First, you remember that in the fall that there are such pleasant things in the world as sofa pillows, hot cups and exciting books. Secondly, I want to rush somewhere in the distance of the wild geese.
Here you have two options: a) read the books about road paths - and with fresh inspiration and motivation to go away from a low start somewhere in Himalayas; b) reading them - and visit the distant amazing edges, without breaking away from the sofa!1. Gregory David Roberts "Chantaram"
One of the most deservedly beloved people of the book began our millennium. Escape from prison and loony bombing, life in slums, scams and adventures, mafia and drugs, Mujahideen and guru ... and insane love where without her. And philosophical reflections at the same time. Hot spicy dish, from which it is difficult to tear off. Interestingly, all this is not figurative: the book is autobiographical.
2. Tour Heyerdal "Con-Tika", "from" Con-Tika "to" RA ""
This man crew for sure the most dizzying adventure in the twentieth century! And not one. Swim across the ocean on a boat from a papyrus to test the hypothesis about the settling of Polynesia - it is super-cool, to do another same journey - cool in the square. And he also wrote about it. Cool in Cuba!
3. Jules Verne "around the world for 80 days"
Unperturbed and eccentric Englishman travels around the world with their temperamental servant-French. The situation is complicated by a variety of dangers, moreover, a funny couple of heaven pursues a diligent detective. Every day they have something happens: they save someone, they themselves are barely saved at the last second. Reread Jules Verne even for the third time - this is how to return to childhood again with ice cream and board games.
4. Marina Moskvina "Road to Annapurna"
Moskvina has not one class book about his own (with her husband-artist) wanders. In the "headboard from the grass" and "heavenly ticochodes" she talked about how they were worn in Japan and the foothills of Himalayas in India. Now they were brought to the kingdom of Nepal, and there he suffered at the great Mount Annapurna. "Well, you are full psycho," as the son of Serey said. Reads, it is read, for it is written easily, funny and inspired.
5. Jack Keruac "On the road"
Two antisocial friends concerned in America, leading unhealthy, but very inspired lifestyle. One knows how to live, the other can write. "True, this is the story of two Catholics friendships, the country's participation in search of God. And we managed to find it. " The cult thing, the classic is not only for antisocial descendants of the hipsters, you need to read.
6. Mark Twain "Space abroad, or the path of new pilgrims"
First, the old light opened a new light. And then after many years, the guy from America went to discover Europe and Palestine. On the way and with you it became better to know, looking from the side, with its critical and ironic ok, at compatriots with their branded "cockroaches". One who is sitting in one place will never understand as the world and other people, and themselves! Moral is transparent, but truthful.
7. Arto Paasilinna "Year of the Hare"
The main character suddenly throws a well-established life and begins to vomit on Finland. Not one, but in the company ... hare. The most literal and natural. Where they just did not enjoy! Some unusually touching book, causing a whole bouquet of feelings. From the sympathy of the hero ("As I understand it!") Before the inadequate laughter ("Well, what you do, go crazy!").
8. Louis Bustsenar "Diamond Thief"
Three more French travelers travel in Africa, while driving a deadly danger. Against them the poisoned arrows of the natives and crocodiles, local gangsters and, oddly enough, the police. Strong rivers and roaring waterfalls flashed, friends saved - and again come across traps, they get sick malaria, fall into slavery. The landscapes of the roast continent and the characters of friends are well described. In the end, they will open the treasures of the ancient Kafr kings, which will eventually come to ... Remember who? ;)
9. Ivan Goncharov "Fregat" Pallada ""
A little bit of classic classics in our traveled Ocean. Goncharov was the secretary of the expedition that went across the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans to the Lands of Japan. For him, it was a new life, "in which every movement, every step, every impression was not like any previous." And for Russian literature - a valuable gift.
10. Ilf and Petrov "One-story America"
America consists not only of skyscrapers. This was also understood by Ilf with Petrov in the thirties - by going on a trip to the states by car. Together with them, we arrive in Chicago, Las Vegas, Washington and many other cities, stop in the Grand Canyon and the Indian village, get acquainted with Haminguem and Ford - that is, we ride the car time. And we know many things that are surprised even today.
11. David Byrne "Cycling Notes"
David Byrne is known to the cultural community as a musician. Talking Heads, Oscar, Grammy, all things. But it turns out that the musicians are not only able to scream in trees! Such as Byrne, can scold the whole world on a large - also fascinating about it.
12. John Krakauer "In Wildlock"
Like "on the road", it is written in real events. And also about the hitchhock. And also in America. Only in Alaska. Only meets not harmful to health entertainment, and wildlife and strange people. As the film shot on the book, and the original source itself is impressive - and they will not go soon.
13. James Claleble "Sögun"
Maybe this book is not entirely laid in the framework of the books on travel books, but it hurts it is good. The case is happening in 1600, the English sailor after shipwreck falls into Japan, which at first for him is another planet. And gradually - the second home. Even relative to the first. And the birthplace of great love ...
14. Gerald Darrell "Hounds of Batut
Running notes of Zverlyov Darrell are written with indescribable, pure English humor. It is impossible not to love not only his very, the author, but also the background of Batuch - in childish touching, naive and at the same time harsh with subordinate leaders, and more hunters and every animal caught. As soon as the weather is spoiled and in the soul, and on the street - grab this book in your hands, and you will be waiting for a few hours of refreshing joy.
15. John Steinbek "Travel with Charlie in search of America"
Steinbeck lived for too long in New York - and felt that she was not enough for something in life. There was not enough horizons. Which he gained, running around the country in a truck named "Rosinint", and we found in his book. And Charlie is a friend of the hero. Only he is a poodle.
16. Peter Wil "Genius Places"
The book of traveling around the world is not alone, but together with the genius of literature or art. Imagine how cool to see London's eyes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Paris - the eyes of the creator of three Musketeers Dumas! About Istanbul in one ear to you in the corona, to another - Brodsky. Madrid will open you Velasquez, and New York will study from O. Henry. And this is not all! Along the way, the author leads you in the markets, and you will understand: not only the geniuses with their work combine different countries and cities, but also gastronomic pleasures.
17. Karen Blixen "From Africa"
Critics will say that there is everything in this thing "from a thriller to travel notes, from philosophical prose to a lyrical comedy." Lovers of authorities remember that the book was highlighted on Nobel, and the film shot on her got a bouquet of Oscars. And we will just open and enjoy. There Africa, she is bright, incomprehensible and magical.
18. Yuri Koval "The easiest boat in the world"
Journey to lakes, meadows, robes and middle strip streams - this is what this book is about. But not only. She is about how to find a bamboo among winter, which is more important - a gramophone or future boat, about a flying head and an invisible terrible dad ... And in fact - about the eternal choice: how many friends can be put in a small boat of your life, and that The most important thing is shown in the edges of the eyes. Warn: Carefully, the book is addictive and resistant dependency!
19. Orhan Pamuk "Istanbul. City of memories "
The man who lived in the city of Polvek is growing with him. He knows everything about him, he knows everything in it - and can spend the most non-neuristic streets so that only eye and listen to the eye. The difficult book, very difficult - and yet without her, the journey in Istanbul will be far from so bright and meaningful as with her.
20. Deniz Woods "Night train to Innsbruck"
Richard and Francis are found in the train riding in Innsbruck. Accidentally. But they drove on a journey through the desert of Sudan. Together! For both, unexpected parting on the way was shocked. Both are confident that another is to blame. Both have experienced such that the memories now would be enough for two lives. Both are confident that another is lying. There is also exotic, and puzzle ... and life, and tears, and love.
Julia Sheket.