Travel Books

Travel Books

“Books that Made the Cut”

When we packed up for this journey, I had the tough task of narrowing down my personal reading list to just five travel books. Choosing was no small feat—I’ve accumulated a long list of must-reads over the years, but space was limited. After much deliberation, these five made the cut:

1. The Yoga of Mindfulness: A Buddhist Path for Body and Mind by Asokananda (Harald Brust) – A book my husband owned that I’ve been wanting to read for ages. Rooted in Buddhist practice, it resonates deeply with me.
2. Namaslay: Rock Your Yoga Practice, Tap Into Your Greatness, and Defy Your Limits by Candace Moor – Recommended by my cousin-in-law, whose wife is a yoga teacher. Knowing my past as a heavy metal musician and my interest in writing about anger, he thought I’d love it—and he was right. Highly recommend this one!
3. The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer – Suggested by my mom just before our trip. Karl picked it up but decided not to bring it. After reading the first chapter, I knew it had to come along.
4. Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life by Gregg Levoy – A thoughtful graduation gift from a dear friend during my clinical internship. Inside the cover, she wrote:
   “Leah, may you be consistently reminded of your magic. May you look within and answer your heart’s longing. May you live with wonder, continuously amazed at life’s unfolding—and your own. May you remember that how you spend your days is how you spend your life. Go forth, set the world on fire.”
   I saved this one for life on the road, knowing it would be a meaningful read.
5. Womb Wisdom: Awakening the Creative and Forgotten Powers of the Feminine – A gift from one of my best friends years ago. After decades immersed in the masculine energy of the music industry, this book has been a guide in rediscovering and deepening my connection to the divine feminine.