One of the very best books I've ever read is featured here in our Book Review this week. Published by Roaring Forties Press and authored by Susan Shillinglaw, A Journey into Steinbeck's California is a treasure. Full of gorgeous photos by Nancy Burnett, artwork of the times, photos of Steinbeck's contemporaries, and in-depth sidebars of places, people, and events, this book delves deeply into Steinbeck and California.
One of our travel guides partners, Not For Tourists, has several unique offerings for travelers on their website this week. Check out the following highlights from their Atlanta correspondents this week...
Learning about the world is a crucial part of any education. But what about your own home town? What do you know about it? Whether yours is a huge city or a small town, it has an interesting history waiting to be discovered. You and your children can do the research together and share your findings with the rest of your family and friends. After all, it makes sense for a true wandering educator to be an expert in his own town before exploring the rest of the world!
Can you imagine traveling for a year, finding local festivals, history, and things and places you've always wanted to see? One of the joys of publishing Wandering Educators is finding really cool people, doing interesting things.
One of the best aspects of traveling is the opportunity to try new cuisines and restaurants. When we travel, I'm always looking for new restaurants - busy looking for restaurant reviews and figuring out where we should dine! I am also conscious of finding restaurant discounts and stretching our travel budget.
