{"product_id":"travel-as-a-political-act-9781631217630","title":"Travel as a Political ACT","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rick Steves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631217630\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/26\/2017\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rick Steves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36663277650076,"sku":"9781631217630","price":18.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_fb86100e-2ed8-464d-9a21-74068d1e5382.jpg?v=1603903932","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/travel-as-a-political-act-9781631217630","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}