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Getting Lost with Susan Orlean

Getting Lost with Susan Orlean

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Travel writer Susan Orlean is an admitted terrible tourist. But she’s an expert at getting lost – with a purpose. Today, she takes us to some of the places that have shaped her life. And she talks about throwing out the guidebook – opening herself up to these experiences – and the art of getting lost.

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Getting Lost with Susan Orlean

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