Most people love to travel.
but most of us can’t travel all the time.
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However, there are ways to satisfy your wanderlust when you can’t travel.
And one of those ways is by buying travel coffee table books!
From luxury treehouse getaways and adventurous road trips to nature photography and city guides, there’s a book on this list to captivate anyone.
These wanderlust-inducing, itchy-footed travel coffee table books will make your home look amazing, while also inspiring you for your future travels.
So, without further ado, here are 37 of the best travel coffee table books I’ve ever seen.
1. Ultimate Traveler: The 500 Best Places On The Planet… Ranked
Created by none other than Lonely Planet, the Ultimate Travelist features the 500 best places to visit in the world. This book is great for those who haven’t yet planned their next trip and want to be inspired to visit a multitude of destinations. From big-name mega-sights to lesser-known hidden gems, this guide shares all the unmissable sights and attractions that deserve a place on your bucket list.
price: £12.36
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2. prettycitylondon: discovering the beautiful places in london
I think London will forever be my favorite city in the world. I mean, as Samuel Johnson said, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” This beautiful coffee table book completely sums up my love for London. From back alleys and obscure cafes to flower markets and tree-lined streets, this book champions quiet, peaceful places that allow you to escape the hustle and bustle of London’s iconic landmarks.
price: £16.75
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3. beaches
Taking you from the city to the coast, American fine art photographer Gray Malin’s Beaches showcases stunning aerial photography of beaches from around the world. Perfect for beach bums and water babies, this coffee table book offers the ultimate visual escape, making you long for summer days by the sea.
price: £20.48
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4. destinations of your life: 225 of the most amazing places in the world
Taking you on a photographic tour of our beautiful little world, this fascinating travel coffee table book from National Geographic is the ultimate directory for travel planning. Not only does it feature stunning photography, it’s also packed with information on when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do in 225 of the world’s most amazing places.
price: £14.00
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5. porn booth: inspiration for your quiet place somewhere
Calling all lovers of cabins, the outdoors, and slow travel! You will fall madly in love with this book. cabin porn started as an online project created by a group of friends to inspire them to build their own house. but since then it has been transformed into one of the most beautiful travel coffee table books I have ever seen. So whether you’re thinking of building a cabin or, like me, just love staying in one, this book will inspire you for many adventures.
price: £17.99
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6. wanderlust: hiking legendary trails
If your travels tend to include more hiking than lounging by the pool, wanderlust is perfect for you. Presenting legendary hiking trails with attractive maps and practical advice, this travel coffee table book is one of the most aesthetically pleasing on this list. Taking you on a journey through coastal trails, desert sands, thin ice, and forest roads, this guide will make you want to grab your hiking boots and head into the unknown!
price: £26.00
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7. The Bucket List: 1000 Great Adventures & small
Packed to the brim with great activities for people of all ages, this invaluable guide tries to infuse more fun into everyday life. With an eclectic range of ideas like self-improvement, sports-related endeavors, natural wonders, cultural experiences, culinary delights, and more, this coffee table book isn’t just about travel!
price: £12.37
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8. the atlas of beauty: women of the world in 500 portraits
a book that celebrates the beauty of the world and the beauty of the women in it? that goes straight to my basket. Challenging the ideals of beauty perpetuated by Western popular culture, this travel coffee table book features portraits and stories of women from fifty countries around the world. Traveling from the Amazon rainforest to the streets of London, this book shows that beauty is everywhere, regardless of money, race, or social status.
price: £17.54
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9. summary: a new perspective of the earth
Big fan of drones and satellite photography? you’ll love the overview! Inspired by the “big picture effect,” a sensation astronauts experience when they look down and see the earth as a whole, this book offers a new way of looking at the landscape we’ve modeled. Covering everything from industry and architecture to nature and agriculture, the overview reveals a deeper story about human impact.
price: £23.52
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10. secret wonders of the world
Are you a traveler who loves to get off the beaten path? well this is the travel coffee table book for you. With everything from communist bunkers to burning gas craters, the secret wonders of the world showcase the weird and wonderful sights that crowds often miss. make sure you visit all of these places before they become popular!
price: £9.99
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11. door j’adore: a celebration of the most beautiful doors in the world
if you love doors (or just instagram them), you’ll love this book. Nick Rowell takes you on a journey to see the most beautiful and unique doors in the world to celebrate the everyday beauty of something we take for granted. Seeing doors as a barrier between reality and imagination, and the portal between the private and the public, this book tries to uncover the mystery and emotion that lies in the mundane.
