Winnetka shop The Book Stall (811 Elm Street) welcomes renowned travel writer Patricia Schultz on Tuesday, September 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. She pioneered the concept of the travel book as both a wish list and practical guide in her bestselling 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. In her new book, Why We Travel: 100 Reasons to Get Up and Go, Patricia Schultz shares the life lessons, personal stories, and inspiration behind her writings. This event is free, registration is required. Please register at The Book Stall website.

More About the Book Why We Travel: For years, Patricia Schultz has been telling us where to travel, now she is telling why to travel, revealing what makes her such a compelling guide to richly rewarding experiences. Pairing stunning photos with pearls of wisdom, lists, and essential travel tips, Schultz showcases how travel enriches us and explores why people choose to travel. The book leads with the idea that travel is food for the soul and one of the most richly rewarding experiences we can have, whether we travel near or far, in person or virtually. Quotes about travel, affirmations, ideas, and travel hacks appear alongside gorgeous, transportive full-color images of people, places, and things around the world. From a man hand-rolling cigars in Cuba, to lion cubs in Botswana, and stunning natural wonders like the Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New Zealand, Why We Travel is filled with photos so captivating readers can’t wait to be there. Alongside these evocative images are Schultz’s own stories from some of her most rewarding trips, including her safari in Zambia where she found wisdom from a classroom of five-year-olds, her post-collegiate explorations of Florence, and the comedy of mishaps she and friends endured on a canal trip through southern France.

Why We Travel reminds readers that travel is investment in ourselves. In its essence, the book is about inspiring readers to book a ticket, pack a bag, and dive headlong into an adventure.

More About the Author: Patricia Schultz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die. She is a veteran travel journalist with over thirty years of experience writing for Frommer’s, Berlitz, and Access travel guides, as well as the Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, and other magazines and newspapers. Her home base is in New York City, but good luck finding her there!