A Traveler S Journey

We are all on a journey through this life lead by what we think is that someone or something that centers us, even if its our own being. The road we choose is what makes the difference in us all. Good or bad, right or wrong, we decide for ourselves, and many times for our offspring and others, which road to take. Sometimes the roads blur together or we find ourselves caught between the two and try to live in the middle. But ultimately we have to decide how we want to live and what it is we want out of this life. Figuring out what's the best way to get there can be challenging. But whenever we stand in need of real help we find ourselves calling out to that someone or something we have never seen, but certainly hope is there. Many times it is in those desperate times that we actually make our choice as to which road we want to travel.

Nothing is as it seems for Quin. Chasing her sister's abductor leads her into Travelers' Tower, a portal for those moving between the six planes. From a plane ignorant of the other five, the young woman trusts in the few friends she can find as she enters Fourth Plane and becomes entwined in the policing group known as Sentinels. With the aid of a Traveler, a disgruntled warrior woman, and a charming young orphan, Quin sets out to save her sister. Along the way, she discovers the hidden talent of Reading, a rare trait that can ultimately predict movements and intentions. In a foreign place, with constant opposition, strife, and pain, she stands strong against the forces that keep her sister from her, while she unknowingly swirls deeper and deeper into a struggle that once again envelops the planes in war.

Part memoir and part philosophical look at why we travel, filled with stories of Matt Kepnes' adventures abroad, an exploration of wanderlust and what it truly means to be a nomad. "Matt is possibly the most well-traveled person I know...His knowledge and passion for understanding the world is unrivaled, and never fails to amaze me." —Mark Manson, New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Ten Years a Nomad is New York Times bestselling author Matt Kepnes’ poignant exploration of wanderlust and what it truly means to be a nomad. Part travel memoir and part philosophical look at why we travel, it is filled with aspirational stories of Kepnes' many adventures. New York Times bestselling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, Matthew Kepnes knows what it feels like to get the travel bug. After meeting some travelers on a trip to Thailand in 2005, he realized that living life meant more than simply meeting society's traditional milestones, such as buying a car, paying a mortgage, and moving up the career ladder. Inspired by them, he set off for a year-long trip around the world before he started his career. He finally came home after ten years. Over 500,000 miles, 1,000 hostels, and 90 different countries later, Matt has compiled his favorite stories, experiences, and insights into this travel manifesto. Filled with the color and perspective that only hindsight and self-reflection can offer, these stories get to the real questions at the heart of wanderlust. Travel questions that transcend the basic "how-to," and plumb the depths of what drives us to travel — and what extended travel around the world can teach us about life, ourselves, and our place in the world. Ten Years a Nomad is for travel junkies, the travel-curious, and anyone interested in what you can learn about the world when you don’t have a cable bill for a decade or spend a month not wearing shoes living on the beach in Thailand.

It is widely believed that people living in the Middle Ages seldom traveled. But, as Medieval Travel and Travelers reveals, many medieval people – and not only Marco Polo – were on the move for a variety of different reasons. Assuming no previous knowledge of medieval civilizations, this volume allows readers to experience the excitement of men and women who ventured into new lands. By addressing cross-cultural interaction, religion, and travel literature, the collection sheds light on how travel shaped the way we perceive the world, while also connecting history to the contemporary era of globalization. Including a mix of complete sources, excerpts, and images, Medieval Travel and Travelers provides readers with opportunities for further reflection on what medieval people expected to find in foreign locales, while sparking curiosity about undiscovered spaces and cultures.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.