Books to inspire you to go on an adventure
Getting out of the house and into a new environment can be challenging, inspiring and life-changing. These books will remind you that there are different ways to live your life.
Expedition: Adventures into Undiscovered Worlds by Steve Backshall
An account of adventures into uncharted territories and a great insight into the joy of genuine discovery.
Wild by Cheryl Strayed
A raw and uplifting memoir of hiking over 1,000 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail as the author finds ways to heal, grow, and rediscover life.
Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks
The premise is ridiculous, but the result is a charming book about going on an adventure for a month - the fridge turns out to be a great way to open doors and meet interesting people.
Three Stripes South by Bex Band
Desperate for a drastic change, Bex Band undertook a 1000km trek with her husband across the Negev desert in Israel, an adventure which transformed her outlook on life.
Eat Pray Love: A woman's search for everything by Elizabeth Gilbert
I nearly didn't include this because it feels almost too obvious on a list like this, but despite the hype it is still a great book and well worth reading if you haven't already.