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Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine, and Connection. Three Years. Five Continents. One Motorcycle.
Forks A Quest for Culture Cuisine and Connection Three Years Five Continents One Motorcycle Author:Allan Karl The stories, photographs, and recipes in this amazing adventure travelogue cross into unfamiliar and often dangerous territories, exploring unique world cultures and charting an extraordinary expedition around the world, all while savoring the flavors of local food. One day Allan Karl woke up to discover that he was unemployed and his marriage o... more »f seven years had ended in divorce. Looking at these forks in the road of his life as an opportunity to follow his dreams and pursue his passions, he hopped on his motorcycle and traveled around the world. Karl documents three years and 62,000 miles of riding, featuring the beauty of 35 countries on five continents. His stories of collision and connection with people include some of the most challenging situations, like when he was ordered into the Colombian jungle at gunpoint, when he crushed his leg in the middle of nowhere in Bolivia, or how he had to beg the governments of Syria and Sudan to let him across their borders. He brings each location to life through the flavors of real local food, including 40 signature recipes. Between these pages, Allan shares the the kindness of strangers, the beauty of humanity, the colors of culture, and the powerful gift of human connection.« less