Tag: travel books

  • 5 Amazing Books Set in France, Plus 6 More Set in Paris

    5 Amazing Books Set in France, Plus 6 More Set in Paris

    I’ve been exploring some of France this summer; attending the Paris Olympics, spending a month in the French Riviera, and… well… watching the latest season of Emily in Paris. So, I’ve needed some books set in France to add to my to-read list.

  • The 11 Best Books Set in Mexico: History, CDMX & More

    The 11 Best Books Set in Mexico: History, CDMX & More

    I spent 4 months in Mexico, had some incredible and harrowing experiences (and ate more tacos al pastor than I could count), yet always felt like I barely even scratched the surface. I also had some dark days in Mexico, which was apt because it’s a place that doesn’t shy…

  • 9 Amazing Books Set in Italy: Romance, History & More

    9 Amazing Books Set in Italy: Romance, History & More

    Italy has a special place in my heart and it’s never a bad idea to take a trip there. I’ve spent more than a year living in Italy in total, but when I can’t be there, I love to be transported back through books set in Italy.

  • 11 Best Books About Thailand By Both Thai & Western Authors

    11 Best Books About Thailand By Both Thai & Western Authors

    I’ve been living in Bangkok for two years and it’s taken me just as long to compile this list of the best books about Thailand. Why? Because I didn’t want it to be weighted toward novels set in Thailand by predominantly white, Western authors, yet great Thai literature that resonates…

  • 9 Travel Books About Social Isolation

    9 Travel Books About Social Isolation

    The best of both worlds (that is, physical journeys and those undertaken through chapters) can be found in travel books about social isolation – a bit of an oxymoron, but nonetheless a relatable one during these “uncertain times.” Some are intrepid tales of solo adventures, while others are impressive feats…

  • Asian Literature: 11 Best Books About Southeast Asia

    Asian Literature: 11 Best Books About Southeast Asia

    So, I recently made Southeast Asia my home by officially moving to Bangkok! I’ve celebrated in the only way I know how – adding the best books about Southeast Asia to my ever-growing reading wish list and further expanding on my knowledge of Asian literature. Here, I’m recommending one novel…

  • 11 Great Japanese Novels in English to Read on Your Trip

    11 Great Japanese Novels in English to Read on Your Trip

    When I read Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood during a trip to Japan, both the trip and the book sparked a fascination with Japanese novels that has stayed with me ever since. This list was meant to be a top five, but I simply couldn’t choose! So instead, here are 11…

  • HK Writers | The 5 Best Books About Hong Kong

    HK Writers | The 5 Best Books About Hong Kong

    Living in Hong Kong for five years, I explored the city, the islands and the mountainous New Territories. I also explored the SAR’s history through popular books set in Hong Kong, from romantic novels to informative works of non-fiction. So, I’ve decided to compile a list of the best books…