One of the best ways to get inspired to go out on an adventure is to read travel memoirs.

Get inspired by people who walk (or run!) across a country, cycle around the world, travel the world on horseback, climb the highest mountain, or sail across the ocean.

Edited, Dec. ’19:  From now on we update:
– our recommended hiking books here
– our other recommended travel adventure cooks here
– for vehicle-related travel memoirs, check out our overview with overland stories