price: £6.18
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12. food tours: plan 52 perfect weekends in the world’s tastiest destinations
If your appetite is as big as your wanderlust, this is the travel coffee table book for you. presenting a gastronomic route for each weekend of the year. I wish I was traveling every weekend of the year. food tours will inspire the food-fueled journeys of a lifetime. From Buenos Aires steak and cozy French-Canadian winter cuisine to signature Puglia dishes and Parisian patisserie, this book is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
price: £14.54
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13. ride out!: motorcycle trips and adventures
Whether you’re an avid biker or a budding rookie, get out there! sheds light on the classic and most inspiring riding landscapes. Taking you from endless winding mountain passes to routes along the Mediterranean Sea and vast African sand dunes, this is your one-stop guide to motorcycle road trips. oh, and it’s also quite aesthetically pleasing.
price: £26.00
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14. paris in bloom
London may well be my favourite city but Paris is certainly up there too. And what better time to visit the City of Love than during blossom season? Paris in Bloom transports readers on a beautiful floral tour of the city from expansive public gardens to lively flower markets. This is the perfect travel coffee table book to take you back to fond memories of your time in the French capital.
price: £12.99
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15. life & love of the sea
Lovers of all things beach and water will soon need this photography book on their coffee table. Combining images from the world’s leading nature photographers and the latest in underwater photography techniques, the life & love of the sea is a stunning visual tour of our beautiful ocean.
price: £29.52
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16. hide and seek: cabins and hiding places
If you’re a long-term reader of Faraway Lucy, you’ll know I’m the biggest fan of cabins, hideaways, glamping, and eco-retreats. And it’s safe to say I’m not alone. More and more people yearn to live in harmony with nature, rather than the hustle and bustle of modern city life. This travel coffee table book is a must have for all lovers of travel and architecture.
price: £26.54
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17. epic walks of the world
Made with hiking enthusiasts in mind, this coffee table book is the go-to guide for everything from day hikes and urban trails to month-long hikes and mountain expeditions. but regardless of length or location, each ride shares one defining characteristic: being truly epic. It’s safe to say that this is one of the best outdoor adventure books. however, if hikes aren’t your thing, lonely planet also sells epic rides and equivalent epic bike rides.
price: £15.91
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18. van life: inspiration for your home on the road
if you prefer to travel by van than on foot, van life (sung to the tune of parklife by blur) was born from the famous instagram hashtag #vanlife. Whether it’s about exploring the great outdoors or driving a converted vintage truck, campervan or van, this travel coffee table book celebrates the freedom and adventure that is synonymous with life on the road.
price: £12.74
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19. poolside with slim aarons
introducing the definition of ‘how the other half lives’. I mean, it’s good to dream sometimes, right? Poolside With Skinny Aarons features quirky images of the jet-set and the wealthy living glamorous lives, with each photo tied together by the common theme of “poolside.” so prepare to be transported back to the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, where you can get an intimate glimpse into these very private lives.
price: £41.51
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20. blue planet ii
Bring a slice of BBC1’s famous 7-part epic series into your home with this Blue Planet II coffee table book. An innovative new look at the richness and variety of underwater life across our planet, with over 200 stunning photographs, Blue Planet II lets you take a deep breath and dive into the mysteries of the ocean.
price: £17.54
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21. off the grid: houses to escape
can you tell i love off grid homes and glamping sites? If you still don’t see the appeal of escaping to a country house, it might be worth investing in this travel coffee table book. off the grid showcases the world’s most innovative off-grid homes. oh, and the cutting-edge architecture and technology that make it possible for us to escape to some of the most extraordinary natural settings on the planet.
price: £18.45
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22. a year off
Have you ever imagined yourself taking a whole year off from work and fucking all over the world? well, you’re not alone. Even if that’s not possible for you right now, you can at least live vicariously through Alexandra and David Brown, a now-married couple who decided to take a year off to travel the world together after only knowing each other for a few months. crazy or incredibly smart? you decide that.
price: £15.28
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23. the noise of ice: antarctica
Very few people will have the opportunity to change their lives by visiting the southernmost continent on earth. So when you can’t embark on the perilous journey to visit Antarctica, why not explore the continent through the magic of Enzo Barracco’s photography?
price: £11.45
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24. new york humans
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if you’ve never heard of the humans of new york, you probably live under a rock. that, or you don’t have a facebook account. human of new york began in the summer of 2010 when photographer brandon stanton undertook an ambitious project: single-handedly creating a photographic census of new york city. It first started out as a blog, but has since morphed into a charming New York Times number one bestseller that you can hold in your own hands.
