Ever travelled to the Algerian Sahara in a borrowed jacket, posing as a local? Ever sat in dreamy contemplation by the banks of the River Stour in summer? Ever discussed the mechanics of a vortex generator with a Turkish engineer in a bowling alley? Ever walked the streets of an ancient city soon to be levelled by an earthquake? If you can answer all these questions in the affirmative, then this book is probably not for you.
But for everyone else who likes the appeal of immersive travel, then you're sure to enjoy these chapters. A happy mix of anecdotal travel with a dose of history, contemporary issues and the trials and tribulations of ordinary people - and a few smiles and laughs along the way - this will definitely appeal to lovers of travel everywhere. Dive in!
Ever travelled to the Algerian Sahara in a borrowed jacket, posing as a local? Ever sat in dreamy contemplation by the banks of the River Stour in summer? Ever discussed the mechanics of a vortex generator with a Turkish engineer in a bowling alley? Ever walked the streets of an ancient city soon to be levelled by an earthquake? If you can answer all these questions in the affirmative, then this book is probably not for you.
But for everyone else who likes the appeal of immersive travel, then you're sure to enjoy these chapters. A happy mix of anecdotal travel with a dose of history, contemporary issues and the trials and tribulations of ordinary people - and a few smiles and laughs along the way - this will definitely appeal to lovers of travel everywhere. Dive in!