TAKE THESE WITH YOU
Books for the road, by Emma Yardley
We present a curated list of travel books to help you prep and pass the time. This week, we’re getting obscure, heading to Camelot, colouring inside the lines and bringing our dogs.
Discover: Wacky wonders of the world Atlas Obscura By: Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras, Ella Morton List price: $50 (hardcover) Available at: bookstores and amazon.ca If package deals give you the creeps and “must-sees” make you cringe, this book may become your next travel bible.
Stuffed with more than 600 off-the-beaten-track attractions from around the world, Atlas Obscura even has a whole chapter on Canadian quirks (ever heard of Alberta’s Gopher Hole Museum?)
Walk: Discover rural England Walking to Camelot By: John A. Cherrington List price: $22.95 Available at: amazon.ca Follow two witty Canadians across England’s heartland as they walk the Macmillan Way, a hiking trail that bisects Britain, in search of “Camelot.” Starting out from Boston on the Wash, their final destination is Cadbury Castle, which archeological experts say was the home of the legendary King Arthur — but, of course, it’s the journey that’s truly legendary.
Colour: Fill in the world’s blanks Ultimate Travel Coloring Book By: Lonely Planet List price: $20.99 Available at: Chapters Indigo Don’t dream about your next bucketlist destination in black and white — colour it in all the hues of the rainbow. The Lonely Planet team has pulled together its top 100 sights and attractions from around the globe and turned them into illustrations just waiting for you to add your creative mark — literally.
Bring: Take Rover with you Travel With Dogs By: Lonely Planet List price: $16.99 Available at: amazon.ca Lonely Planet has recognized what dog owners have known for a long time — when heading on vacation, leaving your dog behind is the pits. They’re part of the family, but figuring out how to bring them is tricky. This fun first edition gives essential advice on everything from flying to finding dog-friendly places to stay. Emma Yardley is a Toronto/Vancouver writer.