{"product_id":"falling-off-the-map-1","title":"Falling Off The Map by Pico Iyer","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalling Off the Map: Some Lonely Places of the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Pico Iyer is a collection of travel essays about unusual and isolated places around the world. Iyer explores countries such as Iceland, Bhutan, Argentina, Australia, Cuba, North Korea, Paraguay, and Vietnam, focusing on places that are often overlooked by ordinary tourists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe author describes the people, culture, history, politics, and everyday life of these countries with humor and curiosity. He shows how geographical or political isolation can give a place a distinctive character. His observations encourage readers to look beyond famous tourist destinations and appreciate less familiar parts of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main message of the book is that places considered remote or “lonely” can be fascinating and full of life. Iyer's experiences show that travel is not only about seeing famous sights but also about understanding different cultures and ways of living. Overall, the book is an entertaining and thoughtful exploration of the world's less-visited places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePico Iyer is a well-known travel writer and author of more than a dozen books. His writing has appeared in publications such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe New York Review of Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He is known for writing about travel, culture, globalization, and different ways of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePico Iyer was born in Oxford, England, to Indian parents and studied at Oxford University and Harvard University. His international background has influenced his perspective as a travel writer. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalling Off the Map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, he uses his experience and keen observation to introduce readers to countries and cultures that are often overlooked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":50188935430401,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/514MFNvsVmL._AC_UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1786706054","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/falling-off-the-map-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}