Experience the World

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Why does one travel? For many, the answer to this seemingly simple question can be quite one dimensional. Until I read "Chicken Soup for the Travelers Soul" my answer might have been to see new places, to try new cuisine, to get away from work or to escape my everyday existence. After many years and many miles around the globe, it took this book to truly help me understand what drives the human race to really go to the ends of the earth and why, despite the troubles of travel, we keep doing it.

This is an excellent read for both the novice and experience travelers. As a novice, it can help a person gain a greater understanding as to why it is important to see new places, experience different cultures and gain greater understanding of the world we live in. As a seasoned professional in the world of travel, this book can open your eyes and help you see the world through a whole new set of eyes.

For the nervous traveler

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After reading this book, you may actually enjoy travel. If you are one of those people that don't really appreciate traveling, this book give you some insight into the world of travel that you yourself may have overlooked.

Chicken Soup for the Travellers Soul is a winner

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This is a wonderful addition to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. One of my favorite stories is A Visit With My Parents. It is about a Peace Corps Volunteer living in the Philippines. The parents of the young woman seemed to have a greater appreciation of life. They also gained a broader perspective as well simply after experiencing how hard a Flipino family worked doing daily manual labor. They also experienced how this family lived with no electricity, plumbing, or beds which was an eye opener for them.

I was also touched by the story Road to Reconcilliation. This is a touching story about a man who lost his leg in the Vietnam War. This man had such bitterness toward his loss until he met a Vietnamese man in a sporting event for veterans. Tran Van Son lost not only his leg but also and his entire family. These two men become fast friends and eventually run the New York Marathon together.

I was touched by the story The Nicholas Effect. This is the story about a young boy who dies in a car accident. The majority of his organs were donated giving life to numerous people. I loved the story Earning My Wings. It is about a compassionate flight attendant who assists a young woman with a baby with clothes and food during a flight. Another story that sticks out in my mind is A Fair Price. This is a wonderful story about how an American college student working in Kenya building classrooms encourages an African man to tell his wife that he loves her for the first time.

Every story in this book is so touching and inspiring. I learned a lot about different places by reading. Chicken Soup for the Traveller's Soul is a winner.