{"product_id":"travel-as-a-political-act-rick-steves-9781631217630","title":"Travel as a Political ACT","description":"\u003cb\u003eChange the world one trip at a time. In this illuminating collection of stories and lessons from the road, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves shares a powerful message that resonates now more than ever.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the world facing divisive and often frightening events, from Trump, Brexit, and Erdogan, to climate change, nativism, and populism, there's never been a more important time to travel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRick believes the risks of travel are widely exaggerated, and that fear is for people who don't get out much. After years of living out of a suitcase, he still marvels at how different cultures find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, Rick shows how we can learn more about own country by viewing it from afar. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith gripping stories from Rick's decades of exploration, this fully revised edition of \u003ci\u003eTravel as a Political Act\u003c\/i\u003e is an antidote to the current climate of xenophobia. When we travel thoughtfully, we bring back the most beautiful souvenir of all: a broader perspective on the world that we all call home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll royalties from the sale of \u003ci\u003eTravel as a Political Act\u003c\/i\u003e are donated to support the work of Bread for the World, a non-partisan organization working to end hunger at home and abroad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rick Steves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1631217631\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631217630\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rick Steves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/26\/2017","brand":"Rick Steves","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44133262229759,"sku":"9781631217630","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7fbed356-4a4b-4408-ae1f-79063ed0620b.jpg?v=1687485049","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/travel-as-a-political-act-rick-steves-9781631217630","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}