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Galley Gossip: The Best Women's Travel Writing 2010 - book giveaway!
I have an announcement to make, a very big one. But first I must tell you about a wonderful book, The Best Women's Travel Writing 2010: True stories from around the world, edited by Stephanie Elizondo Griest. It's an anthology full of fascinating travel tales by interesting women from all walks of life. It doesn't matter who you are, what you do, or where you're going - or not going - there's something for everyone in this book. And I'm giving copies away to two lucky Gadling readers! (Details at the bottom of this post)
It's the kind of book that makes you want to travel, or at least go to your local Pakistani restaurant and order the chicken haleem extra spicy, which is exactly what I did right after reading The Heat Seeker, by Alison Stein Wellner. My mother, who also read the book, couldn't stop laughing over the phone as she recounted the story, Desert Queen, written by Diane Caldwell. I don't think she'll be planning a trip to the desert anytime soon. And neither one of us could get over Design a Vagina, written by Johanna Gohmann, which caused my mother to shriek, "I would never!" as if I actually thought she might.
Travelers Tales writes...
This best-selling, award-winning series presents the finest accounts of women who have traveled to the ends of the earth to discover new places, peoples - and themselves. The common threads connecting the stories are a woman's perspective and lively storytelling to make the reader laugh, cry, wish she were there, or be glad she wasn't. From climbing a volcano in Ecuador to running a kennel for pariah dogs in India to helping prepare meals in Iran, the points of view and perspectives are global and the themes eclectic, including stories that encompass spiritual growth, hilarity and misadventure, high adventure, romance, solo journeys, stories of service to humanity, family travel, and encounters with exotic cuisine.
In The Best Women's Travel Writing 2010:
- A search for the perfect wave in New Zealand provides a lesson in love
- Curiosity leads to an understanding of political activism and human rights in Burma
- A childless American is adopted by a six-year-old and becomes part of the family in Italy
- Cultural understanding deepens in surprising ways through language lessons in
Vietnam - On a fact-finding mission in Afghanistan, a retired professor learns that peace is
everything
- A day on a nude beach in the Netherlands gives a self-described "prude" a new appreciation of body types, and comfort with her own
- ...and much more.
HOW TO WIN:
- To enter, simply leave a comment below - or better yet, share a travel tip! - whichever you prefer.
- The comment must be left before April 2, 2010 at 5pm Eastern time
- You may enter only once.
- Two winners will be selected in a random drawing.
- Two Grand Prize Winners will receive a free, autographed copy of Women's Best Travel Writing 2010, edited by Stephanie Griest
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
- Book is valued at $17.95
- Click here for complete Official Rules
GOOD LUCK!
Photos courtesy of Travelers Tales and Photorisma
Filed under: Stories, Books, Galley Gossip, Women's Travel
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 10)
carolk Mar 29th 2010 9:14AM
Sounds like a fascinating read!
Danielle Mar 29th 2010 10:07AM
Indeed, sounds like a great read!
tmorga1 Mar 29th 2010 10:04AM
I was just diagnosed with cancer and this would be an great escape book for me to read while taking chemo.
Allie Mar 29th 2010 10:35AM
I love travel writing! Sign me up.
Arden Mar 29th 2010 11:26AM
Awesome! I hope I get to read it!
Arden
Empowering women to travel the world. www.agtraveler.com
Sarah Westling Mar 29th 2010 11:47AM
I would love a copy of this book! I recently solo traveled to Dublin (my first trip alone) and had a fantastic time-I didn't have much of an itinerary but I felt proud of myself for doing it and ended up seeing some amazing sites!
Amanda Mar 29th 2010 11:48AM
Sounds like a great read
Terry Mar 29th 2010 11:53AM
I love reading about travel, it isnt just my occupation it is my inspiration and my life, reading others travel experiences is like travelling without getting on a plane@
Jill Mar 29th 2010 11:49AM
Those stories always make me want to pack my bags and have an adventure!
Jess Mar 29th 2010 12:16PM
Count me in!! Travel is my passion and i love reading about women getting out into the world.
Check out my journey http://hikerjch.wordpress.com
Jess(Ducky)
Will Mar 29th 2010 11:49AM
Hope your part of the book is as funny as your writing on Gadling.com :P I'm ready to laugh!
Tracy Mar 31st 2010 8:30AM
Great Travel stories by Women are always a fav.!
Can't wait to follow some new adventures.
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Kailos Mar 29th 2010 11:55AM
I´d love to read the book!
Good luck to everybody.
Kailos,
www.tremendoviaje.com
Rachel Mar 29th 2010 12:04PM
I love to read what other woman travelers are up to - and get inspiration for my own travel blog at Zipsetgo.com!
Mary Jo Mar 29th 2010 12:21PM
One woman's travel adventure is another's mortification. That's why I love reading these anthologies.
Kim Cravey Mar 29th 2010 12:40PM
I would LOVE LOVE an autographed copy of a story you've gotten published!
-- your greatest fan! xoxo!
Hobanma Mar 29th 2010 12:41PM
You FAs lead such glamorous lives!
Stephanie Mar 29th 2010 1:08PM
Would love to read this! Congrats on being included in the book!
Sarah E Mar 29th 2010 1:25PM
I hope I get this! It sounds fantastic!
Ann Lombardi Mar 29th 2010 1:44PM
An Ode to B Cups? Now that sounds like a perfect read for The Trip Chicks. And Heather Poole, you are always a hoot. Can't wait to get your autograph, read your upcoming Harper Collins book, and see you at TBEX 10 in NYC.
Cheers from your soul sistahs in the sky,
Ann Lombardi (and Wendy Swartzell)