Product Description

This Comprehensive guide has over 30 pictures of hot, exotic and fun-filled places and lets you explore magical and historical landmarks through the author’s eyes.

After reading this book, you’ll feel as if you’ve personally been to each country and mingled with the locals. Jon Haggins teaches you all about the cultures and traditions of the people in Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and South Pacific. You will explore the flavor of several selected countries in the intriguing worlds of Africa, Brazil and other exotic destinations while walking the lush beaches and historical paths in Gambia, Ghana, The Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, Brazil, Fiji and the Caribbean. You’ll travel to Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs, where everything is larger than life; cruise the Nile; tour the temples; journey to the Valley of the Kings and Queens and tour the Museum of Antiquities.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1586697 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 246 pages

Review
"After waiting years to experience Africa, it was just as I had pictured it: exotic, mysterious, warm and welcoming." -- - Miriam Baker Wilson, New York City

"Along with insights into historic relevance, Haggins provides practical information on what to take along, necessary shots, restaurants, hotels, etc. " -- - Robert Dahlin, Publisher’s Weekly

"Jon acts as the reader's personal guide through palm dotted islands of Fiji, down the Nile past timeless temples. -- - Eric Copage, best selling author of seven books published by Hyperion and William Morrow

About the Author
Jon Haggins is the executive producer and host of GlobeTrotter Jon Haggins ™, a half-hour weekly television show that is available in 1.5 million Time/Warner subscriber homes. He has contributed several short inspirational stories to Eric Copage’s Soul Food book and is presently the food and travel editor for the New York Amsterdam News.

Customer Reviews

Going Someplace exciting?
I picked up this book because I'm planning a long trip to West Africa and need a good travel guide. I found Jon Haggins' book to be VERY informative on preparations to West Africa and other places, but not on the actual destinations.

This book is excellent for tour groups and for people who strictly want to stick with the tourist sites. However, since I'm traveling off the beaten path and doing the "backpacker" thing, I'm afraid I have to find another travel guide since there's no help in that area.

I must say that the travels the author has done to South America, South Pacific, and Africa have encouraged me to do more traveling to exotic places.