"If Travel As Transformation doesn't challenge you to reach for the life you want, it's time to check your pulse. Gregory's matter-of-fact mode of writing will make you uncomfortable -- and that's the point. Well worth the read."
Chris Backe, oneweirdglobe.com
"Travel as Transformation is the book I needed when I was struggling to define who I was,when I was lost in the world, when I didn't know my calling. I needed this book then, but I will be sure and not let my nephew or future children miss out on this important text when they become old enough... I've read countless books on travel, personal development and philosophy and this one is among my top ten books of all-time."
Travis Barton, Travis Barton Life
"Travel As Transformation has set a new standard for the digital nomad movement! It should be read by everyone who is brave enough to question his or her identity and answer the question 'Why do I believe what I believe?' - but especially by digital nomads who want to create an abundant life by making a meaningful impact on this world. Gregory impressively describes his own path and shows you how your paradigms and your belief system runs you and impacts your present life."
Simone Sauter, author of Why Heartbreak is Worth It: A Step-By-Step Guide From Pain to a Happy Life
"Gregory preaches the true meaning of what travel is about: getting out of your comfort zone and exploring the world for an extended period without limits. When cultures collide, great things can happen for the traveler."
Nicholas Kontis, author of Going Local: Experiences and Encounters on the Road
"This is not your run-of-the-mill travel book... The author is clearly a deep thinker who offers a lot of advice about how to view the world differently as a traveller. He doesn't cover so much the details of where he's travelled but goes into great detail about the emotional conflict and contrasts most of us feel when we travel at length. The writing is deep, introspective and insightful."
Maria McMahon, personal development author
"I have never read a book that describes the joy and the spiritual benefits of travel better than Gregory V. Diehl's Travel as Transformation. It is beautifully written, very well organized, and will benefit anyone who is seeking to become a traveler as opposed to a tourist. If you are already a traveler it will articulate things that you have felt and experienced. If you are about to become a traveler and have yet to start your journey, it will prepare you for the wonderful experience you are about to embark on."
Ray Simmons
"In Travel as Transformation: Conquer the Limits of Culture to Discover Your Own Identity, Diehl does not exhort the reader to sell off all he/she owns and set off for new lands. He's more than aware that each person has their own path to follow and needs to make their personal journey in their own fashion. What he does do is share the insights he's gathered from his ten years as a citizen of the world and expound upon his philosophies and experiences."
Jack Magnus