Books And Travel

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Thoughts On Traveling To The USA Again Post Pandemic And Differences Between The US And UK Cultures
Ive been traveling to the USA regularly since the mid-90s, for family trips and then business conferences and book research. The pandemic years meant a long hiatus (for us all!) but recently I went b
The Nuances Of Colombia With Lachlan Page
We all pick up ideas about a country from a lifetime of media consumption, and stereotypes can shape our opinions, persisting even once a country has changed, as Colombia has over the last 30 years. L
The Unexpected Road To An Unconventional Life With Brianna Madia
How can we step away from the established patterns of life and choose a path that makes us truly happy? How can we redefine travel to find it in our own country, and choose a home in a place that call
Love, Wanderlust, And Sailing Around The World With Liz Alden
What does it take to sail around the world and stay in love with your partner? Liz Alden talks about how she and her husband circumnavigated the globe over four years, the places they loved, and how
Traveling Carnivals With Michael Sean Comerford
Sometimes you don’t have to leave your own country to find a culture that is different from your own. Michael Sean Comerford talks about the unique language, lifestyle, and attitudes of the carnies, t
Visiting Places That Other People Try To Leave. Weird Travel With Adam Fletcher
Weird travel is visiting places that other people try to leave or places that are not usually thought of as tourist destinations. Adam Fletcher talks about North Korea, the unexpected beauty of Cherno
Myanmar With Jessica Mudditt
How does Myanmar’s complicated history shape the country today? What are some of the wonderful places to visit — if tourists are able to travel again? Jessica Mudditt talks about her experience in Mya
Hooked On The Horizon. Sailing Blue Eye Around The World With Tom Dymond
Can we ever be satisfied with life if we are always ‘hooked on the horizon?’ Tom Dymond talks about some of the highlights and challenges of sailing around the world — as well as the mindset issues ar
Slow Down And Wander. Visit Paris Like An Artist With Cynthia Morris
Paris has so much to see and do, it can be overwhelming if you try to do it all. In this interview, Cynthia Morris talks about how to visit Paris like an artist and how walking and wandering is a grea
Beauty In Ruins, Dark Myths, And Hope In Difficult Times. Greece With Peter Fiennes
Peter Fiennes talks about his search for beauty — and hope — in Greece. We discuss the different areas of the country with recommendations for ruins to visit, as well as how the ancient Greek myths st