Switzerland
THE BBC CALLS I was delighted to receive an e-mail from BBC World Book Club on BBC World Service telling me that they liked my review of Hisham Matar’s beautiful novel about Libya and would like me to submit a question for an interview of the author. I may get to ask the question if [...]
PDF Destination: The Alps–Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Germany, Lichtenstein, Monaco Book: Over the Top & Back Again, Hiking X the Alps, by Brandon Wilson, illustrated by Ken Plumb, NEW 2011 Once an experienced travel writer whom I admire explained to his class how to write a good travel story. “Put yourself at risk,” he said. [...]
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Destination: Europe Book: A Tramp Abroad by Mark Twain A GUEST POST by Mark Heers Today a passionate Australian traveler shares his favorite travel literature. We are honoring Mark Twain all year, on the 100th anniversary of his death, and 175th anniversary of his birth. Print PDF
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Celebrate Grandparent’s Day with Heidi, a book about a little Swiss girl and her Grandfather.
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