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Inspired By Travel

Hello, we’re JK and Zoe

We are a US based couple who love to spend whatever time and money we can traveling and exploring the world around us! As performing artists, and with so much to see both near and far, we plan our itineraries based on a budget and to get the most out of our time. We’ve learned a lot along the way and want to pass along helpful tips, because travel and exploration are things for all of us! We love nature, history, culture, and have a curiosity to continue to learn and see and taste as much as we can!

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What Inspires You To Travel? | 10 Inspirational Resources

People often ask us, What inspires you to travel? Where do you get your travel inspiration from? There are a lot of resources that inspire us, so we made this top-10 list to help you get inspired to go traveling!

Resources that inspire to travel;  1) Travel Videos 2) Documentaries 3) Books 4) Stories From Friends And Other Travelers 5) Cultures 6) Local Festivals 7) Food 8) Nature 9) Wildlife 10) Intrinsic Motivation

The above list is the resources we use most to find new inspiration. #10 is actually our most valuable resource, our intrinsic motivation. We just love to explore the world and learn more about other cultures. People often say; 

“Once you’ve been bitten by the travel bug, you stay infected for the rest of your life.”

We still use these resources to get new inspiration for travel destinations. Ready to find out more? Let’s dig in! 

Inspirational Travel Resources

We’ve basically been fulltime travelers since early 2018, and since then, we visited many countries. While being on the road, we’re writing for this website and a few other informational websites we own. Also, we do a lot of filming to create inspirational travel videos and documentaries. 

2020 is a year where we planned to travel less. We’re expecting our first child! So this year is all about getting used to a new family life. However, for 2021, our plan is still to discover new countries in the world. Until then, we use these resources to find inspiration for new destinations. 

1) Travel Videos

We love to watch and make travel videos! I feel it is one of the best resources to find new travel inspiration. A travel video can tell you so much about a destination. On YouTube, you can find them in many different formats.

One of the best inspirational travel video channels I love to watch is Sam Kolder’s channel, Kold. He makes relatively short, cinematic videos. Often with a lot of drone footage and as a drone pilot myself, it inspires me every time! Check out his compilation video of 2019; 

We also make travel videos and documentaries ourselves, which you might find interesting. Our videos are more focused on telling more about a countries culture. We have both shorter videos, which are more like an impression of a destination. These videos are our ‘travel guide videos.’ And documentaries, which I’ll show you in the next part of this article. 

You can learn more about our travel videos on our travel show page, or watching one of our videos below. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, would be awesome! 

2) Documentaries

Let’s stay in videos for a while, travel documentaries can be very inspiring to awaken your wanderlust. I really love watching, and also making travel documentaries. Travel documentaries are often longer than an inspirational travel video. And thus there’s more time to tell an in-depth story about a particular subject. For travel documentaries, usually, that’s telling more about the culture, traditions, or nature of a country or specific place. 

One of the travel and nature documentaries that inspired me the most was the planet earth series of BBC. Also, the boy-to-man documentary series made by Tim Noonan is very inspirational, but sometimes a bit more extreme. He also produced  “the extreme engagement”  series for Netflix, which is fun to watch and also interesting if you want to learn more about indigenous and sometimes extreme cultures, check out the trailer below; 

Travel Show ‘LeKi On Travel’

So, I mentioned just a few documentaries that inspired me to travel more. But we also love to film and try to capture the unique cultures that cross our paths during our travels. The most significant difference between the documentaries and productions I mentioned earlier, and our video productions, is that we merely film and produce videos as a hobby. We named our show  LeKi op Reis (Leki on Travels).  Leki simply is the first letters of our names, Léon and Kirsten. 

Luckily for me, Kirsten worked as a producer for several TV Shows in The Netherlands, so when we started a few years ago, we had some knowledge of how things worked. But, we’re still learning every day! It’s just a fun experience. 

What I like most about creating travel documentaries is that the purpose of traveling changes. It is not just sightseeing, we get to know countries, cultures, and local people in a different way. Which is very inspirational! 

Two documentaries we filmed were for us making our dreams come true. We were able to swim with humpback whales in Tonga. And when we were in New Zealand, we captured the story of the Māori culture, which is a very unique, indigenous culture. 

You can find our documentaries on our travel show page, or watch our Māori Documentary on YouTube; 

Reading books can be very inspirational. Not only to awaken your wanderlust, but also many other things in life. 

Over the years, I read many travel-related books. The book I most recently finished was Ikigai, about the Japanese secret to a long and happy life. Maybe it’s not directly related to travel, but traveling for me is also learning about new cultures, and adapting the things that improve my life. I really recommend reading the book, it also made me curious about visiting Japan, I feel it can be such an inspirational country! 

The Ikigai book is available on Amazon. Click on the image or link to see the latest price on Amazon.

A classic book in travel literature is  Il Milione,  the story follows Marco Polo during its journey through the ancient Silk Route. A journey that took over 24 years, and made him the first Western traveler that reached many outskirts in the world. The most interesting about this story is learning more about the different cultures at that time (13th century AD) and how Marco Polo changed his lifestyle following the traditions of different cultures. 

Il Milione is available on Amazon. Click on the image or link to see the latest price on Amazon. These books are also available as an e-book via Amazon Kindle. If you want to use Amazon Kindle, you can use this link to subscribe. You can easily use the kindle membership on different devices with the Kindle app or using an e-reader ;

Coffee Table Books

Other books that inspire to travel are  Before They Pass Away   from  Jimmy Nelson.  A unique coffee table book, where he showcases unique tribal cultures from over the world. 

Land of Giants   made by  Will Burrard-Lucas  is the newest inspirational book we’re reading. It’s a real artwork about the last wild African great tuskers (elephants). 

These unique and inspirational coffee table books are an excellent gift for every traveler, or to buy as an inspirational guide for yourself. 

4) Stories From Friends And Other Travelers

As full-time travelers, you might think we’ve seen it all, but that’s actually not true. I love talking about traveling with friends and family, and also other travelers who we meet while we’re on the road. It’s great sharing travel experiences. It’s also fun to make music together. I always bring my ukulele, which is a perfect travel instrument and easy to take with you.. 

It is inspiring to listen to other stories and travel adventures of fellow travelers. When we’re on the road, we meet so many different people. The funny thing is that most conversations with other travelers start kind of the same. Subjects like; ‘ where you from ,’ ‘ where have you been,’  and ‘ where are you going .’ Are like the basic questions to start a conversation among travel-minded people. 

Sometimes these conversations turn into real friendships, but most of the time, I find it just inspirational to listen to other people. Learn from there stories, and get inspired by their adventures. 

Travel Must-Haves For Every Traveler

These items are must-haves for every traveler, and I can highly recommend them without any hesitation: Travel Hammock : This lightweight hammock is made of ultra-light parachute silk material. The hammock fits in a small portable bag and is very-easy-to you use. You can relax comfortably anywhere: on the beach, by the lake, in the forest, campsite, your hotel, Airbnb and even at home!  The North Face Backpack : This is a high-quality, versatile, and practical daypack from one of the best brands in the world. It is a perfect choice, no matter what kind of travel plans you have. Oasis Kindle E-reader : A waterproof E-reader for unlimited reading while traveling. It is a must-have for every traveler that enjoys reading. This E-reader has an adjustable warm light to shift screen shade from white to amber. It also works with Audible, so you switch effortlessly from reading to listening. Sony Noise-canceling headphone : A world-leading noise-canceling headphone to make your travel trip more comfortable and less exhausting. One of the best travel products out there. Either for listening to music, podcasts. Or to block all the noise during traveling, for example, when you’re in an airplane.  GoPro HERO 8 :  We’ve been using a GoPro camera since the first generation came on the market. It is our go-to travel camera ever since. Perfect for making the best pictures and memorable videos. It’s easy to use, waterproof and fits in your pocket or daypack. The new generation has a built-in stabilizer so that videos will be even better quality!  Check out our  recommendations page  for more travel gear and recourses. 

