№1: "On all four sides", Adrian Anthony Gill
The British journalist and critic describes in a new way those places about which you probably already have made a completely different opinion (if you have not already visited those places personally). His notes about travelling to Africa, India, Japan, America, Cuba and Scotland sound very fresh and sometimes unexpected, which causes a strong desire to go and see this all by yourself.
№2: "Happiness as a way of traveling", Marina Jorgensen
Have you for a long time dreamed about going to Portugal? In this book you will be told how to make your dream come true and why you will not regret. It's not so much about traveling as about the life story, the central event of which is an unexpected trip to Lisbon.
№3: “Shantaram”, Gregory David Roberts
It is a complicated and, at the same time, contradictory and exciting book. The main country where all the action happens is India. From time to time you can find in this book instructions for travelers, in some some parts of the book - warnings. The author describes this country as real, alive and breathing, with all the difficulties and problems, deep and bright sides.
№4: "One Storey America", Evgeny Petrov, Ilya Ilf
Exciting and funny travel notes of two Soviet journalists who went to the United States. They say that since then, in the life of "one-storey" America, not much has changed, although it has been 80 years since then.
№5: "Lavender Room", Nina Gheorghe
The personal drama of the lead character turns into a ticket from the noisy Paris to the south of France, to the luring summer Provence. What's this book about? About the river trip, about summer nights under the stars, about family vineyards, about the southern and northern Frenchmen and a new life by the sea. And also about friends, love and close to each of us thoughts.
№6: "A Year in Provence", Peter Mayle
A secret dream, so many people return to during their whole life - to give up everything, buy a house somewhere in a picturesque place and start a new life. One couple made their dream come true, moved to Provence and faced many discoveries. This book is a source of cheerful stories, recipes of Provencal cuisine and, of course, inspiration to visit this region.
№7: "Sweet salt of the Bosphorus", Elchin Safarli
After reading this book, a desire instantly is born in your mind to go to the same Istanbul, about which the author speaks with love and tenderness. Useful notes for travelers, beautiful descriptions for romantic people and even a little bit about the dream.
№8: "The Innocents Abroad", Mark Twain
An incredibly funny story-journey, which surely convinces that the world is still worth seeing with your own eyes. Travel notes by Mark Twain, who visited Morocco, Venice, Rome, Paris, Jerusalem and Odessa, and returned to New York on board the steamer in the company of compatriots.
№9: "Eat, pray, love," Elizabeth Gilbert
Even if you have seen this film, but have not yet read the book, do not be lazy to reveal this story in a new way, though with a familiar plot. The book pushes to walk along the route of the heroine of the novel, with the hope of discovering something important.
№10: "Sweet honey, bitter lemons", Matthew Fort
The author of the book went on an independent journey through Sicily to finally understand how this island lives. And the truth is, the book is completely imbued with the spirit of this distinctive region. Traveler's notes, gastronomic discoveries and personal stories on the Sicilian coast – all of these you can find in this book.
