An eclectic compendium of the best travel writing essays published in 2018, collected by Alexandra Fuller. THE BEST AMERICAN TRAVEL WRITING SERIES gathers together a satisfyingly varied medley of perspectives, all offering a deep cultural exploration of what it means to travel somewhere new. For the past two decades, readers have come to recognize this annual volume as the gold standard for excellence in literary travel writing.
This year's volume journeys to the front lines of history, culture, and controversy, exploring:
