"Bumping & Snacking" takes the reader on a fun journey of discovery. Self-planned travel experiences and food stories are used to uncover both the cultural differences, and the common qualities of people. Seeking to gain an understanding of others, to better understand who we are, is a journey worth taking.Self-planned travel is an opportunity for self discovery and personal growth. It is a chance to be brave, to get past the fear of cultures, people and food that differ from the norm. It pushes individuals outside of their isolated and insulated little worlds.