Eric Weiner

Eric Weiner introduces himself as a philosophical traveler. However, everyone would agree that he is an acclaimed international correspondent for National Public Radio. In his books—which have been translated into more than 20 languages—he combines humor and journalistic prowess with a well-documented historical and sociological approach. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers "The Geography of Bliss" and "Man Seeks God." His articles and essays have been published in numerous newspapers (The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, etc.), magazines (Fortune, Slate, Foreign Policy, Wall Street Journal, AFAR, Quartz, etc.), and travel guides and anthologies (BBC Travel, The Best American Travel Writing, etc.). He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, their daughter, and their cats. He enjoys sushi and cycling.