Travelogues


Beijing Bound: A Foreigner Discovers China

Glen Loveland

ASIN B0DT2742XJ

Author statement: “Beijing Bound is the product of 13 years spent in China—years that offered me a front-row seat to one of the most extraordinary transformations of the modern era. As the first non-Chinese HR leader at China Central Television and a professional with the Walt Disney Company, I navigated a society in flux, witnessing firsthand the dynamism of Beijing’s ascent. From the fervor of the 2008 Olympics to the tightening contours of Xi Jinping’s China, my experience as a gay American in both professional and social spheres afforded me a unique vantage point on a country where tradition and modernity remain in constant negotiation.”


The Co-Captain’s Log

Katherine González and Andrés González

ASIN B0DJBY4DBR

Author statement: “This epistolary travelogue gives my multimedia account of sailing 11,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean. Friends and family followed us in real time as we sailed 23 days nonstop from Mexico to French Polynesia. From the Graveyard of the Pacific to the paradise of the Polynesian Islands, this is the true story of a journey with the real people, the real places, and the adventures that inevitably follow.”


One Year and a One-Way Ticket

Danika Smith

ASIN B0DTRPVNHN

Author statement: “One Year and a One-Way Ticket was born from the challenges and growth I experienced as a solo female traveler. Facing external dangers and internal doubts, I learned to trust myself in ways I never had before. My journey mirrors the struggles many women face when breaking free from societal and familial expectations, and I wrote this book to help them feel seen, heard, and empowered. Whether you’re crossing continents or taking the first step toward a long-buried dream (like writing a book!), I hope my story inspires you to be fearless and pursue a life fueled by love, joy, and passion.”


Where on Earth? Adventures off the Beaten Path

Matthew Stevens

ISBN 978-0-648-70797-4

Author statement: “The adventures documented in Where on Earth? span four decades of travel around the world to challenging places by unlikely modes of transport to eat alarmingly unfamiliar foods, first on my own, then with my wife, and then with our children. Early on I kept trip diaries; later, as the internet grew, I sent messages home. This book collects all of these tales, fleshed out with memories refreshed by the thousands of photographs I’ve taken over the years.”


Worldwide Fruitful Travels with a Pineapple

Mr. Pineapple

ISBN 978-1-73883-455-6

Author statement: “With the purpose to inspire everyone to live more ‘pineHapply,’ I travel the world to write my books inspired by the pineapple. You will discover the amazing history of the pineapple, peculiar pineapple landmarks and attractions, easy-to-make food and drink recipes, and info on pineapple health benefits and the infamous kinkiness of the pineapple.”


Fiction


The Professional Tourist

Noah Chinn

ISBN 978-1-990411-12-0

Author statement: “Fresh out of college, Azrael travels to Japan to reinvent himself as an English teacher. Only none of that is what he expects: his coworkers are either burnt-out or unhinged, one of his students dabbles in the fringes of Tokyo’s criminal element, and the most unlikely of world-traveling adventurers happens to be camped outside his school. Then there’s Hanna. Foul-mouthed, cynical, and everything Az never knew he wanted. She’s got big plans to shake up the world of teaching, and Az can’t get her out of his head. This novel grew out of my own experiences as an English teacher in Tokyo. While it is in no way autobiographical, I did work in many teaching-related anecdotes that happened to me because, well, they were funny!”


The Writer in Tuscany

Richard Wenzel

ASIN B0DR9KZNCB

Author statement: “My mystery novel, The Writer in Tuscany, is set in the beautiful, rolling hills outside Florence, Italy. A recurring theme is the exploration of Italy’s rich culture—not just the wine and cuisine but also its art, music, and current social forces. I enjoy travel and all things Italy and Italian, and I loved crafting a story from the perspectives of various international visitors to the villa and vineyard. Each visitor ultimately becomes absorbed in the nefarious plot.”