What if you could travel the world, experiencing different cultures and exotic wonders? And what if God spoke to you through each encounter? This is the adventure Vicki Kuyper takes in Wonderlust: A Spiritual Travelogue for the Adventurous Soul. “From hiking the Inca Trail to riding an elephant through the teak forests of Thailand,” she invites the reader to join her on a quest to “explore uncharted territories of the heart, both God’s and yours.”

Kupyer’s engaging stories and encouraging insights will appeal to anyone who longs to pack their bags and leave behind daily routines in exchange for a taste of travel and excitement. Not many of us have the opportunity to fish for piranhas in the Amazon River or go rock-climbing in Alaska, but Wonderlust can provide a welcome dose of armchair adventure. Learn the value of perseverance while following Kuyper on an arduous hike to Machu Picchu. Ponder your future while she does the same as a student in Italy. And glimpse the heart of God while remembering the Cambodian genocide in temple ruins at Angkor Wat.

Scripture and questions at the end of each section yield further insight for the reader, encouraging you to apply each story to your own life. The power of prayer, the necessity of humility, and discovering a sense of purpose are all topics that Kuyper covers through personal encounters with God during her travels. Thirty short chapters, each tackling a different destination and spiritual emphases, provide a perfect accompaniment to your morning cup of coffee or lunch break at work. Who needs a plane ticket when you can take a meaningful journey with a book?

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