Going to new places, meeting interesting people, discovering new cultures is simply fascinating.
But, we don't always have the time or the budget to travel to all these places around the globe. And if you are slightly eco-conscious, you might not want to travel too far for your holidays.
Discovering a new country through books can be amazing.
The Telegraph has compiled a list of The 20 best travel books of all time.
What is your favourite travel book?
