Books and Coffee.
A space for new literary discoveries, that inspire us to explore the wondrous world.
A good book has the power to free imagination—to unlock the limitless potential of our dreams with reckless abandon. When we open a book, we open ourselves to a new experience, as the very act of reading is an invitation to be transformed and transported by the story before us. I like to approach travel in the way I approach a book. I try to not be persuaded by the cover or preceding reputation, but rather, keep an open mind and dive in. With this approach, I allow the journey to evolve me, and am empowered to create my own story through the act of experiencing one.
As a traveler, books shape the onset of every trip I plan. Research is instrumental in gathering solid practical information, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of the soul of a place. I personally feel that books are best enjoyed when accompanied by a warm cup of coffee and the dance of raindrops outside. In these quiet moments, we can best access the calm, reflective, internal space where our deepest thoughts can stretch and breathe.
With coffee in hand, I am beyond enthused to share inspiring, fascinating books and resources that have encouraged me to learn more about our incredible world.
Winter, Wanderlust, and Owls
“Have you ever been enamored by something you’ve never seen?” This is a question posed by wildlife conservationist and author Jonathan C. Slaught, in reference to his calling to study and protect one of the world’s most rare and remarkable birds--Fish Owls. Blakiston’s Fish Owl is a notoriously elusive, substantial fluffy goblin of a bird that resides in the isolated, rugged wintry forests of Primorye. Stretching across Russia’s far east along the borders of North Korea and Northern China, this mountainous land is the essence of true wilderness. In ‘Owls of the Eastern Ice,’ Jonathan recounts his incredible journey to search for and save the future of Blakiston’s fish owl, in the depths of this ominous wonderland where nature commands the will of those who navigate its primal terrain.
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