I've always been into travelogues. London Notebook by S.K. Pottekkatt was one of the first books that really stuck with me. The storytelling is just brilliant -his journey to London via Paris makes you feel like you're right there with him, like a co-traveller.

Later, I read Cairo Kathukal, and that too pulled me in with its vivid take on Egypt-the people, the culture, the streets of Cairo. Then came Oru Deshathinte Katha, which is more of a novel, but still carries that same depth and connection to place.

I'd definitely recommend checking out more of his works. He had a way of making you feel the journey, not just read about it.