Dane Chandos, although a pen name, is one of the best non-fiction travel writers I have ever read. His ability to understand and communicate the people of a location, the highlights of a location, the description of small acts, the description of new locales he visited, is just the best. The best way I can put it is this: read Paul Theroux and you will learn the quirks of Paul Theroux. Read Dane Chandos and learn about the people among whom he travels. He practically disappears so your focus is on the subject, not on him. A selfless, wonderful writer. And almost no one is aware of him. Read every book he wrote, you won't be disappointed. ( )