Review of PEOPLE & PLACES: Walk My Journey

Nonso Samuelson · Post by **Nonso Samuelson** » 20 Aug 2021, 13:34

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "PEOPLE & PLACES: Walk My Journey" by Husna Kassim.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Traveling the world is a feat that many can only dream of, but for Husna, it is a dream come true. Husna's globetrotting itch started in 2014, and in the years that followed, she visited Spain, Malaysia, Tunisia, and other countries. Her travels helped her experience the wonders of places like the famous Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, and more. This book is a compendium of her travel itinerary over the past few years and her experiences in each of these locations.

People & Places: Walk My Journey by Husna Kassim was an enlightening book. While I enjoyed Kassim's journey as I read, it was how she presented her experiences that I found most interesting. She didn't focus on her own benefits in these locations alone but gave helpful case studies as well.

These case studies gave me insight into different people and cultures from around the world, some of which I had never heard about. Her descriptions aided my already overactive imagination when I tried to paint a mental picture of these places. She followed this routine with every location she talked about, making the entire book a learning opportunity. She also didn't skimp on information about how each place made her feel and her takeaways from these places. Kassim's writing also covered her travel preparations and the steps she took to get to the different destinations.

It's not surprising that a passionate traveler like Kassim would carry along her trusty camera when embarking on an adventure of such global proportions. This book included many pictures of the places she visited, the people she met, local foods, artifacts, and more.

I was pleased with her chapter titles. They evoked a sense of adventure, which was in keeping with the purpose of her writing. Titles like "Unforgettable Istanbul," "Romance on the Trans Mongolian Express," and "On the Edge of the Sahara" made me curious and eager to read those chapters. Kassim wrote in the first-person narrative, which boosted the personal nature of this book. She also included her personal beliefs, as seen in how she frequently referenced Islam in her writing.

In my opinion, the only thing this book was missing was a glossary section. By the nature of this book, there were many words—names of places, people, recipes, etc.—that I couldn't pronounce or understand. I constantly paused to google these foreign words, which made my reading process a bit tedious. While these words added to the cultural richness of the book, a glossary would have helped to expedite my comprehension.

I didn't find any typographical or grammatical errors in the book, which tells me that it was extremely well edited. I rate it 4 out of 4 stars because it was a fantastic read with detailed information about the author's travel adventures and an eye-opener to many other cultures and people worldwide. I recommend it to individuals hoping to start a travel journal and travel the world someday.

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Paluk Pathania · Post by **Paluk Pathania** » 21 Sep 2021, 08:14

Love the books which are associated with travelling! They are so fresh and fun to explore. Definitely adding this in my list , thanks for such a nice review.