There are millions of books out there marketing as life-changing books these days.

Not sure which ones are worth your time or if they will change your life?

Here are some recommendations that you might enjoy! 

• Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
• The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz
• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
• The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chavalier
• Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella

I love reading. I read a lot during my travels, on the plane, on the beach – pretty much whenver I have the time.

Not that I was hoping that reading books can change my life, but miracurously and unexpectedlly, it often does turn out to have life-changing power.

Of all the hundreds of books that I read, I have to admit that only a selected few changed my life, my narrative, and how I see things.

Some books have led me to make life-changing decisions.

If you have an Amazon Kindle or its Kindle App, you can easily get these books online in just one click.
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I have linked them here as well. Check it out, download, and enjoy your reading right away! 

Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Easily made the top of my travel book list. 

I have read it three times since I first got it in 2011. Bought multiple copies for my friends, and three copies for myself so I have it available in all my homes and apartments!

Elizabeth Gilbert is a gifted writer.

It’s so  beautifully written you will love every single sentence that she writes.

I meditated for the first time in a long time because I read her book, and it sort of got me on a spiritual path. Her stories resonated with everyone at some point in their lives.

If you’re healing from a broken heart or learning about self-love, definitely one I’d recommend!

The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz 

This book was recommended to me by one of my favorite yoga teachers in London.

It will change the way you see yourself and the world. It emphasize so much on how your perception makes your reality.

Everything about your “assumptions” matters.

It’s soothing, calming and philosophical. It is spiritual and life-changing without being dogmatic.

This book is a sequel to the Fourth Agreement. You can just jump to reading this one as most of the texts is kind of a repetition. 

The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chavalier

What I love about Chavelier’s work is her talent in making an object come to life by adding stories and meaning into it.

This book is about a historical masterpiece – a tapestry. The tapestry is already beautiful to look at.

But it becomes so magical and enchanting once you are able to imagine how so much effort and struggles went behind it

It was an artwork that took years in the making.

I never look at historical arts the same way again after reading this book.   

The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo 

I read all of his books; all of them are spiritual and life-changing books.

But the Alchemist is his best-seller and justifiably so.

It’s about following your heart, trusting in signs from God, and taking that first step of faith. A contemporary spiritual classic book.
 
Twenties Girl & The Shopaholic Series by Sophie Kinsella

To say it's life-changing might be an overstatement. But I absolutely adore Sophie Kinsella’s work.

I actually read all of her books because her writing is magical.

It’s contemporary writing with the storylines that are simply addictive.

So charming, witty, and humorous. I recommend getting one to read on a long trip, and you will not want to put it down!
 
That's it for now for my travel book list.

Oh, and I’d totally recommendgetting an Amazon Kindle, if you don't already have it. 

It’s one of the best investments I’ve made.

I bought mine three years ago, and it still stays strong.

I’m using it almost everyday. It’s friendly to the environment. And I love how I can change the fonts! 

Who doesn't love to travel? But as college application deadlines are approaching, with so little time, how can you afford to travel? 

But maybe you should! 

I wanted to travel the world too when I was in high school. While grades are undeniably important, your essays will be a big part of your application. And travelling can be a great way to help you form outstanding college essays that will get you into top colleges! 

Your essay shows who you are as a person, what you've experienced, and what your worldviews are!

And there are many destinations to choose from!

It's also very easy to find the right destination and accommodation these days. There are many travel resources that are available just clicks away. 

This post will show you how I turned my travel experience into powerful travel college essays that got me into an Ivy League school.  Here we go!