I was born in South Africa, surrounded by multiple languages: English, Sotho, Zulu, Afrikaans, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, and Polish. Mozambique - which lies on the northeastern border of South Africa - was an exotic blend of Portugal and Africa. It was there, at around the age of six, that I was treated to my first taste of Portuguese - a musical language that to me sounded like water skipping over pebbles.
My parents were avid, adventurous, independent travelers. Every year, when manufacturing closed from December to mid-January, they would take off to explore the world. Our devoted grandparents would move in, and we would all wait impatiently for the postcards to arrive.
This unique book of creative travel tips will become your indispensable traveling companion. It's the result of years of independent travel to seventy-four countries, connecting with travelers across the globe, and sharing the unexpected challenges that may occur.
