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With so much uncertainty in the world right now, reading books about travel and self-discovery can be a really great way to escape, even if it’s just for a short while. You will find a range of travel memoirs, historical fiction books, books about self-discovery and books set in a variety of countries such as France and Africa which have left a long-lasting mark on both the reader and the writer. The Alchemist by Pablo Coelho is one of the best travel books for readers looking for an uplifting and inspirational read about travel. I’ve been reading quite a lot recently and my husband recently gifted me a lovely book called The Seven Sisters – one of those incredibly inspiring travel books that I’ve wanted to read for quite a while now.

If you are looking to visit one of the most beautiful, hidden gems in Europe then you need to visit the city of Ghent, Belgium. As Slovenia’s second-largest city, Maribor packs in a lot of charm and personality into its diminutive size and only receives a fraction of the visitors as Ljubljana making it a real hidden gem in Europe. Located in Slovenia’s Styria region, Maribor is famous for its wine production and you can’t visit this lovely little city without sampling a drop or two of a local vintage. Make sure to include a lunch stop at Gosciniec for some of Warsaw’s best traditional Pierogi’s (dumplings).

Now you know the basic travel essentials, let’s dive straight in and find out what you need to know when planning a trip to Croatia. When planning a trip to Croatia, I’m sure that spending time by the water will factor in on your itinerary. If you are spending any length of time in Croatia, then you really should visit at least one of the country’s glorious national parks. what was meant to be a half-day tour with food and drinks ended up being a full day trip with the majority of it spent on a boat with not enough room for everyone on board.

In this post, you will find the absolute best Japan travel apps that you should absolutely download prior to your visit to Japan. Navitime provides comprehensive information about how to get around Japan efficiently, an introduction to the capital’s transportation network, and helpful travel and culture guides. What’s great about this app is that it provides information about train routes all across Japan, not just bullet trains. Tabelog is an incredibly popular Japan travel app and while it is currently only available in Japanese, if you use Google Chrome then the information can be easily translated.