Published: Aug. 01, 2012
Words: 117,336 (approximate)
Language: Canadian English
ISBN: 9780988148406

Short description

Travelling through our diverse and fascinating world can be invigorating, uplifting and life changing. Of course, it can also be baffling, disgusting, aggravating and ridiculous. This hilarious tribute to world travel is full of humorous stories and shocking advice that will inspire you, make you laugh out loud and slowly but surely convince you to stock up on hand sanitizer.

Extended description

Travelling through our diverse and fascinating world can be invigorating, uplifting and life changing. Of course, it can also be baffling, disgusting, aggravating and ridiculous. In this hilarious tribute to world travel Johnston takes you on an absurd rollercoaster ride through 43 countries, 11 grueling treks, 10 overnight boat trips and 1 confusing encounter with a body pillow shaped like a giant lake trout. His shocking advice, humorous travel stories and strange obsession with the sex lives of celebrities will have you laughing out loud, inspire you to travel and slowly but surely convince you to stock up on hand sanitizer.

“If you…love travel (and pop culture) then I definitely recommend this book”
Concert Katie (Read more) Travelling through our diverse and fascinating world can be invigorating, uplifting and life changing. Of course, it can also be baffling, disgusting, aggravating and ridiculous. In this hilarious tribute to world travel Johnston takes you on an absurd rollercoaster ride through 43 countries, 11 grueling treks, 10 overnight boat trips and 1 confusing encounter with a body pillow shaped like a giant lake trout. His shocking advice, humorous travel stories and strange obsession with the sex lives of celebrities will have you laughing out loud, inspire you to travel and slowly but surely convince you to stock up on hand sanitizer.

“If you…love travel (and pop culture) then I definitely recommend this book”
Concert Katie

“quirky, humorous, and a great read”
The Goddess of Frugality

“it opens with book recommendations that I read out loud to my husband because I was laughing so hard…bottom line: it’s a fantastic read”
Helene in Between

You can also follow along with the companion photo website Random Acts of Travel Photography, where some handy camera work will help you put faces and places to all the stories and anecdotes, as well as work out a rough chronology of facial hair and ugly hats.
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Tags

humor, humour, travel stories, travel humour, travel humor, travel advice

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Review by: Dan Wilshere on Nov. 25, 2012 :
This book was hilarious. Lots of interesting stories from around the world. The kind of book I'll go back to more than once.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: llocke on Aug. 16, 2012 :
Enjoyed the book. A unique sense of humor and perspective.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: J Schindel on Aug. 13, 2012 :
I found the book full of amusing antidotes which had me laughing.
It also gave me some insight into other parts of the world which I have not been able to visit.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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