Book Your Next Trip
From taking a road trip to planning your next international adventure, books are a great way to both do your research and find some inspiration.
The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library has an extensive travel section of traditional and ebooks. Steph Cooper, the Collection Development Librarian, assembled a terrific list so you can imagine a getaway when you feel ready to get away.
50 States, 5,000 Ideas
Joseph R. Yogerst
https://cinlib.org/2ObMEUu
So maybe international travel is exceptionally difficult right now, but how lucky are we in America to have such a vast array of places to visit right here. If you need some inspiration picking your next vacation destination, this book has more than enough to offer.
See You at the Campground
Stephanie Puglisi
https://cinlib.org/3ubn7ds
Camping is more popular than ever, and for good reason. It’s suitable for newbies, pros, all types of budgets, and can offer the best relaxation in the world and also some of the best adrenaline producing experiences. Puglisi and her husband bought a pop-up camper and hit the road with their young twins. It had a massive positive effect on their lives and inspired more outdoor adventures. They compiled this fun list of hacks and tips that inspire family bonding and exploration.
#wanderlust: The World's 500 Most Unforgettable Travel Destinations
Sabina Trojanova
https://cinlib.org/31Gv0eN
Interested in some of the trendier destinations out there? Hoping for the perfect Insta photo? Then this one’s for you. Geared toward Gen Zers and Millennials, this book has tips, tricks, and destination ideas for any budget.
Love is an Ex-country
Randa Jarrar
https://cinlib.org/39vLM4I
Road trips are one of the simple joys of life, but what about driving across America as a queer, Muslim, proudly fat, Arab America? Jarrar shares tales of her journey from California to Connecticut. Even though she encounters some truly nasty people along the way, she encouragingly finds her joy.
Four Lost Cities
Annalee Newitz
https://cinlib.org/2PpA8kU
Newitz’s travelogue is a bit different, considering none of the cities she visits still exist as they once were. Are these ancient civilizations given enough credit for their contributions to the strides in societal evolution? What can be learned from the archaeologists who study them? Anyone who likes to travel in search of gaining a greater understanding of history just may get inspired by this adventure.
Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel: Practical Tips and Information for the Age of COVID-19 and Other Pandemics
Fodor's Travel Guides, WebMD
https://cinlib.org/31zPDt4
(eBook-only, available from the library)
Travel certainly is a different experience than it used to be, and it likely will be different for a while. So how do we travel safely? Experts from the medical field and the travel field, teamed up and compiled advice on how to keep us moving about.
– Steph Cooper