Mary Keener Articles
Something New Every Time – Vancouver, Seattle, Canada, USAThe second, third, fourth and more visits to certain cities bring new discoveries, more views and another focus. Henry Miller’s quote about a new way of seeing things was brought home directly to Mary Keener on this last trip.
Book Review: Japanland by Karin Miuller – Japan AsiaMary Keener recommends Japanland, subtitle A Year in Search of Wa, dedicated to the people of Japan, as a read for those seeking laughter, understanding and knowledge about this small island
Book Review: The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw by Bruce Barcott – Belize, Central AmericaNot much has been written about Belize. Mary Keener found this book not only welcomed, needed and informative, but also spellbinding.
Arizona’s Draw: Climate and Imagery – USAMary Keener had a mental picture of Arizona that differed sharply from what she saw.
Book Review: Travelers’ Tales China, edited by Sean O’Reilly, James O’Reilly and Larry Habegger – AsiaMary Keener reviews a book on China that draws you into its culture and people – one story at a time.
Book Review: cool creatures, hot planet: exploring the seven continents by Marty Essen – Around the WorldMarty Essen's seven-continent exploration to find wildlife will make you laugh, chuckle, become sad, upset and frustrated – right along with him.
Book Review: Hike your own HikeFrancis Tapon is a public speaker, consultant and life coach. He is donating 50% of his book royalty to the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide.
How Do I Get To… – Kakegawa, Japan, AsiaFollow Mary Keener as she gives tips on how to find a place, a store, whatever, in Japan.
Europe From a BackpackEurope From A Backpack
Europe From A Backpack is a compilation of short articles of specific European cities prefaced with a quote, a map of the cities and their bordering countries. At the end of each tale is a getting-to-know-the-writer with relevant travel, educational and goal-related topics.
There’s something both familiar and unfamiliar about reading short travel [...]
Around the BlocAround The Bloc
Around The Bloc is not for the faint-hearted, romantic, dreamy traveler who wants to experience a culture without too much discomfort. But it is for the true explorer, the adventurer who relishes assimilating into a way of life by living in and with the people.
Ms. Griest’s bloc focuses on three communist countries [...]
