The Smart Travelista's Guide: Mastering Mindful Travel by Linda King presents mindfulness as a state of present-moment awareness that can enhance traveling. King explains its importance in countering modern stressors like overwork and digital distractions. She introduces principles such as gratitude, acceptance, and patience, and...

The Elderly Gentleman’s Ulyssee by Hans Bodmer is a whimsically reflective travelogue chronicling a twelve-day hike on foot from Zurich to Geneva. Framed through the perspective of a sharp-witted, older protagonist, the book unfolds as both a physical journey and a philosophical exploration, where introspection,...

Becoming Amazed chronicles Brenda E. Smith's transformative journey from a conservative New England upbringing to her adventurous spirit shaped by expeditions in California, Tanzania, and beyond. The narrative captures her evolution as an adventurer, beginning with her childhood infatuation with Pippi Longstocking and leading to...

Azores - The Storyteller's Photo Guide: A Photographic Tale Across The Islands Of Flowers and Fire by Joana Kruse is a detailed travelogue that takes readers on a photographic journey across the nine Azorean islands. Through a conversation style of writing, Kruse discusses each island's...

Beyond the Darkness by Dr. Chad Scott is a powerful and personal journey through the world of dark tourism. We find ourselves visiting historical sites of tragedy, atrocity, and human suffering in this bizarre but intriguing hobby. From Auschwitz and the Paris Catacombs to Ground...

Global Entries: Anecdotes from My Travels Abroad by Joe Fahey shares his extensive and diverse experiences traveling the world. The book is a collection of short stories filled with humor, historical insights, and cultural reflections, making it a delightful and educational read for both armchair...

Around the World in Eighty Photos by Jeremiah A. Gilbert is a beautiful collection of photos that takes you on a journey across the world, but it’s more than just a bunch of nice pictures. Each one comes with a short reflection that makes you...

The Waypoints: From 400 Farewells and 3,000 Miles by Diane Gansauer is a remarkable read. While in her fifties, Diane decides to hike the Colorado Trail. Then, at sixty-one years old, she hikes the entire length of the Continental Divide Trail from Mexico to Canada. As a funeral celebrant, Diane has assisted many families with funerals and...

Ultimate Dive Sites by Todd Thimios is a highly recommended resource for divers with an assortment of fifty locations around the world. The guide is organized for divers of every skill level from professional to beginner with insight, tips, and advice from an expert diver...

Landing at the Top by David Jackson is a memoir that follows Jackson's adventurous journey to achieve his dreams, beginning with an early passion for flying. At sixteen, he took a solo flight from Fullerton, California, to Las Vegas, where he faced a bit of...