The Travel Shelf

The Ethical Traveler
Imogen Lepere
Smith Street Books
c/o Rizzoli
300 Park Avenue South, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10010
www.rizzoliusa.com
9781925811988, $16.95, HC, 108pp

https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Traveler-World-Without-Ruining/dp/1925811980

Synopsis: Travel can be fun, informative and life-event memorable, but ther=
e are hidden costs to your trips that go deeper than your pockets. From pot= ential impacts on the environment or the communities we visit to respecting=
others' cultures, taking a moment to consider our choices can make a real = impact on the planet and other people.

Whether it's doing the research to make sure the money we pay to see wild a= nimals isn't going into the pockets of those abusing them or forgoing the f= amiliarity of Starbucks for local restaurants, there are countless ways we = can travel more consciously.

"The Ethical Traveler: 100 Ways to Roam the World (Without Ruining It!)" by=
experienced travel writer Imogen Lepere offers 100 specific tips to help p= rotect the planet, support communities, and plan trips that are more mindfu=
l for anyone who wants to explore the world while conserving everything tha=
t makes it so special.

Critique: Simply stated, "The Ethical Traveler: 100 Ways to Roam the World = (Without Ruining It!)" should be considered essential reading for anyone tr= aveling across the city, across the state, across the country, or across th=
e world -- especially when visiting another country with its customs and cu= lture different from the traveler's own. The tips are simple, succinct, and=
come with a full color illustration. Of special note is the informative in= troduction and the opening section of advice on 'How To Use This Book'. "Th=
e Ethical Traveler" is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal=
, professional, community, and academic library Ecotourism and General Trav=
el Guide collections.

Editorial Note: Imogen Lepere (https://www.imogenleperewriter.com) is an aw= ard-winning travel writer based in London who specializes in food, female e= mpowerment, and community. Her previous adventures include living with a co= mmune on a Thai island, couch surfing around Scandinavia, riding the Trans-= Mongolian Railway, sailing to Indonesia's Spice Islands, and a summer spent=
with a nudist colony in Greece.

Great American Road Trips: Best of 50 States
Editorial Staff
Reader's Digest Trade Publishing
c/o Trusted Media Brand
https://www.trustedmediabrands.com
9781621458456, $19.99, PB, 192pp

https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Road-Trips-States/dp/1621458458

Synopsis: With the publication of "Great American Road Trips: Best of 50 St= ates" by the editorial staff of the Reader's Digest, motorists can get the = very best of road trip vacations that the United States has to offer.

From small-town pit stops and off-the-beaten-path adventures to renowned hi= storical sites and breathtaking parks, the destinations highlighted in "Gre=
at American Road Trips: Best of 50 States" emphasize the unique beauty and = history that each state has to offer.

Whether you are a nature lover, history buff, or veteran road warrior, the = incredible photography in this magnificent volume, along with the included = recommendations for nearby attractions, lodging, recreation, and more, will=
inspire you to get packing. Jump in the car or RV and share these experien= ces with the ones you love!

Critique: Beautifully and profusely illustrated with full page color photos=
accompanying informatively descriptive commentaries, "Great American Road = Trips: Best of 50 States" is also comprised of insider trips that will enab=
le the traveler to get the most out of every excursion exploring every stat=
e. While also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $13.99), "Great A= merican Road Trips: Best of 50 States" will prove a welcome and enduringly = appreciated addition to personal and community library General Travel Guide=
, Road Travel, and Pictorial State reference collections.

Soul of New York: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences
Tarajia Morrell, author
Abbie Zuidema, illustrator
Liz Barclay, photographer
Jonglez Publishing
https://jonglezpublishing.com
9782361953911, $14.95, PB, 144pp

https://www.amazon.com/Soul-New-York-Exceptional-Experiences/dp/2361953919

Synopsis: "Soul of New York: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences" is a un= ique travel guide showcasing: The Lilliputian hotel room, once slept in by = sailors, now perfect for the solo traveler; the cinema that restores Golden=
Age glamor to the movie-going experience; the modern pharmacist who will c= ure your cold (or hangover) with a tonic; the spot to sip a Manhattan while=
gazing at pictures by Warhol and Basquiat; the market that offers a true s= lice of the Lower East Side; the high end burger and the hidden one; the pi= zza place that created a neighborhood; the surf town a subway away -- and s=
o much more!

"Soul of New York" is written by Tarajia Morrell, journalist and native New=
Yorker, and produced by Fany Pechiodat, founder of My Little Paris, the in= fluential newsletter-cum-lifestyle brand. To bring this travel guide to lif=
e, Tarajia worked along with the talented photographer Liz Barclay & illust= rator Abbie Zuidema.

Critique: Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout, "Soul of New Yo= rk: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences " showcases: The 30 best experien= ces a city has to offer, Interviews with those who give the city its spirit=
; Original illustrations that capture the city's soul. While also available=
in a digital book format (Kindle, $7.95), "Soul of New York: A Guide to 30=
Exceptional Experiences" is especially and unreservedly recommended for pe= rsonal, professional, community, and academic library New York City & State=
travel guide collections.

Editorial Note: The "Soul of" collection is a new approach to the art of tr= aveling that's all about vagabonding around town, chance encounters, and un= forgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doo=
rs of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to u= ncover its soul. Created by Fany Pechiodat in collaboration with the publis= her Thomas Jonglez, the collection will continue to expand with new cities =
in 2020 and 2021: Rome, Venice, Barcelona, Bali.

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