By Julia H. Jackson

Before the Discovery Channel, Google Earth, and YouTube, most people couldn’t travel the world from the comfort of their own home. The World Wide Web has transformed the way we see the world, and how easily we access it. What did people do before the internet? Well, here’s one easy answer: they read more books. Writers are translators of culture, and today we’re showcasing Five Writers from Five Countries whose work might transport you further than a Ryan Air flight, and for less money.










