Chokecherry Places: Essays from the High Plains

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Both Askoy and Pfieffer show a depth of understanding and cultural sensitivity in their respective essays; both are rooted in accessible, every day settings, like a cafe and a toilet.


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Askoy muses on how Istanbul is changing with a tone of steadying seriousness, while Pfieffer portrays how travelers can adapt to both humorous and cringe-worthy bodily functions with prose that doesn't undermine the importance of the discussion. Although very different subject matters, the commonality lies in their strength in prose. Though the magazine casts aside the must-see and must-do instructions in favor of thoughtful and thought-provoking prose, the narratives don't lean into the experimental.

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Instead, its pages are full of the kind of stories mainstream travel magazines insert as an afterthought, a brief and rare glimpse into the traveler's inner journey reflected through the exterior trip. That said, the magazine is free to readers.

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I'll gladly endure a handful of ads if it means I can still read pieces of excellent travel literature that I haven't found elsewhere. My only caveat to readers: Skip to main content. Sign In or Create an Account.


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