I succumbed to temptation I laughed out loud nearly all the way through. This mans a genius!"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (178 customer reviews)

Riding the Mountains Down
7.  Riding the Mountains Down by Bettina Selby
The list author says:
  "A wonderful account of a middle aged woman throwing caution to the wind, mounting her trusty bicycle and setting off around Nepal and Tibet. Wonder why this one appealed to me?"
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Three Moons in Vietnam (Abacus travel)
8.  Three Moons in Vietnam (Abacus travel) by Maria Coffey
The list author says:
  "A beautifully written account of a journey in Vietnam which is both delightful and at times harrowing. It nevertheless remains one of my dream destinations."
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Travels in a Thin Country: Journey Through Chile
9.  Travels in a Thin Country: Journey Through Chile by Sara Wheeler
The list author says:
  "Yet another no holds barred account of a lone woman traveller."
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The Wind In My Wheels: Travel Tales from the Saddle
10.  The Wind In My Wheels: Travel Tales from the Saddle by Josie Dew
The list author says:
  "Why, when I can't ride a bike, do I gain such immense pleasure from reading about people cycling around the world?"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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