Memoirs of a World Traveler

About the Book

This is a self-help book as well as book of Memoirs. This book tells the story of a middle aged high school counselor who began to travel the world, fell in love with travel and continued on for 20 more years. The book targets those who love to travel, as well as all those in the travel industry. The author has written the book in chronological order from his first trip planning in 1993, to his swan song trip to China in April of 2012. World Travelers are a group that will fully enjoy every mile. Baby-Boomers who are just now beginning their world journeys can gain much from the travel tips provided. The memoirs, shared by the author, makes the book personal and fun to read.

About the Author

Michael D. Mosley is a 63-year-old, retired high school counselor and professor from Atlanta, Georgia, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Health. Mosley grew up on a tobacco farm in Kentucky. He has recently concluded a 37-year career in Education, having worked at every level from Kindergarten to University. Mosley is a father and proud grandfather of two. Th e author of this book grew up in a land locked state and did not see the ocean until his twenty-second birthday. His love of travel is contagious and will have you packing your bags for distant lands. In 1994, Mr. Mosley took a trip to London, England. So inspired, he spent the next 19 years traveling every summer to all fi ve Olympic continents. Th rough his eyes and words you will travel around the world. Th e author shares travel tips and encouragement to everyone, young and old alike. With his travel tips, you are on your way to seeing the world for less. Even those with modest incomes will be able to aff ord to travel. Here is what is ahead for you: Walk up the stairs and i • nto Anne Frank’s hiding place. • Discover how to walk the great Outback of Australia and avoid those pesky poisonous frogs. • Cross the land bridge from Finland and enter Russia through the back door. • Your Eurostar bullet train hits 186 miles per hour as you race from London to Paris. • Marvel at the Statue to the Discoverer’s in Lisbon. • Climb into the Trojan horse in Troy, Turkey. • Take the ferry from Mykonos to Santorini, Greece. • Ride a camel at the Pyramids outside Cairo Egypt and cruise up the Nile. • Travel 62 miles deep into Denali National Park in Alaska. • Walk the Great Wall of China. • Step into the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus, Turkey. Th e author shares his adventures to Egypt, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Bahamas, England, Russia, Holland, Spain, Denmark, Portugal, Sweden, Turkey, Finland, Ireland, Austria, Norway, Switzerland, Morocco, Mexico, Australia, China, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, 45 US states including Hawaii and Alaska and more than a dozen National Parks (Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier, Pikes Peak, Denali, and more).