Whether you’re already on the road, dreaming about it or on a break between travels...usually the written word can provide just the perfect source of inspiration for that next epic adventure you are dreaming of!

We have selected 4 great books that will definitely put you in planning mode.

1. «Unforgettable Walks to take Before you Die» by Steve Watkins & Claire Jones (Orfeas Publications, 2008). This book discovers and describes the 30 most amazing walks in the world and illustrates them with a magnificent photographic material that covers from urban walks to demanding walks in the wilderness. 

2. « A Year in the World» by Frances Mayes (Broadway Publications, 2007). This book describes the enchanting voyages one may take while in Europe, addressing the architecture, the history, the landscapes and the traditional gastronomy. Starting point of the voyage is Tuscany. Points of visit are Spain, Portugal, France, the British Isles, Greece, Turkey and North Africa.

3. «Travels in China» by Roland Barthes. (Patakis Publications, 2012). The book constitutes of the author’s notes from his travels to China in the 70s. The notes describe what he sees, he smells and he hears offering a unique portrait of China at a time of turbulence and change.  

4. «A Tour of the World in 80 countries. Traveling in Five Continents» by Evi Demetriadou (Aiora Publications – currently available only in Greek language, 2010). The contemporary female Phileas Fogg travels in five continents and pinpoints her personal experiences as far as history, sites, way of living, markets, local cuisines and hotels are concerned...ranging from cities such as London to the Patagonia, and from Perou to the French Polynesia.  

Enjoy your travels and never stop dreaming of your next destination!

From: Eva Kanellopoulos

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