Travel Therapy: Around the World in Search of Happiness

Kosher travel expert, Stuart Katz, discusses his life experiences as a Panamanian American Israeli. The result is a fascinating book that is part travel guide, part autobiography and part mental health therapy. It is inspirational with a messages of self-development and adventure that is cross-cultural.


Born in Panama, Stuart Katz is the epitome of a global adventurer. With his infectious wit and insatiable wanderlust, he has become a prominent figure in the world of travel. Alongside his travels to over one hundred countries, he's become a vocal advocate for mental health - spreading education, advocacy, and acceptance wherever he goes. If you enjoyed this book, you might also enjoy Stuart's podcast, also called Travel Therapy, and available where podcasts are found.


Travel Therapy combines travel memoir with a mental health journey. It also includes the stories of Stuart's extensive travel as a volunteer assisting in crisis areas and his exploration of Jewish communities across the globe, as he works towards visiting 100 countries, all the while in search of how to heal himself. Witty, self-deprecating, and heartfelt, this is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, Judaism, and the lifelong journey towards psychological wellbeing."

- Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Rabbi, Author, Speaker, Television Host


In Travel Therapy, Stuart Katz takes us through his life journey, and how he, like all of us, is shaped by his upbringing and relationships with those closest to him. The stories of early childhood are sprinkled with earnest mirth and will bring a genuine smile to those who've been there. If this book were just about childhood, relationships, and faith, it would certainly be interesting but perhaps not of interest to as many. What makes this book stand out is just how profoundly Stuart's extensive travels throughout the world shape his worldview and impact his overall sense of self. Although his deep faith is resonant throughout the book, his views on so many 'certainties' change as he recognizes the aspirations of our fellow planetary travelers, and in so doing, recognizes his own yearning. We see that the best place on Earth is the Earth itself. The best people on Earth are the people themselves, and travel is the best way to kickstart a path to inevitable and healing growth."

- Blaise Aguirre, MD, Harvard Medical School

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Travel Therapy: Around the World in Search of Happiness

Kosher travel expert, Stuart Katz, discusses his life experiences as a Panamanian American Israeli. The result is a fascinating book that is part travel guide, part autobiography and part mental health therapy. It is inspirational with a messages of self-development and adventure that is cross-cultural.


Born in Panama, Stuart Katz is the epitome of a global adventurer. With his infectious wit and insatiable wanderlust, he has become a prominent figure in the world of travel. Alongside his travels to over one hundred countries, he's become a vocal advocate for mental health - spreading education, advocacy, and acceptance wherever he goes. If you enjoyed this book, you might also enjoy Stuart's podcast, also called Travel Therapy, and available where podcasts are found.


Travel Therapy combines travel memoir with a mental health journey. It also includes the stories of Stuart's extensive travel as a volunteer assisting in crisis areas and his exploration of Jewish communities across the globe, as he works towards visiting 100 countries, all the while in search of how to heal himself. Witty, self-deprecating, and heartfelt, this is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, Judaism, and the lifelong journey towards psychological wellbeing."

- Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Rabbi, Author, Speaker, Television Host


In Travel Therapy, Stuart Katz takes us through his life journey, and how he, like all of us, is shaped by his upbringing and relationships with those closest to him. The stories of early childhood are sprinkled with earnest mirth and will bring a genuine smile to those who've been there. If this book were just about childhood, relationships, and faith, it would certainly be interesting but perhaps not of interest to as many. What makes this book stand out is just how profoundly Stuart's extensive travels throughout the world shape his worldview and impact his overall sense of self. Although his deep faith is resonant throughout the book, his views on so many 'certainties' change as he recognizes the aspirations of our fellow planetary travelers, and in so doing, recognizes his own yearning. We see that the best place on Earth is the Earth itself. The best people on Earth are the people themselves, and travel is the best way to kickstart a path to inevitable and healing growth."

