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Travel - Books

Anthony Bourdain - World Travel
Notes From A Small Island - Bill Bryson
A Walk in the Woods - Bill Bryson
The Best American Travel Writing 2021
Southernmost - Silas House
The People We Keep - Allison Larkin
Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef’s Journey to Discover America’s New Melting-Pot Cuisine
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes
The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey
VenCo - Cherie Dimaline
The Art of Travel - Alain De Botton

Travel - Graphic Novels

¡Ay, Mija! (a Graphic Novel)
Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Volume 1
Kingdom Hearts
Apocrypha
Letters from Lost Countries
Unwritten Vol. 1: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus Identity
The Arrival
In Limbo
Empire State

Travel - Children's Books

Meanwhile
Hello Kitty: Here We Go!
¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge
¡Vamos! Let's Go Eat
Vanilla Ice Cream
Appalachia
Instructions
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
Oregon's Journey
Grandfather's Journey
Arrow to Alaska

Travel - Podcasts

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

"An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories." - Spotify

Zero to Travel Podcast

"Do you want to fill your life with more travel than you ever thought possible? Whether you're a travel newbie dying to figure out how to explore the world, an occasional traveler longing to make your holiday every day, or an experienced globetrotter seeking unique ways to keep traveling full-time, you're in the right place." - Spotify

Women Who Travel | Condé Nast Traveler

"Though travel and adventure have historically been publicly claimed by men, women have always been part of those narratives, too. Each week, host and Condé Nast Traveler editor Lale Arikoglu shines a light on some of those stories, interviewing female-identifying guests about their most unique travel tales—from going off-grid in the Danish wilderness to country-hopping solo—sharing her own experiences traveling around the globe, and tapping listeners to contribute their own memorable stories. This is a podcast for anyone who is curious about the world—and excited to explore places both near and far from home." - Spotify

Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast

"The Amateur Traveler is an online travel show that focuses primarily on travel destinations and the best places to travel to. It covers everything from knowing what to put on your Chicago dog when you go to the Windy City to swimming with whales in Tonga." - Spotify

The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

"The Thoughtful Travel Podcast with Amanda Kendle is a show for travel lovers. Each episode is packed with travel stories from fellow travel addicts on topics like using foreign languages, meeting the locals, getting lost and what we learn from our travels." - Spotify

JUMP with Traveling Jackie

"Welcome to JUMP Podcast, your invitation to adventure. Through a mix of guest stories, solo episodes, and often raw and personal accounts, host Jackie Nourse (Traveling Jackie) explores travel, adventure, and lifestyle in ways meant to motivate YOU to move and get out and see the world. Let this show be a source of travel advice and inspiration, and remember that in the end, it’s YOU who takes the leap." - Spotify