About this title: America's favourite travel writer shows how international travel can foster cultural understanding, and help us tackle our own insecurities and fears. Travel can be many things. Some choose a sunny break on the beach for a change in weather without leaving their cultural comfort zone. Others choose a life-changing adventure that makes them a cultural hybrid, shakes their self-assuredness and rearranges their world view. The value of that experience is up to you and is determined by how you choose to travel. You can travel to relax, have fun...and learn almost nothing. Or you can travel to ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: AVALON PUBLISHING GROUP Country = UNITED STATES
Date published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781568584355ISBN:1568584350
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 224 pages. Shows how international travel can foster cultural understanding, and help us tackle our own insecurities and fears. this book is suitable for those with an appetite to learn. illustrations (Paperback) read more
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: Nation Books
Date published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781568584355ISBN:1568584350
Description: New. 1568584350 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! NEW Book! May have remainder mark. Most orders ship within 1 BUSINESS DAY with ORDER CONFIRMATION. Great Book at a Great Value! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Perseus Books Group
Date published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781568584355ISBN:1568584350
Description: New. One of the world's most famous travel writers shows how international travel can foster cultural understanding, peace, and help individuals tackle their own insecurities and fears. read more
"I found this to be a very interesting read. Having lived in Europe I recognized a lot of his observations as experiences we had as well. I also enjoyed reading about the time he's spent in other countries and admire his attempt to use his "voice" to make a difference on issues he feels strongly about, even when it causes controversy."
"Totally wasn't what I thought it would be about. This book would be good to give to your "average dumb American" traveler who needs to learn that you shouldn't just travel for the exotic beverages and photo opps, you should travel to learn and broaden your horizons."
"I am a fan of Rick Steves, and I found this book particularly thought provoking. As Steves has said himself, this is the evolution of many years of travel. We are luck to live in the times we do, where we can travel and be shaped by the places we visit. Steves argues that we have a responsibility to be mindful and observant of local customs, politics and traditions in order to better understand our own culture."
"Absolutely loved his perspective on traveling... living abroad, etc. Particular liked his sections on Europe. Many of his opinions resonated with me."
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