5 Best underrated travel books

 

1. The Lost City of Z by David Grann - a non-fiction book about the search for a lost city in the Amazon, with a focus on the explorers who went in search of it.

2. The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton - a philosophical take on travel, exploring why we travel and what we hope to gain from it.

3. The Way of the World by Nicolas Bouvier - a classic travel book about a journey from Geneva to the Khyber Pass, written with a keen eye for detail and a deep sense of curiosity.

4. Slow Boats to China by Gavin Young - a memoir of a journey from London to Hong Kong by sea, with vivid descriptions of the people and places encountered along the way.

5. Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck - a travelogue of a road trip across America with the author's poodle, Charley, offering insights into American culture and society during the 1960s.

These books offer unique perspectives on travel and exploration, and are well worth checking out for anyone looking for a different kind of travel read.