Understanding Travel Narratives

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'A fascinating and original book that focuses on a multitude of travel narratives, reflecting critically on the boundless human desire for exploration. It is always a pleasure to read the work of these authors, who expertly use their own passion for the topic and story-telling skills to weave a truly engaging tale.' -- Melanie Kay Smith, Budapest University of Economics and Business, Hungary 'Tracing across eight different narratives, this thought-provoking book offers a captivating introduction to the concept of travel narratives. Readers are presented with fascinating insights into how stories shape our understandings of travel experiences. Scholarly, inspiring and beautifully crafted. A must-read!' -- Sebastian Filep, Bond University, Australia 'What a treasure! Understanding Travel Narratives contains profound insight into a multitude of travel experience types. It elucidates meaning-making through travel and the important role of different media in disseminating people's lived experiences, many of which are universally shared throughout society. You won't be able to put this book down!' -- Dallen J. Timothy, Arizona State University, USA