Travel Discovery Transformation

Author : Gabriel R. Ricci
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781351301145

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Travel, Discovery, Transformation by Gabriel R. Ricci Pdf

This latest volume in the Culture & Civilization series gathers interdisciplinary voices to present a collection of essays on travel and travel narratives. The essays span a range of topics from iconic ancient travel stories to modern tourism. They discuss travel in the ancient world, modern heroic travels, the literary culture of missionary travel, the intersection of fiction and travel narratives, modern literary traditions and visions of Greece, personal identity, and expatriation. Essays also address travel memoirs, the re-imagining of worlds through travel, transformed landscapes and animals in travel narratives, diplomacy, English women travel writers, and pilgrimage and health in the medieval world. The history of travel writing takes in multiple pursuits: exploration and conquest, religious pilgrimage and missionary work, educational tourism and diplomacy, scientific and personal discovery, and natural history and oral history. As a literary genre, it has enhanced a wide range of disciplines, including geography, ethnography, anthropology, and linguistics. Moreover, twenty-first-century interests in travel and travel writing have produced a global framework that promises to expand travel's theoretical reach into the depths of the Internet, thus challenging our conventional concept of what it means to travel. The fact that travel and travel writing have a prehistory that is embedded in foundational religious texts and ancient narratives of journey, like the Odyssey and the Epic of Gilgamesh, makes both travel and travel writing fundamental and essential expressions of humanity. Travel encourages writing, particularly as epistolary and poetic chronicling. This is clearly a history and tradition that began with human communication and which has kept pace with our collective development.

Author : Gregory V Diehl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1945884002

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Travel as Transformation by Gregory V Diehl Pdf

A daring, intelligent, and unapologetic call to find yourself through wanderlust. When you travel to a foreign place, do you experience this new life as your old self? Or do you become a new version of you? From living in a van on the streets of San Diego, to growing chocolate with indigenous tribes in Central America, to teaching in the Middle East and volunteering in Africa, bestselling author Gregory V. Diehl has followed a worldly and unconventional path through life. Leaving his California home as a teenager, he fully immersed himself, living and working, in 45 countries across the globe-all by age 28. In Travel As Transformation, he puts his diverse cultural experiences on display and asks the reader to question how their own identity has been shaped by the lifestyle they live. As you delve into Travel As Transformation, you will learn just how profoundly travel can influence your perception of yourself. Diehl teaches aspiring travelers, vagabonds, and nomads to let go of their internal inhibitions and former sense of self. To encourage world wanderers to embrace change, he shares his own stirring experiences of transformation across Costa Rica, China, Morocco, Armenia, Iraq, Monaco, Ecuador, and more. By embarking on this nomadic journey alongside him, you will learn to examine all of humanity through unbiased eyes and discover all that lies just beyond your backyard. A new, vast cultural experience awaits. To travel with a truly open mind is to forget who you were when you started. It is to be constantly born anew, and identify with ways of existence you did not know were possible. Travel As Transformation will give you the wisdom, the inspiration, and the resources to conquer the limitations placed on you by your home culture. It's time to take advantage of everything the world has to offer and become everything you can be. Find yourself through Travel As Transformation.

Author : Gregory Diehl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1945884231

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Travel As Transformation by Gregory Diehl Pdf

Based on the author's own travel and resulting self-discovery, this book encourages moving beyond the boundaries of comfort to experience new climates, interesting scenery, and different cultures, thereby enabling self-growth and transformation toward a global consciousness.

Author : Grzegorz Moroz
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789004429611

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A Generic History of Travel Writing in Anglophone and Polish Literature by Grzegorz Moroz Pdf

A Generic History of Travel Writing in Anglophone and Polish Literature offers a comprehensive, comparative and generic analysis of developments of travel writing in Anglophone and Polish literature from the Late Medieval Period to the twenty-first century. These developments are depicted in a wider context of travel narratives written in other European languages.

