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book reviews
Please enjoy this collection of book reviews, as well as reviews of courses, and resources that I have had a chance to test drive and can honestly review for you here.
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Dancing in the Fountain: Expat Life in Seville
Want to know what expat life is like in Seville, Spain? Karen McCann writes about her own expat experiences in Dancing in the Fountain.
How NOT Going to University or Buying a House Saved my Life
I am lucky enough to not have a university degree or a house. Here’s why I think it’s the best thing that could ever have happened to me.
InterRail, and How Travel has Changed in the Last 20 Years
I read InterRail, which reminds me that travel has changed a lot over the last 20 years (and yet it hasn’t). I chat with the author about this phenomenon.
From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall: I’m Published (Again)!
I’m a proud co-author of a new book: From The Grand Canyon to the Great Wall: Travelers’ Best, Worst, and Most Ridiculous Stories From the Road.
Over the Top & Back Again: The Alps from my Armchair
I love mountains and hiking. I feel cradled by the mountains and love the inner and outer journey that pushing onward to the summit of a mountain (and making it back down again safely) reveals. It’s about so much more than just physical abilities; there’s an exploration of stamina and courage, and sharing the joy […]
Around the World with “The Lost Girls” [Book Review]
This post about The Lost Girls book was originally published in 2010. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content. I’ve been traveling with a beefy book in my bag for the last little while; one called The Lost Girls : Three Friends. Four Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World. It’s […]
Surviving Paradise: One Year on a Disappearing Island [Book Review]
I was given a free copy of Surviving Paradise: One Year on a Disappearing Island for review, and I’m very thankful for it. I love travelogues in general, and this one is written absolutely beautifully and strikes a few chords within me. Read on to learn more about Surviving Paradise and my reaction to it. […]
Imagine: A Vagabond Story – Book Review
This is a review of Imagine: A Vagabond Story, by Grant Lingel. While his backpacker antics weren’t my cuppa tea, the vicarious debauchery was fun.
Queen of the Road: Book Review
When I sat down to read Queen of the Road, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I should have: the cover of the book is quite explicit: Queen of the Road: The True Tale of: 47 States, 22,000 Miles, 200 Shoes, 2 Cats, 1 Poodle, a Husband, and a Bus with a Will of Its […]
