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Travel Tales - by Jim Loomis (Paperback)

Travel Tales - by  Jim Loomis (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Jim Loomis is passionate about travel, especially rail travel. This engaging book is an ideal companion for armchair travelers, train enthusiasts and fellow globe trotters.<p><br></p><em>"Travel Tales is a thoroughly enjoyable collection of anecdotes and storytelling that is guaranteed to both reawaken your wanderlust and raise a smile at the same time!"- Matt Foy, Head of European Rail Services, Railbookers</em><p><br></p><p>In Travel Tales, Jim shares his adventures on train trips across North America and around the world. Best estimate: he has logged more than 350,000 miles in train travel. Jim also writes about memorable personal experiences and recounts a few stories about Hawaii's unique brand of politics, including one incident never before reported when the Emperor of Japan was unknowingly a part of a local political feud.</p><p>Sit back and enjoy these entertaining tales while you daydream about your next travel destination.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A gentle, funny, discursive and witty book that's nominally about travel but really about much more. The ideal travel companion, Jim points out the sights and shares interesting facts while painting a picture of wonderful train journeys."</p><p><em>- Jim Matthews, President & CEO, Rail Passengers Association/NARP</em></p><p>"Jim is not only a great source of information on traveling by train, he also weaves flavor and color into his journeys that make reading them a pleasure. I've learned a lot from this rail travel guru over the years."</p><p><em>- Peter J. LeCody, President, Texas Rail Advocates </em></p><p>"Until I have a chance to cross many of Jim's adventures off of my own bucket list, I'm happy to soak up the experience through his engaging and colorful storytelling. More, please!" </p><p><em>- Ryan Robutka, Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing - Americas, VIA Rail Canada</em></p><p>"Reading Jim Loomis on travel is like having a wonderful chat with your best friend, newly returned from an adventure. He eloquently describes destinations and experiences - like crossing Australia by train - but he also shares great stories and tales. Highly recommended!"</p><p><em>- Carl Fowler, President (Ret.), Rail Travel Center Tours/Rail Travel Adventures </em></p><p><br></p><br>

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