"I love her courage and heart Funny, poignant, wise, and woke--an ideal travel companion."--Joan Walsh (The Nation, CNN).

Joyful and informative Places I Remember: Tales, Truths, Delights from 100 Countries presents writings and illustrated photos in a memoir covering over 50 years of travel throughout the world. You'll find a range of unforgettable people and places through vivid personal experiences--good, bad and often, laugh-out-loud funny.

"With her charming essays and the delightful illustrations, Places I Remember speaks to both travelers and wannabes--including the growing numbers going solo."--Bella DePaulo (author, Singled Out).

Organized from A to Z, it rewards a binge or a browse, here and there.

"...the perfect gift...it tells little stories--poignant and funny and sad."--Margie Goldsmith (forbes.com).

Lea Lane is an award-winning author of eight books, and has contributed to a dozen guidebooks. She has written for magazines, websites, and newspapers, including The New York Times and The Miami Herald. She is currently a regular contributor to forbes.com.

Greg Correll, former illustrator for The New Yorker and CLIO winner, has created stunning fine-art illustrations, based on her photos.