Straub takes us on a journey around the globe, starting when she was a young adult and carrying through to travels as part of an Empowerment Organization she started with her husband. Her prose really brings each location to life, really describing the essence and atmosphere as well as the people she engages along the way. Beyond just documenting her travels, Straub gives a peek into how she grew and changed as a person as a result of the interactions she had with people from around the globe. She really demonstrates how traveling opens up one's world and perspective,