5) Cultures

I’m a cultural addict. I really love to learn about traditions and different cultures. How certain things developed over time, and how specific events in history influencing the daily life of different cultures. 

I find it all inspirational, and it is one of the main reasons I love to travel. Not only the basic stories about culture, one can easily find when Googling. Sure these facts are also interesting, but I’m specifically interested in the people. Is life really that different within specific cultures, how do people cope with cultural traditions and expectations. 

During our travels, we learned that there are many differences within cultures all over the world. But the most important things in life are the same everywhere you go. 

Happiness, Health, Safety, Family, and Friends. These are the important factors you find in every culture around the world. 

6) Local Festivals

When I start learning more about a new culture, I always look for local cultural festivals. Events that are celebrated annually throughout a community. Sometimes there are many differences in cultural events in the world. Like with Easter celebrations. A catholic event that is celebrated at many places in the world, but differs in each country. These cultural differences are, for me, the most inspirational. 

In our own country, we also celebrate unique cultural festivals. We’re from The Netherlands, and the two most significant cultural events in the country are not related to religion. The largest cultural festivals in The Netherlands are  Kingsday  and  Liberation Day. 

Kingsday is the day that we celebrate our King’s birthday. It is a public holiday, with many cultural festivities throughout the country. Everyone dresses up in orange, which is the national color of The Netherlands. The Dutch Royal Family visits a different city in the country each year to celebrate Kings Day among the locals. Read more about Kingsday in our article  What Is Kingsday in The Netherlands?  

Liberation Day is the other unique cultural Dutch festival. During Liberation Day, we celebrate our freedom after World War II. Each year many festivals and celebrations are taking place on the 5th of May. The day before, on the 4th of May, is the national remembrance of the death. You can find out more about these cultural events, and other unique things of our country, in our article  What Is The Netherlands Famous For?

Cape Verdean Culture

I got inspired by many cultures during our travels. However, the Cape Verdean culture is one that inspires me very much. We traveled for 10 weeks through the archipelago, and it surprised me how positive and friendly the people are. 

Cape Verde is one of the youngest and most stable democracies in Africa. But it is also a very poor country. Since the discovery of the islands in the 15th century, and until 1975, Cape Verde was a Portuguese colony. Without the possibility to thrive as an independent nation. 

Despite the economic adversity, the Cape Verdeans always stayed positive. They always found a way to celebrate life and be happy. The Cape Verdean lifestyle is the best way described as  no stress.  In Cape Verde known as  Morabeza.  A way of life that is best experienced on the island of Santo Antão. 

But they also find a way to celebrate the beauty and happiness in life. Cape Verde islands are actually one of the best places to celebrate tropical carnival. The island São Vicente is known as the cultural heart of the archipelago. Check out the tropical carnival celebrations in Cape Verde in our travel video; 

When you’re inspired to visit this African archipelago, I recommend reading some of our articles about Cape Verde . An interesting article to start with is  What is Cape Verde Famous For?

Another great way to learn more about a culture is by exploring the local cuisine. By finding unique local restaurants and eating local food, you can learn a lot about the cultural heritage of a country. 

For example, in Cape Verde, their local, national dish, is Cachupa. A stew of basic ingredients like corn, meat, and some local vegetables. For a long time, it was food for the poor people of the country. But today, the Cape Verdeans are proud of their national dish. It’s interesting to learn how things develop over time. 

One of the most inspirational figures, when you talk about exploring culture food, was Anthony Bourdain. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2018, but his travel documentaries are still exciting to watch. The series  Parts Unknown,  and  No Reservations,  where he, in a brilliant way, combines cultural food, with everyday life. You get a great insight into learning more about specific cultures. 

We love being outdoors and explore the beautiful and remote parts of the world. However, we’re not extreme travelers. We just drive around in our small Toyota Yaris with a rooftop tent on top . Looking for places off the beaten track. Getting away from the rat race, being outside, and live within nature. And even as full-time travelers, we still have dreams and a bucket list. Exploring the northern lights, visit the Amazon Jungle, visit Patagonia, and many other things. 

When you love to visit nature, I recommend reading more about New Zealand. This beautiful country has it all and amazed me every day when we traveled through the country. It’s such a beautiful environment! 

9) Wildlife

Nature and wildlife are two things that are closely related. We love to explore wildlife, but always respectfully. We don’t want to disturb the wildlife but visit certain parts, merely to explore and experience. And let the animals be in their natural habitats. 

During the last years, we made some inspirational wildlife trips. When we were in Indonesia, we visited the island of Sumatra. Here we could visit one of the last wild Orang-Utans. A unique experience, in a very remote part of the island. 

We also visited the Kingdom of Tonga, where one of our biggest dreams came true. We went swimming with humpback whales. These gentle giants come to the island of Tonga annually to have their young. A great experience and something we’ll never forget. I would recommend everyone planning such amazing trips. But always in a respectful way for nature and wildlife. Remember that we are just visitors in the natural habitats of these animals. 

10) Intrinsic Motivation

When it comes to traveling, we are our biggest inspirators. We have that urge to learn more about cultures, to see unique countries, and meet other people from all over the world. Explore the beauty of nature and wildlife. 

Like we started this article, we are infected with the travel bug. 

I can’t really describe where it’s coming from. Maybe it has something to do with my mixed cultural background. My family comes from Indonesia, which makes a part of me Indonesian. So a mix of different cultures. During our trip to Indonesia, I also visited my family’s heritage on the island of Java. I created this video about it; 

Our urge to travel has definitely something to do with the fact that we don’t want to participate in the western rat race. I think it is one of the biggest reasons why we all travel and go on vacation. To get away from the busy moments in our daily life. The most significant difference for us is that we didn’t want to get away from those busy moments for only a few weeks per year. We didn’t want to be in that rat race at all. 

We participated in several office jobs, and made our first steps on the western ‘career ladder.’ Still, quickly we discovered that’s not the lifestyle that suits us. 

We want to create memories and live our lives in the happiest way possible. For us, that means traveling to enrich ourselves with the knowledge of different cultures. And also being at home, together with our family and friends. 

So, these are the things where we get our travel inspiration from. Of course, sometimes, we also look at Instagram to get some inspiration. But honestly, the travel related images and stories there are most of the time to picture-perfect for me. It doesn’t reflect reality. 

When you’re looking for some travel inspiration, I recommend reading our destination articles . We love to inspire you to go travel more. Check out the different articles here . Of course, you can also watch our videos on our travel show page . If you like our videos, please subscribe to our YouTube channel ! 

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15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel

Afar staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in rome to an epic novel based in japan..

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Novels set in fictional worlds or based on real-life people are among the stories that have inspired AFAR staff to travel.

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A good read draws you into a world of its own, but it can also move you to explore the wider world around you. While literature of many kinds has influenced us, here are more than a dozen titles that stir us (in some cases very literally) to travel.

Miller imagines Circe’s side of the Odyssey in her best-selling novel.

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Circe by Madeline Miller

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I’d never felt an overwhelming desire to visit Greece until I read Madeline Miller’s Iliad -based The Song of Achilles and the Odyssey- based Circe back-to-back this year. Even though the time the sorceress Circe spends banished on the mythical island of Aeaea is technically a punishment, spending time alone in the Mediterranean surrounded by animals and all that natural beauty sounds like a dream trip to me. —Lyndsey Matthews, destination news editor

Navigating Rome can be exciting enough for most travelers. But with newborn twins?

Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr

Years before Anthony Doerr’s book All the Light We Cannot See , became a massive best seller, he wrote a short memoir called Four Seasons in Rome . On the day his twins were born, he found out he was awarded a grant to work in Rome for a year; the story he developed that year eventually became All the Light We Cannot See . His Rome book is the story of new parenthood, of neighborhood life, of how Pope John Paul II’s death gripped Rome (dubbed the “Biggest Funeral in the History of the World” in the book’s subtitle). It makes Rome come alive in all its chaotic, infuriating, hilarious glory. — Annie Fitzsimmons, AFAR Advisor editor

“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.”

A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway

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Ernest Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast was the first book that inspired me to travel, specifically with writing in mind. It wasn’t Paris per se that I wanted to see, but any city (all cities!) where I could stay and live like a local. I wanted to sink in and see the whole, real world through clean prose. I was fascinated by the idea that traveling could not only open my eyes to the ways that other people live but also make me see my own hometown differently. Basically, this book got me out the door and on a plane, pen and notebook in hand. I still sometimes pack my dog-eared copy when I want a little literary zip. —Aislyn Greene, senior editor

Clint Eastwood adapted Berendt’s 1994 debut into a film of the same name.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Reading Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt made me think Savannah was the land of drunk, heavily armed ghosts, and tours led by fabulous drag queens. I definitely did the trip and found this all to be 100 percent true. —Donna Delmas, director of ad operations

Five books center around Eloise, a little girl who lives in the Plaza Hotel with her dog, Weenie, turtle, Skipperdee, and her nanny.

The Eloise books by Kay Thompson

Food, more than literature, inspires my trips. But the Eloise children’s books by Kay Thompson did inspire a favorite early travel experience of mine. When I was young, maybe around the age of five or six, I was obsessed with Eloise. I was enchanted by her mischievous antics and I loved illustrator Hilary Knight’s style. I would spend hours poring over the intricate pictures, tracing Eloise’s path through the Plaza Hotel in New York and dreaming of following in her footsteps.

I didn’t end up making it to New York City until I was 11—one of my first big trips—and despite having graduated reading levels a few times over, I was still determined to have my own Eloise experience. I was lucky enough to spend a night at the Plaza, visiting scenes that I’d come to know so well from the books, including the Palm Court, where my dad and I had afternoon tea. There was even a pink-striped Eloise branded amenity kit left for me in the room. I ordered room service and, like Eloise, got to “charge it, please.” —Maggie Fuller, associate editor

Hawaii, Israel, Thailand, and China are among the other books the series covers.

Day in the Life series by Rick Smolan

Whether it was Japan , California , Spain , or the former Soviet Union, photographer Rick Smolan’s Day in the Life series captured my childhood imagination and transported me into the homes and lives of everyday citizens doing everyday things in a genuine and honest way. His work is the essence of seeing the world as it really is, in all of its beautiful colors. A Day in the Life is like a book version of AFAR, so I guess we need to buy the rights. —Joe Diaz, cofounder/vice president

Horwitz’s account of his 7,000-mile journey through Australia inspired AFAR’s digital content director to become a writer.

One for theRoad by Tony Horwitz

I read my first Tony Horwitz book in college, One for the Road . I had just returned from a semester abroad in Australia and was desperate to get back; thankfully, Horwitz’s retelling of his Outback odyssey—thousands of miles hitchhiked, fueled by an insatiable curiosity and plenty of beer—took me back. The late Pulitzer Prize–winner made me want not only to discover the world one friendly, booze-infused conversation at a time but also to be a writer. Talk about being moved. —Laura Dannen Redman, digital content director

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

I read Henry James’s The Portrait of a Lady in college, and like A Moveable Feas t, it drew me in and gave me a sense of what an American in Europe could experience. These stories inspired me to travel and to experience the beautiful and very romantic world of “abroad,” and no question, I was going to have a lot of fun in the process. I was not disappointed. —Onnalee MacDonald, West Coast sales director

“The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what’s in between.”

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

The places in The Phantom Tollbooth might be fictional, but the book shaped my real-world philosophies about travel (and, honestly, life). Presented with a mysterious tollbooth, a boy named Milo embarks on a journey that takes him from his bedroom into the Lands Beyond. Over the course of his adventures in places like Dictionopolis and the Mountains of Ignorance, he learns about having courage, adjusting expectations, being curious, thinking about things from others’ perspectives and—maybe most important—finding value in what surrounds him, be it near or far. Milo’s journey, along with Norton Juster’s whimsical destinations and Jules Feiffer’s incredible illustrations, surely planted the seeds of wanderlust in my young imagination. —Sara Button, assistant editor

“Shōgun” inspired a TV miniseries in the 1980s; the network Starz reportedly is in production for a reboot.

Shōgun by James Clavell

Like many of my generation, I read James Clavell’s Shōgun in the late ’70s, and that ignited a desire to go to Japan. I don’t think I fancied myself as [the protagonist] Blackthorne, but it certainly kindled my imagination about a world very different than what I knew. I didn’t make it to Japan until the early ’90s, and while I can’t say I saw a lot of the Shōgun Japan—400 years can do that—I certainly loved it, and it remains one of my favorites. I look forward to spending more time in rural Japan. —Greg Sullivan, cofounder/chief executive officer

Redmond O’Hanlon ventured to the Congo in search of a possibly still-living dinosaur.

No Mercy by Redmond O’Hanlon

No Mercy , by Redmond O’Hanlon, was my favorite book in high school, and it sparked my desire to explore the world. It covered everything that I then thought constituted an adventurous and exciting travel journey—the search for a mythical prehistoric creature, scientific research, shamans, machetes, dugout canoes, malaria, hallucinogenic drugs, and a bumbling Brit. I no longer think of travel in these terms, but this book still remains a favorite. —Erika Stallworth, staff accountant

Bowles, a composer as well as writer, settled in Tangier in 1947.

The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles

The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles is one of my favorites. It makes me want to cross North Africa on a bus very badly. I love how Bowles personified the desert—he gave it a dark and mysterious life that left me feeling uneasy long after I finished the book. Or maybe I am just drawn to the ancient romance of the Sahara. —Tara Guertin, director of photography

A kidnapped child sparks the plot of “The Missing,” Tim Gautreaux’s critically acclaimed mystery.

The Missing by Tim Gautreaux

I tend to buy books about a place once I’ve already organized the trip, as I love reading fiction set where I’m traveling. Several authors have sent me vicariously to places I’ve never set foot, like Pico Iyer and Hunter S. Thompson, but I’m currently enjoying southern writer Tim Gautreaux’s novels. They might deal with a bygone Louisiana ( The Missing takes place in the 1920s while Next Step in the Dance is set several decades ago), but the way he recreates the sights and smells of that state definitely has me itching to book flights and start exploring. —Tim Chester, senior editor

“It is not for me to judge another man’s life. I must judge, I must choose, I must spurn, purely for myself. For myself, alone.”

Siddhartha by Herman Hesse

Growing up in the Midwest, every other place seemed exotic. In high school, we read Siddhartha , by Herman Hesse, and the mental images it evoked of far-off lands with wandering monks made me want to experience India ’s holy land. As an adult, I made that journey—and reread the book along the way as a means of revisiting the visions from my youth. —Lou LaGrange, content partnerships director

Enter the Roaring Twenties in Liza Klaussmann’s sophomore novel.

Villa America by Liza Klaussmann

Based on the real-life inspirations for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Tender Is the Night , Villa America by Liza Klaussmann tells the story of Americans Sara Wiborg and Gerald Murphy, who meet, get married, and build a summer home on the French Riviera where they entertain other expats like Hemingway, Picasso, and the Fitzgeralds themselves. I’ve always wanted to time travel to 1920s Paris but the details in this book, from the lazy summer days spent swimming off Antibes to the dinner parties in the Murphys’ fragrant garden, made me want to hightail it for the French Riviera—even in the present day. — Natalie Beauregard, guides editor

This article originally appeared online in May 2015; it was updated on September 17, 2019, to include current information.

