10 Best International Trip-themed Young Adult Books That Offer a Taste of Different Cultures
Who doesn't love armchair travel, especially when it involves immersing yourself in a thrilling novel or comic? Well, for all you pleasure-seeking bookworms, we've curated a top-notch list of young adult books and comics. Each one is packed with adventure and drama, all while exposing you to the flavors of different cultures from all around the world. Imagine walking down the bustling streets of Tokyo, navigating the narrow alleys of ancient Rome, or soaking up the sun on a pristine Caribbean beach - all from the comfort of your own home. Be prepared for culinary delights, sweeping sceneries, heartwarming customs, and even some language lessons! Perfect for those keen on expanding their horizons, or simply escaping the monotony of everyday life. So, buckle up, grab a cozy blanket and transport yourself to riveting destinations that transcend geographical boundaries with each turn of a page. You're in for a ride that guarantees more than an international trip; it's an adventurous cultural plunge! Go on then, ignite that wanderlust and dive headfirst into these spellbinding stories that will make your passport pages pulsate with envy.
『The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight』
Hadley and Oliver fall in love on the flight from New York to London, but after a cinematic kiss they lose track of each other at the airport until fate brings them back together on a very momentous day.
Author | Jennifer E. Smith |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Poppy |
Release Date | Jan 02, 2012 |
Source | Google Books |
『Love from A to Z』
Eighteen-year-old Muslims Adam and Zayneb meet in Doha, Qatar, during spring break and fall in love as both struggle to find a way to live their own truths.
Author | S. K. Ali |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Release Date | Jun 09, 2020 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Summer of Us』
A swoon-worthy story about five best friends on a whirlwind trip through Europe, perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Stephanie Perkins, and Jennifer E. Smith! American expat Aubrey has only two weeks left in Europe before she leaves for college, and she's nowhere near ready. Good thing she and her best friend, Rae, have planned one last group trip across the continent. From Paris to Prague, they're going to explore famous museums, sip champagne in fancy restaurants, and eat as many croissants as possible with their friends Clara, Jonah, and Gabe. But when old secrets come to light, Aubrey and Rae's trip goes from a carefree adventure to a complete disaster. For starters, there's Aubrey and Gabe's unresolved history, complicated by the fact that Aubrey is dating Jonah, Gabe's best friend. And then there's Rae's hopeless crush on the effortlessly cool Clara. How is Rae supposed to admit her feelings to someone so perfect when they're moving to different sides of the world in just a few weeks? Author Cecilia Vinesse delivers a romantic European adventure that embraces the magic of warm summer nights, the thrill of first kisses, and the bittersweet ache of learning to say goodbye to the past while embracing the future.
Author | Cecilia Vinesse |
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Price | $8.99 |
Publisher | Poppy |
Release Date | Jun 05, 2018 |
Source | Google Books |
『In a Perfect World』
From critically acclaimed author Trish Doller comes a “tender story that’s both realistic and hopeful” (Publishers Weekly), set in Cairo, Egypt, about the barriers we tear down for the people and places we love most. Caroline Kelly is excited to be spending her summer vacation working at the local amusement park with her best friend, exploring weird Ohio with her boyfriend, and attending soccer camp with the hope she’ll be her team’s captain in the fall. But when Caroline’s mother is hired to open an eye clinic in Cairo, Egypt, Caroline’s plans are upended. Caroline is now expected to spend her summer and her senior year in a foreign country, away from her friends, her home, and everything she’s ever known. With this move, Caroline predicts she’ll spend her time navigating crowded streets, eating unfamiliar food, and having terrible bouts of homesickness. But what she finds instead is a culture that surprises her, a city that astounds her, and a charming, unpredictable boy who challenges everything she thought she knew about life, love, and privilege.
