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[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Katie wrote: "HI!

I'm a undergraduate student of history right now, but I just got back from doing a study abroad in Ghana and I'd love to work in an international discipline someday. I read a lot of travel mem..."

Welcome, Katie! Being able to study abroad in Ghana must have been such an incredible experience.

[Douglas]

Hi. My name is Douglas. I'm an author. You can go see my books on my profile. I love life, love, humanity, music, joy, dreams and my soul.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Douglas wrote: "Hi. My name is Douglas. I'm an author. You can go see my books on my profile. I love life, love, humanity, music, joy, dreams and my soul."

Hello, Douglas. Welcome to the group! I love your list of the things you love.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

K. M. wrote: "Hello everyone. I live in the US. I was introduced to travel at a very young age, and have always loved it. In the last several years I've gotten away from it, but hope to start again full force in..."

Welcome to the group, K.M.! Happy travels!

[Julia]

I'm a retired high school English teacher living on a river in Michigan. Since I can no longer travel "for real", I'm looking forward to this way of experiencing other places and cultures.

[Laurel]

Julia wrote: "I'm a retired high school English teacher living on a river in Michigan. Since I can no longer travel "for real", I'm looking forward to this way of experiencing other places and cultures."

Welcome, Julia...from a retired elementary teacher, living near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I am an armchair traveller too, concerning international travel, at least. This is a great group.

[Julia]

Thanks, Laurel--it's been a joy to peruse some of the threads, and Diane is the most organized, helpful moderator I've found on goodreads :-) Looking forward to learning a great deal.

[Laurel]

A Julia wrote: "Thanks, Laurel--it's been a joy to peruse some of the threads, and Diane is the most organized, helpful moderator I've found on goodreads :-) Looking forward to learning a great deal."

You are welcome. Let me know if you are interested in any of the challenges. Happy to help, and it takes awhile to figure out how things work. I even taught myself how to make a map for my countries that Ihave visited trough reading. I am not computer savy, but I manage. I am sure you will be way ahead of the game having been a high school teacher, no doubt with considerable computer expertise. One thing for sure, you will add lots of books to you TBR list.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Julia wrote: "I'm a retired high school English teacher living on a river in Michigan. Since I can no longer travel "for real", I'm looking forward to this way of experiencing other places and cultures."

Hi, Julia! Welcome to the group! I hope you will find lots of wonderful places to travel through books. It is so nice to be able to escape to a far away place just by opening a book.

[Julia]

Thanks, Diane--I'm amazed at how well organized and extensive your sources are. You've put so much work and thought into the group--excellent job.

[Prashamsa]

Hi,
I am Prashamsa. I am a 22-year old engineer from Nepal. Nepal is a small beautiful country in Asia and it hurts me so much when people say that have not heard of it.

[dely]

Prashamsa wrote: "Hi,
I am Prashamsa. I am a 22-year old engineer from Nepal. Nepal is a small beautiful country in Asia and it hurts me so much when people say that have not heard of it."

Don't worry, there are also a lot of people who know where Nepal is :D
I have never been there but I associate it to colors: in nature, dresses and scents of good food.
I would like to receive good recommendations of books set in Nepal or by Nepalese writers.

[Kathryn]

Laurel...I am all for the map idea...gotta get going on that. I travel all the time so will use colors for where I have actually been and where I have read my way there.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Julia wrote: "Thanks, Diane--I'm amazed at how well organized and extensive your sources are. You've put so much work and thought into the group--excellent job."

Thank you, Julia!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Prashamsa wrote: "Hi,
I am Prashamsa. I am a 22-year old engineer from Nepal. Nepal is a small beautiful country in Asia and it hurts me so much when people say that have not heard of it."

Welcome, Prashamsa! I would love to someday see Nepal! I'll bet it's beauty is absolutely breathtaking.

[Prashamsa]

dely wrote: "

Don't w..."
These are some of the books i personally like
Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal
Palpasa Cafe
Arresting God in Kathmandu

[Prashamsa]

Diane wrote: "Prashamsa wrote: "Hi,
I am Prashamsa. I am a 22-year old engineer from Nepal. Nepal is a small beautiful country in Asia and it hurts me so much when people say that have not heard of it."

Welcome..."
It truly is. :)

[dely]

Prashamsa wrote: "dely wrote: "

Don't w..."
These are some of the books i personally like
Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal
Palpasa Cafe
[book:..."

Thanks! Added them to my wishlist.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

I liked Little Princes, too.

[Shannon]

I am Shannon. I live in North Carolina. I have been a member in this group for a year now, but mostly been a lurker. I have been so busy in my other groups and with other challenges, that I have neglected to read enough ATW books.

