Published 14:33 IST, March 23rd 2020
Travel books to read when you are socially distancing yourself amidst the COVID-19 crisis
Travel books that you can read when you are taking up the social isolation measure in order to help curb Coronavirus. Have a look at the list with details.
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Taking up the self-quarantine measure to curb the spread of Coronavirus will leave you with a lot of time to work on yourself. Engaging yourself in reading will not only help you pass time but also deal with anxiety and tension which might be arising due to all the negativity around you. Here is a look at a few travel books that you can read while you socially distance yourself.
Travel books to read amidst the Coronavirus self-quarantine period
1. The Travels
The Travels by Marco Polo is an insight into the life of the great explorer who was known for his travel experience. He gives the readers a ride across places in Asia. It covers Beijing, Northern India, and the Persian Gulf, amongst other places. This is the perfect book if you are a fan of ancient beauty and culture. The book has been received well by fans and critics alike.
For the most part, Mahometans, with some Nestorian Christians, and the rest idolaters are subjects of the grand khan. Provisions are here in abundance, as is also cotton. The people are expert artisans. The support themselves by trade and manufactures, but they are not good soldiers. In this country, there is not anything further that is worthy of observation
2. The Road to Oxiana
The Road To Oxiana is a travel book which has been written by Robert Byron. The book throws some light on Beirut, Jerusalem, Baghdad, and above all, the land of the Oxus, Oxiana. The place is close to Afghanistan and is rich in architecture, which attracts people. This book has been described as perfect for a light and informative read.
Happy #TravelTuesday! What's your all-time favorite travel #novel? #OnTheRoad #TheSunAlsoRises #TheRoadToOxiana
— Alibris (@alibris) March 3, 2015
3. Arabian Sands
Arabian Sands is a travel book that has been written by Wilfred Thesigner. The book talks about sands dunes and the things surrounding them. In this book, the author makes an attempt to explore the modern middle East. If the Middle East has attracted you for its mysterious lands and beauty, this is just the book to go for during the self-quarantine period.
A few of the many redeeming qualities of #desert life #ArabianSands pic.twitter.com/hGf0QSjPgw
— 🌿رابعة🌿 (@RabiahLumbard) January 5, 2016
4. Seven Years in Tibet
Seven Years in Tibet is a travel book which has been written by Heinrich Harrer. The plot of this book revolves around a man who escaped a camp in India and stays in Tibet learning a lot about the place. The book talks about religion, politics, and people, amongst other things. This book was also made into a movie of the same name, which went on to become a huge success.
Pretty gripping stuff.. can't wait to read the book #sevenyearsintibet #zeebox http://t.co/mECQ4fq0
— Richard Rauser (@RichardRauser) November 19, 2011
5. Under the Tuscan Sun
Under The Tuscan Sun is a travel book written by Frances Mayes. The book focuses on the beauty of Tuscany and everything related to it. The most liked part about the book is its beautiful writing and its ability to paint a picture in the minds of the readers.
“He has no family!”
— Kate McCrea is heartbroken 💔💔 (@kate_mccrea) November 29, 2019
“That’s not true. He has me. I’m his family.”
I love Francesca for basically adopting Pawell. #UnderTheTuscanSun
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14:33 IST, March 23rd 2020