Inspiring guide to travelling the world needs an awesome cover

Travel the World Without Worries

Marek Bron

Marek has been on the backpacker trail since 2012, visiting over 60 countries all over the world. His blog, Indie Traveller, quickly became one the most-read English-language travel blogs.

Marek has moved around the globe by foot, tuk-tuk, taxi, propellor plane, banka, jeepney, mule, horse, quad bike, bus, bicycle, tricycle, speedboat, and hot air balloon. You can follow his adventures at http://www.indietraveller.co.

This book helps prepare and inspire anyone wishing to jump into the deep end of travel - such as going on a backpacking or round-the-world trip, becoming a nomad, or simply having an awesome adventure far away from home.

Aspiring backpackers, nomads, round-the-world travellers. Mainly 20-35, but some older readers as well.

Most people buy this book via my blog to get friendly practical advice for a trip they're already planning. But some also buy it as a gift for friends who want to maybe travel someday (e.g. they buy it for xmas). While it's a very practical guide it should look potentially 'giftable' as well.

The mood should be positive and friendly. I imagine maybe using a script-like font, or some elements that appear drawn with a marker, like a handdrawn map. A bit funky and creative.

I want to move away from the design that I used for the 2nd edition (which you can see in the images attached). I think this design tried to emulate travel guides like Lonely Planet, but for the 3rd edition I would like a different direction. I would like to not use any stock travel photography but illustrative elements are still OK. Please also avoid using a globe as too many travel books do this. :-)

For reference, I've included:
- Some screenshots of how the book cover will be shown on sales pages and on the website (but please ignore the 2nd edition design)
- A screenshot of my new website, just for you to know
- A few book covers I like the general style of (but open to other directions as well)