The 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.
Mary 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
Francis 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.
Europe 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 [...]
Around 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 [...]