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| November Issue |
| Hi from Rick: Why We Travel |
As a travel teacher, people have come to respect and rely on the advice I give, whether it's how to plan an itinerary or where to enjoy a memorable meal in Rome. But, while better travel skills can lead to better trips, they are not the reason why we travel. We travel to have enlightening experiences, to meet inspirational people, to be stimulated, to learn, and to grow.
I've been fortunate to experience moments in my travels that have rearranged my cultural furniture, walloped my ethnocentrism, and tuned me in to a rapidly changing world. It's thrilling, and it's humbling. To share what I've learned, for the past dozen years I've been giving a lecture I call "Travel as a Political Act." I enjoy flying all over the US, giving this talk to... Read more |
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| | | Iran: The Politics of People
Two young Iranian parents smiled at me, showing mock desperation as their little boy and girl eagerly dragged them into a shop famous for its pistachio ice-cream sandwiches... Read more | |
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