There’s something magical about a book that makes you want to get up, grab your passport, and go.
It’s why we love travel writing, novels set in far-off lands, and memoirs of life-changing journeys. They’re not just stories, they’re invitations.
Here’s our handpicked list of 14 travel reads, paired with real-life trips we can plan for you.
1. Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert
Italy, India, Indonesia
Follow in Liz’s footsteps: pasta-making in Rome, yoga in Ubud, temple stays in India. We’ll design the perfect three-country escape.
2. The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
Spain, Morocco, Egypt
Trace Santiago’s journey through Andalusian villages, Moroccan souks, and the Egyptian desert.
3. A Year in Provence - Peter Mayle
Provence, France
Market tours, wine tasting, and villa stays in lavender country, exactly as charming as Mayle describes.
4. Wild - Cheryl Strayed
USA, Pacific Crest Trail
We’ll plan a guided hiking adventure in the US wilderness, with a little more luxury at the end.
5. Shantaram - Gregory David Roberts
India, Mumbai
Private tours of Mumbai’s markets, colonial architecture, and coastal escapes.
6. The Beach - Alex Garland
Thailand
Island-hopping in the Andaman Sea, hidden lagoons, and barefoot luxury villas.
7. Out of Africa - Isak Dinesen
Kenya
Luxury safari lodges, hot-air balloon rides, and sundowners in the savannah.
8. Under the Tuscan Sun - Frances Mayes
Tuscany, Italy
Cooking classes, vineyard stays, and sunlit piazzas.
9. Tracks - Robyn Davidson
Australia
Camel treks, outback adventures, and the wild beauty of the Red Centre.
10. The Great Railway Bazaar - Paul Theroux
Europe to Asia by Train
We’ll map out an epic rail journey, think Venice to Istanbul, or the Silk Road.
11. My Life in France - Julia Child
Paris & Provence
Gourmet tours, French cooking classes, and markets full of cheese, wine, and pastries.
12. The Old Patagonian Express - Paul Theroux
Argentina & Chile
Scenic train rides, glacier treks, and Patagonia’s vast landscapes.
13. The Snow Leopard - Peter Matthiessen
Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas with expert guides, plus wellness retreats to rest and recover.
14. In Patagonia - Bruce Chatwin
Patagonia, South America
Wild steppe landscapes, remote estancias, and mountain adventures.
How We Bring the Pages to Life
At Case Travel, we take inspiration seriously. If a book gives you wanderlust, we can craft the real version, with:
Tailored itineraries
Handpicked stays
Private guides
Concierge extras to make it even more memorable
Ready to make your next read your next destination?
