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Susanne Rheault perfectly captures the juxtaposition between life in the United States and life in East Africa in her new book, My Wild and Precious Life. A skilled writer and…

Gerd de Ley’s The Book of African Proverbs is an encyclopedic collection of cultural and social insights from across the African continent. The book is divided into nine sections that…

David Downie is a best-selling author and tour guide who grew up in San Francisco and moved to Paris thirty years ago. He brings his trademark enthusiasm and passion for…

Hello! My Name is Tasty: Global Diner Favorites from Portland’s Tasty Restaurants is the new cookbook from John Gorham and Liz Crain. The Tasty restaurants are well-known and pop-u-lar in…

When I opened The Streets of Paris, the latest travel book by Susan Cahill, I was astonished. Here is the book I looked for during all my years in Paris—an…

Josh Katz, author of Speaking American: How Ya’ll, Youse, and You Guys Talk, A Visual Guide, gives us a graphic guide to some of the American English words, phrases and…

Journalist and author Eleanor Aldridge’s new book, Paris: A Curious Traveler’s Guide, offers much to both first-time visitors and those who have made many visits to the City of Love.…

Often mistaken for Tasmania in Australia, Tanzania is an East African country praised for its wilderness regions and tropical islands. It has a lot to offer to visitors through its…

Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase as the song goes, is one of Zanzibar’s favorite sayings. In Swahili, it means “no worries.” Looking at the turquoise-colored water and listening to…

When you think of Detroit, you might think of its nickname “Motor City.” And you’ll certainly find plenty of things to do in this thriving metro if you’re a car…