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Artists Inspired By Travel: Wanderlust & Creativity – How Travel Inspires The Creative Process

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Travel, with its endless horizons, unfamiliar cultures, and captivating landscapes, has always held a profound allure for creative souls and artists inspired by travel. It acts as a muse, a catalyst, and a wellspring of inspiration, breathing life into the creative process. The act of leaving behind the familiar and embarking on a journey, whether it’s a cross-country road trip, local travel, or a flight to a foreign land, can open up new avenues of thought and artistic expression. In my case, moving from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast sparked a love affair with the rugged coastal scenery and tropical light. I had already been working with the retro-travel-poster style, so it was natural to combine the two and so the Sunshine Coast Series was born. In thinking about how travel has influenced my art, it occurred to me that travel can be quite a powerful spur to creativity. That led me to consider all the ways that travel can drive the creative process.

Expanding Horizons

One of the most significant ways that travel inspires creativity is by broadening one’s horizons, quite literally. Leaving your comfort zone and immersing yourself in a different environment allows you to see the world from a fresh perspective. The newness of your surroundings, from the architecture to the cuisine, stimulates your senses and ignites your imagination. As you explore, you’re exposed to newfound ideas, colour palettes, and design concepts that can find their way into your art.

Cultural Immersion

Every place has a unique culture, history, and story to tell. Engaging with these elements can be a rich source of inspiration for artists. When you dive into the local customs, traditions, and rituals, you gain insights into the human experience that you might never encounter in your own backyard. These experiences can find their way into your art, infusing it with depth and authenticity.

Nature’s Masterpiece

The natural world, with its breathtaking landscapes, is a constant source of artistic inspiration for travellers. From the grandeur of towering mountains to the serenity of tranquil beaches…nature offers a boundless canvas of colours, shapes, and textures. There are many famous artists inspired by travel, including Claude Monet and Georgia O’Keeffe, who were deeply inspired by the landscapes they encountered in their travels. The play of light, the dance of shadows, and the ever-changing weather can be a wellspring of creativity.

Encounters with Humanity

Travel often involves interactions with people from different walks of life. These encounters can be transformative for an artist. Conversations with locals or fellow travellers can provide unique perspectives, stories, and anecdotes that enrich your work. Photographers, for instance, can capture the raw emotions of people they meet, while writers can draw upon these experiences to create compelling characters and narratives.

Reflective Solitude

On the flip side, travel can also provide moments of solitude and reflection. Whether you’re sitting alone on a remote mountaintop or strolling through a quiet village, these moments offer a chance to disconnect from the noise of daily life and tap into your inner creativity. It’s during these quiet interludes that artists often find the mental space to process their experiences and translate them into their chosen medium.

Documenting Memories

Travel journals, sketchbooks, and photographs are tangible records of your journey. They serve not only as mementos but also as invaluable references for future creative endeavours. Flipping through a sketchbook filled with quick sketches of street scenes or reading through a travel diary can instantly transport you back to the places you’ve been and the emotions you’ve felt. These documented memories can reignite your creative spark even years after your journey has ended.

The Art of Storytelling

Lastly, travel is a story waiting to be told. Whether you’re a writer, a filmmaker, a painter, or a musician, the experiences and adventures you have on the road can become the narrative thread of your art. Travel provides a rich tapestry of tales, and it’s up to the artist to weave them into their creative work, whether through a series of paintings, a travel blog, a novel, or a song. In conclusion, travel and creativity share an intimate relationship. Traveling not only exposes artists to new sights, sounds, and cultures but also offers moments of introspection and solitude. It provides a wealth of material for creative expression, from the grandeur of nature to the nuances of human interaction. So, whether you’re a painter seeking new landscapes or a writer searching for fresh stories, packing your bags and setting off on a journey might just be the most inspiring thing you can do for your art. As the saying goes, “ Adventure is the best way to learn. ” And for artists inspired by travel, it’s also the best way to create. To see more of our blogs click here.

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15 Travel Books That Will Give You Serious Wanderlust

The end of the year is just that time for favorites lists – and I’ve written about the best travel books many times over! I love talking about travel books. Why? Because part of the tool belt of any traveler is a good book. Long bus, train, or plane rides can get pretty boring and can give you a lot of “dead” time if you haven’t mastered the art of the 10-hour blank stare. Additionally, reading travel books helps you learn about the destinations you are visiting. The more you know about a place, the more you can understand a place.

I am a voracious reader and even used to have a book club on this website where I shared all the books I read. Today is another one of those days where I share some of the books I’ve read recently! If you’re looking for some great reads, here are my current list of the best travel books to inspire you to travel to far-off lands:  

1. The Alchemist , by Paulo Coelho

2. Love With a Chance of Drowning , by Torre DeRoche

3. The Caliph’s House: A Year in Casablanca  by Tahir Shah

4. On the Road , by Jack Kerouac

5. Looking for Transwonderland , by Noo Saro-Wiwa

6. The Lost City of Z , by David Grann

7. The Beach , by Alex Garland

8. Vagabonding , by Rolf Potts

9. In A Sunburned Country , by Bill Bryson

10. Dispatches from Pluto , by Richard Grant

11. Turn Right at Machu Picchu , by Mark Adams

12. A Year of Living Danishly , by Helen Russell

13. The Art of Travel , by Alain de Botton

14. From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home , by Tembi Locke

BONUS: Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home , by me!

Books about travel inspire us to go visit far-off lands and imagine us doing incredible things. Bryson’s In a Sunburned Country inspired me to visit Australia! I hope these travel books inspire you to travel the world and feed your wanderlust. If you have any suggestions that I can add to this best travel books list, leave them in the comments.

If you’d like to see some of the other books I’ve recommended (or are currently reading), check out this page I created on Amazon that lists them all!

You can also find them listed in our Bookshop store, which helps support locally-owned bookstores. If you’re in the US, click here to check out my Bookshop store!

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Top 17 Best Sources of Travel Inspiration & Adventure

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Travel inspiration can come from unexpected and surprising sources. Some people turn to travel magazines, Instagram influencers, or popular tourist destinations for ideas; however, I’ve found that the best sources of travel inspiration for memorable journeys often spring from surprising places. 

Whether you love breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, mouthwatering cuisines, or thrilling activities, tapping into a few inspirational resources can help you choose the perfect travel destination and start planning your next unforgettable journey.

Whether your trip plans are in place or you’re open to new experiences and finding new tourist attractions, I’m sharing the best sources of travel inspiration in this guide. I hope they ignite your wanderlust and fuel your desire to explore the world, just as they have for me 🙂

So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by the wonders that await you in every corner of our magnificent planet.

The Best Sources of Travel Inspiration

There are so many ways to be inspired by travel stories, tips and guides. Here are 17 ideas to fuel your wanderlust:

1. Literature, Fiction and Travel Guide Books

Novels, short stories, and even poetry can transport readers to far-off lands and ignite a desire to explore.

Authors like Jules Verne, who penned “ Around the World in Eighty Days ,” or Khaled Hosseini, who captured the essence of Afghanistan in “ The Kite Runner , ” have motivated readers to embark on journeys to places they’ve only encountered in books. 

Others like to dive into respected travel guides like Fodors and Frommers for their destination inspiration.

2. Documentaries and Films

Documentaries and films can provide a vivid window into different cultures and landscapes.

Movies like “ The Motorcycle Diaries ” or documentaries such as “ Planet Earth ” showcase the beauty and diversity of the world, prompting viewers to pack their bags and experience wonders like the Great Barrier Reef, Costa Rica and the Taj Mahal firsthand.

If you love road trips, you might enjoy “ The Straight Story ” as it weaves its way across the American heartland, discovering new places, or “ Little Miss Sunshine “.

