August 18, 2008 – 8:45 am
A few months ago, a book came out came out that swept the travel writing world. Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? caused a lot of controversy with its depiction of guidebook writing. Lonely Planet had to issue special statements to reassure users that its books were accurate. Now, with the issue having died down, [...]
August 10, 2008 – 11:16 am
Part of the tool belt of any traveler is a good book. Long bus, train, or plane rides can get pretty boring and can give you a lot of “dead” time you may need to fill if you haven’t mastered the art of the ten hour blank stare. While traveling, I always enjoy reading books [...]
By NomadicMatt
|
Posted in Travel Lists
|
Also tagged bill byrson, do travel writer's go to hell, in a sunburned country, on the road, oracle bones, seven years in tibet, smile when you're lying, the alchemist, the beach, the motorcycle diaries, travel books, Travel Lists, vagabonding
|