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In this episode, Dean Klinkenberg shares the story behind his memoir that reflects on 25 years of independent travel and the radical choice to trust the world.

Send us Fan Mail Travel has played an outsized role in my life, has shaped it in overwhelmingly positive ways. In this episode, I share the story behind my new memoir, Better Safe Than Sorry? Slow Boats, Chicken Buses, and the Radical Choice to Trust the World. Drawing from 25 years of independent travel, this book is a raw, honest collection of travel stories that will challenge what you think about playing it safe. These are stories with real highs and lows that showcase my drive to g...

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