World Hum’s Most Read: Aug. 30-Sept. 5

What We Loved This Week: Jose Feliciano, Rub’ al Khali and Raw Oysters

Don’t Be Cruel: Traveling ‘Elvis’ Draws Attention, Groans

It’s Not Easy Being Green and Crucified

A Tourist With a Shovel and a Hoe

When she arrived in Kenya to volunteer with the Maasai, Daniela Petrova looked down her nose at tourists there to have a good time. But was her own motivation much different?

How Should I Spend My Time in Spain?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel

Paul Theroux: Invisible Man on a Ghost Train

Jim Benning asks the author of “Ghost Train to the Eastern Star” about his new book, aging and the challenge of disappearing in the age of the BlackBerry

Eat Ceviche in Lima

Grab a Cusqueña and get comfortable. As Nicholas Gill explains, a trip to a Peruvian cevichería can be an all-day immersion in good conversation and raw seafood.

Unsentimental Journeys: Wrestling With Paul Theroux

Bronwen Dickey considers “Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: 28,000 Miles in Search of the Great Railway Bazaar”

My Travels, My Feet

After taking one too many headless torso shots of herself, solo traveler Sophia Dembling started snapping photos of her feet around the world, from the Grand Canyon to Red Square

Seven Reasons to Have a Foreign Fling

Sure, having an overseas romance is fun. But Terry Ward points out seven other benefits to cross-border love, mon petit chou.

‘American Shaolin’: Interview with Matthew Polly

I just finished reading the book last night, and the good reviews are correct.  Polly’s humor, wit, insight, and bravery make this book a real gem.  I loved it.

...and thanks for the link, Michael!

You’re welcome, Justin. And, indeed, it’s a fine interview.

The book was great!  Very funny, educational and inspiring.  I could have married this man!!!

The most enjoyable, powerful, book of socially, historical truth I have every experienced. That is unless, Rich Man Poor Man was a true story! This book will take you to places you will not want to leave, until it is time for you to go {Grass hopper}! The ending was a powerfully look into the relativity of time! AWSOME narrative of a true adventure! UNBELIEVABLE! I am seriously contemplating on quitting my job, heading off on a path less traveled. I suppose for Matthew Polly, that has made all the difference! You fantastic son of a bitch (enviously speaking of course!)

loved the book i just have one question for matt. what happend to little tiger ??? thier was no mention of him in the reunion. i want to know what happend to that little madda fakkka.