So this upcoming year, my personal goal is to read as many ATW books I can fit into my schedule.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Shannon wrote: "I am Shannon. I live in North Carolina. I have been a member in this group for a year now, but mostly been a lurker. I have been so busy in my other groups and with other challenges, that I have n..."

Welcome, Shannon! Happy to have finally "met" you!

[Gabriella]

Hello everyone :) I'm Gabriella and I'm a student at Boston University... though I'm currently in Dresden for the semester and I usually live in Northern VA near to DC, and I lovelovelove reading about places that I want to visit or just in general, things I've never read about before. And I can't wait to read some of the really great books that are picked out :)

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Gabriella wrote: "Hello everyone :) I'm Gabriella and I'm a student at Boston University... though I'm currently in Dresden for the semester and I usually live in Northern VA near to DC, and I lovelovelove reading a..."

Hi, Gabriella! Welcome to the group!

[Gabriella]

Thank you Diane :)

[Honora]

Hi My name is Honora and I am currently reading 'The Shining' by Stephen King and thoroughly enjoying it. Looking forward to discussing new books with you.

[[deleted user]]

Hi my name is Tia I actually joined this group earlier in the year but wasn't really ready to start my journey with reading around the world books, but I am back and excited to making this year my year to complete my 50 states challenge and hopefully a good amount of international books. I look forward to chatting with everyone and trying out all the new challenges for 2014.

[John]

dely wrote: "Prashamsa wrote: "Hi,
I am Prashamsa. I am a 22-year old engineer from Nepal. Nepal is a small beautiful country in Asia and it hurts me so much when people say that have not heard of it."

Don't w..."

Hi Prashamsa - I have Nepal lined up as a destination on my Reading the World journey (www.readingtheworld.co.uk) - I have "Arresitng God in Kathmandu" by Nepalese author Samrat Upadhyay. Looking forward to it!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Honora wrote: "Hi My name is Honora and I am currently reading 'The Shining' by Stephen King and thoroughly enjoying it. Looking forward to discussing new books with you."

Welcome to the group, Honora! Looking forward to discussing books with you, too!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Ashley wrote: "I'm Ash and I live in Hobart at the moment. I saw Dr Z on your main page (I'll only be pasting in the real title to impress people anyway so why bother?) and thought, 'it's really time I had a stab..."

Hi, Ash! Welcome to the group!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Tia wrote: "Hi my name is Tia I actually joined this group earlier in the year but wasn't really ready to start my journey with reading around the world books, but I am back and excited to making this year my ..."

Welcome, Tia! Glad to have you in the group. I look forward to seeing where in the world your books take you.

[Amy]

Hi everyone. I have been sort of lurking here and trying to catch up on all the ATW book ideas - I love to let authors do the traveling for me (cannot travel internationally at the moment!). Some favorites of mine that come to mind are: all of Paul Theroux's travelogues via train; A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush by Eric Newby, Bill Bryson's books (particularly enjoyed In a Sunburned Country); books by Jeffery Tayler. I particularly enjoy reading about treks through Africa, Russia, China, North Korea, and any Polar adventures.

I just finished Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer which takes long distance swimmer Lynne Cox all over the world.

Just prior to that I read To the Moon and Timbuktu: A Trek through the Heart of Africa. Both books were fascinating and easy reads.

Hope to follow along with you all and contribute as best I can.

[Joana]

Hi everyone! I’m a Portuguese girl doing a PhD thesis in France and I love to read since I was 10. I also like to travel, and therefore reading about different cultures and countries is just the best of both worlds!
I still remember how “The historian” from Elizabeth Kostova made me wish I could take some time off work, grab my backpack and explore Istambul!! (have not been there – yet – but I will!!)
Have a nice day!

[Jan]

Hello everyone! I decided to join this group because I really want to broaden my horizons. I have been reading all your posts and getting some wonderful ideas for my ATW reading plan for 2014. I live in the US and always enjoy reading a holiday book or two in December. I thought it would be fun to read something that takes place in another country. Any suggestions?

[Roberto]

" Hallo to everybody,

I have just published a book about the adoption of my second child, a little boy from China.
It was a wonderful experience, not only for the adoption itself, but because China is a Country I love very much. I had the chance to travel for almost a month in the Province of Shanxi and in Bejing and visit with my son places that I could not have visited as a tourist.

In a couple of days my first giveaway initiative will start. If you are interested, have a tour on my author's page.

All the best!

