It’s been 493 days since I stepped foot on a plane (not that I keep track or anything) but that hasn’t stopped me from escaping on a stormy trip or vacation far away as best I can Moment: by reading a book. I don’t know if it’s because I’m subconsciously leaning towards destination romance this year or because the demand in the subgenre increased during a pandemic, but all of my favorite love stories over the past six months have been about travel. Spent a summer in the Scottish Highlands with a cute chef? Take me there Flashback vacation around the world with an unrequited crush? Let me dive right into this drama.
Whether you are looking for a little armchair trip yourself or just want to tick off the POPSUGAR 2021 reading challenge of a book set you plan to visit in 2021, I am sharing my latest favorite travel novels that are sure to make you feel far, far away – or at least forget how long ago it was your last flight.