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18 Travel reviews on The Bookish Elf. Travel here most often crosses with Memoir, History and Biography. The authors we review most are John Steinbeck and B Johny.

The 10 best Travel books we’ve reviewed

Ranked by our score
01
Hiking Through HistoryKirk Ward Robinson · 2026

Hiking Through History by Kirk Ward Robinson earns its place on a short shelf of travel books that genuinely teach while entertaining. The 20th Anniversary Edition is the definitive version: cleaner, deeper, and enriched…

5.0★
02
The Candid OdysseyB Johny · 2024

"The Candid Odyssey" is more than a travel memoir—it's a mirror that reflects the reader's own potential for growth and discovery. Through its pages, we learn that sometimes the best way to find ourselves…

5.0★
03
Is a River Alive?Robert Macfarlane · 2025

Is a River Alive? is not only one of Robert Macfarlane’s most compelling works—it’s one of the most urgent books in contemporary nonfiction. Its blend of travelogue, activism, science, and memoir is rare and…

4.5★
04
Custodians of WonderEliot Stein · 2024

Eliot Stein’s Custodians of Wonder is a poignant reminder of humanity’s creative genius and the fragility of cultural identity. While it stumbles in fully grappling with its themes’ complexities, its storytelling prowess ensures that…

4.5★
05
The Wide Wide SeaHampton Sides · 2024

"The Wide Wide Sea" is a captivating exploration of Captain Cook's final voyage, offering both high-seas adventure and thoughtful analysis. Hampton Sides' engaging prose and meticulous research bring the 18th-century Pacific to life, while…

4.5★
06
My Two Centuries in AfricaCarl William Henn · 2022

It's an inspiring tale of cultural understanding, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit. Carl William Henn's wit, wisdom, and adventurous spirit leap off the pages, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the vibrant…

4.5★
07
The Long Road to CullavilleBoris Kester · 2023

With vivid descriptions and raw emotions, the author invites readers to question the preeminence of fate and ponder the intricate interplay between risk and reward in the realm of travel. As each story unfolds,…

4.5★
08
Mountains, Radio Waves and a Love LetterShinji Yoshikawa · 2023

Shinji Yoshikawa takes readers on a journey to the remote Evergreen Ranch in Chiapas, Mexico. Through his introspective writing, Yoshikawa invites readers to reflect on the importance of modern-day amenities and infrastructure in our…

4.5★
09
Journey to the WestDevanath Thenabadu · 2022

Devanath Thenabadu's overwhelming desire for profound emotional healing and the search for purpose, contentment, Eastern philosophy, and the joy of meeting new people and cultures is chronicled throughout his memoir "Journey to the West,"…

4.5★
10
A Story of KarmaMichael Schauch · 2021

Michael Schauch is a brave mountaineer, traveller, and explorer. His phenomenally inspiring tale is an emotional roller coaster, which at the end will leave you smiling for his success and achievement especially at the…

4.5★

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