Lonely Planet wants you to visit the far reaches of weird. Are you prepared for three hundred jars of human brains in Lima’s Museo del Cerebro? How about the sight of ten million hay-colored bats flying over your head as you wander... Read More

Twisted humor provokes, while dense, finely tuned writing dazzles. "Island of Point Nemo" is a serpentine mystery by Jean-Marie Blas de Roblès. The story of a stolen diamond, murder, and an e-reader factory run by a Chinese voyeur takes... Read More

Sharma’s spiritual search is intimate and careful, and ultimately one of understanding. Given the perception that the Middle East is largely hostile to the LGBTQ community, Parvez Sharma’s spiritual memoir "A Sinner in Mecca" is... Read More

Stanfa-Stanley’s zany exploits serve as a reminder of how rewarding it is to push your self-imposed limitations. Major midlife changes often drive folks to new hobbies, travel, or volunteering. Or maybe to buying a convertible. Not so... Read More