Gesa Neitzel leaves her normal life in Berlin behind and heads to Africa to become a safari ranger. An adventure novel? Wrong, more of an autobiography! In her book, Gesa tells of months of sleeping in tent camps, learning how to read tracks, surviving in the savannah and incredible encounters with lions and elephants. And how her life was really just beginning

Johannes Riffelmacher and Thomas Kosikowski gave up their jobs in Germany, packed surfboards, kitchen knives and cameras and set off for South America to find the most beautiful surf spots. The trip was also a culinary adventure and they collected the coolest street food recipes.

National Geographic takes you to the most breathtaking travel destinations in the world: nature, city & country. Extraordinary places are presented in five chapters and all important information about travel times, accommodation and restaurants is provided. In the sections "Unforgettable Experiences" and "Insider Tips" special activities and places are presented - inspiring illustrated travel book!

Such an idea arises like most: over a beer in the pub. The three boys Paul, Johno and Leigh come up with the crazy idea of buying an old black taxi and take it on a trip around the world - from London to Sydney, with the largest possible detour. Because that's what any self-respecting taxi driver would do. The journey takes them 70,000 km to the most remote and dangerous regions.

Who doesn't know him? Hape Kerkeling, one of the most famous German comedians, set out to hike the Way of St. James. He walked more than 600 kilometers through Spain to Santiago de Compostela - and had a great adventure.

With this book, Patricia Schultz offers couch travelers as well as well-versed globetrotters a stimulating foretaste of the treasures of the world as it is now and enables you to plan absolute dream trips.

The true story of Chris McCandless is probably one of the best known. It was even made into a film by Sean Penn. The then 22-year-old Chris aka “Alexander Supertramp” embarks on an adventure in 1990 – destination: Alaska. He leaves behind all the possessions and achievements of civilization to delve deep into the wild and lonely beauty of nature and to find himself.

What a daft idea you might say. Seven months by bike from Berlin to Shanghai. A tent, sleeping pads and two bicycles – that's all the twin brothers Paul and Hansen need. They travel to exotic locations and experience an emotional roller coaster: they are almost arrested at the Russian border, only the helpfulness of the Kyrgyz people can prevent the premature end of their tour, and in a yurt in the Himalayas they are invited to stay forever. Crazy adventure!

In this book, the Hoepner brothers travel around the world by hitchhiking, by train, by bus and by plane. They earn money as craftsmen, movers or salespeople – begging is out of the question. They drive to Montpellier in a rickety Bulli and on the way to Vancouver they repair the favorite toy of a full-blooded rocker. They learn that you cannot enter Myanmar on foot, how difficult it is to make money on India's roads. Another great adventure!

In Iran, Stephan Orth experiences adventures that no tour operator would ever write in their catalogue. As a couch surfer, he swaps hotels for private accommodation and thus gets to know the country from its very private side. Every encounter is a piece of the puzzle that fits into the overall picture of a country whose reality is completely different from what clichés suggest. And finally, two of the mysteries are revealed: how the locals go about buying vodka at a pharmacy - and why they love the unspeakable pop group Modern Talking so much.

Christoph Rehage sets off in Beijing on a hike that is supposed to lead to his native Bad Nenndorf in northern Germany. Along the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Army. But especially the little things make his trip unforgettable. The helpfulness of the Chinese villagers, the encounters with monks and his feelings for the Sichuanese woman Juli, who – according to the pending appointment – will be waiting for him when he arrives in Germany.

When traveling, Martin Krengel experimented with other lifestyles. His spirit of adventure has taken him from Tahiti to Fiji and from China to Australia. As a stand-up comedian and dropout, Krengel experienced amazing stories, which he now reveals in this book.

Nina and Adrian are annoyed by everyday life and feel like they are on a hamster wheel. They quit their jobs and long for a place where they can fulfill their thirst for adventure and togetherness. They find what they are looking for on a lonely South Sea island and try to live their dream of being self-sufficient. Like in a kitschy dream, they pick bananas and papayas and enjoy their time on the gorgeous beach. In the evening there is freshly caught fish around the campfire and you sleep under the most beautiful starry sky in the world.

Guy Grieve leads a perfectly normal life. He has a job, a family, a townhouse. But he gets the feeling that something is going wrong in his life. When he gets stuck in traffic on his way to work, he dreams of adventures on the other side of the world. His biggest dream: Alaska. So one day he decides to move to the Yukon River. In the middle of the wilderness he builds a hut, fights against wolves and bears. He learns to hunt and ice fish - and finally finds himself. A sick and true story.