Author : Jennifer I Buchholz,Amy Oaks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692650806

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Go Solo! by Jennifer I Buchholz,Amy Oaks Pdf

Travel enthusiast and Life Coach Jennifer Buchholz will be your guide on your own personal journey of self-discovery in GO SOLO! Explore your personal why, when and where to go, and then how to actually make it happen! Jennifer shares personal experiences and insights from her own solo travels, as well as a series of activities to coax you gently out of your comfort zone, and toward who you are truly meant to be. You can travel solo with confidence-and experience new-found freedom and growth along the way. This book has a companion Travel Journal. Jennifer is the owner of Transform via Travel www.transformviatravel.com For bulk ordering information, please email: [email protected]

Author : Robert Maisel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1784529478

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Transform Through Travel by Robert Maisel Pdf

This captivating and compelling combination of anecdotes and inspiration will leave you yearning to explore the world. Through this book, Maisel colorfully depicts how travel can be used as a vehicle for transformation and growth. Through personal examples, he shows how travel has changed his life. And how it can do the same for you.

Author : Stephen Baccari
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 099862800X

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The Travel Effect by Stephen Baccari Pdf

Have you ever wanted to change your reality? Have you ever felt that your current environment was limiting you from success? Have you ever wanted to transform your life by going somewhere foreign, but were unable to do so because of fears around money, security, and time? After realizing that his outlook on life was making him miserable, Stephen Baccari started asking the following questions: How can I learn to love and respect myself? How do I uncover my passions? How do I create a life that I'm proud of? In The Travel Effect, Baccari combines his around-the-world adventures with practical advice for anyone who wants to become a Mindful Traveler and discover any destination. This book is essential reading for individuals who are passionate about connecting with themselves, other people, and foreign cultures.

Author : Igor Ogashawara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9798881351755

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REWIND to 2023: a Tapestry of Transformation, Rekindling Bonds, and Self-Discovery by Igor Ogashawara Pdf

Author : Rolf Potts
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780593497463

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The Vagabond's Way by Rolf Potts Pdf

“Thought-provoking, encouraging, and inspiring” (Gretchen Rubin) reflections on the power of travel to transform our daily lives—from the iconoclastic travel writer, scholar, and author of Vagabonding For readers who dream of travel, yearn to get back out on the road, or want to enrich a journey they’re currently on, The Vagabond’s Way explores and celebrates the life-altering essence of travel all year long. Each day of the year features a meditation on an aspect of the journey, anchored by words of wisdom from a variety of thinkers—from Stoic philosopher Seneca and poet Maya Angelou to Trappist monk Thomas Merton and Grover from Sesame Street. Iconoclastic travel writer and scholar Rolf Potts embraces the ragged-edged, harder-to-quantify aspects of travel that inevitably change travelers’ lives for the better in unexpected ways. The book’s various sections mirror the phases of a trip, including • dreaming and planning the journey: “All life-affecting journeys—and the unexpected wonders they promise—become real the moment you decide they will happen.” • embracing the rhythms of the journey: “The most poignant experiences on the road occur in those quiet moments when we recognize beauty in the ordinary.” • finding richer travel experiences: “Developing an instinct to venture beyond the obvious on the road allows you to see places as mysteries to be investigated.” • expanding your comfort zone: “No moment of instant gratification can compare to savoring an experience that has been earned by enduring the adversity that comes with it.” The Vagabond’s Way encourages you to sustain the mindset of a journey, even when you aren’t able to travel, and affirms that travel is as much a way of being as it is an act of movement.

Author : Vaishali Patel
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781982287542

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Solo Explorers by Vaishali Patel Pdf

Unlike traditional female solo travel anthologies, Solo Explorers delves into the inspiring stories of your everyday women who found the courage to explore the world alone. Through thirty relatable stories of personal growth, the book showcases how solo travel has catalysed profound transformations in various aspects of these women's lives. Readers will be moved by the inner journeys of these women and witness their metamorphosis in careers, relationships, passions, personal growth, and contributions to society. Addressing the fears and uncertainties that often hold women back, this book urges readers to break free from the confines of their comfort zones and embrace the world with open arms. Solo Explorers emphasises the incredible potential for self-discovery, friendships, confidence and growth that solo travel offers. This compelling book is a powerful guide for women seeking to overcome obstacles, challenge societal norms, and embrace life-changing experiences through solo travel.

Author : Joseph Dispenza
Publisher : Avalon Travel Pub
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1566914493

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The Way of the Traveler by Joseph Dispenza Pdf

Dispenza offers essays on how travel can raise consciousness, promote spiritual growth, and deepen life experiences. Photos & illustrations.

