Five travel books to take you to far-flung places in beautiful, emotive and funny prose


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Great travel writing will open your eyes, expand your perspectives, teach but not lecture, enlighten and transport. Photo: Pexel

There is a time and place for travel listicles and round-ups.

When you're planning your trip to London or Florence, listicles that rank the best dining experiences can come in handy for your meal itineraries. Same for round-ups of the best hotels to book or the best landmarks to see.

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