Searching for the Best Place on Earth
52 Countries in 52 Weeks
$37.47
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
21 July 2027
Summary
For years, Vancouver has topped global rankings as one of the world’s most livable cities, while British Columbia has marketed itself as a paradise of mountains, rainforests and ocean—a destination unlike any other. But as affordability concerns mount and debates over crime and safety intensify, that vision is increasingly under scrutiny.
In Searching for the Best Place on Earth, journalist Justin McElroy embarks on an ambitious year-long trip to fifty-two countries in fifty-…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781998526468 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1998526461 |
| Author: | Justin McElroy |
| Publisher: | Harbour Publishing |
| Imprint: | Harbour Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 21 July 2027 |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 228mm |
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Critics Review
“For British Columbians, Justin really needs no introduction. He is one of the best-known journalists in the province, and he’s gained an enormous cult following not only through his reporting or his penchant for ranking things, but because he has an almost uncanny ability to make people care about the things he cares about.” —Arshy Mann, Journalist and Co-founder of The Hatchet (Substack)
“Truly a joy to read, Searching for the Best Place on Earth is as much an in-depth, world travel guide as it is a look into the curious life and mind of one of British Columbia’s finest reporters.” —Bob Kronbauer, creator journalist
“What is a world-class city? In Searching for the Best Place on Earth, Justin McElroy brings his endlessly curious eye to that question. The result is a smart, warm and often very funny travelogue—and one of the funnest books about cities I’ve read in ages.” —Charles Montgomery, award-winning author of Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design
Justin McElroy
Justin McElroy is an award-winning journalist and municipal affairs reporter with nearly two decades of experience. Known for his keen insights and wry observations, he has covered local politics across BC for CBC News since 2015. He previously worked for Global News as well as the Province, and contributed to Maclean’s and NBC during the 2010 Olympics.
His work has earned him three Jack Webster Awards, among numerous other provincial and national honors. In 2024, after a lifetime spent in BC and never travelling beyond North America, he took a year off to visit 52 countries in 52 weeks, exploring what makes a city “world-class” through the eyes of a first-time globetrotter. Searching for the Best Place on Earth is his debut book.
McElroy lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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