- Blaise Aguirre, MD, Harvard Medical School

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Travel Therapy: Around the World in Search of Happiness

Travel Therapy: Around the World in Search of Happiness

Travel Therapy: Around the World in Search of Happiness

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Kosher travel expert, Stuart Katz, discusses his life experiences as a Panamanian American Israeli. The result is a fascinating book that is part travel guide, part autobiography and part mental health therapy. It is inspirational with a messages of self-development and adventure that is cross-cultural.


Born in Panama, Stuart Katz is the epitome of a global adventurer. With his infectious wit and insatiable wanderlust, he has become a prominent figure in the world of travel. Alongside his travels to over one hundred countries, he's become a vocal advocate for mental health - spreading education, advocacy, and acceptance wherever he goes. If you enjoyed this book, you might also enjoy Stuart's podcast, also called Travel Therapy, and available where podcasts are found.


Travel Therapy combines travel memoir with a mental health journey. It also includes the stories of Stuart's extensive travel as a volunteer assisting in crisis areas and his exploration of Jewish communities across the globe, as he works towards visiting 100 countries, all the while in search of how to heal himself. Witty, self-deprecating, and heartfelt, this is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, Judaism, and the lifelong journey towards psychological wellbeing."

- Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Rabbi, Author, Speaker, Television Host


In Travel Therapy, Stuart Katz takes us through his life journey, and how he, like all of us, is shaped by his upbringing and relationships with those closest to him. The stories of early childhood are sprinkled with earnest mirth and will bring a genuine smile to those who've been there. If this book were just about childhood, relationships, and faith, it would certainly be interesting but perhaps not of interest to as many. What makes this book stand out is just how profoundly Stuart's extensive travels throughout the world shape his worldview and impact his overall sense of self. Although his deep faith is resonant throughout the book, his views on so many 'certainties' change as he recognizes the aspirations of our fellow planetary travelers, and in so doing, recognizes his own yearning. We see that the best place on Earth is the Earth itself. The best people on Earth are the people themselves, and travel is the best way to kickstart a path to inevitable and healing growth."

- Blaise Aguirre, MD, Harvard Medical School


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781946743688
Publisher: 3rd Coast Books L.L.C.
Publication date: 10/10/2023
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 220
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Born in Panama, Stuart Katz is the epitome of a global adventurer. With his infectious wit and insatiable wanderlust, he has become a prominent figure in the world of travel. Leading a long-standing boutique travel company (TAL Tours) and having overseen the North American wing of Israir, he's the go-to guy for unforgettable adventures and witty recommendations. Stuart's op-eds and blogs have graced the pages of many publications worldwide, but this book marks his debut as an author. Alongside his travels to over one hundred countries, he's become a vocal advocate for mental health, spreading education, advocacy, and acceptance wherever he goes. If you enjoyed this book, you might also enjoy Stuart's podcast, also called Travel Therapy, and available where podcasts are found.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Kevin Hines

Chapter 1 Come Fly with Me

Chapter 2 Almost Dying Will Do That to You

Chapter 3 A True International: My Life as a Panamanian American Israeli Jewish Citizen of the World

Chapter 4 My Partner in the Journey of Life

Chapter 5 All My Honeymoons

Chapter 6 TAL Tours: How to Run a Travel Agency

Chapter 7 The $100,000 Fuel Bill: How to Run an Airline

Chapter 8 The Morally Questionable Misadventures of Travel Clients

Chapter 9 Where Does a Traveler Call Home?

Chapter 10 Back Home as a Foreigner

Chapter 11 A Trip with Each Child

Chapter 12 Travel for Volunteer Work

Chapter 13 Transformational Travel is a Thing

Chapter 14 Travel for Disaster Relief Work

Chapter 15 In Search of the Happiest Place on Earth

Chapter 16 The Me Project: Investing in My Own Mental Health

Chapter 17 Addicted to Helping Others: Travels to Aid Refugees

Chapter 18 Therapy is a Journey

Epilogue by Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Septimus

Acknowledgments

About the Author

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