Welcome to my Book Corner
Here you will find book reviews of travel books and memoirs, stories set in exotic locations and inspirational books to still your wanderlust. Take your mind on a journey through the world!
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Authentic Food Quest Argentina: Book Review and Author Interview
Authentic Food Quest Argentina: Book Review and Author Interview Book Review: Authentic Food Quest Argentina Authentic Food Quest Argentina by Rosemary Kimani and Claire Rouger is a MUST READ for any foodie traveling to Argentina. But I also have a warning for...

Book of the Month: Beginning French (Review + Author Interview)
Book of the Month: Beginning French (Review + Author Interview) Disclaimer: Some links may be affiliate links July 14 is the French version of Independence Day. On La Fête de la Fédération, France is turning Blue-White-Red, as fireworks sparkle over the...

It’s Only the Himalayas: Book Review & Author Interview
It's Only The Himalayas: Book Review & Author Interview It's Only The Himalayas: Book Review It's Only the Himalayas: And Other Tales of Miscalculation from an Overconfident Backpacker is a funny travel memoir by 20-something backpacker Sue, who...

The Trip That Changed My Life – A Book for Charity
The Trip That Changed My Life - A Book for Charity For those of you that follow me on Facebook (What? You don't? Shame on you!) you already know that one of my stories will be published in a Travel Anthology called "The Trip That Changed My Life". I am so excited...

Mother Tongue: Book Review
Mother Tongue: Book Review Mother Tongue: Book Synopsis *Disclaimer: Post contains affiliate links Mother Tongue: My Family's Globe-Trotting Quest to Dream in Mandarin, Laugh in Arabic, and Sing in Spanish by Christine Gilbert is a travel memoir that focuses...

Sihpromatum Series: Travel Book Review
Sihpromatum Series: Travel Book Review Sihpromatum Series: Book Synopsis *Disclaimer: Post contains affiliate links The travel book memoir series Sihpromatum by Savannah Grace consists of currently 2 books: I Grew My Boobs in China and Backpacks and Bra...

To the Moon and Timbuktu: A Trek through the Heart of Africa – Book Review
To the Moon and Timbuktu: A Trek through the Heart of Africa Book Synopsis #Disclaimer: Post contains affiliate links To the Moon and Timbuktu: A Trek through the Heart of Africa by Nina Sovich tells the story of a young woman who struggles with combining her...

In Xanadu – A Quest
In Xanadu - A Quest Book Review #Disclaimer: Post contains affiliate links Book Synopsis - In Xanadu In Xanadu by William Dalrymple is a personal travel memoir of his journey along Marco Polo's footsteps from Jerusalem to Xanadu, the summer palace of Kubla Khan. As an...

From Chicken Feet to Crystal Baths
From Chicken Feet to Crystal Baths - Book Review Book Synopsis #Disclaimer: Post contains affiliate links From Chicken Feet to Crystal Baths: An Englishmans Travels Throughout China by Ian Mote is an Expat memoir about his time in China. He shares his early...

Study Abroad 101
Study Abroad 101 #Disclaimer: Post contains affiliate links Studying abroad - many students dream about exploring the world, learning languages and making friends in exotic countries. Unfortunately, for many it stays a dream and the initial enthusiasm is overshadowed...