Rosita Forbes was a pioneering British travel writer and novelist who explored and wrote about remote regions of the Middle East and Africa in the early 20th century.

Mary Wortley Montagu was an English writer and traveler who is credited with introducing the practice of inoculation against smallpox to England after her travels in the Ottoman Empire.

Nellie Bly was an American journalist and travel writer who gained fame for her groundbreaking journey around the world in 72 days, inspired by Jules Verne's novel 'Around the World in Eighty Days'.

Virginia Woolf's 'A Room of One's Own' is a seminal work of feminist literature that examines the challenges and opportunities faced by women writers and the importance of having a space and resources to pursue their craft.

Arundhati Roy is an Indian author and activist whose writings often explore themes of social justice, environmentalism, and the experiences of marginalized communities.

Bruce Chatwin's 'The Songlines' is a lyrical and poetic exploration of the relationship between Aboriginal Australians and their ancestral lands, told through the lens of a journey along the songlines, or Dreaming tracks.

Annie Leibovitz is an American portrait photographer whose work has graced the covers of magazines such as Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. She is known for her striking and iconic images of celebrities, politicians, and ordinary people.

Cheryl Strayed's 'Wild' is a powerful and inspiring memoir about her journey of self-discovery and healing as she undertakes a solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail.

Pico Iyer is a British-born American travel writer and novelist whose work often explores themes of identity, culture, and the globalized world.

William Least Heat-Moon's 'Blue Highways' is a lyrical and meditative exploration of small-town America, told through the lens of a road trip along the back roads and blue highways of the country.

Paul Theroux is an American travel writer and novelist whose work often explores themes of culture, identity, and the human condition.

Elizabeth Gilbert's 'Eat, Pray, Love' is a bestselling memoir about her journey of self-discovery and healing as she travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia.

Bill Bryson is an American-British travel writer and novelist whose work often combines humor, history, and personal anecdotes.

Paul Theroux's 'The Great Railway Bazaar' is a classic travelogue that recounts his epic journey by train across Asia, from London to Tokyo.

Anthony Bourdain was an American chef, author, and television personality who was known for his adventurous culinary journeys and his exploration of the relationship between food and culture.