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Travel as a Political Act
Travel as a Political Act | Rick Steves
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Change the world one trip at a time. In this illuminating collection of stories and lessons from the road, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves shares a powerful message that resonates now more than ever. With the world facing divisive and often frightening events, from Trump, Brexit, and Erdogan, to climate change, nativism, and populism, there's never been a more important time to travel. Rick believes the risks of travel are widely exaggerated, and that fear is for people who don't get out much. After years of living out of a suitcase, he still marvels at how different cultures find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, Rick shows how we can learn more about own country by viewing it from afar. With gripping stories from Rick's decades of exploration, this fully revised edition of Travel as a Political Act is an antidote to the current climate of xenophobia. When we travel thoughtfully, we bring back the most beautiful souvenir of all: a broader perspective on the world that we all call home. All royalties from the sale of Travel as a Political Act are donated to support the work of Bread for the World, a non-partisan organization working to end hunger at home and abroad.
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Morr_Books
Travel as a Political Act | Rick Steves
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Read about 7 hours so far for #33by33. Started tackling Grapes of Wrath and did some #audiopuzzling with the tagged book to finish my puzzle of the Trevi fountain. Will make much more reading progress in the next few days. @MatchlessMarie

MatchlessMarie I love #AudioPuzzling! And you coffee is gorgeous. (edited) 2y
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JenReadsAlot
JenReadsAlot
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I really enjoyed this and cannot wait to get traveling again! Free square #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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PurpleTulipGirl
PurpleTulipGirl
Travel as a Political Act | Rick Steves
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I miss being able to travel more easily. Scheduling a hibernation vacation for July meant asking how far I could travel comfortably without needing a pit stop. 🤔 I‘m hoping the answer is 3.5 hours.

I‘ve encountered people who didn‘t like to travel, felt no need to visit other places. I‘m the opposite. I‘d be happy to spend a whole lot more time traveling, staying in new places for an extended visit. Someday....

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Grrlbrarian
Grrlbrarian
Travel as a Political Act | Rick Steves
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March / April TBR. Almost finished with the tagged read. It‘s very thought-provoking and makes me want to travel to Morocco, Iran, Palestine... well, everywhere! ✈️

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Lindy
Lindy
Travel as a Political Act | Rick Steves
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Did some #audiobaking today in preparation for a carolling party tonight. 🎄

Bibliogeekery That looks beautiful! 5y
Texreader Wow!! 5y
Lindy @Bibliogeekery @Texreader Thanks! 5y
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Redwritinghood That‘s so pretty! 5y
Ruthiella Amazing! ❤️😀❤️😀 5y
ReadingSusan Wow this is so gorgeous. (edited) 5y
saresmoore Amazing work! It‘s stunning! 5y
Daisey Lovely! 5y
Lindy @Redwritinghood @Ruthiella @ReadingSusan @saresmoore @Daisey Awww, you are all so sweet! Thanks. It‘s a Finnish sour cream cake flavoured with cardamom and cinnamon: kermakakku from
[tagged book]The Finnish Cookbook
5y
batsy That's a beauty 💫💖 5y
Redwritinghood @Lindy Gosh that sounds delicious. Love those spices and it sounds like it would be great for Christmas. Thanks. 5y
Lindy @batsy @Redwritinghood Thanks. I bake this at least once a year because it‘s a favourite. I was asked to bring something baked to the party and I knew there would be figgy pudding (set on fire) so I chose to make this not-very-sweet cake that‘s traditionally served without icing. It was a hit. ☺️ 5y
LeahBergen Wow! 😍😍 5y
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ferskner
ferskner
Travel as a Political Act | Rick Steves
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An awful picture, but I LOVED hearing my travel hero Rick Steves speak tonight. And he signed my program!

Rachbb3 So cool! I love Rick Steves! 😀 5y
tpixie Awesome! I just bought a Rick Steve‘s Paris book! 5y
ferskner @Rachbb3 He was sooooooo interesting! He spoke for over 90 minutes and it never got old. @tpixie oooo when do you leave? 5y
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tpixie @ferskner hoping to go Sept 2019. I just should‘ve gone back in high school or college when I was fluent in French!In Dec heading to Niagra Falls Ontario- my son is dancing in a Christmas dance/ ice Capades show at the Fallsview Casino there! 5y
ferskner @tpixie those both sound like awesome trips! I didn't have my passport with me when I went to Niagra Falls (spur of the moment) and I've always regretted not seeing it from the Canadian side. 5y
tpixie @ferskner ah snap! I went as a young child before we needed passports, but barely remember it. I accidentally let my passport lapse, so luckily I got a new one in time to go see my son & the sites! 5y
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staciec
staciec
Travel as a Political Act | Rick Steves
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I've barely begun, but this book has already brought me to happy and sad tears as I contemplated our giant world and my potential place in it. Also, this is the first time in days the air quality has been okay enough to spend a few minutes outside!

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Sills
Sills
Travel as a Political Act | Rick Steves
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Rick Steve's provided a unique way of looking at travel and taking the fear out of exploring new cultures. He put an interesting spin on the success of European issues that Americans struggle with. I am ready to embrace traveling with an open mind. @sunflowers @tpixie

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ReadingisMyPassion Sounds interesting. 6y
ReadingisMyPassion Certainly matches my bio LOL 6y
Sills @ReadingisMyPassion It most certainly does that is why I tagged you🙂 6y
tpixie Thanks for the tag!! 6y
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