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Adventure on the Silk Road

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Another book that focuses on strong independent women–in this case three of them who travel the Silk Road.

Book Cover: A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar
Book Cover: A Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar


Destination: The Silk Road, Eastern China, early 20th century

Book: A Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar (2012) by Suzanne Joinson

I first became aware of Suzanne Joinson when I read Better Than Fiction , the collection of travel essays edited by Don George for Lonely Planet and reviewed here. I was fascinated by her story of a research trip to the Silk Road area she was going to write about in A Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar. Her personal story was exciting and her writing was fresh and intriguing. So, of course, I immediately asked the publisher for a copy of Joinson’s novel, so I could share it with you. Continue reading Adventure on the Silk Road →

The Disciple of Las Vegas

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Destination(s): Hong Kong, Philippines, San Francisco, Vancouver, Victoria, Las Vegas, London

Book: The Disciple of Las Vegas (an Ava Lee Novel) by Ian Hamilton (NEW February 5, 2013)

Hong Kong

Sometimes jacket blurbs are helpful. Sometimes they just lead to a letdown because they are such oversell. Here’s a jacket blurb from the back cover of this new work by this  novelist, “Readers will discern in Ava undertones of Lisbeth Salander…irresistible.” That’s from The London Free Press. That is definitely overkill. Continue reading The Disciple of Las Vegas →

10 Best Travel Food Experiences

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Tasty Travel

By Brette Sember
Traveling is about more than sightseeing for me. It’s also about tasting the flavors of the region. I often come home with a food that I am determined to learn how to make at home. Here are some of the best things I’ve tasted while traveling:

Gelato
Gelato, photo courtesy of Brette Sember

10. Gelato in Italy. We ate gelato every single day we were in Italy. It was the perfect afternoon snack and a wonderful antidote to the heat of the summer. There are so many flavors and they are all presented so beautifully. Ice cream at home doesn’t hold a candle to it! Continue reading 10 Best Travel Food Experiences →