Comments on: The Best Travel Books That Aren’t Travel Books

By: The Guy

The Guy — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:48:18 +0000

Sounds like a good list. I’ve heard a lot about Freakonomics and it seems to come highly recommended.

By: What traveling has taught me about home | Backpacking Diplomacy

What traveling has taught me about home | Backpacking Diplomacy — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 08:20:29 +0000

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By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:14:36 +0000

In reply to Helen. The Alchemist is a fantastic book. It blends the art of being free and truly pursuing what you want from life and tries to answer the question what is life about. I was introduced to the book by a friend and it will remain with me forever. It is definitely a pick me up, but I warn you, you'll want to go traveling forever. Thanks for commenting Helen!

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:46:49 +0000

The Alchemist sounds great. I’m looking for some new books to read and I feel like I need something like this to pick me up 🙂

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