ISBN: 9781888729030

An epic collection of 100 travelers' tales, this compendium celebrates the wild side of contemporary travel - revealing, humorous, sometimes naughty stories by acclaimed authors. Inde… mais…

An epic collection of 100 travelers' tales, this compendium celebrates the wild side of contemporary travel - revealing, humorous, sometimes naughty stories by acclaimed authors. Indeed, a book to heat up the gypsy blood in all of us. In Search of Adventure offers eyebrow-raising stories that inquire - have you ever? Played naked Frisbee with New Guinea natives Seduced a Belfast prison inmate Crossed a border illegally using the Jedi mind trick Had your head examined by a Chinese Witch Doctor Been trail-mugged by a gang of Nepalese 8-year-olds Had a peak experience on a towering heap of garbage Galloped across Inner Mongolia Enjoyed young lust on a secluded Greek beach Summited Egypt's Great Pyramid About the Author:Bruce Northam is a 37-year-old adventure author, speaker and tourism consultant. The demo is complete for his forthcoming TV series American Detour - written and hosted by Bruce, the 52-part series crosses each state in the most intriguing mode while unearthing unsung heros. His animated multimedia presentations - held at universities and seminar centers nationwide - capture the essence of circling the globe freestyle. His first book, The Frugal Globetrotter, provides rat-race exit blueprints and counsel for people on academic and workaholic binges. A contributing editor for Blue magazine, he's written for Details, Swing, New Choices, Sharing Ideas, Student World Traveler and Student Travels (former Editor-in-Chief). Resume includes piloting a Manhattan horse-drawn carriage, teaching in rural Japan, acting as a stunt man in Chinese action movies, shepherding in Morocco, moonlit beach dancing in Goa, India, walking coast-to-coast across both Northern England and Wales with his father, and playing naked Frisbee with New Guinea natives. Interviewed in Ask the Experts (Reader's Digest); Bruce is a regular on CNN, Talk America Radio and Editor-at-Large for the World Peace Through Technology Organization. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Travel>Travel Writing>Trav Writing, CCC Publishing Core >1<

ISBN: 9781888729030

459 Seiten, These short travel essays from around the globe get to the heart of what the words travel and adventure really mean. In Search of Adventure explores the good, the bad, and the… mais…

459 Seiten, These short travel essays from around the globe get to the heart of what the words travel and adventure really mean. In Search of Adventure explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of what travelling the world has to offer. The "Trampled Underfoot" section features tales of woe on the road -- the worst of the worst, or making the best of the worst. In "Global Issues & Viewpoints," authors explore the changing world, oppressive governments, and the homogenising of world cultures. From warm and inviting to raw and shocking, these non-fiction travel pieces present disparate viewpoints on the diverse world in which we live and leave no emotion untouched., CCC Publishing<

ISBN: 9781888729030

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San Francisco: CCC Publ, 199. Not stated, presumed 1st edition. Trade paperback in glossy color illus wraps.. New. Epic collection of 100 travelers tales. Mint new unread copy. 6 x 9, 4… mais…

San Francisco: CCC Publ, 199. Not stated, presumed 1st edition. Trade paperback in glossy color illus wraps.. New. Epic collection of 100 travelers tales. Mint new unread copy. 6 x 9, 459 pp, author bios., CCC Publ, 199, 6<