I'm a big fan of giving the gift of a good read during the holidays.
Whether it's a treasury of fairy tales for my niece and nephews or a video game book for my cousin, you can usually find a book that would be of interest to even non-readers on your list. And the chilly, dark and uneventful months of January, February and March are the perfect excuse to curl up with a good book.
Since this blog focuses on travel and the outdoors, I've put together a list of some books I've run across that might be of interest to you, my faithful blog readers and travel enthusiasts.
Here's the list:
"Journey through Hallowed Ground" by David Lillard takes you through America's historic corridor from Gettysburg to Monticello, VA. For the history buff on your list.
"Volunteering Around the Globe," by Suzanne Stone looks like a good read for those yearning to pick up and escape while helping others.
"The Panama Hat Trail" by Tom Miller is one I've read and enjoyed. Great for folks who would enjoy trivia such as the fact that Panama hats are actually made in Ecuador, not Panama. Who knew?
"Video Night in Kathmandu" by Pico Iyer is a travel-writing classic. On my to-read list.
"Going up the Potomac" by David Lillard looks like a good resource for area day trippers. It includes itineraries for whatever you want to do along the trail of this river.
"No Strings Attached: The Savvy Guide to Solo Travel" by Leslie Atkins looks like just the thing for singles looking to strike out on their own.
"The Best American Travel Writing 2008" is another one on my to-read list. These annual compilations are a great sampling of some of the best work out there.
I enjoyed the Panama Hat Trail - I read it just before going to Ecuador and buying my "Panama" Hat!
As for solo travel, I've been doing it so long (including that trip to Ecuador) that I don't feel I need to read a book on it.
But I am curious to peruse the Atkins book, since I blog about solo travel (boldlygosolo.com), and would like to see her take on it. And perhaps share some tips with readers.