Between the two hemispheres Columbus in Reverse and Adventures in Latin America

As a student of Ole Miss University in her course of international studies Anastasia travelled two continents: Latin America in 2011 and Europe in 2012. Here is the quote from her book: "...person who chooses to travel is one affected with wanderlust. This person wants to see life as it exists outside of his culture. He travels with an open mind and open eyes and is ready to see and accept other cultural traditions without derisive sneering and comparing other cultures to his own. He does not challenge or dare the world - he challenges himself to learn and understand life in our diverse and awe-inspiring planet. This person is excited about meeting new people and making friends in places other than his comfort zone because people are the key to understanding other cultures." And one more quotation of the author: "...my experiences... allowed me to develop a different attitude about life. In many ways, this was the transition into adulthood... The biggest thing that I learned from this summer is to trust and respect myself..."