Memoirs, reading, travel, and summer go hand in hand. We have compiled a list of travel memoirs to inspire you this summer.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert – A journey of self-discovery across Italy, India, and Indonesia.

A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson – An entertaining trek along the Appalachian Trail.

Wild by Cheryl Strayed – A powerful story of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.

Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck – A classic road trip across the USA.

The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner – A humorous quest to find the happiest places on Earth.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho – A philosophical journey through the deserts of Egypt.

Vagabonding by Rolf Potts – Insights into long-term travel and living abroad.

In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin – An exploration of the remote regions of Patagonia.

The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton – Reflections on the pleasures and pains of travel.

From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home by Tembi Locke – A touching story of love and loss in Sicily.

A Cook’s Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines by Anthony Bourdain – Culinary adventures around the world.

The Lost City of Z by David Grann – The search for a mythical city in the Amazon.

The Motorcycle Diaries by Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara – A young Che Guevara’s journey through South America.

The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux – A train journey through Asia.

Around India in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh – An epic train journey across India.

The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen – A spiritual journey in the Himalayas.

Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon – A journey through America’s backroads.

The Places in Between by Rory Stewart – Walking across Afghanistan.

Bad Karma: The True Story of a Mexican Surf Trip from Hell by Paul Wilson – A wild adventure in Mexico.

The Singular Pilgrim: Travels on Sacred Ground by Rosemary Mahoney – Pilgrimages to sacred sites around the world.

What travel memoir is your favorite?