Author : Kathleen Parisien
Publisher : Kathleen Parisien
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1702515664

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Citizen of the World: A Guide to Self-Discovery and Adventure by Kathleen Parisien Pdf

Citizen of the World is an inspirational book to get out of your comfort zone. Live a life of adventure by stepping outside your comfort zone. Read a courageous story about a 23 year old Canadian girl, who quit her 9-5 job and traveled the world for a life changing trip. At the age of 23, seeking for her life's purpose, Kathleen Parisien left Canada. She was seeking her life's purpose, and felt a calling to do something bigger and greater with her life. She refused to settle for just a comfortable life, when there's a whole world out there waiting to be explored. Author Kathleen Parisien steps outside her comfort zone to volunteer in Brazil. After volunteering, she set out backpacking solo in South America where she found love, adventure, chaos, and herself. Learn about the realities of volunteering internationally, backpacking South America and being an International Student in Israel. Each cultural experience makes you who you are today. Kathleen Parisien shows that personal growth occurs outside our comfort zones. Instead of accepting a mundane life, dream big and transform your dreams into a reality. Inspire action outside your comfort zone Learn how to volunteering abroad can open countless opportunities for your future Learn about the world through travel Be encouraged to learn about the world around you, by jumping into the world of travel Quit making excuses for yourself, and get inspired to propel into action Citizen of the World is the ideal travel book for women. Develop the confidence, fearlessness and courage necessary to kickstart your own international adventure. Reading female travel books can give you an idea of traveling solo, without actually doing it - yet! Citizen of the World is a personal travel diary of self discovery. Author, Kathleen Parisien was trying to find her place in the world, and often questioned her life's purpose. Through stepping outside her comfort zone, Kathleen Parisien shows how precious life is, when we actually start living and stop planning. Through travel, discover your life's purpose and design your own life based on your potential. To see the world, is to change the world. Become a Citizen of the World by learning about the world and it's different cultures. A global citizen takes cultural immersion trips to gain different perspectives, and learn new ways of life. Explore the South American continent and the Middle East by learning the locale, all while by staying in the comforts of your home. Become inspired to learn about different cultures, by traveling and immersing yourself in foreign countries. Visit the following countries in Citizen of the World. Brazil Uruguay Argentina Bolivia Peru Mexico Israel Palestine Portugal Citizen of the World reveals the benefits of solo travel, and volunteering internationally to develop self-awareness and tolerance for other cultures.

Author : Marcus Chen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798577123000

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Unexpected Gifts by Marcus Chen Pdf

When Marcus's wife, Renee, joins him on his expat assignment to Tokyo, he looks forward to exploring iconic Japanese destinations and enjoying local food and culture with her. Devastated by personal loss, plunged into the near-death experience of Japan's largest earthquake, and facing an identity crisis, he struggles to find meaning in his life. Will practicing aikido and becoming a father bring him peace, or will he continue to strive for fulfillment? Perfect for fans of Tune in Tokyo: The Gaijin Diaries by Tim Anderson, Pretty Good Number One: An American Family Eats Tokyo by Matthew Amster-Burton, and 21 Years of Wisdom: One Man's Extraordinary Odyssey in Japan by Darrell Gartrell.

Author : Marcus Chen
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1688221026

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Square Watermelons by Marcus Chen Pdf

When Marcus arrived in Sydney to celebrate the millennium after a four-month journey across fifteen countries, he realized his solo backpacking trip had been the best learning experience of his life. Hungry for more adventures and travels, he was determined to pursue a career abroad. From feeling illiterate and enduring awkward moments with colleagues to surviving a near-death experience climbing Mt Fuji, expat life after landing his dream job in Tokyo wasn't all glamorous. Finding ways to deal with the adversities, he embraced the beauty that Japan has to offer, built meaningful friendships, and found new purpose in life. Perfect for fans of Tune in Tokyo: The Gaijin Diaries by Tim Anderson, Pretty Good Number One: An American Family Eats Tokyo by Matthew Amster-Burton, and 21 Years of Wisdom: One Man's Extraordinary Odyssey in Japan by Darrell Gartrell.

Author : Jennifer Laing,Warwick Frost
Publisher : Tourism and Cultural Change
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1845413474

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Books and Travel by Jennifer Laing,Warwick Frost Pdf

The role of books in framing travel imaginings is an important social and cultural phenomenon. This book explores how reading books influences the way in which we understand travel and the tourist experience. It covers a variety of genres of books, from children's books and historical fiction, to westerns, science fiction and crime fiction.