Welcome to the December 2019 issue of online magazine Perceptive Travel, the home of great travel stories from book authors and the latest notable travel book reviews. Here's what we've got in store for you:
Sasabe and El Paso Border Towns: History, Street Art, and Tolerance by Sherry Shahan
Traveling from southern Arizona to eastern Texas by the Mexican border, a California journalist encounters challenging issues.
Adventures in Kenya: Visiting the Hot Zone of Kitum Cave by Mark Aspelin
Near the Kenya-Uganda border lies the infamous Kitum Cave, home to bats, elephants, and perhaps a devastating virus.
Cow Patties, Claws, and a Camel at a Mongolian Homestay by Julia Hubbel
Spending four days on the cold plains of Mongolia exposes the hard scrabble life of a farm family and their assorted animals.
Living in the Moment Along the Kumano Kodo of Japan by Heidi Siefkas
While hiking the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route in one of the most scenic areas in Japan, a visitor starts to learn the local customs and get lessons in cherishing every gathering: "Ichi-go Ichi-e."
Travel Book Reviews - Susan Griffith
Travel book reviews of Pravda HaHa: True Travels to the End of Europe, Mindful Travelling: Journeying the World, Discovering Yourself, and Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: 1000 Ultimate Travel Experiences.
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