After resigning, Christine Thürmer decides to take a break and hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada – 4277 kilometers. Actually unsportsmanlike and without experience, she sets out on her adventure and actually makes it to her destination. She describes the story of her inner search vividly and humorously, her experiences and scenic impressions on the three major trails and what it's like to be a woman on her own.

Christiane gives up her secure job, leaving her parents and friends behind to start a new life in Indonesia with her holiday flirtation. In an adventurous self-experiment, Christiane dares the leap into paradise and sets out there in search of happiness, great love and, above all, herself.

At the age of twenty-seven, Robyn Davidson realizes what seems to be a crazy dream: to cross the Australian desert, accompanied by four wild camels and a dog. It will take nine months before she finally reaches the Indian Ocean. Nine months in the wilderness, surrounded by unbearable heat, poisonous animals and a landscape that people are indifferent to. Beyond civilization and on her own, she realizes what she really needs to be happy.

After seven years as a pediatric nurse in oncology, Carina Herrmann is completely burned out. She decides to change everything and embarks on her own to Australia - a journey that will reshape her life. She hasn't really settled down since then, instead she lives all over the world as a blogger and digital nomad. She writes about fears, longings and courage and takes her readers on a journey around the world to find themselves

The book for the movie "Everest" was published in 1998 - but it was only through the movie that I became aware of this extremely exciting reading pleasure. Author Jon Krakauer was himself part of the dramatic expedition to the top of Mount Everest in May 1996 that killed nine climbers. Krakauer captivates with his description of the events that took place on Everest between March and May.

Felix Starck rides his bike around the world. Critics complain that he didn't travel around the world at all because he also covered long distances by plane. Still, it's a very entertaining trip around the world, for which the author has spent almost 18,000 kilometers in the saddle and experienced incredible stories.

Author Tina Ubel travels by train from Hamburg to Shanghai. Her humor and way of writing are unique.

I am currently reading this book. It is a recommendation by Christoph Karrasch from the book #10Days. In contrast to the other books here, the story is fictitious and is about climbing the highest mountain in the world: the "Rum Doodle". It is a funny mountaineering satire in which the navigator keeps getting lost, the translator only causes misunderstandings and the doctor is constantly ill.

In 2007, Christine Thürmer gave up everything - her job, her apartment, her normal life - to be out and about in nature. Since then she has walked, cycled and paddled more than 70,000 kilometers. ...

Go to stay How far do we have to travel to eventually find ourselves? Anika Landsteiner not only writes wonderful stories about travel on her blog, but now also in her book. As a reader, you accompany Anika on Colombian jungle trails and Californian highways.

The book is packed with tips and recommendations to help you save money while traveling. Starting with free parks, museums and sports courses, to insider tips with typical local leisure activities and culinary delights: The book takes you through more than 60 cities on five continents and helps the saver in you to get the most out of your trip.

Off the path is not a real travel book, but more of a guide for the first long-term trip. The author and blogger Sebastian Canaves reports from his many years of experience what you have to consider when traveling around the world, how much money you should plan, what things you should definitely take with you and what else you have to consider. So if you are planning a longer trip or just want to be inspired, Off the path is the book for you.

Are you going on your first backpacking trip soon? Are you excited and still have a lot of questions? Then this book by our travel blogger colleague Patrick Hundt is just right for you. In his practical travel guide you will get all the information and tips you need for your big trip.

Anything is possible these days. Mountaineering in the Himalayas or dog sledding in Alaska. Package tourism was yesterday. But there are people who don't want to leave at all. The shit, for example, would much rather stay at home. The problem: His wife loves really great adventure travel. Since he loves his wife and can't refuse her anything, he is forced to spend his free time all over the world, just not on the sofa he loves. He is spared nothing. Whether man-eating giant lizards, white water rafting or a safari. This is the story of one who had to go.

The thought of being alone in the world as a woman can be quite intimidating. This is exactly what this book is intended for: It should encourage girls with wanderlust. In the book there are many tips, experiences and information about solo travel as a woman, written by our dear travel blogger colleague and friend Carina Herrmann.

WithoutDictionary From A for Afghanistan to Z for Zaire: there are general symbols everywhere that everyone understands. The pointing dictionary therefore includes around 650 images that globetrotters use to communicate.