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Tales From the Road: Beginner’s Mind

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These stories are imbued with the way a traveler can feel when looking at the world as if for the very first time.  More »

Tales From the Road: Cambodia

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Cambodia is Tim Patterson's favorite travel destination. These stories help explain why.  More »

Tales From the Road: Beating the Odds

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The most worthy travel narrative, for me, is the story that was almost silenced, the bullhorn of truth speaking out against power, the steady recitati  More »

Tales From the Road: Haiti

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Our hearts are with Haiti. This collection of travel stories paints a portrait of life in Haiti before the quake and in its devastating aftermath.  More »

Tales From the Road: Ted Conover

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A collection of remarkable travel narratives by Ted Conover.  More »

Tales From the Road: Renewal

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Any travel story that features a gregarious 28-year-old blond named Svetlana has a good chance of making this roundup.  More »

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