Reading adventure books and listening to her mother share tales of her travels with other family members sparked Szachanski's intense love of travel at an early age. Eventually, she made a lot of trips both as a student and throughout her thirty-year career in international development. Even after retiring, she still enjoys doing this. Namibia, a little-known African country, was and continues to be one of her favorite places to visit. It is famous for its stunning scenery, the Namib and Kalahari deserts, and the Sossusvlei Dunes. The only, surviving, two-thousand-year-old plant in the world is found exclusively in this nation. A few pages in, Szachanski mentions the magnificence of Tanzania's Serengeti plains, a popular tourist destination that has been regularly featured on BBC and National Geographic television. She also recounts her trip to Zimbabwe and Mauritius, where she saw elephants up close and witnessed a unique multilingual populace. Among other places she traveled to were Australia, Greece, Prague, Istanbul, and Sri Lanka. With unique histories, cultures, music, buildings, animals, and museums, each destination provided Szachanski with an experience that could not be replicated. Her vivid descriptions of locations such as Poland will definitely draw in new tourists. Being a travel enthusiast, I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Along with insights on each area's culture, lifestyle, and prominent attractions, there is an outstanding in-depth overview of the sites visited. The words of Ray Bradbury, "See the world; It is more fantastic than any dream," encapsulate the author’s ideas and views toward travel and adventure. I felt that her book, Magic Encounters: Tales of a World Globe-Trotter, did a great job of highlighting the importance of adventure and travel in widening perspectives and improving lives. Every explorer and thrill seeker should have this new addition to their collection. Magic Encounters: Tales of a World Globe-Trotter is more than just a travel memoir; it is an invitation to see the world through new eyes. Danuta Szachanski’s stories are a testament to the magic that lies in the unexpected and the joy of discovering the world’s hidden gems. For anyone with a love for travel and a thirst for adventure, this book is a must-read. Szachanski's stories will inspire you to pack your bags, set out on your own journey, and embrace the magic that awaits.