Author | Trish Doller |
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Price | $9.99 |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Release Date | May 23, 2017 |
Source | Google Books |
『Field Notes on Love』
"Utterly romantic." --Jenny Han, NYT bestselling author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before Two teens are thrown together on a cross-country train trip that will teach them about love, each other, and the futures they can build for themselves in this meet-cute romance from the bestselling author of Windfall and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight. It's the perfect idea for a romantic week together: traveling across America by train. But then Hugo's girlfriend dumps him. Her parting gift: the tickets for their long-planned last-hurrah-before-college trip. Only, it's been booked under her name. Nontransferable, no exceptions. Mae is still reeling from being rejected from USC's film school. When she stumbles across Hugo's ad for a replacement Margaret Campbell (her full name!), she's certain it's exactly the adventure she needs to shake off her disappointment and jump-start her next film. A cross-country train trip with a complete stranger might not seem like the best idea. But to Mae and Hugo, both eager to escape their regular lives, it makes perfect sense. What starts as a convenient arrangement soon turns into something more. But when life outside the train catches up to them, can they find a way to keep their feelings for each other from getting derailed? "One of the loveliest, most touching romances of 2019 thus far that gets at the nature of something deeply uried in all of our hearts." --Entertainment Weekly
Author | Jennifer E. Smith |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Ember |
Release Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
Source | Google Books |
『Sophomore Year Is Greek to Me』
High school sophomore Zona Lowell is reluctantly moving to Athens with her father, where she'll be forced to meet her mother's large estranged family.
Author | Meredith Zeitlin |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Penguin |
Release Date | Apr 01, 2016 |
Source | Google Books |
『Love & Gelato』
"After her mother dies, Lina travels to Italy where she discovers her mother's journal and sets off on an adventure to unearth her mother's secrets"--
Author | Jenna Evans Welch |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Release Date | May 03, 2016 |
Source | Google Books |
『I Love You So Mochi』
Kimi Nakamura loves fashion, and designing clothes, jewelry, and accessories for her friends, but her mother, a professional graphic designer with a long list of clients, wants her to be a serious artist, and is furious when she discovers Kimi has dropped her fine arts class; so Kimi is relieved to be able to visit her normally estranged grandparents in Kyoto during spring break--but what begins as an escape becomes a way to learn about her mother and her Japanese heritage, and to figure out how to move forward with her own life.
Author | Sarah Kuhn |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Point |
Release Date | May 05, 2020 |
Source | Google Books |
『Salty, Bitter, Sweet』
A slow-burn romance in a cutthroat kitchen! There’s more to becoming a top chef for 17-year-old Isabella Fields than just not getting chopped … especially when the chances of things heating up with an intriguing boy and becoming a food star in the kitchen are both on the line. Isa’s family life has fallen apart after the death of her Cuban abuela and the divorce of her parents. And after moving in with her dad and her new stepmom, Margo, in Lyon, France, Isa feels like an outsider in her father’s new life. She balances her time between avoiding the awkward “why-did-you-cheat-on-Mom” conversation and her diligent aspiration to become a premiere chef. Despite Isa’s world being turned upside-down, her father’s house is located only 30 minutes away from the restaurant of world-famous Chef Pascal Grattard, who runs a prestigiously competitive international kitchen apprenticeship. The prize job at Chef Grattard’s renowned restaurant also represents a transformative opportunity for Isa who is desperate to get her life back in order—and desperate to prove she has what it takes to work in an haute kitchen. But Isa’s stress and repressed grief begin to unravel further when the enigmatic Diego shows up at the house unannounced. How can Isa expect to hold it together when she’s at the bottom of her class at the apprenticeship, her new stepmom is pregnant, she misses her abuela dearly, and things with Diego reach a boiling point? Mixing up only the best ingredients, Salty, Bitter, Sweet: Is a clean and wholesome rival-to-lovers trope set in a cutthroat kitchen environment Is a perfect book for foodies ages 13 and up, and features a Latina main character who is trilingual Explores complicated family dynamics and relatable themes of friendship, acceptance, grief, and learning to care for yourself Perfect for TV fans of Top Chef, Chopped, and The Great British Bake-off, as well as YA titles such as With the Fire on High or A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow Has authentic representation of Mayra Cuevas’ background
Author | Mayra Cuevas |
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Price | $5.99 |
Publisher | Blink |
Release Date | Mar 03, 2020 |
Source | Google Books |
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Exploring the world through the pages of these incredible novels promises to take you on a thrilling journey without ever leaving your comfort zone. Each of them presents a unique culture, allowing you to get lost in diverse traditions, vibrant food scenes, and captivating landscapes. Isn't it exciting to be able to decode the world bit by bit from a cozy little corner of your home? To be honest, the real beauty of these young adult books lies in how they let us appreciate and respect cultural diversity. They give us a taste of what it’s like to wander in someone else's shoes and allows us to vicariously experience a myriad of travel adventures. So guys, get ready to plunge into different worlds and grab these fantastic novels. Fasten your seat belts, readers. There's an exciting trip ahead!
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