In the mark of an excellent travel narrative, these trips take the reader from Madagascar to Borneo, China, the Yucatan and eight other places, on journeys beyond pure experience and into philosophy. In all, Belliveau has done a great service in providing this book--it gives worthwhile information to the reader who might be planning a trip to one of these exotic places.And to the armchair traveler addicted to wit, information and adventure, she provides a satisfying trip through some interesting lands.