Movies like “ Eat, Pray, Love ” and “ The Beach ” inspired a whole generation to travel beyond the United States and discover the best places in Asia, while “ Mamma Mia ” seduced legions of fans with its turquoise-hued representation of the beautiful Greek Islands.

3. Reality TV shows

Popular TV shows such as the BBC’s “ Race Around the World ” that provide destination inspiration for viewers should come with a warning: “may cause FOMO and wanderlust”!

The heady combination of slow travel via scenic routes to exotic locations, with each contestant getting out of their comfort zone to experience daily life in new cultures, is completely intoxicating. I’d never considered travelling along the Silk Route before watching this show, and it’s now firmly on my bucket list!

4. Social Media

Browsing Pinterest is a great way to glimpse everything from hot air balloon trips to natural wonders like the northern lights, while YouTube video content can introduce you to new parts of the world, like national parks in other countries.

Alternatively, an Instagram page with amazing pictures of sandy beaches or hot springs could be just the destination inspiration you need to start planning your next trip.

5. Travel Blogs

The best travel blogs bring amazing places to life and inject a unique perspective from a real person. Some of the best travel bloggers enjoy full-time travel and can give a fresh view of the best things to do in a favourite destination.

Following a few travel blogs is a great place to discover fantastic local restaurants, authentic experiences and day trips worth booking!

6. Travel Quotes

Inspiring travel quotes can enable us to think about different ways of travelling, ignite our wanderlust, or give you some great ideas for engaging Instagram captions for your best travel photos.

Mykonos Quotes

Egypt Quotes

Galapagos Quotes

7. Search Engines

Your preferred search engine can help you explore different topics and locations in detail before making any commitments or reservations.

Where else could you get information about where and when to see lantern candles being launched into the night sky, whether it’s safe to swim in the Nile or drink tap water in China , all at the click of your mouse?

8. UNESCO World Heritage List

Many history and heritage lovers find themselves inspired to travel to places on the UNESCO World Heritage site list .

From the Egyptian Pyramids to the Great Wall of China , Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Durham Castle & Cathedral , to name just a few, I’ve spent many happy hours choosing a travel destination from this list 🙂

9. Food and Cuisine

I’m often inspired to travel by the culinary world! Are you?

Trying exotic dishes from various cuisines can pique your interest in visiting the places where they originate.

Tasting dim sum might spark a desire to explore China while savouring a delicious moussaka could lead you to visit Greece.

Alternatively, you might want to visit the UK and learn about the best British food!

10. Trusted Publications

National Geographic is one of the best-known sources of travel inspiration, while a good travel book like one of the Lonely Planet travel guides can be helpful, especially if you’re planning a trip to a lesser-known or off-the-beaten path travel destination.

11. Personal Stories and Conversations

Hearing about other people’s travel experiences, whether from friends, family, or strangers, can be surprisingly motivating.

Listening to someone’s adventure, whether a thrilling safari in Africa or a relaxing stay in a British castle , can often plant the seed of wanderlust in your heart.

12. Art and Exhibitions

Art galleries and exhibitions can offer a fascinating insight into a region’s culture and history. Paintings, sculptures, and installations can often ignite curiosity about the places and people behind the artwork.

I’ve found exploring museums and galleries in my hometown has led to travel plans to find out more about the exhibits and the stories behind them.

13. Social and Environmental Causes

Learning about pressing social and environmental issues can be a powerful source of travel inspiration. Many travellers today are drawn to destinations where they can make a positive impact, such as volunteering in a wildlife sanctuary, working on sustainable projects, or supporting local communities.

As a teenager, I was lucky enough to spend a month in India and Nepal, working with a conservation team fitting tracking collars to tigers 🐅 and bathing elephants.🐘 It was the most incredible experience that inspired my passion for travel.

14. Personal Interests and Hobbies

Your interests and hobbies can unexpectedly lead to travel ideas. Whether it’s a fascination with ancient castles , birdwatching, or scuba diving, pursuing your hobbies can lead you to some real hidden gems.

15. Chance Encounters

Sometimes, destination inspiration strikes when you least expect it. A chance encounter with a fellow traveller, a serendipitous moment during a commute, or a conversation with a stranger can plant the idea of exploring a new place in your mind.

16. Dreams and Daydreams

Dreams can also serve as a wellspring of travel inspiration. Recurring dreams of a specific location or vivid daydreams about far-off places can eventually become a reality if you take the initiative to plan your journey.

17. Historical and Cultural Events

Festivals, anniversaries, and cultural celebrations can draw you to destinations you might not have considered otherwise. Attending events like Carnival in Rio de Janeiro or the Day of the Dead in Mexico can be a unique and enriching travel experience.

Final Thoughts About The Best Sources of Travel Inspiration

When you’re looking to embark on your next adventure, the best sources of travel inspiration range from immersive travel blogs and captivating documentaries to awe-inspiring Instagram accounts and engaging podcasts. There is an abundance of resources available at our fingertips.

By exploring these best sources of travel inspiration, you can ignite your wanderlust, discover hidden gems worldwide, and gain valuable insights from fellow travellers.

You can also use them to work out the pros and cons of new destinations 🙂

Whether daydreaming about exotic destinations or planning a detailed itinerary, let these sources of travel inspiration guide you in transforming your travel dreams into reality. So go ahead, dive into the vast sea of inspiration waiting to be discovered and let your imagination take flight as you embark on unforgettable journeys that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

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10 Ways Travel Inspires Me

I write this as we’re about to complete another inspiring adventure in south east asia..

Soon we’ll be returning home for a little while, enjoying the comforts of our own place – our soft and familiar bed is calling us! Whilst we’re looking forward to catching up with friends and family, our excitement is tinged with sadness because we’re saying goodbye to one of our favourite parts of the world.

One of the reasons we love to inspire travel is because it inspires us, and it affects us deeply. Once again, travel has gotten under my skin and dug deep into my soul. It’s not necessarily changed me as a person (not as much as our first adventure anyway), but it’s affected me greatly, and I’ve tried to put these feelings into words.

If you’ve been on any kind of adventure of your own, you’ll probably empathise with these feelings below. Or, if you’re thinking about taking the plunge and booking that flight to Bangkok (or wherever!), I’m hoping that this will inspire travel in you and cast aside any doubts to just go for it!

Inspire Travel In Your Life!

Just swingin’ and hanging out in El Nido, Palawan

1. Travel Heightens My Senses And Makes Me Appreciate Natural Beauty

It was whilst admiring the beautiful variety of trees lining Boracay beach in the Philippines, that I felt inspired to write down these reflections. So it seems appropriate that this is my first one. It might sound strange, but I don’t think I’ve ever fully appreciated nature until I started travelling.

Maybe it’s because of the weather at home (which is often cold and wet!), but when I’m ‘on the road’ I find myself paying so much more attention to my surroundings. Travelling, especially anywhere new, has that effect on me. Whilst I’m trying to soak up everything around me, new experiences heighten my senses and draw me into my new environment.

Whether it’s waking up to the sound of birds singing in the morning (or more likely a loud cackle from the neighbour’s chicken in S.E. Asia!), or taking in the awe-inspiring view of a dramatic volcanic landscape, travel makes me love and appreciate nature, in a way I never knew before.

2. Travel Gives Me Time To Think, Really Clearly

Admiring the lush green rice paddies of Ba Be National Park, Vietnam

It might seem obvious, but the most precious gift of all that travelling gives you is time. Time to be in your own thoughts and time to think, clearly.

By switching off from my routines in daily life, such as chores, to-do lists or even just the normal distractions of the TV and phone, I can think more clearly, especially about my goals and passions in life. What do I want to achieve this year? How am I going to do it? What do I want to make more time for?

Whether it’s riding the bumpy 8-hour bus to our next destination, lying on a tropical beach with beautiful palm trees swaying above my head, or trekking through a scenic rice paddy in Vietnam, travelling gives me a LOT more time, and therefore room to breath, reflect and dream.

