Well-written literature transports us to and helps us experience faraway places that we've never been to but would love to visit.
From the classics to more modern stories, there are plenty of travel books out there to feed your wanderlust.
We've rounded up some of the best stories out there, written by authors who have traveled across America, Africa, Asia and more.
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'On the Road,' Jack Kerouac
A classic — and probably one of the best-known travel stories of all time — "On the Road" chronicles the journey of Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty, two "beats" who head west from New York City across the country during the 1950s in search of fulfillment.
It's not about where the two end up, it's about the journey that gets them there.
'The Great Railway Bazaar,' Paul Theroux
First published in 1975, "The Great Railway Bazaar" is the perfect book for lovers of train travel.
Author Paul Theroux chronicles his grand and unique journey via train from London through Europe, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia; Theroux rides on everything from the Orient Express to the Trans-Siberian Express.
'Into the Wild,' Jon Krakauer
In order to write "Into the Wild," Jon Krakauer retraced the steps of Chris McCandless to figure out the story behind his death.
McCandless made his way from Virginia up to Alaska all on his own without many of the resources most travelers use. It's a sad story, but one of a traveler looking for himself and for freedom.
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