# 12 Top Books for 2026 Travel Inspo

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Podcast: [Kris and Mads](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kris-and-mads-6973697)
Published: 2026-05-21T20:42:06+00:00
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Welcome back friends! 🌍📚 In today’s podcast episode, we’re sharing the ultimate book lover travel bucket list — real places around the world that feel exactly like our favorite books. From the fantasy landscapes of New Zealand inspired by The Lord of the Rings, to the ancient streets of Pompeii from The Wolf Den Trilogy, and the gothic atmosphere of Romania inspired by Dracula, we are talking about the destinations that made us want to book a flight immediately. If you love fantasy books, historical fiction, literary fiction, classic novels, romantasy, or immersive world-building, this episode is packed with book recommendations and dream travel destinations for readers. We discuss books like The Odyssey by Homer, Jade City by Fonda Lee, The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, A Game of Thrones, Jurassic Park, Kaikeyi, The Count of Monte Cristo, and so many more. Whether you’re building your TBR, planning future travels, or just want cozy bookish conversation, we hope this episode inspires your next adventure both on and off the page ✨ 📖 Books Mentioned: • The Odyssey by Homer — Greece • Jade City by Fonda Lee — Japan • The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang — Japan • Pachinko by Min Jin Lee — Japan • A Game of Thrones — Croatia • The Lord of the Rings — New Zealand • Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton — Hawaii • Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel — India • Rook & Rose Trilogy by M.A. Carrick — Venice, Italy • The Wolf Den Trilogy by Elodie Harper — Pompeii, Italy • Dracula by Bram Stoker — Romania • Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne — Scandinavia • Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter — Africa • The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas — Paris ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - The Odyssey by Homer (Greece) 9:06 - Jade City by Fonda Lee (Japan) 10:44 - The Sword of…

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