If I read a travel book any time soon, THIS will be the one: Travel as a Political Act, by Rick Steves. Heres Ricks pitch: To make travel a political act, celebrate diversity and be a cultural chameleon. When encountering a cultural difference, embrace it with joy rather than with judgment...and actually join in: Eat with your fingers in Sri Lankan restaurants that have no silverware, dip your fries in mayonnaise in Belgium, smoke a hookah in Greece, get your ears cleaned in India, kiss a stranger on both cheeks in France, and go to a hurling match in Ireland. Rather than gawking at the pilgrims, become one — climb Romes Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) on your knees, feeling the pain while finding comfort in the frescoes of saints all around you. All this week, I’m celebrating the release of the second edition of my book, “Travel as a Political Act.” I’m sharing my top tips on how to pry open your hometown blinders, bring home a broader perspective, and implement that worldview as citizens of our great nation. Find more tips at rickstev.es/E8CXh and find the book at rickstev.es/E8D10
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 21:43:36 +0000
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