First published 2006
When bestselling travel writer Frances Mayes tires of Tuscany, she packs her bags and sets out to explore the world. From Spain to Scotland, Morocco to Greece, Mayes immerses herself in new cultures, cuisines, and complex histories, always seeking that elusive sense of place. With vivid sensory detail and wry insight, she uncovers offbeat gems, collects culinary inspiration, and reckons with what it means to be a perpetual outsider. In the end, Mayes' personal journey becomes a universal one about the very human need for connection and sanctuary.
Genres: travel, memoir, non-fiction, cultural-studies
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, personal-growth
Setting: Spain, Scotland, Morocco, Greece, United States, Europe
448 pages · Hardcover · Broadway