At Zenscape, we live and breathe travel.

Whether we’re testing gear on the road or dreaming up the next adventure, there’s always a book, or audiobook, nearby to inspire the journey.

If you’re after a travel escape and inspiration for your next trip, here are 5 of our all-time favourites from the Zenscape team bookshelf...

5. "Escape from the Ordinary" by Julie Bradley: A couple leaves everything behind to sail around the world. Honest, thrilling, and packed with lessons from life at sea.

4. "Vagabonding" by Rolf Potts: A modern classic. This book reshaped how we think about long-term travel, and why time, not money, is the true currency of adventure.

3. "Eastern Horizons" by Levison Wood: At just 22, Levison hitchhiked the ancient Silk Road. This memoir captures the beauty of slow travel, cultural immersion, and the joy of the unknown.

2. "Swell" by Liz Clark: One woman, one boat, and a fearless solo voyage across the Pacific. A raw and inspiring story about freedom, ocean living, and following your inner compass.

1. "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho: A timeless fable about destiny, wanderlust, and trusting the journey you're on. This one’s practically a rite of passage for any traveller.

Do you have a favourite travel book? Have you read any from our list? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Comment below, let’s build the ultimate travel bookshelf together.

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Happy travels,

Jack

Founder, Zenscape