In SAVED BY BEAUTY: Adventures of an American Romantic in Iran Broadwayy, $24), Roger Housden, entering his 60s alone after a broken second marriage, decides to head for Tehran, eager to explore a country that has fascinated him since his days as a Persian poetry aficionado in 1970s London.
I also wanted to explore a country that I had not visited, and this was my first visit to Malaysia.
Reading a great novel, exploring a country's history, looking at great art and architecture, making the connection between math and music -- all these are ways to enrich and ennoble your life.
This research follows the controversial news that the UK government was exploring a country-wide porn filter, a product that will most likely fail.
If Australia will not accept them, it should explore a third country option seriously.
The smell of jasmine and distant burning leaves, and the sounds of gamelan music and the prayer call drifting up from a neighboring village, provoke long-forgotten thoughts and feelings from that magical trip back in 2001, when we had the great luxury of time to explore a fascinating country, and a happy little boy who was agreeable to discovering it with us.
There are ancient Roman sites to explore, a beautiful country park and as much seafood as you can eat: try the Mersea Oyster Bar (01206 381600) or the Company Shed (01206 382700), both of which offer fresh fish and oysters brought in by the local fleet each day.
At first I felt a little guilty about my decision, but I've come to the conclusion if we all gave ourselves a little donation to expand our horizons, to explore a foreign country, our parts would add up to the sum of a greater, more tolerant and understanding whole.
With Hillary's return to Bosnia this week, I also found myself in-country, exploring a land that is wreathed in misconception and myth.
Abery says: "Although this was hard for both of us, Tom had the rougher end of the deal as I was meeting new people and exploring a new country while he was continuing with his normal studies.
FOUR FAVORITES Time is often limited when you're exploring a new country, so it is the rare restaurant, bar or neighborhood that merits a return visit on the same trip.
