{"product_id":"9781631217630","title":"Travel as a Political Act","description":"\u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avalon Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47042280849648,"sku":"9781631217630","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781631217630_p0.jpg?v=1763671915","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781631217630","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}