Simply by changing our environment, I feel inspired and new thoughts and ideas seem to spark into life.

3. Travel Teaches Me Something New Everyday

A rice harvester in North Vietnam

Every day is a school day, as they say! From history to geography and culture, travel constantly teaches me something new every day. From how noodles are made, or rice is harvested, to the difference between a young coconut (typically green on the outside and white on the inside!) and a mature one (the brown ones we’d typically see in a UK supermarket!)…I never knew how amazingly delicious young coconut juice was! Or from how the famous chocolate hills of Bohol were formed and the fact that the Philippines has over 7,000 islands!

It’s not  just things or people we learn about though, travel teaches me about myself too. By being constantly thrown into new environments and situations, everyday is a lesson in self-development! I’ve feel like I’ve learned more about myself in the last 4 years than I had in the previous 27. 

4. Travel Encourages Me To Be Patient And Maintain Perspective When Things Don’t Go To Plan

One of the most important things I’ve learned (and continue to learn every day whilst travelling) is the value of patience.  Something you realise quite quickly when you start a new adventure, is that as soon as you step into that airport terminal or bus station to take your first journey, you’re no longer in control of everything, and the best thing you can do is accept your new reality as quickly as possible, and go with the flow.

After all, what’s the point in getting annoyed if your flight is delayed by 2 hours, or your tour is cancelled due to bad weather. There’s nothing much you can do about it! And so being patient is the best way to handle it – something we’ve learned after numerous delays and extra-long bus journeys! Rather than get annoyed, we just shrug our shoulders and grab another coffee, or enjoy a few more chapters of our books. It’s to be expected occasionally along the way, and is usually not a major issue. Delays and relinquishing control will only spoil your adventure if you let them!

Something we’ve noticed, and love about the locals on most of our travels, is their incredible patience and ability to not get frustrated or annoyed in tricky situations. We always try to take a leaf from their book.

For example, when we first arrived in the Philippines, it was a Saturday in December, nothing too innocuous about that you would think. We’d arranged for a driver to collect us from the airport and take us directly to our homestay accommodation, north of Manila city near Mount Pinatubo. The journey was estimated to take around 2-3 hrs, but after 5 hours or so, we found ourselves still stuck in a traffic jam in Manila city, and hours from our final destination!

It turned out, as our driver calmly explained, that as it was the first Saturday in December, we’d arrived on one of the busiest Christmas shopping days of the year! Hence the bad traffic as everyone was commuting in and out of the city. We couldn’t believe our bad luck as we could’ve flown in any other day of the week!

But it was our driver that we felt sorry for, having to concentrate hard in the crazy traffic for such a long time. Amazingly though, not once did he come across annoyed or display any kind of ‘road rage’, despite knowing he had to make the long return journey that evening. He kept his cool, and slowly navigated us through the city with various detours along the way to avoid the jams. Of course we took a lead from his behaviour and tried our best not to be bothered either, despite what was supposed to be a 2-3 hour journey turning out to be 8 hours! However it was a good lesson in patience, that was for sure! Thankfully our long journey was totally worth it as our  Mount Pinatubo Tour was spectacular! (Follow the link above to read more about it.) 

5. Travel Encourages Me To Respect Others Through Greater Cultural Understanding 

Riding through the Mekong Delta with our local guide and fellow travellers

The best thing about travel for us is the people we meet along the way. From sparking a simple conversion or showing thanks to a local who helps us along our way, it enriches our experience and helps us get to know and understand the local culture.

Some of our most rewarding experiences have come from homestays. Either arranged through a company, or independently where possible, this usually involves staying with a local family for a night or two, in order to learn about their day to day life and experience it first-hand, whilst also sharing our lives with them. We’ve had some wonderful homestay experiences along the way, most of which we’ve shared here on the blog (article links:  Peru , Morocco , Laos and Vietnam – Sapa & Ba Be National Park ).

One of our favourite homestay experiences was in  Ba Be National Park , and was a highlight of our time in Vietnam. After trekking through the stunning countryside of Ba Be National park, we spent the night at a local family’s humble home, deep in the countryside surrounded by rice paddies, and water buffalos for neighbours! We spent the evening eating delicious home-cooked Vietnamese cuisine and drinking local ‘rice wine’ whilst getting to know Mr Hung and his family. After visiting the local school and witnessing the hardworking locals on the rice paddies, we left with the greatest of respect for the local people, and a desire to share our experience. (For the full story, click on the link above!)

6. Travel Takes Me Out Of My Comfort Zone And Makes Me Try New Things

Sunrise at the mighty Mount Rinjani, Indonesia (approx. 2,500m altitude)

One of our other favourite things to do when we travel is to try as much of the local cuisine as possible, even when we’re not too sure about it (remember the sheep’s head in Morocco ?)! We absolutely love discovering great local food and it’s especially exciting when we discover a delicious new dish!

As you’ve probably gathered from our blog if you’re a regular reader, food is a passion of ours. It’s one of the main reasons why we love Vietnam (hands down our favourite foodie destination!), with India coming a close second (well in my opinion – Barry would probably argue Mexico or Japan!).

However apart from trying new foods, I love the fact that travel constantly takes me out of my comfort zone and encourages me to try new things and experiences. For example, I would probably never have  hiked a mountain over 4,000 metres high  in Morocco (in winter!), climbed an active volcano in Chile , or even imagined taking a polar plunge in the icy cold waters of Antarctica ! Travel has definitely taken me out of my comfort zone and with it, provided the most rewarding experiences!

7. Travel Encourages Me To Be Honest With Myself

Sunset in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

It may sound a little cheesy, but travelling definitely makes you find your true self – there’s no shying away from it.

When planning an adventure, sometimes the huge range of choices and decisions to make can be overwhelming. Should we book a tour or travel independently? How long should we stay there? Should we book an activity or just relax? It’s hard to know how you’ll feel in the moment, but the best way to answer all these questions is to be honest with yourself. Do you enjoy trekking enough to book a 4 day trip or would it be better to book the 2 day option? Do you really want to spend days touring all of a city’s museums or would you prefer to grab a coffee and watch the world go by in a local cafe?

I love the fact that travel gives you these choices. However, when in doubt, we always revert back to asking ourselves what do we enjoy most, and ultimately, what makes us happy. Personally, we love a great adventure, and get a great buzz and sense of achievement from a tough scenic trek, or roughing it a little to camp under the stars, but we also know how much we enjoy a little comfort and relaxation. Especially AFTER an adventure. So we’ll ensure our adventure is based on these preferences. By being honest with ourselves, we know that a mix of adventure and relaxation is how we like it, and will make us most happy.

8. Travel Makes Me Appreciate What I Have And Encourages Me To Help Others To Do The Same

A local family we met in North Vietnam

It’s easy to take what you have for granted, and travel reminds me of this constantly. 

We regularly witness the struggle and hard times of living in a developing country, and it’s a humbling reminder of how lucky we are. It makes us appreciate what we have, and reminds us that we were simply lucky to have been born where we were. 

One particularly eye opening experience was when we learned about  The UXOs bombs of Laos . Before travelling to Laos, we weren’t aware of the huge effect that unexploded ordnance (UXO) had had, and continues to have on the population as local people still live in danger of UXOs. Remnants of the Vietnam war, Laos is still plagued with buried bombs, causing hundreds of accidents a year as they are discovered by children or farmers in the countryside. It’s hard to comprehend people living in such danger, decades on from a war fought in another country. Therefore, discovering the brilliant charity organisation  COPE  during our visit to Laos gave us hope for the locals, and encouraged us to share an article about their amazing work providing prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation to victims of UXOs. Again, we left with a whole new understanding of a country we didn’t know much about previously, and an appreciation of how lucky we are not to be living in danger like that. 

