Chasing Tsegi Wind by WD Olive is a riveting story about one man’s life and his passion for hot-air ballooning. The author will take you on a journey over the sacred lands and canyons of the Southwest as he explores the mystical lands inhabited by...

In 2Hour Treasure Hunt: Colonial New York for Young Explorers by Chase Cohen, readers are invited to be explorers and learn about the colonial period of New York City. Each stop is packed with history and fun facts about the city and its landmarks, including...

Mastering the Art of Travel by A.J. Weimer is a thoroughly comprehensive, practical guide I wish I had read sooner. It includes so many things I have never thought about. It is about transforming travel from a regular and casual activity into a carefully cultivated...

Savoring France: A Francophile’s Guide to Mindful Travel by Eric Kirchmann guides readers through a richly detailed exploration of Paris, Alsace, the Loire Valley, and Gascony, emphasizing slow travel. Instead of rushing between landmarks, Kirchmann contemplates what it means to experience France with purpose, curiosity,...

Born and brought up in London’s East End in 1952, Steven James Foreman longed for adventure and headed for Africa in 1992 to follow his dream. He was to stay for 30 years, returning to the UK in 2024. He recounts his experiences in From...

Sometimes triumph follows tragedy. For Greg West, a series of misfortunes began in 2008, culminating in the death of his wife. In 2009, he lost his job. He was lonely, but met Stephanie, who had moved into the neighborhood some years before. He decided to...

In his memoir Belonging to the World, Barry Hoffner expects a temporary goodbye when he and his wife, Jackie, leave for different countries overseas, until he receives the news that destroys the life they had built and planned. After telling his sons of the tragedy,...

Mud, Microbes & Medicine by Elizabeth Reed Aden is a memoir that is definitely a study in two parts. As a young PhD anthropology student in the 1970s, the author sought a topic for her doctoral thesis. Searching the world for a suitable environment, she...

Marie Turcios's memoir, Hakuna Shida: Memories of a Guatemalan Family in Africa, traces how her family came to live in Africa. She recounts the 2007 move to Kenya after her husband accepted work with an international agricultural firm. The family settles in Thika for several...

Coming Alive on the Ride by Michael Yang is a memoir of Yang’s life, beginning with his childhood in postwar South Korea and continuing through immigration, family life, and a career in Silicon Valley. The book alternates between extended motorcycle journeys across North America and...