Advantages: The funny parts are hilarious, some interesting cultural snippets Disadvantages: much unnecessary political stuff; unlikeable author
Brigid Keenan's "Diplomatic Baggage" is a prime example of one of those books where one does not have to particularly like the narrator in order to gain enjoyment from reading. Perhaps it's hard to believe that I laughed out loud while reading this on an ...
Advantages: Packed with information and the most stunning photography Disadvantages: None for me
Whilst I would enjoy travelling abroad, since meeting my husband who has a number of health issues, we feel it safer to holiday in the UK. There are so many places that we would like to visit, which unfortunately, depends upon the very unpredictable Brit ...
Advantages: An alternative look at Iranian and Afghan culture Disadvantages: A little too academic at times
Iran and Afghanistan: countries that dominate the international headlines. It's hardly surprising that we should think we know them well even if we've never been there. In "Drinking Arak Off an Ayatollah's Beard", Nicholas Jubber attempts to reveal the Af ...
Advantages: Easy enough to read, amusing anecdotes mixed with more serious stuff, nice concept Disadvantages: Awful photo reproduction, RRP too high, humour a little childish in places
...[NB: This book's correct name is The Dark Tourist.] Introduction A "dark tourist", so Dom Joly informs us in the introduction to this usually interesting and often entertaining read, is someone who deliberately seeks out destinations where unple ...
I first read Jupiters Travels over twenty years ago, and when I finished the book I was all for getting on my bike and following in Ted's tyre tracks. Reality meant that I stayed at home however, though many others have done the same journey.
When Drea ...
