Destination: Colonial Delaware Book: by Libby Cone (Self published via Smashwords and available on all forms of electronic media) I read Libby Cone‘s first historic novel, , about the German occupation of British Channel islands and enjoyed it very much. In the newer book, she’s writing on her own without a graduate committee looking over [...]
Destination: Wisconsin Book: by Rebecca Rasmussen (NEW, April, 2011) …Twiss knew she’d stay with her sister in Wisconsin despite wanting to see Machu Picchu and the Continental Divide. She’d grow up with Milly and grow old with her, and then one day, if time had any kindness, she’d die with her. Leaving Milly alone would’ve [...]
Destination: Paris Book: The Last Time I Saw Paris by Lynn Sheene (NEW May 2011) The sad period of the occupation in France during World War II intrigues me. I wonder about the ability of ordinary people to survive the gigantic disruption of their lives. I wonder about the choices people made–some to risk their [...]
Just received my monthly newsletter from Longitude Guides, and I had to share it with you. They feature an enticing list of books about Machu Picchu, including some for kids, and a new one on the wild life of Machu Picchu. Although I can’t send you the newsletter, I CAN link you to their blog [...]
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100 years ago, Hiram Bingham rediscovered the lost Inca City of Machu Picchu and almost instantaneously he and National Geographic magazine moved this Wonder of the New World into top spot on everyone’s “must do” travel list.
Congratulations to Donna and Allan Hull who won the beautiful book, Wildlife Photography, about photographing wildlife in Africa. This is very fitting, since the two of them take wonderful pix for their blog, My Itchy Travel Feet. While I’m talking about Winners, I would like to point out that the newly released Turn Right at [...]
Destination: Peru Book: Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time (NEW: June 2011) by Mark Adams I’m celebrating the anniversary of the rediscovery of Machu Picchu this week, although for some reason the Peruvian government jumped the gun and celebrated early–on July 8. Sometimes I really love this job. [...]
