Books to Inspire Solo Travelers

PRSM-3700 Solo traveling is having a big moment right now. Perhaps the horizon is calling your name, or maybe you are looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure, but whatever your reason is, you always want to be prepared before heading out on your own epic endeavor. Arm yourself with the best travel writing and solo guides so you can make the most of your trip.

 

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This handy guide is made specifically with different types of travelers in mind, offering safe and helpful tips for anyone embarking on a journey, especially anyone part of a marginalized community.

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Travel expert Matt Kapnes teaches travelers that you don’t have to be rich to see the world. With money-saving hacks and expert recommendations, this is the must-have guide for solo travelers looking to make the most of their experience without breaking the bank.

 

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Elizabeth Gilbert’s inspiring journey from America to Italy, India, and finally Bali has left a lasting impression on millions of readers. Her unforgettable memoir captures the island’s beauty and spirituality, portraying Bali as a place of balance and renewal that continues to inspire travelers today.

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In April 1895, Captain Slocum set out on a three-year, 46,000-mile journey across the world and cataloged his findings in this solo traveling adventure that has been regarded as one of the best travel narratives of all time.

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Continuing to inspire explorers to cross the United States on foot, Peter Jenkins’ memories of his multi-thousand-mile adventure are not just stories of his experience but also a moving portrait of America itself.

 

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In this celebration of small-town America, William Least Heat-Moon travels the backroads to places seldom explored or written about. His portraits of the communities and people he encounters along the way will stick with you long after you finish reading.

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A Trip of One’s Own is an ode to the healing aspects of travel and the transformative power of embarking on your own solo mission. Travel writer Kate Wills shares profound insights she acquired after years of solo adventures and provides motivation for your own odyssey.

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Read first-hand stories from solo travelers of all walks of life. A college graduate, a retired nomad, a circus artist and more share their stories and experiences as women traveling on their own, what they’ve learned and the vital advice for anyone looking to embark on their own journey.

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Isaac Fitzgerald invites you to follow in the footsteps of Johnny Appleseed for a mesmerizing journey that weaves memory, history and personal anecdotes.

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Noraly Schoenmaker's life blew up after she found out her partner was having an affair, and things were never the same again — in more ways than one. Hopeful, funny, insightful and introspective, Free Ride is a special story about one woman's season of life.

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Learn all about vagabonding: the act of leaving your normal life and forging a new path for yourself in a new place. This one-of-a-kind handbook helps solo travelers to make the most of their vagabonding lifestyle, from tracking finances to adjusting to life on the road.

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This spirited celebration of courage combines travel photography with compelling personal narratives from real women on unforgettable journeys around the world.

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Alain de Botton shares the “how” and “why” behind travel. What inspires people to jet set across the world, and why are they doing it? de Botton explores the best parts of travel and takes readers on their own adventure across the globe in The Art of Travel.

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The natural world is full of clues…if you know where to look. Travel writer Tristan Gooley takes readers on a journey through nature and beyond by sharing natural ways to understand the world. With hundreds of tips for tracking, forecasting, and more, this is the must-have book for becoming one with nature.

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This is the story of one man’s hilarious, thought-provoking, occasionally catastrophic, and always enlightening trip along the Appalachian Trail. Bill Bryson’s droll humor and gifts of observation are unmatched, and here he is at the top of his game.

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A staple on the memoir scene, Cheryl Strayed’s solo journey along the Pacific Crest Trail is as much a compelling narrative as it is a reflection of healing and perseverance in the face of abject loss. With rippling prose woven with a warm smile, this is a journey worth taking.

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Join great American novelist John Steinbeck and his French poodle, Charley, on a road trip across America. Spanning forty states, this classic travel memoir serves as an insightful snapshot of the people and culture of 1960s America.

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If you’ve ever felt stuck and wanted to find yourself on the road, this is the book for you. In an effort to understand himself and his place in the world, Jenkins sets off on a sixteen-month journey across two continents, documenting his adventure and his personal growth along the way.