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It’s Only the Himalayas: And Other Tales of Miscalculation from an Overconfident Backpacker by Sue Bedford

It’s Only the Himalayas: And Other Tales of Miscalculation from an Overconfident Backpacker by Sue Bedford

by Don Messerschmidt | Mar 3, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Biographies & Memoirs, Humor, Travel

The Prologue to this funny travelers’ romp, featuring Sue and Sara, begins with sage advice from Sue’s mother: “Wherever you go, whatever you do, just… don’t do anything stupid.” The lives of these two young women were stagnating. Both had backpacked a little, and...
In Search of Buddha’s Daughters: A Modern Journey Down Ancient Roads by Christine Toomey

In Search of Buddha’s Daughters: A Modern Journey Down Ancient Roads by Christine Toomey

by Don Messerschmidt | Feb 1, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Biographies & Memoirs, Travel

This is a book about those exceptional women around the world who have dedicated their lives to Buddhism. It covers the lives of Buddhist nuns in 20 chapters of personal stories. Ten chapters focus on the East: Nepal, India, Burma and Japan; and ten on the West: North...
The Gilded Chalet: Off-piste in Literary Switzerland by Padraig Rooney

The Gilded Chalet: Off-piste in Literary Switzerland by Padraig Rooney

by Don Messerschmidt | Jan 23, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Books About Books, Travel

Like a box of Swiss chocolates, this book is filled with rich, quality bonbons for readers, writers and (otherwise) fans of Switzerland. The Gilded Chalet: Off-piste in Literary Switzerland is a tour de force of good writing, with insightful historical and literary...
Timberline Lodge (Images of America) by Sarah Baker Munro

Timberline Lodge (Images of America) by Sarah Baker Munro

by Seniye Groff | Jan 19, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Art, Design & Photography, History, NW Author, NW Setting, Travel

History lovers, as well as architecture aficionados, will appreciate the research and stories presented in Timberline Lodge (Images of America). William Turner, the architect, was hired to design Timberline and he had integral influence in the building’s final...
That Hidden Road: a Memoir by Rocco Versaci

That Hidden Road: a Memoir by Rocco Versaci

by Mary-Lynne Monroe | Jan 18, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Biographies & Memoirs, Sponsored, Travel

In 2010, some time after his marriage turned into a divorce, Rocco Versaci set out on a road trip. Not any old road trip, but a bicycle ride across the United States. He was not a long-distance biker prior to his decision; it sounded like a fun challenge to him. He...
100 Things to Do in Portland, OR Before You Die by Ann Smith and Allison Symonds

100 Things to Do in Portland, OR Before You Die by Ann Smith and Allison Symonds

by Sarah Hutchins | Oct 25, 2016 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), NW Setting, Portland Authors, Travel

[alert variation=”alert-info”]Publisher: Reedy Press, LLC Formats: Paperback Purchase: Powell’s | Amazon | IndieBound[/alert] In the latest bucket list to hit the shelves, 100 Things to Do in Portland, OR Before You Die, Ann Smith and Allison Symonds...
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