The world according to Baedeker: prized by collectors, these slender red guides recall a vanished empire

Article Abstract:

Travel books by Baedeker were popular in the 19th century and the first part of the 20th century because of their rich, significant information for each travel destination. The guides are still published but fail to meet the standards set by the original ones. They are popular collectors items.

Travel books

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Muse of the moors

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The town of Hay-on-Wye in eastern Wales near the English border is known for its lively secondhand book trade and its annual literary festival which attracts bibliophiles from all over the world. Among its more famous visitors have been Salman Rushdie and Maya Angelou.

Description and travel, Cities and towns, Wales

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Chatting up strangers: the perils of meeting people for a living

Article Abstract:

A travel writer recommends restraint but not reserve when engaging strangers in conversation. Interesting and serendipitous encounters with strangers while traveling are described.

Travel, Humor and anecdotes

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