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The Joys of Travel
The Joys of Travel: And Stories That Illuminate Them | Thomas Swick
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The Joys of Travel: And Stories that Illuminate Them is a collection of Thomas Swicks personal essays on what he has identified as the seven joys of travel: anticipation, movement, break from routine, novelty, discovery, emotional connection and heightened appreciation of home. The Joys of Travel awakens readers to pleasures that, as travelers, they may be taking for granted. It also shows non-travelers what theyve been missing. It offers tips on how people can get the most out of their trips, as well as the titles of travel classics that will not only prepare them for the places they visit but make those places more meaningful once they get there. And it tells, through memories and stories, the tale of someone who has made a living writing about travel. In fact, the story of Thomas Swicks life as a traveler neatly parallels the examination of a journey from beginning to end. Before you next trip, be it a family vacation or a backpacking tour of Europe, read The Joys of Travel. It will inspire you to get the most out of your time away from home and to get away more often.
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1. Borough Market in London, jam packed with retail food stalls and people.
2. Great seats at the Bears game.
3. Amazing food at the game, including this chocolate dessert to die for.
4. Flying Tiger stores out of Denmark are all over Europe. Lots of inexpensive fun stuff.
5. Art at the Tate Modern. This was a collection of old radios and boomboxes.

@DebinHawaii #5JoysFriday

AmyG Wonderful joys! I think I need to talk my husband into to going to London for football. (edited) 2mo
Lesliereadsalot It was so much fun and the stadium is state-of-the-art, only 5 years old. We took the tube to a shuttle bus to the stadium. Very easy! @AmyG 2mo
kspenmoll What a wonderful week!!!! 2mo
Lesliereadsalot Thanks. We had a blast! @kspenmoll 2mo
DebinHawaii A lovely list of joys! 💛💛💛 it‘s looks like such a great week! Thanks for sharing & soreading the joy! 🤗 2mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I really enjoyed this book. The first half provided affirmation for me and my opinions about traveling. The second half included a few wonderful stories about specific places the authored has traveled. I look forward to reading more books by travel writers that were mentioned in this book!

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I am determined to finish this book today before I head to the gym for the first time in months and before I complete some DIY household improvements. My priorities are in tact!!!

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Travel is the best education. Too bad I didn‘t learn this 20 years ago! So many cities to explore and not nearly enough money to do it! 2018 Travel plans: Mexico City, Milan and Lake Maggiore, Italy and Montreal and Quebec, Canada and any other trip that I can afford. So much to learn!!! So much to read!!!

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So many of his comments about travel are exactly what I have experienced. I am so happy I found this gem of a book to provide me affirmation with regard to my obsession with travel. Maybe I need to read a book about how to fund this obsession 😀😀😀.

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This was is so true!!

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I am really loving this book because I can relate to nearly every passage!!!

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I couldn‘t resist buying it for just $2. I have read 10% and I am really enjoying it. This will be a quick read.