6 Books to Help Scratch the Travel Itch

For those wanting to scratch their travel itch with something educational and historical, the Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail guide will take you across the U.S., calling attention to some of the most important sites of the American Civil Rights Movement. The guide offers a flexible itinerary, with options to take a long road trip across the Southeast, or shorter day trips around specific, significant locations. This guidebook features both historical information about the sites themselves, as well as tips and advice on where to stay, eat, and play during your trip. Educate yourself while having fun on this epic Civil Rights journey across the U.S.!

Spark your interest in travel with Wanderlust, a beautiful book of full-color photographs, illustrations, and information about a series of travel destinations across the globe. This book offers overviews of each location, suggesting things to do or see at each spot, but it also serves as an inspiration for those bitten by the travel bug. Dream away even if you’re stuck at home with this gorgeous, richly detailed guide to some of the most fantastic travel destinations in the world.

Blue Highways is the first book in a travel book trilogy by bestselling author William Least Heat-Moon. This travel narrative explores the backroads of America. The author challenges himself to travel the United States using backroads and never using a federal highway. In the process, he explores the small towns and places that barely make it onto maps, if at all.