Blurb For some people, retirement dreams can consist of comfy slippers and gardening. Not so David and Helene, whose dream was of adventure. They presented Audley Travel with the challenge of exploring the history, landscape, wildlife, people and food in fifteen countries over ten months. Fortunately, they were up to the task so David and… Continue reading Turning Left Around the World by David C Moore: impressive and inspiring
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One Sip At A Time by Keith Van Sickle: sparkling expat experiences
Oh, but I love this book about expat life in Provence! It’s beautifully written, thoroughly entertaining and sums up the expat experience superbly. The writing sparkles with enjoyment and humour, although the author’s not above giving gentle digs where they’re due. After all, the French do have their little, incomprehensible ways when it comes to,… Continue reading One Sip At A Time by Keith Van Sickle: sparkling expat experiences
Paris Runaway by Paulita Kincer: a runaway success
I’m a big fan of Paulita Kincer’s novels, and I honestly think this is her best yet. It’s an exciting story that takes us from Florida to Paris and Marseilles as Sadie tries to find her runaway daughter, Scarlett. Sadie is still healing after an unpleasant divorce and has been neglecting herself and devoting all… Continue reading Paris Runaway by Paulita Kincer: a runaway success
Confessions of a Paris Party Girl by Vicky Lesage: a sparkling gem of a book
This book is an absolute delight from start to finish. But don’t read it – at least, not in a public place. It’ll have you smiling to yourself at the author’s light, lively smile, chuckling quietly at the faux pas, which are a normal part of expat life, that she shares with us and occasionally… Continue reading Confessions of a Paris Party Girl by Vicky Lesage: a sparkling gem of a book
A Unique View of Cairo from Herbert L Smith
Cairo: The Mother of the World by Herbert L Smith is an account of the author’s time in that city. But if was he there for three years or a lifetime, he can’t be sure. Certainly he gains a lifetime of experiences during his stay there. Like most expats he is enchanted but also frustrated… Continue reading A Unique View of Cairo from Herbert L Smith
Guest Post from Donna Morang, Travel Author
I recently reviewed Donna’s terrific book Big Backpack – Little Word and am thrilled to bits that she agreed to do a guest post for me. I described her book as “a travel memoir that grabs you by the scruff of your neck and gives you a good shake!” So, over to Donna. Stephanie has… Continue reading Guest Post from Donna Morang, Travel Author