Introduction
As I finish writing this book at the beginning of 2014, the world seems to be a very chaotic place indeed. In fact, there does not appear to be any one spot around the globe that does not have to face some form of danger or risk. From super-sized hurricanes (or typhoons) to earthquakes, from acts of terrorism to acts of crime, from social unrest to threats of war, tourism must exist and thrive in a world that often seems to have gone mad. Seeing the world through the eyes of the media, we cannot help but wonder how we make it to the next day and why anyone would travel. Yet, people continue to live their lives, travel, and find joy in learning about one another.
Perhaps what we perceive as modern madness has always been with us, and ...
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