BELONGING ABROAD

A Guide to Living, Thriving, and Appreciating New Cultures

“This perfect little big book is unlike a typical travel guide that tells you where to go and what to see. Rather, this book extends an invitation to have an open mind and to seek opportunities to connect with others who are different. It will help the reader shift their mindset from fear to curiosity and excitement.”

— Bruce Knotts

—Sharan Kaur Singh,

Midwest Deputy Director for the Anti-Defamation League

"Belonging Abroad is a journey into the world of travel which one can experience by taking the advice of the author. It gets us to think about the awesome adventures that await us in foreign lands. It took me back to my own memories of exciting trips I have taken around the world and the wonderful people I have met. For travelers who want to go back down memory lane or think of the next adventure that awaits, this book will help us appreciate the beauty of the world we live in."

—Phyllis Curott,

attorney, & author of the international best-seller Book of Shadows, A Modern Woman's Journey into the Magic of the Goddesss

"Read this book and pack your bags! With wonderful storytelling, Bruce Knotts shares what he's learned from a lifetime of traveling, living, and working abroad, and how you can get the most out of every place you visit. Unlike the usual travel guide, he shows you how to stay grounded in your true self, even while you adapt to the new worlds you're discovering, because that's the magic of travel. And the first thing magic changes is you."

—Brian D'Agostino, Ph.D.,

author, The Middle Class Fights Back

"This concise monograph is a page turner from the first paragraph to the last. It is indispensable reading for anyone traveling abroad, but the author's fascinating experiences of the world, told unpretentiously but with a master story- teller's flair, make it an absorbing read for most anyone. The overarching theme of the book is opening yourself to, and getting immersed in, what is new and different. The key is learning from and forming authentic relationships with local residents.

Folks from the United States—my country— tend to rely upon tried-and-true tourist resources and routines. While safe, they are also limiting. Author Bruce Knotts provides practical guidelines for ensuring your health and safety abroad, freeing you to venture off the beaten path of the tourist industry and connect meaningfully with the people, cultures, religions, food, sports, and customs of other countries. His book delivers every bit of what the title promises and more."