Place shapes the story. Never Travel in a Straight Line invites you to embrace the unexpected, find wisdom in detours, and discover that the most profound journeys are the ones we never plan.

Planes, trains, and ships become wandering sanctuaries-places to reflect, listen, and be. The well-traveled leave wisdom in their footprints, guiding the way.

Many take predictable routes. Jim Menge prefers the meandering way-the hidden paths that reveal themselves to those who pause. This book is a map, not to achievement, but to the spaces between-where mystery dwells and transformation begins.

Blending humor, insight, and adventure, Never Travel in a Straight Line is more than a travel book-it's a philosophy, a new way of seeing. Whether you're a frequent flyer or a dreamer longing for the open road, these stories invite you to step beyond routine and into discovery.