12/1 – The deal for $20 bonus Audible credit is scheduled to end Monday, December 1st
Amazon Audible is running a promotion currently where you can sign up for the Audible audio book service for $0.99 / month for 3 months. After your trial period, it does auto-renew at $14.95 a month, though you can cancel anytime. Included in your trial, you’ll get 1 credit per month to purchase any premium selection title, plus unlimited access to a growing selection of Audible Originals, audiobooks, podcasts, and more.
On top of that, the current promotion also gives you a $20 bonus Audible credit. The current offer is scheduled to end December 1, 2025. Included in your trial, you’ll get 1 credit per month to purchase any premium selection title, plus unlimited access to a growing selection of Audible Originals, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. As an Amazon associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases.
Top 6 best travel books
Here are some of the best travel books I’ve read or been recommended, from my article The 14 best travel books that will inspire wanderlust and a road trip. Not all of them are available on Audible, but hopefully they should give you some inspiration
Around the World in 50 Years: My Adventure to Every Country on Earth by Albert Podell – this was the book that for me inspired this list of top travel books. Not only does Podell share his story of visiting literally every country in the world, he does it in an incredibly humorous way. As I read this book, my wife kept looking over at me and wondering why I kept laughing! Briefly mentioned in the book is the story of Podell’s motor vehicle circumnavigation of the world in 1963, which is covered more in-depth in Who Needs a Road?: The Story of the Longest and Last Motor Journey Around the World
No list of the best travel books could be complete without possibly the original wanderlust book – On the Road by Jack Kerouac. Written and originally published in 1951, it was inspired by Kerouac’s adventures with his friend Neil Cassady. The two men’s cross-country trips have inspired generations of travelers to get out and see what’s out there!
Moving from non-fiction into novels, The Tears of Dark Water by Corban Addison is a story involving Daniel Parker and his troubled son Quentin, circumnavigating the world by sailboat. Mixed into this story is a subplot involving Ismail Adan Ibrahim, searching for his missing sister Yasmin and going against everything he was brought up to believe in by engaging in piracy off the coast of Somalia. How these 2 plots intersect and resolve makes for a truly interesting and engaging story
I’ve always enjoyed Chris Guillebeau’s story, and his book titled The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life was one that really captivated me.  Guillebeau set out to visit every country by age 35, and the story(ies!) of how he managed to do it is one that is likely to inspire you to go after your dreams.  Or maybe I’m just a sucker for “checking things off lists” stories! 🙂
The Other Side of Heaven by John Groberg details the true story of Groberg’s 3 years as a Mormon missionary in Tonga. Originally titled “In the Eye of the Storm”, it was also made into a movie
starring Anne Hathaway and Christopher Gorham (which I also enjoyed). Â Starting off with the 19 year old Groberg abandoned in Suva, Fiji – stuck between a boat captain insisting he leave the ship and a Fijian immigration officer that wouldn’t let him leave, this is a classic coming of age story.

Mileage Maniac by Steve Belkin, who is one of the original miles and points people. It all started in November 1988 when he convinced 23 of his friends to all fly roundtrip flights over Thanksgiving under the name “Steve Belkin” in order to take advantage of a United Airlines triple miles promotion.
And, here are a few more of the best travel books that might inspire your next road trip
- Maphead: Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks
 by Ken Jennings
- To The Ends Of The Earth: The Selected Travels Of Paul Theroux
 by Paul Theroux
- The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho
- Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus
 by Orson Scott Card (what can I say, in addition to being a sucker for “checking off lists”, I’m a sucker for time travel books too 🙂
- The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World
by Eric Weiner
- In a Sunburned Country
by Bill Bryson. Â Bryson of course has ton of good travel books
- Vagabonding An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel
by Rolf Potts
- 1000 Places to see before you die
(revised 2nd edition) by Patricia Schultz
- Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
by Elizabeth Gilbert
- 1000 Places to see before you die
(revised 2nd edition) by Patricia Schultz
- Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders – Atlas Obscura is one of my go-to sites before a roadtrip – read my full review of the book here
35 Amazon Cyber Monday Deals
If you’re reading this on the day it’s published (Monday, December 1st), it’s also Cyber Monday. Here are a few of the Amazon Cyber Monday Deals already available that I thought seemed interesting.

