These 6 books blend adventurous travel with rich personal storytelling—real journeys that read with the depth and emotion of great fiction.

Category Five, by Porter Fox A travel writer whose previous books explored shrinking snowpacks and the United States-Canada border, Fox is also a seasoned sailor. So it makes sense that his new ...

Yet for many, non-fiction is the way forward. Non-fiction books offer a wealth of benefits beyond entertainment; they broaden your knowledge base and sharpen critical thinking skills.

For the Traveler’s Tale series, we ask fiction and nonfiction writers to share one of their most indelible travel memories. In July of 2010, I embarked on a solo trip around the world. I’d ...