He spent the past three years traveling throughout eastern europe. Francis tapon will also be donating 15% of the royalties to 3 nonprofit organizations outlined in the book, including wikimedia foundation and. Support this groundbreaking pilot tv episode about moroccos unseen side. Book cover contest the hidden europe books francis tapon.
For him, everything east of france is eastern europe and the book will not. I need a year to make the wholemore great question. Francis tapon is a modern incarnate of the spirit of solon or pericles. Francis tapon dedicated a part of his life to travel and describe the world. Hes walked across america four times and has traveled to 100 countries.
The hidden europe, francis tapon shop online for books. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. What eastern europeans can teach us and hike your own hike. You may be wondering if a travel book about eastern europe could be.
Francis tapon the author of the book took all the photos except those from the cold war, belarus, turkey, and ukraine. Wikipedia has information and links to the museum of the occupation of latvia in riga, and to the great patriotic war museum in minsk, belarus. What eastern europeans can teach us is about his 3year adventure in 25 eastern european countries. What eastern europeans can teach us is still an excellent read toward the beginning of his book about his threeyear travels through eastern europe, tapon quite correctly asserts that because the world had. Francis tapon is a sharp observer who helps you distinguish a latvian from a lithuanian, while not. So when i heard about francis tapons new book, the hidden europe. The title of their national anthem, mazurek dabrowskiego, is revealing. And he does it with an extremely sharp eye and lot of wit. Francis tapon is a sharp observer who helps you distinguish a latvian from a lithuanian, while not confusing slovenia with slovakia. Even though francis tapon claims finland is in eastern europe, his book the hidden europe.
From 20 to 2018, he traveled nonstop overland to all. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all ones lifetime. The hidden europe is an invigorating narrative packed with useful tips and colorful stories. The good life elsewhere by vladimir lorchenkov, the geography of bliss. In 2001 tapon thruhiked the appalachian trail allowing his experiences to teach him lessons about life along the way. San francisco native francis tapon has visited more than 80 countries and hiked over 12,500 miles. Along his journey he has learned many life lessons. The hidden europe cleverly mixes insightful facts with hilarious personal anecdotes. Francis tapon is half chilean and half french and he was born and raised in san francisco, california. This 3min video shows the first copy that came off the press. Florian farkas, editorinchief of the journal of eurasian studies the hidden europe is a brilliant and insightful book. Francis tapon travelled for 3 years visiting every eastern europe.
What eastern europeans can teach us francis tapon 92 tapon has produced a profoundly insightful and humorous travel narrative. Francis tapon is a public speaker, world traveller, and life coach. Awards and prizes the journal of eurasian studies book of the year favorite book bill bryson, the history of nearly everything. Apr 28, 2012 francis tapon dedicated a part of his life to travel and describe the world. After five years, 10,000 miles in africa, francis tapon.
May 03, 2012 it is no secret i have a thing for eastern europe why else would i spend a month in ukraine in the dead of winter freezing my butt off, right. Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrowmindedness. Francis tapon the author of the book took all the photos except those from the cold war, belarus. I am so happy to have him back on the show since we last spoke almost exactly 4 years ago or 275. The hidden europe quotes showing 14 of 4 travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrowmindedness. What eastern europeans can teach us, writes that although polands confidence is rising, its still uncertain about its future. Francis tapon speakers bureau and booking agent info. What eastern europeans can teach us book trailer by francis tapon. Book 2 or ii of the wanderlearn series see the cover of my first book, hike your own hike, for the series logo which you can copy or improve upon. Free shipping in india and low shipping charges internationally. He is the author of the new book, the hidden europe. If you have an ebook, consider using the search feature for now.
Francis tapon slideshow on eastern europe berkeley. Map of eastern europe the hidden europe books work. Youll understand a side of europe that is still mysterious and misunderstood even 20 years after the fall of the soviet union. Discovering the hidden europe with francis tapon zero to travel. Ill reflect on my own book while trying to remain as objective as possible. I recently had the pleasure of reading francis tapons book. What eastern europeans can teach us is not only the book of the year. Please welcome the amazing francis tapon to todays show. From 202018 he is traveling to all 54 african countries. What eastern europeans can teach us, on saturday, january 21, 2012, at 2. Silicon valley techie turns travelwriting nomad the.
Francis tapon travels for years visiting every eastern european at least twice. The hidden europe quotes by francis tapon goodreads. Not just a tourist, tapon is a true traveler in the tradition of paul theroux and jan morris, with the antics and sense of humor of a bill bryson but his own perspective and sense of adventure. Francis tapon born march 10, 1970 is an author, global nomad, and public speaker.
Covers francis tapons personal adventures in that country. For him, everything east of france is eastern europe and the book will not be divided in north. What eastern europeans can teach us, 736 pages, isbn 9780976581222. In addition, he thruhiked the pacific crest trail and appalachian trail southbound. The unseen africa w francis tapon extra pack of peanuts. Apparently, francis tapon still has a thing or two to argue when talking about europe, the hidden europe, the most unknown part of the old continent, that fascinating region from germany eastward that still bears mystery and retains much of its old charm. The hidden europe is book two of the wanderlearn series. The hidden europe is a brilliant and insightful book.
What eastern europeans can teach us is a travel narrative based on francis tapons trips to eastern europe. At the summit of mount sinai in egypt, where the bible says god gave moses the 10 commandments, global nomad francis tapon from san francisco. He decided to learn about all of eastern europe by taking his backpack and visiting those countries in person. Hes been to over 80 countries, but he keeps coming back to this magical city because he loves earthquakes.
