Travel is the movement of people or objects (such as airplanes, boats, trains and other conveyances) between relatively distant geographical locations. The term "travel" originates from the Old French word travail. Travel writing is a genre that has, as its focus, accounts of real or imaginary places. The genre encompasses a number of styles that may range from the documentary to the evocative, from literary to journalistic, and from the humorous to the serious. Travel writing is often associated with tourism, and includes works of an ephemeral nature such as guide books and reviews, with the Travel is the movement of people or objects (such as airplanes, boats, trains and other conveyances) between relatively distant geographical locations. The term "travel" originates from the Old French word travail. Travel writing is a genre that has, as its focus, accounts of real or imaginary places. The genre encompasses a number of styles that may range from the documentary to the evocative, from literary to journalistic, and from the humorous to the serious. Travel writing is often associated with tourism, and includes works of an ephemeral nature such as guide books and reviews, with the intent being to educate the reader about the destination, provide helpful advice for those visiting the destination, and inspire readers to travel to the destination. Travel writing has also been produced by other types of travelers, such as military officers, missionaries, explorers, scientists, pilgrims, and migrants....more
In 1980, Graham Broyd did something outrageous—he sold his scholarship ticket to Washington, DC, bought a one-way flight to Los Angeles, and set off tIn 1980, Graham Broyd did something outrageous—he sold his scholarship ticket to Washington, DC, bought a one-way flight to Los Angeles, and set off to hitchhike across America. Armed with a red backpack, a surfboard, and a knack for finding himself in both incredible and ridiculous situations, he bummed rides, crashed on beaches, and stumbled into experiences that would shape him forever. From rolling the dice in Vegas to interviewing senators in Congress, from the open roads of the West to the neon chaos of New York City, every mile brought a new story.
Forty years later, Graham returns to retrace his steps, revisiting the landscapes, people, and memories that defined his youth. What has changed? What remains? And how does time shift our understanding of the roads we once traveled?
Backpack, Jacket, Surfboard is a raw and humorous adventure memoir, a time capsule of 1980s America, and an unfiltered reflection on risk, nostalgia, and the unexpected turns that shape a life. It’s for anyone who has ever dreamed of throwing away the map, saying yes to the unknown, or looking back at a wild decision and thinking, “I’d do it all over again.”
For fans of Bill Bryson, Paul Theroux, and anyone who knows that the best stories come from the roads we didn’t plan to take....more View Details »
A taste of life on Carroway Island — recipes, traditions, and island wisdom from a place that exists somewhere between history and imagination. View Details »
This group is fun way for those participating in the Marshall Public Library's annual adult read…more
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This group is fun way for those participating in the Marshall Public Library's annual adult reading challenge to track their reading and share book ideas with others.
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i'll edit this later, but we're coming to lydia's house in the uk!!
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In today’s world everything lives on screens — the globe feels smaller, conversations travel fas…more
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In today’s world everything lives on screens — the globe feels smaller, conversations travel faster, and connections begin with a single message. But can love truly spark online?
Online Romance is for dreamers, storytellers, and readers who believe it can. We explore digital intimacy — from heartfelt emails to fleeting chats that change destinies. Share novels, recommend reads, discuss themes of online relationships, and celebrate the drama, vulnerability, and beauty of romance in the digital age. Authors and curious readers are welcome.
About my book
The Email follows two people from different worlds and cultures who meet online; a single digital encounter reshapes their lives and brings them together against the odds.
Read it here: https://a.co/d/080j8SSy
Join us to swap stories, ask questions, and discover how every message might be the start of something real.