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Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again: How I Became a Citizen of the World
It is through people-to-people encounters that we expand our sense of mutual understanding and respect.
Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again: How I Became a Citizen of the World highlights how rewarding it is to engage people from around the world. Learning from others who are different from us reveals our common humanity and enhances our ability to solve problems and deal with global crises.
In this book, you will discover:
* How foods around the world are both similar and different
* Interesting factoids about language and how we communicate
* Why assumptions may get you off on the wrong foot
* How to travel from your own living room
World travelers will enjoy “traveling” through Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again, and novice travelers will feel the spark to get out and explore the world.
Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again: How I Became a Citizen of the World highlights how rewarding it is to engage people from around the world. Learning from others who are different from us reveals our common humanity and enhances our ability to solve problems and deal with global crises.
In this book, you will discover:
* How foods around the world are both similar and different
* Interesting factoids about language and how we communicate
* Why assumptions may get you off on the wrong foot
* How to travel from your own living room
World travelers will enjoy “traveling” through Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again, and novice travelers will feel the spark to get out and explore the world.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2020
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About the author
Carol J. Yee
1 book8 followersCarol J. Yee, a life-long traveler, treks miles out of her way to eat at a recommended restaurant or visit an obscure cultural site. She travels widely for both work and pleasure thanks to her long career in international development. When at home, she eagerly seeks out ethnic restaurants, museum exhibitions, and foreign films and television shows.
Her passion for meeting people around the globe and encouraging others who may be hesitant to new adventures through travel inspired her to write, Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again: How I Became a Citizen of the World, the Foreword Indies 2021 GOLD Winner for Travel. Through the stories in her book, she demonstrates how travel reveals our common humanity and enriches our lives.
Her passion for meeting people around the globe and encouraging others who may be hesitant to new adventures through travel inspired her to write, Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again: How I Became a Citizen of the World, the Foreword Indies 2021 GOLD Winner for Travel. Through the stories in her book, she demonstrates how travel reveals our common humanity and enriches our lives.
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March 27, 2021
Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again is more than a travel book. It is about the joy of encountering people told through stories, with a strong dash of practical advice and encouragement to travelers from the novice to the experienced to the armchair traveler. Carol Yee invites the reader to open up to different ethnic groups and cultures. She reminds us that we share a rich and vibrant common humanity. Whether discovering the cultural richness of America or traveling outside the country, Yee guides the reader to rejoice in our variegated human story. Susan M. Puska, author of Seasons of the Birch
December 17, 2020
Yee’s captivating insight along with her extensive travel experiences give the reader a unique perspective on how to approach the concept of traveling. Having studied anthropology for my undergraduate degree, I appreciated Yee’s emphasis on the beauty of cultural diversity around the globe and the importance of becoming a global citizen. Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain more out of their travel experiences!
December 11, 2020
Carol's Welcome Back to Abuja contains such a beautiful concept about easing cultural assimilation when traveling. We are all explorers, and in this book, Yee shares stories and methods to discover new ways of being a better world citizen! You don't want to miss out on this story.
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May 1, 2021A great book! I really enjoyed reading it! The book fits perfectly with the time we live in. While we can barely travel, the Welcome Back to Abuja enables us to virtually travel and get to know different cultures and customs.
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July 4, 2021MWSA Review
Carol Yee’s Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again is a warmly written, informative memoir about how travel made her a citizen of the world. It also has many tips for those who may want to travel internationally, but are a bit timid and don’t really know how to go about it.
In her book, she discusses cultural differences in food, appearance, and customs that show her deep understanding of various parts of the world, while at the same time providing important information to her readers who might be considering travel. She covers practical issues such as “How do I know if the water is safe?” and “What is the attitude toward women and their dress?” in various countries. She also gives good advice on adjusting one’s own behavior to gain better understanding of the local peoples and maximize the travel experience. This is all done in informative and sometimes humorous ways, citing her extensive travel around the world.
I particularly like her humble, humorous style which conveys some fairly serious lessons without ever making herself out to be an expert or talking down to the audience. The book is well-written, has numerous important travel resources, and is easy to understand.
Readers who enjoy travel, who must travel internationally for work, or who think they might wish to travel internationally in their later years will most certainly enjoy this book.
Review by Rob Ballister (June 2021)
Carol Yee’s Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again is a warmly written, informative memoir about how travel made her a citizen of the world. It also has many tips for those who may want to travel internationally, but are a bit timid and don’t really know how to go about it.
In her book, she discusses cultural differences in food, appearance, and customs that show her deep understanding of various parts of the world, while at the same time providing important information to her readers who might be considering travel. She covers practical issues such as “How do I know if the water is safe?” and “What is the attitude toward women and their dress?” in various countries. She also gives good advice on adjusting one’s own behavior to gain better understanding of the local peoples and maximize the travel experience. This is all done in informative and sometimes humorous ways, citing her extensive travel around the world.
I particularly like her humble, humorous style which conveys some fairly serious lessons without ever making herself out to be an expert or talking down to the audience. The book is well-written, has numerous important travel resources, and is easy to understand.
Readers who enjoy travel, who must travel internationally for work, or who think they might wish to travel internationally in their later years will most certainly enjoy this book.
Review by Rob Ballister (June 2021)
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June 14, 2021Read and reviewed as part of the MWSA 2021 award season. See www.mwsadispatches.com for details.
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