Roberto from Milan, Italy

Away from China
Roberto G. Ferrari

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Amy wrote: "Hi everyone. I have been sort of lurking here and trying to catch up on all the ATW book ideas - I love to let authors do the traveling for me (cannot travel internationally at the moment!). Some f..."

Welcome to the group, Amy! Both of those books are on my want-to-read list. I will have to move them further up. Happy reading!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Tuanita wrote: "Hi everyone! I’m a Portuguese girl doing a PhD thesis in France and I love to read since I was 10. I also like to travel, and therefore reading about different cultures and countries is just the be..."

Hi Tuanita! Welcome! I want to see both Portugal and France someday soon. I hope your studies in school are still allowing you some free time for leisure reading.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Jan wrote: "Hello everyone! I decided to join this group because I really want to broaden my horizons. I have been reading all your posts and getting some wonderful ideas for my ATW reading plan for 2014. I..."

Hi, Jan! Gosh, I wouldn't know where to start with suggestions. There are just so many wonderful books and wonderful places to read about! Have a wonderful book journey in 2014!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Hazel wrote: "My name is Hazel and I live in Nuneaton ,Warwickshire,UK.I am retired from radiography and volunteer at a local library that the paper pushers wanted to close.NO WAY it is now a community library r..."

Hi, Hazel! What a wonderful thing you are doing for the library and your community! I hope your library will continue to grow and thrive.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Roberto wrote: "" Hallo to everybody,

I have just published a book about the adoption of my second child, a little boy from China.
It was a wonderful experience, not only for the adoption itself, but because Chin..."

Welcome, Roberto! Congratulations on the adoption of your son and the publication of your book!

[Kathryn]

Hazel wrote: "My name is Hazel and I live in Nuneaton ,Warwickshire,UK.I am retired from radiography and volunteer at a local library that the paper pushers wanted to close.NO WAY it is now a community library r..."


BRAVO Hazel!! (my mother's lovely name too). It's power to the people and it works. Nine years ago the city intended to shut (with 2 months notice) our neighborhood recreation center. Now it is livelier than ever, maintained better and the happiest place in the neighborhood because the whole neighborhood volunteered to take it over.

[Megan]

Hello. I'm Megan from Arkansas. I just finished up my Associates Of Arts degree and put in an application to be a sub at my hometown public school. Other than that I am reading (rather picking it up again now that I'm done with everything) and awaiting the birth of my niece Raeleigh.

[Julia]

Good for you, Megan--I subbed for 3 years before starting my 31 year teaching career. I know the "word" is that subs have a hard time, but it was great fun. Congrats on being a future aunt :-)

[Megan]

Thanks. Although I don't plan on teaching I hope to get something out of it and carry that on into whatever I end up doing.

[Megan]

My niece was set to be born next Monday but they induced last night and she was born this morning at 7:21. Small (5 pounds, 3 ounces) but otherwise very healthy and happy.

[Julia]

Great! Just in time for the holidays--so happy for you and her folks and little Raeleigh :-)

[Megan]

Thank you :)

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Megan wrote: "Hello. I'm Megan from Arkansas. I just finished up my Associates Of Arts degree and put in an application to be a sub at my hometown public school. Other than that I am reading (rather picking it u..."

Welcome, Megan!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Megan wrote: "My niece was set to be born next Monday but they induced last night and she was born this morning at 7:21. Small (5 pounds, 3 ounces) but otherwise very healthy and happy."

Congratulations on the arrival of your niece!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Kim wrote: "Hi all,
I teach, travel, and write. I have released my memoir "When the Cherry Blossoms Fall: My Life as an English Teacher in Japan" available on amazon. My favourite books are those that are no..."

Welcome to the group, Kim!

[Powder River Rose]

My name is Rose and like everyone on Goodreads I like books...in a variety of genre though I must admit not romance, but nearly any bit of history, historical fiction or even a good fantasy or sci fi can be quite pleasant.

I live on the beautiful Oregon coast where many authors have found comfort as well as seclusion and penned some wonderful stories. I share my home with "the evil twins" (two little dogs something along the lines of devito and schwartzenegger) and a great husband.

Because of my active lifestyle and a love of sewing reproduction victorian clothing both for competition and fun I don't have time to sit and read (and besides I just fall asleep) so I've found audiobooks to be my perfect match. Admittedly the audio selection from the statewide online library system is not perfect but we look forward to increased titles soon.

I joined this group a few weeks ago as it sounded like fun traveling atw and across the usa with so many people through books. I've perused through the various threads and am excited to see what others are reading and what they think. With members from all over the world there's knowledge about and discussions of so many books I've never heard of and I'm sure to find favorites among them.

Happy reading now and always.