Reading List: A Trip To The Dordogne

I love traveling and reading, so one of my favorite perks of a walking tour with The Wayfarers is the reading list they send along with their info-packed booking kits. 

As you may remember, I loved, loved, loved my first Wayfarers walk in Provence last May (you can read my article, here ) and, now totally addicted, I’m headed off again with them September 25 - October 6, 2009 for a walk in the Dordogne region of France.

In preparation, I’m stocking up on their recommended books for the journey and in case you want to travel along, I’ve added the following featured selection to the Great Reads section of The Travel Store at EllenBarone.com powered by Amazon. Or you can click straight thru from the slideshow below to order.

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THE PEACEFUL TRAVELER

Bea Broda, President of the Society of American Travel Writers, shared these tips for peaceful travel with SATW members today and I wanted to share it with you… Let’s play it forward!

The International Institute For Peace Through Tourism (IIPT) Credo of the Peaceful Traveler

Grateful for the opportunity to travel and experience the world and because peace begins with the individual,  I affirm my personal responsibility and commitment to:

• Journey with an open mind and gentle heart
• Accept with grace and gratitude the diversity I encounter
• Revere and protect the natural environment which sustains all life
• Appreciate all cultures I discover
• Respect and thank my hosts for their welcome
• Offer my hand in friendship to everyone I meet
• Support travel services that share these views and act upon them and,
• By my spirit, words and actions, encourage others to travel the world in peace

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TSA Laptop Policy

Dear friends & fellow world wanderers:

I just encountered some information even I did not know—when US citizens return home from overseas, TSA is entitled to seize our laptops and KEEP THEM FOR MONTHS if we present suspicious aspects. Please see:

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/08/new-dhs-laptop-search-policy-crap-sandwich-fancier-bread.ars

If you think this is not something to worry about, may I remind you that TSA recently detained a former president of India?

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For Women With Wanderlust

Abercrombie & Kent Journeys for Women offer stress-free getaways

“An escape from day-to-day responsibilities.” “Learning something new in a fun and trusting environment.” “Reconnecting with those who know me best.” These are just some of the reasons more and more women are turning toward travel with friends, sisters and mothers as a remedy to life’s everyday pressures. But planning a “girlfriend getaway” that appeals to everyone can sometimes cause more stress than enjoyment. Abercrombie & Kent’s Journeys for Women offer opportunities to discover the world’s most remarkable destinations in the company of other women, experiencing sightseeing and activities presented from a woman’s perspective. And with ten different pre-planned travel experiences to choose from, the only anxiety comes from what to pack.

In destinations around the globe, these trips include inspiring cultural and educational experiences for women of all ages. Learn the secrets of French cuisine during a private cooking lesson at the École Ritz Escofier in Paris. Raft Cataract Canyon with a team of female rafting guides. Explore historic sites, from the Female Warriors at the Yangling excavation in Xian to the palace of Versailles, in the company of guides who illuminate these must-see destinations from a rewarding new point of view.

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