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A witty, blister-inducing trek through history that proves the best way to understand an ancient mystery is to walk it yourself. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Turn Right at Machu Picchu.
- sweaty
- awe-struck
- transportive
- adventurous
- 01
The Lost City of the Monkey God
Douglas Preston
A gripping, real-life adventure that starts as an archaeological treasure hunt and morphs into a terrifying medical thriller.
- 02
Temple
Matthew Reilly
A high-octane collision of ancient secrets and modern military might, where unlocking the past unleashes relentless peril.
- 03
Inca Gold
Clive Cussler
A cinematic, globe-trotting thrill ride where ancient history collides with high-octane modern peril.
- 04
The Last Days of the Incas
Kim MacQuarrie
A sweeping, cinematic journey through the violent collision of two empires and the lingering ghosts of a lost civilization.
- 05
The Lost City of Z
David Grann · 2009
A gripping, humid descent into the jungle that explores the fatal intersection of human hubris and the intoxicating lure of the unknown.
- 06
On Trails
Robert Moor
A thoughtful, wandering journey that changes the way you look at the ground beneath your feet and the choices that guide your life.
- 07
High Citadel
Desmond Bagley
A freezing, white-knuckle test of human endurance and ingenuity against both unforgiving nature and armed mercenaries.
- 08
The Old Ways
Robert Macfarlane
A lyrical, slow-paced meditation on how the landscapes we walk through shape the landscapes of our minds.
- 09
The Hunt for Atlantis
Andy McDermott
A breathless, globe-trotting race to uncover an ancient myth before a deadly conspiracy buries it forever.
- 10
Pacific
Simon Winchester
A sweeping, panoramic journey through the geological and human history of the world's largest ocean.
- 11
The Geography of Bliss
Eric Weiner · 2008
A delightfully grumpy globetrotting adventure that searches for the secret to human contentment.
- 12
Last Chance to See
Mark Carwardine · 1990
A hilarious, chaotic, and ultimately heartbreaking journey to the edges of the earth to witness the vanishing wonders of the animal kingdom.