From 202018, he traveled overland nonstop to all 54 african countries. He was the first person to do a roundtrip backpacking the continental divide trail. What eastern europeans can teach us, 736 pages, isbn. He has walked across america 4 times, spain twice, and madagascar once. That didnt scare francis tapon because not only did he learn how to rough it by walking across america four times, but he is also half french, so he kind of smells too.
He is a firstgeneration american, born of a french father and a chilean mother. And it covers every country and every corner of eastern europe with a beautiful breezy style, with a fun, intimate report on how francis enjoyed 3 years exploring eastern europe. Amar bhide, professor at the fletcher school of law and diplomacy at tufts university. The hidden europe is an entertaining travelogue that also shares practical lessons that will impact your daytoday life. The index of the hidden europe will be released on april 28, 2012, which is the official publication date of the book check back to this page at that time. Francis tapon has traveled to 80 countries and spent the last three years traveling to 25 eastern european countries.
Six years ago, francis tapon set out to pull back the curtain on eastern europe and entice travelers around the world to explore the hidden side of europe. Join facebook to connect with francis tapon and others you may know. It is no secret i have a thing for eastern europe why else would i spend a month in ukraine in the dead of winter freezing my butt off, right. The hidden europe book san francisco public library. The hidden europe what eastern europeans can teach us book. He joins the program to share his insights about what eastern europeans can teach us in his newest book, the hidden europe. Oct 21, 2011 learn more about the book at the downside of buying a book online is that you dont get to physically flip through it. Francis tapon s discussion group 8 members last activity jan 30, 2018 04. A map of eastern europe that appears in the book, the hidden europe. I urge you to read the introduction of the hidden europe at. Francis tapon, author of hike your own hike and the hidden europe, is creating a tv series and book called the unseen africa, which is based on his fiveyear journey across all 54 african countries. Francis tapon is not a person to sit still at home. The hidden europe book fraser valley regional library.
A video about author francis tapon 233 views 0 people liked it. Francis tapon generally travels from and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Pdf the hidden europe download full pdf book download. Francis has a travel resume that inspires all of us to get out there and explore, he is the author of many renowned books, is an avid backpacker and slow travel junkie, and someone who has never owned a television, couch, bed, or spaceship and is most disappointed about the last one. Francis tapon is an ideal guide in a book that will become a classic travel narrative. As a consequence, it would have been loved by a small circle of readers, but the hidden europe is dense with information which is full of action and humor.
What eastern europeans can teach us the largest wine cellar in the world is at milestii mici in moldova. Mountains 26 members last activity feb 25, 2010 11. He spoke spanish at home, french at school, and english everywhere else. So he traveled for 3 years visiting every eastern european countryall 25 of them. Dec 18, 2012 109yearold veteran and his secrets to life will make you smile short film showcase duration.
Hike your own hike details seven basic life lessons tapon discovered on his 2,181 mile journey from maine to. And that doesnt mean visiting 30odd major countries spread all over. His first book hike your own hike is for those who like to get travel experiences by foot. What eastern europeans can teach us book by francis tapon 46 views, tour of hike your own hike. In this 3minute video, francis tapon, the author of the hidden europe, takes you on a quick tour of his newest book. So when i heard about francis tapon s new book, the hidden europe. It defines eastern europe broadly, including finland, greece, and turkey. What eastern europeans can teach us wanderlearn series 1 by francis tapon isbn. Buy the hidden europe by francis tapon from waterstones today. Discovering the hidden europe with author francis tapon. The downside of buying a book online is that you dont get to physically flip through it. Globetrotter francis tapon, in his book the hidden europe.
Francis tapon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Examines an eastern european countrys history, food, language, sites, stereotypes, and drinking habits. The hidden europe book trailer by francis tapon video author. What eastern europeans can teach us wanderlearn series francis tapon on.
Joining me today is the author of one of my favorite books, the hidden europe, creator, producer, star and everything else of the unseen africa, and a man who has probably had more adventures in the last 3 days than ive had in my entire life, francis tapon of wanderlearn podcast. Africa is more than just poverty, pestilence, and pyramids. What eastern europeans can teach us wanderlearn series. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Five traits found in most people from eastern europe. Its a prototype and so it doesnt feature the elegant red ribbon bookmark that will be builtin the final version of the book. Francis tapon is the master of taking highly complex issues about eastern europe and making them easy to understand and enjoyable to read. He also wrote two chapters in hikers stories from the appalachian trail, edited by kathryn fulton, isbn 9780811712835 2012 stackpole books. For him, everything east of france is eastern europe and the book will not be divided in north, south, central, west and east. The hidden europe is a competition between profound insights and devilish humor. Francis tapon the author of the book took all the photos except those from. For many westerners eastern europe is about as appealing as a deodorantfree french armpit.
That didnt scare francis tapon because not only did he learn how to rough it on the appalachian trail, but he is also half french, so he kind of smells too. He yearned for adventure and western europe seems so tame and passe. Francis tapon was born and raised in san francisco. For many westerners, eastern europe is about as appealing as a deodorantfree french armpit. What eastern europeans can teach us wanderlearn series at. His resulting book, the hidden europe, was released last month and has been garnering buzz in the bay area and beyond.
He has walked across the united states four times via its three major mountain ranges. Francis tapon yearned for a european adventure, but western europe seemed too tame and passe. You may not agree to begin your journey through eastern europe in finland suomi after all, finland is not eastern european, but then again, you are not francis tapon. Watch the book trailer if you need an image of the book cover, you can get it in small, medium, or large download sample chapters. Francis tapon is the author of hike your own hike and the hidden europe. Selfpublish via amazons createspace of lightning source 3.
968 622 397 187 1062 1482 616 1004 1079 914 1218 386 818 502 502 1453 1416 399 549 1134 213 514 525 1156 626 696 716 594 1096 843 763 147 876 751 1252 1163 102 571 1059