Bruce Northam

About Bruce Northam

http://AmericanDetour.com

Bruce Northam is the author of The Directions to Happiness, a 135-country quest for life lessons, and a Chicken Soup for the traveler — with balls. He lives in New York City. Bruce’s show, American Detour, reveals the travel writer’s journey. His alternative keynote presentation, Directions to Your Destination, reveals the many shades of the travel industry and how to entice travelers. His other live performance, Street Anthropology, is an ode to freestyle wandering. Visit AmericanDetour.com.

Articles by Bruce Northam:

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India: Experiencing Peace and Chaos

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Starting in the city of New Delhi, where stress and noise are everywhere. Then to the countryside to Chambal Safari Lodge where animals and peace prevail.

Brad Ludden on the river in Montana.

Adventure Heals in Montana

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In Kalispel, Montana, Brad Ludden offers cancer patients and their caregivers a chance to enjoy whitewater rafting on big rivers, the ultimate way to heal.

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Armenia: A Cradle of Christianity and World Wonders

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Armenia is a fantastic destination with mountain waterfalls, churches from 300 AD, and a tradition of angelic singing. Take a tour of the Vorotan Canyon.

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Dogsledding Adventures in Montana

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A day of fun with Absaroka Dogsled Treks, whose owners Mat and Hannah bring visitors out in their fast-running dogsleds to enjoy the scenery and the ride.

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Armenia: Europe's Final Frontier

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A trip to Armenia’s major cities and countryside reveal a nation that’s bursting with natural resources, national pride, Christianity and a sense of hope.

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Curaçao’s Sweet Case of the Blues

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Curaçao’s Sweet Case of the Blues–The International BlueSeas Festival—and then some. Watching blues masters like Buddy Guy and others at a seaside fest.

Being towed to port by Cuban police for interrogation about my illegal boat to Cuba from the Florida Keys. Bruce Northam photos.

Cuba: Getting There from Florida by Boat

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Cuba by Boat– a trip from Florida to Cuba by pleasure boat sounds fun, until the coast guard seized the boat and towed them to shore.

Hotel Nosara Costa Rica

Nosara Costa Rica | Yoga and Surfing Mingle

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Nosara Costa Rica –Yoga, Surfing in a tropical oasis with gorgeous beaches and world class fishing and most of all relaxing at this laid-back spot.

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Slovenia: Communist Hangover, Cured

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Slovenia: Communist hangover cured. Touring the pretty countryside of this little known European country and the exciting capital city of Ljubljana.

Way, Way Down Under - Page Three

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Bruce Northam takes us on a safari to ‘the earth’s overwhelming polar underside, the almost unspoiled continent of Antarctica.

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Way, Way Down Under: An Antarctic Safari

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Bruce Northam takes us on a safari to ‘the earth’s overwhelming polar underside, the almost unspoiled continent of Antarctica.

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Way, Way Down Under - Page Two

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Bruce Northam takes us on a safari to ‘the earth’s overwhelming polar underside, the almost unspoiled continent of Antarctica.