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Armchair Travel October 2019
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| Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler's Journey Home by Matt KepnesWhat it is: a thoughtful memoir by a recent college graduate who left his unfulfilling corporate life behind to travel...and didn't stop for ten years.
Is it for you? Ten Years a Nomad covers Matt Kepnes' personal growth over the course of the decade as much as his adventures, so those who appreciate reflective travelers will enjoy it the most.
About the author: Kepnes, a blogger and the bestselling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, has traveled to over 90 countries. |
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The unofficial guide to Walt Disney World 2020
by Bob Sehlinger
Explains how Disney World works, in a book that includes tips on saving money, ratings for area hotels and evaluations of attractions by age group, as well as information on cutting waits in line and much more. Original. Illustrations. Maps.
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| Underground: A Human History of the Worlds Beneath our Feet by Will HuntWhat it is: a brisk, panoramic exploration of the history, science, and mythology of subterranean spaces, written by a self-proclaimed urban explorer and underworld enthusiast.
Featuring: Paris catacombs, Australian ochre mines, New York City subway tunnels, and Turkish underground cities.
For fans of: unique and offbeat travelogues. |
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| Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy by Frances MayesWhat it's about: First published in 1986, this delightful book chronicles poet Frances Mayes' purchase of a Tuscan villa in need of refurbishing. Relating experiences from her Italian life, Mayes describes spending time with her neighbors, dealing with repairs, and dining on delicious foods (recipes included).
The movie: The 2003 Under the Tuscan Sun film is quite different from the book but features luminous scenery and a compelling Diane Lane as Mayes. |
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