9. Travel Inspires Me To Be Creative

Travel inspires me to be more creative, it unlocks skills I forgot I had. Away from the burdens of modern life, and with time to think and reflect, my inner creativity is awakened. Sometimes I feel like travelling takes me back to my childhood creativity. To skills that were somehow lost or buried in the maelstrom of ‘growing up’, or perhaps pushed aside when spending too much time memorising facts for exams.

There’s a chance that you think you aren’t creative, or that’s a skill other people have. But travel gives you the head space to explore your creative mind, and you may just find yourself writing, or drawing as you sit on that bus, or on that beach. Travel gives you the chance to reawaken those skills and desires. Believe me, I’ve experienced it. And whilst I love a good book or a gripping movie, I get even more enjoyment out of creating something of my own (such as this blog!) and travel inspires me to do so.

10. Travel Digs Deep Into My Soul And Makes Me Question Life 

Mrs Thai, a wonderful and inspiring war widower from North Vietnam

Last but not least, t ravel touches my soul in a way I never expected it could. It might sound a little cheesy but it’s true. By  seeing and experiencing other cultures and ways of life, travel opens my eyes and makes me question life (in a good way). It inspires me to aspire for more from life.

Travel helps me put insignificant tasks or routine into perspective. It makes me want to complete them quicker or abandon them altogether if they don’t really matter. Hell, does that dress really need ironed or can you just hang it outside for an hour to let the wind blow out the creases naturally? Yes it might not be perfect, but I could spend that 15 minutes doing something that will actually fulfil me or better still, make that phone call to a friend or family that I’ve ‘not had time for’.

One recent travel experience that dug so deep into my soul that I’ll never forget it was our 2-day homestay experience at Yen Duc Village in North Vietnam. The whole experience was amazing (full article coming soon) but in particular, it was our touching and inspiring meeting with a local war widower, Mrs Thai, that affected me the most. So much so that we decided to make a documentary (with her permission) of her incredibly sad but inspiring life story, and you can watch it here .

So that’s it, 10 ways travel inspires me and 10 reasons why I shall keep on travelling! Hopefully this has either reminded you why travel is an awesome thing to do, or provided the catalyst to inspire travel in you!

How have your travels inspired you? I’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. Or, send me a private message via our Facebook page , Instagram account  or email to [email protected].

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Paul Klee, Garden in St. Germain , The European Quarter Near Tunis , 1914, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, USA.

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The Austrian artist, known for his Art Nouveau style, found respite at Lake Attersee in Austria. While it is very much unlike his portrait paintings, it is a beautiful glimpse of the Austrian landscape.

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This particular painting is of an island off the coast of Italy. Today, it is much less crowded than its counterpart, Capri , and offers beautiful beaches and thermal spas to enjoy.

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Künl painted a portion of what is known as “Fish Market” in the capital city of Slovenia. The area is now filled with more charm, because the new merges with the old of the historical market. The Ljubljana Castle sits at the top of a hill in the background of the painting. Unfortunately, now it is closed due to recent events; however, the castle is usually open to the public to visit.

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The Swiss-German artist visited Tunisia with two other artists in 1914 for a brief period. As a result of his trip, Klee found his way as an artist, because the country deeply inspired him. Tunisia sits on North Africa’s coast, with the Mediterranean to the north and the Sahara to the south, and is therefore perfect for anyone looking for adventurous travel destinations. Regardless, travelers often over-look the nation for the more well-known artists travel destinations such as Egypt and Morocco . The capital, Tunis, offers a little something for everyone, for instance, ruins, beaches, and beautiful architecture. Klee’s painting, however, is of the city of Kairouan, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Has a novel ever made you desperate to travel somewhere? I’m reading The Historian , and I’m now dying to visit Eastern Europe. I want to see the Danube, visit Istanbul, and spend weeks in Dubrovnik. And, okay, maybe visit the monastery on an island in the middle of Lake Snagov ! (Map of the Danube via wikivoyage .) Anyone else?

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Wow, errant Dracula emoji in the wrong place; great work Edith!!!

I have recently been running a tabletop role-playing game called The Lady Afterwards , an occult mystery set in 1920s Alexandria, Egypt. The story is fiction, but thoughtfully written with lots of references to real people, places, and events connected to the city at that time.

I have been doing a lot of my own reading and research, including in the (real!) 1920s travel guide Alexandria: A History and Guide by EM Forster.

All of this has filled me with wanderlust, and a desire to travel both in space and time to experience the city’s renowned cafés, theatres, and historical sites for myself.

Holy smokes, that sounds incredible. How long does a game like that take?

A recent read of Stephen Biesty’s illustrated cross-sections of Ancient Egypt made me also want to travel back in time (but just to be a fly on the wall, I think!).

I distinctly remember this same feeling when I read the Historian.

Currently I’m reading (and watching) Shogun and it really has me wanting to travel to Japan

Ah, I remember reading The Historian back when it came out. It was such a big deal when it was announced. And it's funny, because while I didn't love the book, I liked certain aspects of it a lot, like how it made me *feel* the places it described. So I can see how it would make you want to travel more. It also affirmed my decision to become a historian, which turned out nicely as well.

Sorry, wrong thread! I'm not used to commenting any more :(

It’s all good! And yeah, the book itself is not totally my favorite, but it’s definitely effective as a travel motivator.

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I very much wanted to go to Paris while reading The Sun Also Rises. But not to Spain for some reason. 🤷‍♂️

An affair with a dashing bull fighter was perhaps less appealing than hanging with your friends in the cafes of Paris.

I feel like a significant portion of the economy in Prince Edward Island is based on tourism related to Anne of Green Gables.

Not exactly, but I love to read books set in the destinations when I'm traveling. I'm headed to Ireland in about a month, which has SO many great book options.

What have you picked? Or, what’s on your list??

Yes, this is what I do, as well, though it's not always successful. I read Pachinko on a trip to Korea but then found most of it is set in Japan (though many cultural references were nevertheless enlightening, not least the continuing tension between those two places), and I could get through barely the first 50 pages of Midnight's Children during travel in India (ended up not having so much time for reading on that trip, anyway).

But some high points include Mark Slouka's The Visible World ahead of trip to Prague (HHhH wasn't out yet) and a Tale of Two Cities sandwiched between visits to London and Paris.

This is the long list for Ireland, though I still need to narrow it down since I am only there 9 days and am still a paper book devotee:

Prophet Song - Paul Lynch Skippy Dies - Paul Murray Small Things Like These - Claire Keegan Beautiful World, Where Are You - Sally Rooney The Wren, The Wren - Anne Enright The Rachel Incident - Caroline O'Donoghue We Don't Know Ourselves - Finlan O'Toole

There is a veloroute that follows pretty much the Danube in Eastern Europe. I did that in 2014 and it was fantastic!

Ok I want to do that

Not fiction, but I recently read a book called Café Neandertal, and it made me want to go to the Dordogne and visit all the amazing prehistoric sites and markets.

In the mid 00s, I read both Sacred Games (novel by Vikram Chandra) and Maximum City (non-fiction by Suketu Mehta), both set in and very muc about Mumbai. Afterwards, I really wanted to be immersed there for a long while.

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These Are Going to Be the Most Popular Travel Destinations in 2024

A lready thinking about where you want to travel in 2024 ? If you’re hoping to hit the hottest travel destinations of the year, Expedia Group is here to help. The one-stop travel site—alongside Hotels.com and VRBO—just released Unpack '24 , a travel trends analysis for the coming year. In addition to detailing the projected top 10 most popular international destinations of 2024, the site also revealed 10 “dupes” for travelers looking to perhaps spend a bit less, as well as those hoping to be surrounded by fewer fellow tourists. Additionally, they revealed 10 affordable cities where the world’s biggest musical acts are set to perform, as well as where to travel if you live a sober lifestyle.

