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Best American Travel Writing 2013 (2013)

by Jason Wilson(Favorite Author)

3.71 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1299903894 (ISBN13: 9781299903890)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Mariner Books

review 1: There are some remarkable stories in this collection. If you love travel tales - and good writing! - this is very well done. There were a couple stories I felt didn't quite fit in the travel genre, and that was a little perplexing. Regardless, they are all interesting and as an aside - I have a new appreciation for "Travel + Leisure," which I have perhaps unfairly dismissed as an unrealistic publication aimed toward travelers in the wealthy 1% (still mostly true, but anyway -). Some of my favorite pieces in the book were first published in that magazine. Since reading travel publications is part of my wanna-be job, I will pay closer attention to the articles and continue to skim over the hotel recommendations that cost more per night than my monthly mortgag... moree. :)
review 2: I'm dealing with a cold these days and I must say that this little collection really hit the spot. I was looking for something which didn't require too much attention, but which would still be compelling; this book certainly succeeded on both counts. There are several reasons this compendium stands out. One is the sheer variety of the selections. It's incredible that so many facets of travel can be addressed in such a small collection. It's impossible to pick a favorite simply because there are so many riches from which to choose. Many of these articles look at travel from points of view other than that of the typical tourist. The very first piece is written by an American man who visits Cuba with his Cuban born wife and young child. It's interesting to hear his perspective on what it's like to visit a country where Americans are not always welcomed with open arms. Corrinne Kinder's article about her experiences when she decides to cover her face and body fully so that she could experience life as local women do will haunt me for a very long time. IF you are looking for some light reading which is nonetheless thought provoking, give this one a try; you'll be reaching for your passport by book's end. less

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