Snapshots of Unusual Travel Adventures is a collection of unique and humorous memoirs, letters, photos, and emails to friends, describing fifty years of journeys to all parts of the globe. For ten years, Robert Novota taught music at American Schools in Thailand, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia, and later he continued traveling as an Associate Professor in International Business. While globetrotting, this book tells the untold story of American High School Students at International School Bangkok performing musical selections before the U.S. military, our American ambassadors, the USO, and the King of Thailand during the Vietnam War. Also, collaborating in São Paulo with the original Chiquita Banana, then working for ARAMCO during the rapid modernization of Saudi Arabia. Enjoy these wild, entertaining, and all true travel experiences! To quote some "Snapshots" readers: "You, Sir, are a goddamn national treasure! Multiple TV appearances, dignitary acclaim, wars, generals, spies, hippies, drugs, sex, parties, political revolutions, severe illness, ethnic cleansing, and the Chiquita Banana lady to top it all off! You were there for it all." - Evan Roth "As a fellow traveler, one who lived and worked on 5 continents over a 15 year period, I enjoyed traveling again with his narrative. I laughed, thought how dangerous some of this was, and wished it could happen all over again. How great it was!" - Nancy Belmont "Vibrant pertinent pictures accompanying the flowing narrative makes this book a true delight to read. Allow your imagination to travel to exciting destinations and enjoy the journey!" - Gary Sparks