Globetrotter Dogma Here’s a 5 x7, 169-page, take-with-you, soft-cover travel gem, smartly and simply illustrated – the world globe imprinted on the top of each even page and the author as trekker on each odd page, interspersed with drawings pertinent to a canon.
Globetrotter Dogma
Here’s a 5 x7, 169-page, take-with-you, soft-cover travel gem, smartly and simply illustrated – the world globe imprinted on the top of each even page and the author as trekker on each odd page, interspersed with drawings pertinent to a canon. There are 104 canons “for escaping the rat race and exploring the world.”
Each canon is followed by one of the author’s travel experiences, thoughts and a quote or two reflecting the dogma. Here’s a sample.
Canon 38: “Objects at rest tend to stay at rest. Objects in motion tend to stay in motion.” — Isaac Newton.
Migratory behavior starts early. The first sign is typically sneaking out of the house while parents sleep. Migratory animals can’t help themselves. There is no blueprint for this instinct that’s as wired into our survival as hunger is. The urge to travel is like the impulse to laugh: You can’t teach it, and you can’t take it away.
Every style that is not boring is good. — Voltaire
Chaplain set out to entertain and he created art. And the guys who set out to create art don’t even entertain. — A. I. Diamond
More canons to stimulate your appetite!
Your mind is the strongest muscle in your body.
Go where the locals go.
Pack a literary masterpiece.
Travel is neither an art or a science, but a notion.
The first thing you pack is yourself.
Think before you give.
A sense of wonder, discovery, humor and spirit spreads through and through this book. And the epilogue stirs the traveler in all of us.
Bruce Northam inspires, educates, shocks, entertains and absorbs in his body and mind travels to the edge and beyond. Enjoy the ride!
- Globetrotter Dogma by Bruce Northam ——–
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International Travel Tips for Globetrotters (1 of 5)
Traveling internationally has given me the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life. Part of the experience is swapping unique travel stories and tips with fellow independent globetrotters whom I encounter along the way. Traveling enlightens me, and brings perspective into my microcosmic life.
International Travel Tips for Globetrotters (5 of 5)
Currency/Banking Be sure to inquire about international ATM capabilities with your local bank at home. Although my ATM card is part of the Cirrus system worldwide, I was unable to use it on various occasions in South America. The best exchange rates are given at the banks in town, not at the airport or hotels.
International Travel Tips for Globetrotters (4 of 5)
Jetlag/Altitude Sickness Flying internationally causes jetlag because of the fact that you are crossing three time zones. Some precautions to take include: a) drinking plenty of water and no alcohol intake; b) sticking with a bland diet; c) adjusting your watch according to your destination’s time clock and attempt to adhere to your arrival schedule
International Travel Tips for Globetrotters (2 of 5)
What to Pack Photocopy three sets of your passport, driver’s license, airline tickets, traveler’s checks, trip itinerary and hotel confirmations. Keep one copy with you, another in your luggage, and one set with a family member back home. If any emergencies arise, you will have photocopies as proof. Bring unwanted T-shirts, baseball caps, chewing gum,