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By John Stapleton Many books by foreigners about Thailand include romantic or dissolute tales of alcoholism or substance abuse in the enervating heat; accompanied by a colourful caste of local prostitutes, gangsters and police, with virtually all the characters on… Continue Reading →
By William Ried Not knowing where I was when I first woke up had become routine. But that next morning I knew even before I opened my eyes, with none of the struggle between dream and reality. I felt cold… Continue Reading →
Journalist Michael Shapiro goes on a pilgrimage to visit the world’s great travel writers on their home turf to get their views on their careers, the writer’s craft, and most importantly, why they chose to live where they do and what that place means to them. A Sense of Place chronicles a young writer’s conversations with his heroes, writers he’s read for years who inspired him both to pack his bags to travel and to pick up a pen and write. Michael skillfully coaxes a collective portrait through his interviews, allowing the authors to speak intimately about the writer’s life, and how place influences their work and perceptions.
Travels with My Hat: A Lifetime on the Road tells how an Australian nurse become an award-winning international travel writer and photographer. A Sense of Place Publishing is proud to have helped bring this wonderful book to a broader audience.