To Find: The Search for Meaning in Life on the Gringo Trail by J.R. Klein is one of the finest real-life adventure stories in print. It tells the story of Klein, aka Alex Moreau, and his travels through Mexico and Central America in the early...

So what is a citizen of the world? According to author Carol J. Yee in her book Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again: How I Became a Citizen of the World, it is a citizen who engages comfortably with the world, bridging cultural differences with...

An Inkling, a Backpack, and All the Time in the World: Traveling on a Whim is a true story of wanderlust written with a voice of excitement and blunt confessions. In a first-person POV, author Tamara K. Bryant begins her tale by facing the sad...

Altared: A Tale of Renovating a Medieval Church in Tuscany is a charming ride-along with Kyle Tackwell Ball as she pursues her desire to own property in Italy. Her lighthearted narrative makes any of us who have ever tackled a “fixer-upper” project kneel down in...

Dance Adventures: True Stories About Dancing Abroad by Megan Taylor Morrison is a unique collection of essays opening a doorway into the wonderful world of dance. If you're the curious type and like to learn new things, you'll love this book about dance. I must...

Adam Thompson shares the fascinating story of his great-great-grandfather Martin Noble Hine's trip to California in 1852. This book is a transcript of notes written by Martin Hine. California and Back: An 1850s Adventure follows Martin’s steamer trip from New York to San Francisco,...

Because Japan, billed as "a tell-all memoir of life in Tokyo", by Ash Watson relates the experiences of an English ex-pat living in Japan for a period of two years (2016 to 2018) during which he taught at a reputable private high school, as well...

I enjoy taking walks outdoors for my health, both physical and psychological. I am also a student of history and current events. That is why I enjoyed reading Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island by Melanie Choukas-Bradley. Not only a book about a little-known island...

If you have any doubts about your next trip's location, you will opt for Florida as soon as you start reading Kvaala's The Couple's Adventure: 85 Ideas to See, Hear, Taste, and Try in Florida. This delightful travel guide helps you define your trip effortlessly...

Did you know there’s dog sledding in northern Japan? And there’s even a small town in Japan that hosts its own bullfight? So much to see and do across a nation that’s really no bigger than California. But to truly experience the uniqueness of Japan,...