Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a great and original philosophy of life, unforgettable stories with meaning, beautiful photos, and some of the most interesting footnotes ever written in a book. It is very difficult to describe exactly what this book is about because it is so much more than a philosophy of travel. It is also a philosophy of life and opens up new ways of understanding and exploring the world. It explores the delicate and invisible interconnections of nations and countries, peoples and cultures, and delves deep into all aspects of travel and its transformational power:
- Why long term and world travel is the ultimate university
- How to create a wise line of travel through any region
- How to go about capturing the Soul of a country
- How to deal with the unpleasant realities of the world while on the road
- Balance the relationship between travel planning and spontaneity
- How a Travel Journey is related to our Life's Journey
- Practical advice on how to plan the exploration of regions and countries
- 25 inspiring travel stories from the author's journey that augment the main text
- 60 color photos from various places around the world