- Apple AirTag 4 pack for $62.99 (34% off)
- AirTag holder 4 pack for only $5.99
- Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2, Bluetooth Tracker for $16.51 (45% off)

- Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB (newest model) for $169.99 (32% off)
- Coleman Portable Camping Chair with 4-Can Cooler for $37.99 (30% off)
- Travelambo Slim Wallet for $8.48 (35% off)

- Lepro E1 AI Permanent Outdoor Lights for $86.99 (43% off)
- Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip for $738.04
- Amazon eero 6mesh wifi system 6 pack for $189.99 (57% off)
- Twelve South AirFly SE | Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter Adapter for $25.99 (35% off)

- Beats Solo 4 – Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones for $129.95 (35% off)
- INSIGNIA 50″ Class F50 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV for $169.99 (43% off)
- Samsung P9 Express microSD Express Card, 512GB for $74.99 (25% off)

- Apple Watch Series 10 [GPS + Cellular 46mm case] for $599 (31% off)
- Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip for $749 (25% off)
- Anker 633 Magnetic Battery for $35.99 (40% off)

- Anker Nano 47W USB C Charger for $17.99 (40% off)
- Shark AI Ultra Voice Control Robot Vacuum for $249.99 (58% off)
- Blink Outdoor 2K+ wireless smart security camera for $49.99 (50% off)

- Samsonite Omni 2 Pro Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels for $241.25 (43% off)
- Toniebox 1 Audio Player Bundle with Playtime Puppy for $89.99 (40% off)
- Hydro Flask Travel Tumbler with Handle for $19.98 (50% off)

- Anker 5-port Nano Travel Adapter for $19.99 (23% off)
- Beats Solo 4 – Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones for $129.95 (35% off)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus for $24.99 (50% off)

- gb Pockit Air All Terrain Ultra Compact Lightweight Travel Stroller for $106.37 (20% off)
- PROfezzion Magnetic Airplane Phone Holder and Stand for $12.79 (20% off)
- Hisense 65-Inch Class QLED 4K TV for $847.99 (35% off)

- BAGAIL Set of 8 Packing Cubes for $16.99 (32% off)
- DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver for $149 (40% off)
- Amazon Echo Dot (newest model) for $31.99 (36% off)

- Silicone Luggage Tag 5 pack for $5.09 (15% off)
- Travelkin Cord Organizer for $12.63
- Skylight WiFi Digital Picture Frame for $139.99 (12% off)

- BAGSMART Electronics Organizer Travel Case for $11.89
- Soundcore P30i by Anker Noise Cancelling Earbuds for $24.99 (50% off)
- Western Digital 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive for $269.99 (23% off)
As always, you can check the Amazon Cyber Monday Deals page for upcoming deals or the current Amazon deals to see what else might interest you.
More Ways To Save Money at Amazon
Amazon often has promotions where you can get a percentage or dollar value off a purchase by using at least 1 credit card point (like Chase Ultimate Rewards, American Express Membership Rewards, etc). These deals are typically targeted, but it’s a good idea to regularly check if you’re eligible, because these deals come around quite a bit. Note that it is generally a bad value to use your points to shop at Amazon, but it’s definitely worth using 1 point to save $20 – $50.
- Save at Amazon using 1 Amex Membership Rewards point
- Save at Amazon using 1 Chase Ultimate Rewards point
- Save at Amazon using 1 Citi ThankYou point
- Save at Amazon using 1 Discover point
- Save at Amazon using 1 U.S. Bank Rewards point
Good luck and happy shopping
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