In Bowing to Elephants, a woman seeking love and authenticity comes to understand herself as a citizen of the world through decades of wandering the globe. During her travels she sees herself more clearly as she gazes into the feathery eyes of a 14,000-pound African elephant and looks for answers to old questions in Vietnam and the tragically ravaged landscape of Cambodia. Bowing to Elephants is a travel memoir with a twist-the story of an unloved...

Historically profound yet dynamically modern - Vietnam is a fascinating country, blessed with varied and beautiful scenery, rich biodiversity, vibrant cities and a multi-layered culture. Be inspired to visit by the fully-updated new edition of Insight Guide Vietnam, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this Southeast Asian star. Stunning, specially-commissioned photography brings this intriguing country and its people to life, while the Best of Vietnam...