book reviews
Book reviews on the history of tourism, the world's first explorers and the best trips ever taken.
In the Path of Falling Objects
Andrew Smith strikes again! I’m starting off the new year by diving into the stack of books that I received at Christmas (and yes, they are all Andrew Smith). I decided to start with “In the Path of Falling Objects,” and I am glad that my 2021 reading journey is starting off with a bang. Smith, who is one of my favorite authors, has a way of crafting characters and narratives that completely hook that reader--and this book was no exception. Like a slow boil, I suddenly realized that I couldn’t put this book down; instead, I began furiously turning the pages in a desperate need to know how it would all end.
By Kurt Mason5 years ago in Wander
10 BEST FICTION AND NON-FICTION BOOKS ON GOA
Goa is a dream destination for India as well as international travelers. One of the many dream things to do in Goa is to sit on a beach and read. Not a very practical thing to do, but it makes a picture-perfect moment to hold a book, maybe books on Goa, in hand while posing on a beach.
By YASH GOYAL6 years ago in Wander
Bookish Travels: Edinburgh
Of all the things I long for during lockdown, today I miss being able to browse second-hand bookshops most of all. So, as a wistful reminder, I thought I'd share an article I wrote about a bookish trip to Edinburgh back in spring 2019...
By Madeleine Foster6 years ago in Wander
6 travel books to inspire your wanderlust
1. A Walk in the Woods; by Bill Bryson This is a true story about hiking the Appalachian Trail. Bryson tells of his adventures in a funny lighthearted way while managing to still capture the grueling difficulty and incredible beauty of the trail. As he hikes with his old friend Katz they travel from Georgia to Maine encountering interesting townsfolk, gorgeous scenery, eccentric hikers, and a few animals. Bryson includes interesting information about the history of this scenic trail and an honest perspective on thru-hiking. For the outdoorsman or the wannabe hiker, this book is a great trip through the wilderness of the eastern United States
By Shannon Devine6 years ago in Wander
6 Books To Inspire You To Walk The Camino De Santiago
So, you are thinking of walking one of the sacred paths that is the Camino de Santiago. What better way to learn more about the Camino de Santiago than to read the experiences of Pilgrims who have gone before you.
By Samantha Wilson6 years ago in Wander
The Perfect Bali Travel Read. Top Story - July 2017.
The Tale of Bali, or Love and Death in Bali as it is also titled, came to me wonderfully and randomly. I was staying in Ubud for the second time on my trip, having returned early from the beautiful black-sanded beaches of the north to witness the cremation ceremony of a member of Ubud's royalty.
By Kaitlin McKenzie9 years ago in Wander
Plant Based
I remember being in college and wondering why I should try to go vegetarian. Why were people vegetarian? At the time, I ate everything and I ate a lot of meat. I had grown up as an endurance athlete in the high mountains of Colorado and I felt the most important part of diet was getting outside and running up mountains. I loved the outdoors and even more so, I loved going uphill and the feeling I got at the top.
By Sound And The Messenger9 years ago in Wander
