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pearseanderson's review against another edition
adventurous
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inspiring
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4.0
A wonderful anthology as always, though after I bought this used I heard some awful things about series editor Jason Wilson that will alter how I view this series for a long time. Great stories here from shitting yourself in Poland to discussing historic racism in Flint to watching your childhood friend pass down coconuts from Filipino trees. I read this in under a week, mostly on the train from Syracuse to Chicago that was frustratingly delayed. Glad I could experience travel through this book!
rbkegley's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent, entertaining collection of travel essays, including topics like a lottery-restricted visit to an Alaskan bear preserve, a not-so-idyllic vacation in France, and an expat's return to a remote farm in the Philippines. The writing is always top-notch, representing a wide collection of voices and experiences. If you enjoy travel writing at all, you'll like this book.
kristy's review against another edition
adventurous
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5.0
Wonderful diverse selection!
sumdigi's review against another edition
2.0
Usually I love these collections. Way too many inner landscapes and not enough actual 'travel' writing.
Nathan Heller's piece on Estonia was super interesting & Rabih Allmendine just knows how to write!
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