<p><span style="color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 1)">This collection of essays may be short, but Anthony Velasquez covers a lot of ground, taking us from California's Central Valley to the rocky shores of South Korea, with stops in Europe, Cairo, and even upstate New York. Velasquez's laid-back, conversational tone displays his west coast roots, yet underneath the chilled surface lies a dexterous mind that is constantly asking questions and finding humor in any given&nbsp;situation.&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 1)">Once You Get Far Enough Away, You're on Your Way Back Home</em><span style="color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 1)">&nbsp;is an at times wry, lovely meditation on life's boomerang effect, and most importantly, just what it means to really belong.-</span><strong style="color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 1)">Chris Tharp</strong><span style="color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 1)">, author&nbsp;of&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 1)">The Worst Motorcycle in Laos&nbsp;</em><span style="color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 1)">and regular contributor to National Geographic Traveller</span></p><p></p>