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As thrilling as travel can be, planning a great trip can be intimidating for those hoping for a rewarding and personalized journey. The travel editors at Fathom have spent years gathering a treasure trove of recommendations and stories from a network of interesting people who travel well (chefs, novelists, designers, innkeepers, musicians) in places both well-known and off the beaten path. All of this has been beautifully packaged up in the first edition of Travel Anywhere (and Avoid Being a Tourist) , a book that will inspire the traveler in you, no matter what kind of experience you're looking for. Along with compelling anecdotes, suggestions, interviews and imagery, you'll find a clever approach to being a better traveler and global citizen - everything from how to go off-grid and where to go for a once-in-a-lifetime meal, to cool ways to give back and learn more about other cultures.
About the Author
Part pragmatist, part nostalgist, and wholehearted enthusiast of the irreverent, Jeralyn grew up in a house filled with books -- history, fiction, science, reference -- that stoked her curiosity for people, places, and things. She started traveling when she finally made enough money from summer jobs to do so, and, while based in New York City for university, she studied art history in Italy, politics and society in South Africa, and food culture in Louisiana, among other things. She started writing about art, culture, nightlife, food, and items people make by hand, and figured out that she was happiest when comparing and collecting those observations with others. She was hooked on visiting cities until she started hiking volcanoes, swimming in lagoons, and bicycle riding through rustic, unpaved lands. These days, her favorite destinations are places on the verge of change -- probably because they are a visceral reminder that nothing is static, provide an opportunity to capture transformation in the making, and force her to embrace the unknown. Jeralyn Gerba co-founded Fathom (fathomaway.com) in 2011 as a women-led, design-minded, editorially driven travel website that connects passionate travelers to the world's best places, people and products. The idea: to celebrate the reasons why we pack our bags and hit the road, making the world as accessible as it is wondrous. The company spent years crafting its voice, honing its point of view, and building an archive of anecdotes and tips from a global network of creative contributors from all walks of life, attracting a loyal following along the way.
