"[The author] believes the risks of travel are widely exaggerated, and that fear is for people who don't get out much. After years of living out of a suitcase, he still marvels at how different cultures find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, [the author] shows how we can learn more about own country by viewing it from afar ... When we travel thoughtfully, we bring back the most beautiful souvenir of all: a broader perspective on the world that we all call home"--Amazon.com.