Praise

“A journey that is by turns bizarre, joyful, surreal, mysterious.”— Asia Times Online

“Lerner is a true storyteller, weaving a plethora of elements together to create a reading experience that can make you laugh and also shake your head in disbelief. His tales are told with humility, humanity and humor. This is not cliched Asia. The Traveler and the Gate Checkers offers a glimpse into everyday Asians’ lives and finds the region’s uniqueness, making it an extraordinary book that is unforgettable. — Asia Times Online (www.atimes.com)

“Wow, once I opened The Traveler and the Gate Checkers, I couldn’t put this book down. A series of short, entertaining stories that are so vivid that I could virtually picture the places without spending the airfare and time to get there! Fun, quick reading, and filled with details, excitement, and one-of-a-kind experiences.It’s outrageously good, with lots of tidbits about sex, death, and life. It’s a must-read if you love a well-told, honest adventure story by an author who has been-there, done-that.” — Arlene Zatz, Travel World International Magazine (www.travelworldmagazine.com)

“Fascinating.perceptive.great descriptive writing. If you have always wanted to travel but don’t have the time or the money, then sit back with a beer and travel through Lerner’s eyes. You will enjoy it.” -The Foreign Post

“Anyone who’s traveled in Asia knows what Ted Lerner is talking about..a hilarious look at traveling throughout Asia.” — European and Pacific Stars and Stripes

“Because he simply does not go with the herd, he encounters weird characters, extraordinary lives and stumbles upon magical places.”--Malaya Newspaper

“It must be made clear that the book is not a “praise” release, citing only the positive things. Far from it, Mr. Lerner does not have any qualms about pointing out customs and systems that he feels are completely ridiculous. But neither are these pointless tirades against the Asian nations mentioned. Though he tackles the shoddy and depressing sites, he tries to understand why the ridiculous actually works in certain places. The context is always taken into consideration, leaving locals laughing at Mr. Lerner’s crazy experiences-”The Traveler and the Gate Checkers” is an excellent read.—Manila Standard

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