“At Expedia Group, we have extensive first-party travel data that we use to enhance and curate experiences for our travelers across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo,” Jon Gieselman, president of Expedia Brands, says in the report. “These insights shape our travel forecasts, revealed in Unpack '24, enabling our travelers to be the first to discover and book the most desired trips before they become well-beaten paths.”

Ready to ignite your travel bug? Ahead, discover the most popular travel destinations of 2024.

The Top 10 Travel Destinations of 2024

Expedia Group predicts that travelers are most likely to jet set to destinations popularized in fan-favorite TV shows and movies. According to the report, “More than half of travelers say they’ve researched or booked a trip to a destination after seeing it on a TV show or in a movie. In fact, travelers say TV shows influence their travel decisions more than Instagram, TikTok, and podcasts.” With that in mind, they reveal that the top 10 travel destinations of 2024 are as follows:

• Thailand - Featured in White Lotus , Season 3—which has sadly been pushed to premiere in 2025
• Romania - Featured in Wednesday , Season 2—which has not yet set a release date
• Malta - As seen in Gladiator 2 , which is set to premiere on November 22, 2024
• Paris - As seen in Emily in Paris
• Scottish Highlands - Featured in Outlander
• London, Bath, and Windsor, U.K. - As seen in Bridgerton and The Crown
• South Korea - Featured in Squid Game —the Season 2 release date has yet to be announced
• Florida Keys - As seen in the series Bad Monkey
• Australia - Featured in Baz Luhrmann’s Faraway Downs series, as well as the film Furiosa , which is set to premiere on May 24, 2024
• Greece - as seen in the films Argylle (set to release in 2024) and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

The Top 10 Travel Destination Dupes

Dupes have long been lauded in the beauty and fashion categories, and now the concept is making its way to travel. “1 in 3 of those polled say they’ve booked a dupe,” the report reveals. “But what do these less obvious alternatives offer besides potential savings? They’re often less crowded, tend to be a little unexpected, and can be every bit as delightful as the tried-and-true destinations.”

Intrigued by the idea of booking a stellar vacation for a fraction of the price? Check out Expedia Group’s Top 10 Travel Destination Dupes, below, which are listed as the original destination of inspiration and the dupe that mirrors it.

• Seoul —> Taipei
• Bangkok —> Pattaya
• Santorini —> Paros
• Saint Martin —> Curaçao
• Sydney —> Perth
• London —> Liverpool
• Lisbon —> Palermo
• Geneva —> Québec City
• Zermatt —> Sapporo
• Nashville —> Memphis

The Top 10 Tour-Inspired Travel Destinations

Music lovers, this one’s for you! As you well know, traveling to see your favorite artists live is expensive, to say the least. With this in mind, Expedia set out to find the most affordable destinations where the world’s most famous pop and rock stars are set to take the stage in 2024.

Through their research, in which they analyzed the average daily rates of tour locations, they found the top 10 most affordable cities (less than $150/night on average) where travelers can witness the likes of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Coldplay, Metallica, Madonna, and more. They are as follows:

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - $91
• Edmonton, Canada - $108
• Mexico City, Mexico - $119
• Warsaw, Poland - $119
• Birmingham, U.K. - $127
• Houston, Texas - $130
• Antwerp, Belgium - $140
• Tokyo, Japan - $147
• Perth, Australia - $148
• Detroit, Michigan - $149

For more research-backed travel trends, be sure to check out Expedia’s full Unpack ‘24 Trend Report .

Hudson Awarded Top Honors for Locally Inspired Retail at 2024 Airport Experience Awards

Travel Experience Leader Recognized for Its Innovation and Achievement in Creating a Sense of Place, Winning Best Local-Inspired Store for Its Civil Rights Trail Market at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (April 8, 2024) – Hudson , part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) and a travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist destinations across North America, earned top honors for locally inspired retail at the 2024 AX Awards hosted by Airport Experience News during its 20th annual Airport Experience Conference last week in Dallas.

Judges named Hudson’s Civil Rights Trail Market in Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) the Best Local-Inspired Store at a medium or small airport for expertly combining a product line predominantly featuring local items, crafts, and souvenirs with a store designed to replicate the look and feel of the region.

“Being recognized with this award for Best Local-Inspired Store is an honor, especially when the awards are bestowed by a group of industry leaders who we deeply respect and enjoy working so closely with to continuously improve the passenger experience across North America,” said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta. “Travelers are at the center of everything we do — from the products we offer in our travel convenience, specialty retail, and duty free stores to the hospitality we provide — to make the journey as exciting as the destination. I attribute this recognition to our strong partners who see our vision for the future of our industry and our team members who make travelers happier every day.”

Located in Terminal C at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Civil Rights Trail Market is a first-of-its-kind travel convenience store that pays homage to the historic civil rights movement, the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, and Alabama’s important place in American history. Through a partnership with Lee Sentell, Author of “The Official U.S. Civil Rights Trail: What Happened Here Changed The World,” the storefront dons an official timeline and powerful imagery of the national and local civil rights movements. Copies of Sentell’s book are available for purchase as well as Civil Rights Trail-branded merchandise honoring Birmingham’s leading role in the movement and presence along the Trail. 

“We appreciate the partnership with Hudson and the collaborative way our teams approach serving visitors at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport,” said Ingrid Hairston, Chief Revenue Officer for the Birmingham Airport Authority. “The Civil Rights Trail Market celebrates the rich history of this community and helps to tell a story that changed the world. We are sharing that with visitors in such a beautiful way.”

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Wrong turn lands family in Pocahontas for Great American Eclipse

POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT) - A family headed to Vermont to witness the Great American Eclipse ended up watching the celestial event in Pocahontas.

The Janssen family said Vermont was their original destination to watch the rare event, but after taking a wrong turn, they ended up in Randolph County.

“We came about 800 miles,” said Nick Janssen. “We were in Southern Minnesota and decided to drive here. It was kind of a guessing game where the clouds are going to be clear and where not, so here is where we landed.”

The Janssens said this was not their first eclipse, and they had even witnessed skydivers jump from a plane during a previous one.

The awe-inspiring 2017 eclipse inspired them so much that they decided to come back years later to view this one.

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Burberry Unveils a New Collection in Partnership With King Charles’s Highgrove Gardens

The collection of silk scarves and trench coats were inspired by the King's private gardens in summer bloom.

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The drawings were created by British artist Holly Mills, who is a graduate of the Royal Drawing School, which was founded by then Prince Charles in 2000. Her illustrations capture wildflower meadows, trees and King Charles’s favorite flower delphinium. “Made in Italy, the four scarves contain organic silk and are finished with hand-rolled edges, ensuring long-lasting quality,” the King’s Foundation , which is responsible for the stewardship of Highgrove, said in a statement today.

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Burberry is a royal warrant holder , which means that they are specifically recognized as providing goods and services to members of the royal family. The collection will be sold in their stores as well as in the Highgrove shops and online. Today's release marks their second Highgrove scarf collection ( the first launched this past fall ), and the brand also released a special scarf to celebration King Charles's coronation .

The King’s 353 acres of land in Gloucestershire also previously inspired a 13-piece luxury collection sold on Net-a-Porter and Yoox . Crafted by eight students on the Modern Artisan training program, the collection was advertised as being carbon neutral.

Highgrove House has been the King’s country retreat for decades and he has poured his energies into reshaping the gardens in line with his philosophies about the natural world. The garden have been open to the public since 1996 and the estate is also home to courses run by the King’s Foundation including a partnership with Chanel to develop couture embroiders skills.

Town & Country Contributing Editor Victoria Murphy has reported on the British Royal Family since 2010. She has interviewed Prince Harry and has travelled the world covering several royal tours. She is a frequent contributor to Good Morning America. Victoria authored Town & Country book The Queen: A Life in Pictures , released in 2021. 

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