Stuck in the daily grind? Sometimes, the best escape is simply to go—into the wild, down the open road, or along a winding trail. 3 Books That Will Spark Your Wanderlust dive into the stories of people who dropped everything to chase adventure, solitude, and a deeper sense of meaning.
Into the Wild
Some days, the routine feels never-ending—work, responsibilities, the same old cycle on repeat. Into the Wild makes you pause and question everything as McCandless abandons it all for true freedom. His journey stirs that deep, restless urge—to break free, embrace the unknown, and search for something more.
Solitude has always felt like a kind of freedom to me. Stepping away from the noise brings clarity, revealing how past experiences have shaped me. Alaska may not be calling, but a break from the grind definitely is.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
This one was on my “to read” list for a while, and it was nothing like I expected. While it did focus on adventure and a carefree life, I didn’t anticipate the philosophical journey woven into every mile of the ride. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance isn’t just about fixing a bike—it’s about fixing the way we see the world, blending logic and emotion, technology and art.
Wild
I’ve always dreamed of walking across the U.S., letting the road guide me. A friend of mine hiked over half of the Appalachian Trail, only stopping because he had to get back to his teaching job. I’ve thought about section hiking it myself, but I haven’t done much planning—just a lot of daydreaming.
Reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed made that itch even stronger. She set out on the Pacific Crest Trail with no training, just a desperate need to escape the chaos in her life. What she found wasn’t just miles of wilderness, but a journey that pushed her physically, mentally, and spiritually—healing her.
