The reader's guide to travel Nancy Pearl doesn't like to travel, but she loves to read about far-off lands. Her new book recommends literature for prospective travelers.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Nancy Pearl: Author, retired librarian, and regular commentator on NPR's Morning Edition. Her newest book is "Book Lust to Go." She joins us in studio.
Rudy Maxa and Justine Shapiro on the road less traveled World travel can be both exhilarating and intimidating. Travelers tend to stay away from areas where there's tension or conflict... or bad press. Travel experts discuss the benefits of stepping out of one's comfort zone and exploring unconventional destinations.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Rudy Maxa: Host of the public television show "Rudy Maxa's World" and contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler.
Justine Shapiro: Documentarian and former host of the travel show, "Globetrekkers." Her latest documentary is "Our summer in Tehran."
You can follow Kerri Miller on Twitter at @KerriMPR
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