For Andrew McCarthy, author of The Longest Way Home Honolulu, Hawaii is near and dear to his heart. As a longtime resident, Andrew’s knowledge for all things local is highlighted as part of the “Intelligent Travel” feature of this week’s National Geographic.
Speaking with one of his favorite writers Paul Theroux, Andrew McCarthy, author of The Longest Way Home, talks candidly about the craft of travel writing, and the big difference between traveling and vacationing. Both men are avid journey-takers, and their definitions of what it means to be in a foreign place shed light on their work. When Andrew McCarthy asked Paul Theroux how he felt about traveling, Paul replied, “When I’m traveling, I feel small. You see how big the world is, how small you are, how you don’t really matter, how you can’t effect much change, you can’t bring something back.” Check out the wonderful interview here.
Andrew Mcarthy, NYT best-selling author of The Longest Way Home, thrilled audiences in Pekin, Illinois last week. As he walked through the room of nearly 150 people – most of them women – they burst into applause. “I haven’t done anything yet!” cried Andrew McCarthy. Though by the end of the night, Pekin library patrons thought he’d done plenty. Andrew McCarthy talked about the “parallel life” he’s had for the past 10 years working as what he called an “accidental travel writer” and said his book The Longest Road Home came about as he was leaving for another trip shortly after he and his then-fiancee decided to get serious about making their union permanent. One of the most memorable moments in the evening, according to audience members, was when Andrew spoke about traveling with his children. “My goal as a parent it to make them mini-citizens of the world,” he said.
Andrew McCarthy, NYT best-selling author of The Longest Way Home, recently joined “Fox & Friends” hosts Gretchen Carlson and Steve Doocy to discuss the memoir that chronicles the actor’s quest to settle down. Check out the video to see fascinating photos of Andrew’s travels, hear details of his most recent wanderings (like finding the perfect […]
Andrew McCarthy, author of the New York Times bestselling memoir The Longest Way Home, wowed attendees of the Arapahoe Library District’s spring author event.
Andrew McCarthy returned to his roots this March by visiting Metuchen, near his childhood home of Westfield. The travel writer and actor is known both for his memoir The Longest Way Home: One Man’s Quest for the Courage to Settle Down and such movies as Pretty in Pink. Find out more here. At the Metuchen […]
Author Andrew McCarthy shared some insights about traveling, personal growth, and fear with the Los Angeles Times. The Longest Way Home, Andrew McCarthy’s memoir, explores how he used traveling to spur his own personal growth. Andrew McCarthy also shares his travels as a popular speaker at libraries around the US.
Andrew McCarthy discusses the inspiration for his travels and writing. McCarthy appeared at the New York Times Travel Show with his memoir, The Longest Way Home. Watch the entire interview here.
