Reading tour

- rethought

There are many ways to marvel at the world. One of these ways is through literature. And shouldn't we make use of the opportunity right now to open up new spiritual worlds and wander through fictional spaces of longing? Let's give our imaginations a little free rein and embark on a few intellectual adventures. To this end, we have compiled a list of our favorite travel books for you. Now to dream away and for later as a little must-have in your luggage. Have fun on this somewhat different kind of (reading) journey!


Valerie Fritsch: The world is my innards

In this dreamy, metaphorical work of art, which skillfully interweaves texts and photographs to create a brilliant piece of cosmopolitan visual poetry, the young author tells of Berlin, Moscow, Peru, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Havana and many other places in the form of enchanting travel letters - always addressed to an unknown loved one. Romantic, poetic and incredibly visually stunning!


Pascal Mercier: Night train to Lisbon

"You're not quite the same after a novel as you were before" - says philosopher Peter Bieri, better known by his pseudonym Pascal Mercier. For many, this may also apply to his novel "Night Train to Lisbon", in which the lovable Swiss protagonist Raimond embarks on an unexpectedly exciting journey to Portugal. A moving Lisbon thriller with plenty of philosophical depth!


Karl Markus Gauss: Adventurous journey through my room

The Austrian essayist is known and loved in particular for his trenchant, clever and eloquent travel reports. In times like these, however, one of them is particularly inspiring: "Adventurous journey through my room" is the title of this extraordinary literary foray through his own four walls - and from here (mentally) through the whole world.


James Hamilton-Paterson: Seascapes. The sea and its shores

It doesn't always have to be on land! This condensed exploration of the seas is a book success that has been washed in all waters and is revealing in many respects: historically, literarily, mythologically - even zoologically, it is an absolute sea value [sic!]


Peter Rosei: The great road. Travel notes

A literary journey around the world and poetic search movement, consisting of 5 decades of written fascination and curiosity for the complexity of this earth.


Jack Kerouac: on the road

Of course, the all-time favorite of American road literature should not be missing when it comes to the topic of travel. This manifesto to the beatnik generation has entered the collective memory for a reason and has certainly caused many an inner awakening.


Ilja Trojanow: The Collector of Worlds

An adventurous journey through the India, Arabia and Africa of the long 19th century and at the same time a multi-layered encounter of cultures. In his novel, Trojanow brings the English explorer Richard Burton to astonishingly sensual life and brings us very close to his adventures.


Literary anthologies

Whether it's "The New Granta Book of Travel" or the compendium "Travel is the longing for life" edited by Rainer Groothuis and Joachim Otte - the beauty of anthologies is that the different poetic impressions show us the dazzling diversity of our world in such a movingly multifaceted way.


The world - lonely planet

Not literature in the true sense of the word, but the big anticipation hit these days. If you don't want to choose just one country, we recommend world travel guides like the one from lonely planet ("The World"). You can travel through all the countries in the world in no time at all and then know for sure where to go on your next vacation. Great travel inspiration with relevant expert knowledge and clever insider tips.


Elisabeth Gilbert: Eat, Pray, Love

The bestseller at the end: Light food for the soul and yet beautiful: Elizabeth Gilbert's bestseller "Eat, Pray, Love", which sends a young woman on a search for simply: everything! Wanderlust guaranteed.

Whether for escapist escapes from everyday life, as a cathartic release or simply for good entertainment - a little literary inspiration can never hurt - and certainly not in this case.

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