{"id":4980,"date":"2017-01-17T17:56:48","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T17:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/?p=4980"},"modified":"2017-01-26T12:52:09","modified_gmt":"2017-01-26T12:52:09","slug":"5-travel-books-where-dreams-begin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/winter-2017\/5-travel-books-where-dreams-begin\/","title":{"rendered":"Arts – Books"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Rachel Cavotta<\/p><\/p>\n

Part of the fun of traveling is the planning. Dreaming, researching possibilities, picturing yourself there.\nWhether you are traveling on your own, in search of the best pizza or drinks, or just looking for unique ideas along the coastline, here are 5 new<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Solo Travel Guide: Just Do It<\/h4>\n

Written like a letter to her best friend, Dee Maldon\u2019s The Solo Travel Guide: Just Do It<\/em> lets you know the best way to take a chance and travel on your own. From the beginning, the author is honest and supportive, convincing anyone that traveling by themselves isn\u2019t a lonely experience but an adventure.<\/p>\n

The author lays out step by step the best way to travel alone. Maldon begins by outlining what to do before going on a big trip such as taking a weekend getaway on your own before going on a long trip to make sure you don\u2019t mind being alone. She also explains how to research the places you want to go while on your trip.<\/p>\n

One issue with traveling on your own is avoiding scams. The chapter \u201cCommon Scams\u201d presents different scams such as hackers on free Wi-Fi zones and pickpockets in the streets and how to avoid them during your travels. Suggestions for staying healthy\u2014including drinking water and taking care of yourself if you have jet lag or sunburn\u2014are some more invaluable tips that Maldon clearly shares based on her own mistakes and mishaps.<\/p>\n

The text is supplemented with stories of revolutionary women from the 19th and 20th centuries who traveled alone before any modern technology or good advice was given. Maldon also gives suggested destinations of some of the best places to travel on your own; including Barcelona, Spain because of its outdoor lifestyle with a plethora of activities, places to see, and shopping that can keep you busy on your own. Straightforward, witty, and refreshingly honest, this little book is the next best thing to a real travel companion.<\/p>\n

The Solo Travel Guide: Just Do It<\/em> by Dee Maldon, published by Hookline Books, \u00a92016. Paperback.<\/p>\n

\"WhereWhere Bartenders Drink<\/h4>\n

Where Bartenders Drink<\/em> by Adrienne Stillman is perfect for the cocktail aficionado. It\u2019s like the yellow pages for bars, including the best places to drink all around the world. Complete with the address, website, hours, price range, and dress code for each bar, the book is organized clearly\u2014with all the important information easy to find\u2014allowing you to quickly hunt down the best places to drink wherever you are.<\/p>\n

The book begins with an interesting and informative intro about the history of cocktails and how the book came about, including the resurgence of cocktails in the form the Second Golden Age of Cocktails currently happening in today\u2019s bars. With over 700 bars recommended from close to 225 of the world\u2019s most talented bartenders, the places listed are a mix of high-end establishments that serve a perfectly executed Manhattan over crystal clear ice, right alongside those side-street dive bars that are perfect for a cold beer and classic burger. Plus, the addition of short essays in between each continent\u2019s entry gives readers the knowledge to approach the world of cocktails like true experts.<\/p>\n

Where Bartenders Drink<\/em> by Adrienne Stillman, published by Phaidon Press, \u00a92017. Hardcover<\/p>\n

\"WhereWhere to Eat Pizza<\/h4>\n

In a similar format to Where Bartenders Drin<\/em>k, Where to Eat Pizza<\/em> by Daniel Young details the exact locations all around the world where you can get the perfect slice. Young provides a detailed introduction about the making of pizza and the world\u2019s obsession with this simple combo of bread, sauce, and cheese.<\/p>\n

With painstaking research and organization, this book lays out clearly and concisely the 121 regional experts and the 956 informants and their choices for where to find the best pizza around. Every restaurant is categorized under a continent and region within that country such as North America, including Canada; Northeast, South, West, and the Midwest regions of the United States; and Central America. Each entry includes the restaurant’s address, telephone number, website, and extra information like the hours of operation and recommended pizzas. Readers can easily open this book and order a great pizza wherever they are.<\/p>\n

Sometimes you just need pizza, especially when you are far away from home and can\u2019t just call up your local pizza joint. Where to Eat Pizza is the perfect guide to finding that little slice of comfort or help you experience a new twist on a classic food.<\/p>\n

Where to Eat Pizza<\/em> by Daniel Young, published by Phaidon Press, \u00a9 2016. Hardcover<\/p>\n

\"lighthousesLighthouses & Coastal Attractions of Southern New England<\/h4>\n

Lighthouses & Coastal Attractions of Southern New England<\/em> by Allan Wood is the perfect guide to understanding the fascinating attractions in some of the United States’ most historic regions. Separated into three states, including Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, Wood makes it fun and easy to find out more about the lighthouses featured in this book.<\/p>\n

With clear, colored photographs and helpful maps, this book gives tourists, historians, and the like useful directions and background on some the most fascinating lighthouses in the United States. You can even bring this book along with you on your adventure and read up on the fascinating history as you tour the lighthouse. For example, Block Island North Lighthouse in Rhode Island has a unique history with an entry in Lighthouses & Coastal Attractions of Southern New England and has a detailed guide to other activities available on Block Island, including its many beaches and National Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n

If you are passionate about preserving these beautiful monuments to New England\u2019s history, you can find out more information about the local preservation organizations. Plus, you can find out what lies off the beaten path such as snack shacks and unique attractions like the Eastham Windmill\u2014Cape Cod\u2019s oldest Windmill built in 1680. The more you read, the more treasures you will find to add to your trip to Southern New England.<\/p>\n

Lighthouses & Coastal Attractions of Southern New England<\/em> by Allan Wood, published by Schiffer Publishing, \u00a9 2016. Paperback.<\/p>\n

\"DelawareDelaware River Reflections<\/h4>\n

Natural beauty and rich history line the banks of the Delaware River and with Delaware River Reflections<\/em>, author Will Daniel captures the elements that make this region unique. Large, colored photos paired with anecdotal entries and historical perspectives from the people who lived there in the 19th and early 20th centuries allow readers to become absorbed in the story of the Delaware River.<\/p>\n

Daniel explores many different attractions near the Delaware River, including the Delaware Bay\u2019s East End Lighthouse and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Plus, charming photos of the Mules pulling the canal boats down the Lehigh Canal and the sight where George Washington crossed the river will take you back in time.<\/p>\n

The author doesn\u2019t forget about the way the Delaware River influences art. Artists are pictured painting the beautiful wildlife and Daniel has a chapter called \u201cTips for Photographers,\u201d which helps both amateur and professional photographers capture the landscapes and exhibits along the Delaware River and the areas that surround it. This book is not only a piece of art but full of great travel ideas for exploring on your own or with friends and family.<\/p>\n

Delaware River Reflections<\/em> by Will Daniel, published by Schiffer Publishing, \u00a92017. Hardcover.<\/p>\n

Planning Your Trip Starts on the Bookshelf<\/h4>\n

Whether it\u2019s learning to travel on your own or finding your way through Southern New England and its many lighthouse attractions, these books are the perfect companions for any traveler. Either to guide or inspire, you have just what you need to start your adventure sitting right on your bookshelf.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Part of the fun of traveling is the planning. Books to get the dream started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5189,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,71],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4980","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-winter-2017","category-winter-2017-columns"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4980","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4980"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4980\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5380,"href":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4980\/revisions\/5380"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4980"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4980"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4980"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}