Travel as a Political Act

Change the world one trip at a time. In this illuminating collection of stories and lessons from the road, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves shares a powerful message that resonates now more than ever.<br><br>With the world facing divisive events and movements like the rise of nationalism, Trump, Brexit, Erdogan, and more, there's never been a more important time to travel.<br><br>Rick Steves shares his invaluable perspective, gained from spending much of his life living out of a suitcase and getting to know people who find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, Rick shows how travel can be truly transformational. <br><br>With gripping stories from Rick's decades of exploration, this fully revised edition of <i>Travel as a Political Act</i> illustrates how we can learn more about our own country by viewing it from afar. When we travel thoughtfully, we bring back the most beautiful souvenir of all: a broader perspective on the world that we all call home.