{"id":7641,"date":"2018-05-23T01:00:19","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T01:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotelsbyday.com\/blog\/?p=7641"},"modified":"2018-05-23T01:00:19","modified_gmt":"2018-05-23T01:00:19","slug":"reading-list-fearless-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotelsbyday.com\/blog\/reading-list-fearless-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Reading List for Fearless Travelers and Adventurers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stuck in the same ole, same ole with no variety in sight? Need to follow your heart and explore the world on your terms? When it comes to traveling and having an adventure, there\u2019s no right or wrong way to do it if your mind\u2019s in the right place. That\u2019s what makes these books on adventure so inspiring; they all depict a different epic mental or physical journey and cause anyone reading it to want to drop everything and take fate into their own hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scope this reading list for fearless travelers and adventurers \u2014 maybe something will find its way into your pack during your expedition ahead. <\/span><\/p>\n

Hitting the Road<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

\""On<\/a><\/p>\n

“On the Road” (Jack Kerouac)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

What might be the quintessential American travel novel is also arguably the most memorable achievement of the Beat Generation. The story follows main characters Sal Paradise (Kerouac himself) and Dean Moriarty across America, chronicling their desires, impulses, momentum, frustrations and thoughts. “On the Road” has inspired countless generations of travelers to let the chips fall where they may and accept life as one unpredictable, beautiful journey. Grab a sturdy backpack and head out!<\/span><\/p>\n

Mystical and Magical<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

“Shantaram” (Gregory David Roberts)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Set in India, “Shantaram” is nearly a 1,000 pages stuffed with intrigue and intensity. After escaping from an Australian prison, the main character heads to Bombay to disappear. However, he soon finds himself at the crossroads of the mafia, slum life, and the city\u2019s underworld. The book received rave reviews for its vivid imagery, insightful prose, and Roberts\u2019 masterful storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Book a <\/span>New Delhi day stay<\/b><\/a><\/span> if you need to refresh in the capital city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“The Lost City of Z” (David Grann)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

An intelligent, charming, rugged, adventurous account of Colonel Percy Fawcett’s grand adventure. He was one on the long list of many throughout history who spent their time searching for some of the world\u2019s purported mysteries. Leaving his comfortable home in the United Kingdom, Fawcett headed to the Amazon. He was searching for a mythical city said to be hidden in the jungle.\u00a0<\/span>David Grann documents Fawcett’s time in South America and in the UK. The book is an interesting look into a legendary explorer, and also hit the silver screen last year.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Wisdom of Wandering<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

“Vagabonding”\u00a0<\/b>(Rolf Potts)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Potts has lived the life many of us dream about. He spent 10 years exploring the world, even walked across Israel along the way. \u201cVagabonding\u201d is a practical, yet interesting look into the joys and pitfalls of long-term travel. Serious travels can find much wisdom from the author\u2019s experiences and advice about the world. If you’re just looking for an interesting read you’ll no doubt find Potts’ philosophical musings enthralling.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

“Into the Wild”<\/b> & “<\/i><\/b>Into Thin Air” (Jon Krakauer)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Both of Krakauer\u2019s books have gotten a lot of headlines as page-turners, both for their interesting subject matter and riveting storytelling.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u201cInto The Wild\u201d explores the life of Chris McCandless, the disillusioned Emory graduate who was found dead in the heart of Alaska. \u201cInto Thin Air\u201d<\/span> takes readers to the cliffs of Mount Everest by retelling a litany of bad choices and disasters that climbers faced in a season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both books are great reads due to Krakauer\u2019s interesting insights into human nature. He’s also quite adept at spurning readers to delineate between honest adventure and reckless madness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Harkening Hemingway<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

“The Sun Also Rises” (Ernest Hemingway)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

From serving in World War I to living and writing in Cuba, Hemingway\u2019s life was filled with adventure. So it\u2019s no surprise these same themes play out in his post-war novel about Americans in Europe. Hemingway\u2019s command of the written word really comes out in describing some of Europe\u2019s most majestic scenes in the book, from relaxing in Paris cafes to marveling at bullfighters in Spain\u2014he makes each scene come alive.<\/span><\/p>\n

If Hemingway\u2019s words inspire, book a <\/span>Paris day use hotel room<\/b><\/a><\/span> to regroup (or nap if you\u2019ve had a few daytime drinks in Hemingway\u2019s honor) after exploring the city for a day. <\/span><\/p>\n

This reading list of fearless journeys and adventures is a supplement for anyone needing inspiration to step into the unknown. No matter where you plan to explore, let HotelsByDay make your journey easier along the way. Book a<\/span> day use hotel room<\/b><\/span><\/a> to relax for a few hours in a new city or as a means to explore a city center lighter while you keep your belongings safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit<\/em><\/p>\n

“On the Road”<\/a><\/span> by Christopher DOMBRES<\/a><\/span> (Own work) CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/span> via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n

“Crossing the Outer Range”<\/a> <\/span>by\u00a0Paxson Woelber<\/a><\/span>\u00a0CC BY-2.0<\/a><\/span>\u00a0via Flickr Creative Commons<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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