July is usually the time of the year where we enjoy escaping overseas for a break. But, given the special circumstances with restrictions placed on travel, putting our holiday plans into motion is no longer on the cards. But, we can still select travel-inspiring audiobooks, courtesy of Audible, which if you close your eyes you can transport yourself to some of your favourite destinations around the world.
Think about where your holiday would be and what it would involve…
If your idea of a holiday is soaking in the Spanish sun, indulging in Paris’ finer things and swimming in Santorini’s crystal water, you should listen to:
- Almost French, by Sarah Turnbull, narrated by Caroline Lee
- The High Mountains of Portugal, by Yann Martel, narrated by Mark Bramhall
- The Pilgrimage, by Paulo Coelho, narrated by Sean Runnette
- The Road to Little Dribbling, by Bill Bryson, narrated by Nathan Osgood
Not really about the heat? If you prefer trips to the snow filled with days of skiing and hiking and spas, listen to these audiobooks:
- Into Thin Air, by Jon Krakauer, narrated by Philip Franklin
- Wild, by Cheryl Strayed, narrated by Laurel Lefkow
- Saga Land, by Richard Fidler, Kári Gíslason, narrated by Richard Fidler, Kári Gíslason
- Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie, multi-cast narration
If you’re more of a spontaneous traveller who lives for the backpacking getaways, the yoga retreats and the hostile living, try these:
- Eat, Pray, Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert, narrated by Elizabeth Gilbert
- The Art of Travel, by Alain de Botton, narrated by Nicholas Bell
- My Indian Odyssey, by Vincent Ebrahim, narrated by Vincent Ebrahim
- The Beach, by Alex Garland, narrated by Alfie Allen
In the mood for a classic road trip across wide and expansive North America? How about hiking Yosemite? Living that camper van life? If so, these are the ones for you:
- Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer, narrated by Philip Franklin
- Stephen Fry in America, by Stephen Fry, narrated by Stephen Fry
- On the Road, by Jack Kerouac, narrated by Matt Dillon
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, by Hunter S. Thompson, narrated by Ron McLarty
Which travel-inspiring audiobooks would you listen to? Let us know in the comments below.