price: £14.55
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25. places to go, people to see
one of the most aesthetically pleasing travel coffee table books, places to go, people to see was lovingly created by kate spade new york. This beautiful book focuses on how, where, and why to travel through the lens of the ever-inspired “Kate Spade New York Girl.” expect vibrant photography, old world glamour, and inspirational quotes galore!
price: £26.95
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26. dreamscapes: inspiration and beauty in gardens near and far
If you love everything related to botany, this is your travel desktop book. This exceptionally impressive book features 70 of the world’s most spectacular gardens, all photographed at the height of their beauty. warning: this book will absolutely cause itchy feet and the need to instantly book a plane ticket to some exotic location.
price: £22.75
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27. wine routes: 52 perfect weekends in the wine region
For those who prefer to drink their calories rather than eat them, we have wine tours. This magnificent book details the secret gems in well-known regions such as Napa and Sonoma, Tuscany, Burgundy, and Rioja, as well as exploring off-the-beaten-track regions in Georgia, Greece, and beyond. Basically, it’s your go-to place for all things wine and travel!
price: £14.54
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28. california crazy: american pop architecture
If you have a bit of a soft spot for retro Americana, California Crazy will have you weak in the knees. The definition of aesthetically pleasing, this book documents the eye-catching buildings that began appearing on the roadside in the 1920s. These “eyesores” attracted passing drivers looking for snacks, groceries, souvenirs, or a quick meal, And now they’re appealing to travel coffee table book lovers!
price: £35.08
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29. tree houses: fairytale castles in the air
okay, so this could be, no, delete that, it definitely is, my favorite travel coffee table book ever. I love, I love, I love tree houses. only a little. if you didn’t already know. This book is packed with 50 of the world’s most beautiful, ingenious, and charming treehouses. there are romantic treehouses, contemporary treehouses, treehouse restaurants, treehouse hotels, the work lot. basically, buy this book, okay? #not sponsored
price: £11.55
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30. paris in color
Whether you love paris, color, art or design, there’s something for everyone at paris in color. This colorful travel coffee table book takes you on a photographic journey through the most colorful parts of Paris, to help you appreciate the beauty of things that seem so ordinary.
price: £12.48
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31. photographs from the edge
If you’re looking to up your photography game and also want to appreciate some stunning shots of our beautiful planet, Edge Photos will feel more than at home on your coffee table. Legendary photographer, Art Wolfe, presents an intimate, behind-the-scenes guide to the experiences, decisions, and methods that have shaped his photographic career over the past forty years.
price: £21.43
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32. the sexiest bedrooms in the world
If you love sexy bedrooms, this drool-worthy travel coffee table book shares the sexiest of them all. written by james and tamara lohan, the founders of mr & Mrs Smith, a travel club dedicated to discovering the world’s best hotels and travel experiences, this book details thirty-five of the world’s sexiest hotel rooms. when you buy it, you won’t be surprised why this is one of my favorite travel coffee table books of all time.
price: £18.33
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33. the hidden clues: wanderlust off the beaten path
In case you haven’t fallen in love with one of these hiking books yet, the hidden clues may be the one. Not only is it full of great insider tips for your next hiking trip, but it’s also one of the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing travel coffee table books I’ve ever seen. expect scenic trails, off the beaten path adventures, and pristine hiking destinations around the world.
price: £26.00
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34. prettycitynewyork: discovering the beautiful places in new york
are you more of a fan of new york than of london? Then you’ll love PrettyCityNewYork, a very beautiful guide to the pretty tree-lined avenues, cute shops, and serene getaways that may not initially be synonymous with New York City. Known for its high-rise cityscape, bustling atmosphere, and busy tourist and business hotspots, Siobhan Ferguson takes you to the quieter, lesser-seen spots of the Big Apple.
price: £19.49
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35. elegant rooms
Last but not least, we have elegant stays, a tour of the world’s most beautiful hotels by your favorite actors, writers, musicians and models. This is by far one of my favorite travel coffee table books on this list. From the beaches of Kate Winslet’s secret Scottish hideaway to Kate Moss’s favorite beach in the Maldives, this book is packed with personal stories, anecdotes, and some oh so beautiful photography.
price: £44.49
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so there you have it: 35 of the best travel coffee table books I’ve ever seen! tell me: what was your favorite book? And let me know in the comments below if you have any other recommendations – I’m always looking to invest in a new travel coffee table book.
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