Traveling the world on "worn-out shoes"

Due to the nature of his work, author Thi Quoc Duy (from Tay Ninh province) has traveled to 41 countries and territories during his 22 years as a tour guide. The book, "Worn-Out Shoes," was born as a sincere self-reflection from a professional, serving both as a travel diary and a message to the younger generation of tour guides who are on their way to finding their own identity.

According to the author, "The Worn-Out Shoes " simply recounts the bittersweet stories gathered on a career journey that began with pure passion. The work doesn't focus on philosophical insights, but rather tells the story of a tour guide and how people grow after each trip.

With nearly 300 pages, the book reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the tour guide profession from the perspective of an insider, offering authentic and experienced insights.

Like other travel books, the author dedicates many pages to documenting the beauty of the lands he has visited. The work opens up emotionally resonant dimensions: from the early morning on the terraced rice fields of Tú Lệ (Vietnam), to the majestic scenery of the red flag with a yellow star on Bé Island (Vietnam), then long journeys to watch the sunset cast long shadows on the ancient stone walls of the Colosseum (Italy), or listening to the rhythmic sound of horse hooves on the tranquil streets of Bagan (Myanmar). Readers also follow the author through unique experiences: a once-in-a-lifetime bungee jump in Nepal, admiring Cape Town (South Africa) from high in the sky, crossing waterfalls in Sri Lanka, exploring the Flaming Mountains (China) - a place seemingly only found in legend...

Furthermore, "Worn-Out Shoes" is also a vibrant career guide, helping young people aspiring to a career in tourism understand more about the joys, challenges, and value of the profession. The author writes like an older brother, sharing secrets and philosophies that he considers his guiding principle: "You need to love the place you visit; because only when you truly care about the destination can you convey information emotionally and touch the hearts of tourists."

Notably, among the secrets to his professional success, author Thi Quoc Duy mentioned the habit of reading as a crucial element. According to the author, reading has given him extensive knowledge, leading to a deeper understanding of the world around him and improved his thinking skills. The rich vocabulary gained from reading has enhanced his ability to express himself and communicate professionally. The habit of reading has also helped him better control his emotions, become more patient, and remain calm in various situations.

"For others, reading might simply be for entertainment, but for tour guides, reading is a mandatory requirement because you need a solid foundation of knowledge and a rich vocabulary to do your job better. Books on life skills also help you understand psychology, how to behave, and help you see things more thoroughly and comprehensively, so that you can live more kindly, humbly, and lovingly," author Thi Quoc Duy expressed.

At 9:00 AM on November 1st, at the Garden in the City - Thao Dien (34, Street 11, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), author Thi Quoc Duy will have a meeting and interaction with readers to celebrate the launch of his book "Worn-Out Shoes" .

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