X

Get FREE Email Updates

Sign Up

Dave's Travel Corner

Seeing the World One Step at a Time

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Guides
  • Journals
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Links
  • Interviews
  • About

book reviews

Email Dave if you would like a book reviewed, or mail it to the address here.
Some but not all of the books reviewed have been sent to us as samples.


Around the World in 50 Years: My Adventure to Every Country on Earth

July 2, 2015 by Dave2 Comments

One can travel around the world and one will certainly collect his share of experiences - but then can one write about his travels in an engaging and a humorous way? The answer is a resounding yes when it comes to author Albert Podell who made it his mission to visit every single country in the world. Author, adventurer, former editor of Playboy and explorer - the titles mount up for Albert - this is his latest book about his life wandering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Bangladesh, Costa Rica

Rio for Partiers by Cristiano Nogueira

June 2, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

This slightly larger than a pocket book size full color guide is ground zero for visitors to Rio seeking fun, food and plenty of party experiences including information about trendy pubs, the nightclub scene and street parties. Cool photogrpahy is a big part of the book - while the book size is not large, it is approximately 200 pages and packs quite a bit of information. Capirinhas, crowds and cool parties - reference 'Rio for Partiers' for all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Beach, Brazil, Cruising, Drinking, Food and Wine, Music, Restaurants, Street Food

Ride of Your Life by Ran Zilca

May 2, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

Author Ran Zilca sets out on a journey, not a long one but a journey nonetheless. A journey doesn't need to involve months or years but it should involve elements of being able to revitalize oneself and see things from a new perspective. This book is both a travel memoir based on the experiences and people that Ran meets as he makes his way from New York to California solo on the back of a Yamaha V-Star 950. Remarkably Ran had never owned a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books, Road Trip Books · Tagged: California, Journey, New York City

Chance Encounters edited by Janna Graber

April 2, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

Chance Encounters features 23 true short stories from select travel writers and wanderers. Nineteen authors are featured - their works are edited and curated by award-winning travel journalist Janna Graber. The stories cover a wide range of topics; as Janna shares in her introduction "...the stories I remember most are of the people I've met...". Along with unique experiences, these are the memories that travelers keep with them for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Alaska, Fishing, Paris

2 Years 4 Months 2 Hours by Chiara B. Townley

March 2, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

2 Years 4 Months 2 Hours is story of love based on passion and persistence. It all started when a young Italian woman (author Chiara B. Townley) working in a hotel in London spots a young American guy (Tyler Townley) staying at the hotel. They share a glance at one point but never speak. She then writes him a note which her co-worker personally delivers on her day off. Their relationship starts there - and is built over time based on this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Flowers, London, Romantic

Backpacks and Bra Straps by Savannah Grace

February 2, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is book number two of the Sihpromatum series and hopefully not the last as there is still plenty of this family's round the world trip left to cover. Author Savannah Grace continues with stories from the perspective of a wide-eyed 15-year old (her age at the time of this part of their trip) who is in the enviable position of being able to experience a diversity of countries, cultures, foods and people at such a young age. This is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Africa, Asia, Backpacking, Europe, Taxi

Inside Tracks: Robyn Davidson’s Solo Journey Across the Outback

January 2, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

This sizable photo epic by acclaimed author and photographer Rick Smolan details a 1,700 mile trek from Alice Springs (interior Australia) to the ocean along the shores of Western Australia made by Australian Robyn Davidson in 1977. This trek was made mostly solo but with several camels and her dog and at one point an Aboriginal man. "Tracks", a movie about this epic journey was released in 2013. This book contains both photographs from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Australia, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Trekking

Backpackers – by Paul Bellamy

December 1, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is not just your ordinary tale of backpackers seeing the world. The scene is the late 1980's in South East Asia - before Internet, before cell phones, before instant communication around the world. Two budget backpackers (Andrew and Kirsten) are trying to see the world on the cheap - pinching pennies by staying in ratty cockroach infested hostel dorms and quickly running out of money. Then Andrew discovers a money belt full of money and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Asia, Backpacking, India, Indonesia, Internet, Journey, Nepal, Passport, South East Asia, Thailand

Quiet as They Come by Angie Chau

November 1, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

Quiet as They Come is a collection of short interlinked stories about families told by author Angie Chau. The stories are based in San Francisco, California and date from the 1980's until the present. This book highlights families torn between two cultures, America and Vietnam; some of the characters are able to adjust to their new life in America - others find it more challenging. After the fall of Saigon in 1975 thousands of Vietnamese … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: America, California, Culture, San Francisco, Vietnam

The Weight of a Human Heart by Ryan O’Neill

September 1, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is a collection of fictional short stories by creative writer, Ryan O'Neill. The stories are fiction but you wonder how much Ryan draws upon his personal experience in writing these based on all his time lived abroad. He has called Africa, Europe and Asia 'home' before moving to Australia where he now resides. Words are his literary playground and creative outlet. Some of the stories are exercises in linguistic extremes such as "seventeen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • …
  • 28
  • Next Page »
Dave's Wines Logo

The Official Wine Club of
the Napa Wine Project!

Your personal membership to the
finest Napa Valley artisan wineries.
Learn More
Follow @DaveDTC

Get FREE Email Updates ▶

Categories

Latest Posts

  • greek theatre TaorminaTaormina, through the eyes of a traveler
  • On the Border: Missouri vs. Neighboring States for…
  • Flame of the Border by Vingie E Roe
  • Spending New Year’s Eve Alone in Dubai: An Unexpec…
  • Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber to Sail Year-Rou…

Explore

  • Above the Clouds
  • Guides
  • Highlight of the Month
  • Interviews
  • Journals
  • Press Releases
  • Videos

Prepare

  • Book Reviews
  • Pack List
  • Quiz: Geography
  • Quiz: Travel
  • Tour Booking
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Products

Share

  • Contribute
  • Forums
  • Links
  • Photos

About

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Contributors
  • Email Dave
  • Media Coverage
  • Media Kit
Hi I'm Dave. After a life changing trip in 1996, I began this site as a creative outlet to educate, inspire and share travel experiences. Read more...
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Vimeo
  • YouTube

Return to top of page
Copyright © 1996–2025 Dave's Travel Corner · All Rights Reserved · Log in

7ads6x98y