Tom Swick

Nicolas Bouvier: the Great Swiss Travel Writer

On one writer's immense generosity of spirit and openness to experience

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Labor Day (Japanese Style)

On an ethereal November day in Kyoto

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The Coolness of Strangers

Travel writers love to celebrate the kindness of strangers. Tom Swick considers the silent, unheeding majority.

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Tags: Solo Travel

Two Cheers for Gloom

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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My Next Travel Book

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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The Two Sides of Tenerife

The Two Sides of Tenerife Photo by Tom Swick

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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Orlando Memories

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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An Open Letter to President Obama: Martha’s Vineyard?

An Open Letter to President Obama: Martha’s Vineyard? iStockPhoto

Contemplating and celebrating travel

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Truth in Travel Writing

Paris newsstand Photo by Moxieg via Flickr, (Creative Commons)

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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Postcard from Georgia

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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Visit America Pageant

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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Speedos, Bell Hops, Andean Flute Music, Oh My!

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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Happy Birthday, Paul Theroux

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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Travel Writing: Not Exactly a Racket

Iveta Benesova at the Sony Ericsson Open REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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A Day at Cruise World

A Day at Cruise World Photo by Tom Swick

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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