I am a firm believer in learning about things and places which are unfamiliar. When we explore new things, we learn about others - and ourselves. One such book I've read recently is truly an exploration of a culture entirely different from my own.
Look at the buildings and you could be in a Bavarian mountain town. But a closer look at the large American vehicles in the foreground and you could only be in Leavenworth, Washington. Nestled at the eastern base of the Cascade Mountain Range, Leavenworth has cultivated the Bavarian façade since the 1960s in an attempt to draw the tourist dol
Author James Mihaley is a British American novelist living in Los Angeles. His travels to Asia prompted him to become a writer. His debut young adult novel, You Can’t Have My Planet, But Take My Brother Please deals with tough environmental issues in a fantastical way, emphasizing how kids will most probably save the day.
Ever want to give back when traveling in the world of need? Love to take photos? Then join Dog Meets World, the photo diplomacy project and help connect cultures through the power of photography. The ambitious mission of Dog Meets World (DMW) is to give all children/families in developing countries personal photograph, often for the first time.
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There's so much travel writing out there - how do you find the good stuff? You can ask your friends, do your research, or find sites that recommend books (like us!). Let me tell you about one new book that exemplifies the Best of travel writing.