Just when I didn't think I could love Seal Press any more than I already do, they come out with this: Karen Schaler's Travel Therapy (Amazon link here).
Purrrfect! Been suffering from some serious wanderlust lately, from wanting to go back to Vermont to India to the UK to the French countryside to rediscovering the beaches of the Caribbean. Siiigh. And even better, this book is geared towards women post-breakup or divorce, or seeking rejuvenation of a certain kind...
"With 101 unique destinations, Travel Therapy is geared toward helping readers refresh and find themselves, whether they’re dealing with a breakup or divorce, celebrating retirement, or looking to shake things up. Every chapter includes quizzes, travel tips, and extensively researched links to the best destination-specific websites to help you figure out the perfect destination for you. From daring destinations to soothing spa escapes, Travel Therapy is your road map to self-discovery, happiness, and success—whether it’s zip-lining in Belize, helping orphaned children in Africa, or beachcombing the Caribbean."
Like, somebody wipe the drool off my face already. While I'm no jetsetter, I have been on my share of trips to destinations both exotic and quaint. The thing that always totally makes the trip, though, is the company you keep. There's a reason honeymoons are always such hyped trips, yo.
But what about when you travel alone? I wouldn't know -- I've never had the chance. But I envision revelations, a personal enlightenment of sorts.
And hey, as long as we're talking about travel... looky-look what I found (from here)! A table of the most photographed landmarks in the world. And of the top 7, I've been IN three. Cooool...
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