"Spalding reminds us to journey conscientiously, to arrive awakened, and to write with all our hearts. This is a beautifully vital antidote to the frenetic buzz of blogging and texting, to be savored and shared." --Alexandra Fuller, author of Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight and The Legend of Colton H. Bryant "Lavinia Spalding has given travelers a witty, profound, and accessible exploration of the hows and whys of keeping a journal. Novices and veterans alike will find inspiration and fresh ideas on every page, along with practical suggestions to bring out the best writer in anyone... Buy two copies--one to meditate on at home and another to dogear, underline and carry alongside your own journal en route." --Anthony Weller, author of The Siege of Salt Cove and Days and Nights on the Grand Trunk Road. "Spalding doesn't just give you ideas for keeping a travel journal--she makes a convincing case for why keeping a travel journal is important, and how this personal writing ritual can deepen your journey in unexpected ways. Recommended for anyone who endeavors to travel mindfully. --Rolf Potts, author of Vagabonding and Marco Polo Didn't Go There