In his book "A Cook's Tour", Anthony Bourdain embarks on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia, exploring the region's diverse cuisines and immersing himself in the local hostel culture.

In "The Alchemist", the young shepherd boy Santiago meets the alchemist in the city of Tangiers, Morocco, where he learns about the importance of following his dreams and listening to his heart.

In his book "Neither Here Nor There", Bill Bryson recounts his humorous experiences while backpacking through Europe in the 1970s, encountering a series of comical mishaps and cultural misunderstandings.

The protagonist of "Shantaram" is Lin, a former heroin addict and bank robber who flees to Bombay to escape his past and finds himself caught up in a web of crime, love, and spirituality.

In "What Is the What", Dave Eggers tells the story of Valentino Achak Deng, a Sudanese refugee who travels to America and eventually returns to Africa to volunteer at an orphanage, facing the harsh realities of war and poverty.

In "The Beach", the group of backpackers discovers a hidden paradise on the island of Koh Chang, Thailand, where they attempt to create their own utopian society.

In her memoir "Wild", Cheryl Strayed recounts her transformative experience hiking the Pacific Crest Trail alone, a journey that helped her heal from personal loss and find strength and resilience.

Ernesto "Che" Guevara and Alberto Granado used a 1939 Norton 500 motorcycle, nicknamed "La Poderosa" (The Powerful One), for their journey through South America.

Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air" is a gripping account of the 1996 Mount Everest expedition, during which eight climbers died in a blizzard, including Krakauer's friend and climbing partner Rob Hall.

In "The Art of Travel", Alain de Botton uses the fictional character Mr. Phileas Fogg, from Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty Days", as a companion on his journeys to explore the transformative power of travel.

Elizabeth Gilbert's "Eat, Pray, Love" is a memoir of her journey of self-discovery as she travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia, exploring different cultures, cuisines, and spiritual practices.

In "The Great Railway Bazaar", Paul Theroux takes the Trans-Siberian Railway from London to Tokyo, crossing vast landscapes and encountering diverse cultures along the way.

Pico Iyer's "The Global Soul" examines the experiences and challenges of living in a globalized world, where people are increasingly mobile and connected, yet also face issues of displacement and cultural alienation.

In "The Alchemist", the wise old man who guides the young shepherd boy Santiago on his quest to find his treasure is named Melchizedek.

In his book "In a Sunburned Country", Bill Bryson recounts his hilarious experiences while traveling through Australia, encountering a cast of eccentric characters and exploring the country's unique landscapes and culture.