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  Where to Nest

  Kristen Van Nest

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  After college getting her dream job in New York City, Kristen Van Nest thought she had everything a modern millennial was supposed to want: a sexy zip code, a boyfriend, and a corporate job. But instead of feeling content, she soon realized she had no idea who she was and what made her happy. Naturally, she did what any sane person would do: hopped on a plane and spent the rest of her twenties living abroad and traveling the world in search of love, adventure, and new and exciting places to eat bread. By stripping away the cultural norms and expectations she grew up with in the US, Kristen rebuilt from scratch a new identity, sense of self, and life purpose that ultimately led her to move to Los Angeles to pursue comedy. Through living in Luxembourg on a Fulbright Scholarship and then in China for three years working for a wine importer, she takes us across the globe on her adventures—including nearly being murdered by a lover while skiing in Switzerland, navigating Greece during a banking crisis, and visiting Thailand during a government coup—all while struggling to find belonging. Where to Nest is a story for anyone who needs a good laugh, travel ideas, and inspiration for ways to add more joy into their lives.

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  Save the Deli - In Search of...

  David Sax

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  James Beard Award Winner: A cultural history and culinary travelogue from “the M.F.K. Fisher of pickled meats” (A. J. Jacobs). These days there are very few places you can get authentic hot pastrami sandwiches, delicious matzo ball soup, and chewy, crusty rye. In this travelogue, die-hard delicatessen lover David Sax searches out the best Jewish delis around the United States—and the world—and digs deep into the history of the deli: its characters, greatest triumphs, spectacular failures, and uncertain future.   Going far beyond New York landmarks, past and present, like Katz’s, the Carnegie Deli, and the Second Avenue Deli, to Chicago, Florida, LA, Montreal, Toronto, Paris, and beyond, Save the Deli is the story of diaspora, and of one man’s quest to save a defining element of the culture—and the food—he loves. It even includes a glossary of food and Yiddish terms, for the goyim or the woefully assimilated. Just don’t read it on an empty stomach.   “An epic journey, akin to The Odyssey but with Rolaids.” —Roger Bennett, author of Bar Mitzvah Disco

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  Chew Tentacle Thoroughly and...

  Sam Letchworth

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  Have you ever wondered where horse milk vodka comes from? Or how to fight off a mob of Malaysian monkeys? Is it bad luck to wash cow poop off of your shoe? Travel vicariously with Sam across the Orient to find the funny but true answers. 
  Sam savors every local culture he encounters much like Conan O’Brian and the late Anthony Bourdain—embracing the people, their food, and especially their curiosities. His humor and infatuation with humanity’s diversity fuel each story. 
  Teaching in Korea and Vietnam since 2015, Sam uses his time out of the classroom to explore the rest of Asia. His five-book series, Itchy Feet Travel Tales in Asia, covers his adventures (and misadventures) in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. 
  Narrated by the author, these stories of the sublime and the surreal will have you giggling and gawking as you follow Sam through the weird and wonderful world of the East.

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  Learn Spanish Like a Native for...

  Learn Like A Native

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  LEARN THE SECOND MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD AND HAVE REAL-LIFE CONVERSATIONS WITHIN LESS THAN A MONTH EVEN IF YOU´RE A COMPLETE BEGINNERSo, it’s settled... your next vacation is going to be in Spain!Your mouth begins watering as you book your trip. You’ll start in Barcelona, making your way down the east coast, catching the beaches and islands...But then you discover something you weren’t expecting… 65% of people in Spain don’t speak any English at all. And of the remainder, very few speak it well. What!?This is going to make getting around tougher than you anticipated. 4 weeks out from your trip, you wish you knew Spanish.The good news is that with a targeted application, like travel, you can pick up the essentials quickly.Learn Spanish Like a Native for Beginners covers topics of practical interest to adults, straight out of the gate, while also providing learning modules to get you up to speed quickly.Here’s a select sample of what you’ll discover in Learn Spanish Like a Native for Beginners:•  Presented in both audio and written format, designed for easy navigation and use during commutes•  Dialog drills build your conversational muscles to formulate original responses effortlessly•  Narrated by a Spanish native speaker so you can pick up the perfect accent•  Just-in-Time Expertise - pick and choose subject-based chapters based on upcoming situations and needs•  Break the ice with structured exercises that facilitate conversations and speaking practice•  Special attention to travel and workplace situations with detailed vocabulary lists and suggestions for effective communicationAnd Much, Much More.IF YOU WANT TO BE ABLE TO CONVERSATE FLUENTLY IN SPANISH, THEN SCROLL UP, GET THIS AUDIOBOOK, AND START LEARNING TODAY!

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  The Romance of Missionary...

  John C. Lambert

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  The Romance of Missionary Heroism unites travelogues, ethnographies and biographies in the form of accounts of the experiences of Christian missionaries worldwide. 
  Contents:In the Steppes and Deserts of MongoliaIn the Country of the TelugusA Japanese RomanceA Heroine of TibetThe Saviour of Liao-YangThe Hero of UgandaThe Lion-Hearted Bishop Pioneers in NyasalandVortrekkers in BarotselandA Pioneer in GarenganzeA Tramp through the Great Pygmy ForestAmong the Indians and Eskimo of Hudson BayThe "Praying Master" of the RedskinsIn the Land of the DakotasIn the Forests of GuianaThe Sailor Missionary of Tierra Del FuegoThe Schooner of Keppel IslandThe Martyr-Bishop of MelanesiaOne of the Unreturning Brave Father Damien of MolokaiAmong the Cannibal IslandsThe Apostle of the New HebridesKapiolani and the Goddess of the Volcano.

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  Slow Travel - Escape the Grind...

  Jennifer M. Sparks

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  A seasoned worldwide traveler shares tips for making your adventurous dreams come true.   Slow travel expert Jennifer M. Sparks has traveled independently through nearly fifty countries on six continents. In this book, she shares simple tips, tools, and techniques for pursuing your own adventures—at your own pace and on a budget.   If you dream of experiencing the beauty of the differences in language, culture, and geography around the globe, don’t let life pass you by—Slow Travel gives you the inspiration and information you need to take a much-needed break from the rat race and the responsibilities of daily life. It’s time to slow down and enjoy what the world has to offer!   “A must read for any traveler who wants to experience the most enriching kind of travel—immersing yourself in a different culture and letting adventure play out at its own pace.” —Michelle Lamphere, author of The Butterfly Route

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