AZORES - The Storyteller's Photo Guide: A Photographic Tale Across The Islands Of Flowers and Fire (Storyteller's Photo Guidebooks)

The Slow Travel Guide for THE AZORES! Acknowledging that how we plan travel evolves, this book is intentionally different to other travel guides. It prioritises timeless natural beauty, cultural insights, and atmospheric locations over perishable listings like hotels, restaurants or touristic activities (up-to-date info is nowadays best found online). This Azores travel book delivers lasting inspiration and deep understanding by fusing exceptional landscape photography with a compelling narrative – the perfect preparation and companion for discovering the Azores your way. You'll step into a travel narrative filled with engaging tales featuring local characters, dramatic scenery, and rich folklore, all designed to bring these unique islands vividly to life by focusing on their breathtaking landscapes and authentic soul. Moreover, comprehensive travel facts and over 100 detailed 'Must-See Spot' sections provide vital background, pinpoint the highlights of each island, and suggest the best times to visit. Winner of the “Readers' Favorite 5-star” award! “Most impressive is how Joana Kruse manages to convey the soul of the islands through fiction and reality. Her own experiences inform the narrative, but using fictionalized travelers allows for more creative engagement. QR codes throughout the book lead to more breathtaking photographs available for purchase. Azores: The Storyteller’s Photo Guide gives you an idea of how it might feel to be there. It’s an engaging read and a feast for the eyes. I highly recommend it.” (Carol Thompson) “Author Joana Kruse certainly knows how to turn the tiniest everyday moments into meaningful storytelling hooks, encouraging readers to be inspired by every scene she introduces in this fantastic book. I’m an avid traveler and someone who loves to see art and culture whilst I’m away, so this book was the perfect fusion of art, travel, and storytelling for me. This guidebook feels like a journey in itself, and better yet, it’s one you can escape to without even leaving your armchair. There’s a tenderness and enthusiasm to the text that’s also echoed in the framing of every image. Kruse captures the heart and soul of the Azores through both lens and language to offer a read that’s truly rich with personality and depth. The organization of information is visually stunning and wonderfully informative, and it feels like the natural voyage of discovery that you might take, making for a refreshing alternative to formulaic travel guides that’s ideal for dreamers and planners alike. Overall, Azores: The Storyteller’s Photo Guide is a highly recommended read for travel fans. (K.C. Finn) ““We are Azoreans. We endure.” Joana Kruse’s Azores - The Storyteller's Photo Guide is a spectacular mix of travel tips, local lore, and incredible photography. The breakdown of visits to each island in the Azores is thoughtfully compiled and gives invaluable information on logistics, like how to get there, where to stay, and what to do, which is the more practical side of the guide for travelers. The full-color photography marries those two components together so a reader can visualize what Kruse is sharing. However, the pièce de résistance of Kruse's work is her remarkable storytelling. Through meetings with locals, she conveys to us stories like the touching tale of Sarah’s search for family on Graciosa and Camilo’s brilliant descriptions of Santa Maria. In this and others, Kruse not only paints a picture of the pure beauty of the islands but also of their rich, ingrained history and culture. Overall, readers are invited to connect deeply with the people and places of the Azores, making it both a travel guide and a heartfelt journey. Very highly recommended.” (Jamie Michele)