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Brian Lawrenson


Biography

Brian Lawrenson was born in Yorkshire, brought up in the seaside city of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. After hitch-hiking round UK and Europe in the 1960’s he met and married his New Zealand born wife, Jill, in London and migrated to Australia in 1968. Since then they have travelled to more than 70 countries.

Apart from travels in the Australia, including the Red Centre; they have explored New Zealand; visited the Islands of the Pacific; journeyed through the Middle East, across Central Asia and China; criss-crossed Canada and stayed in the remote Resolute Bay; discovered the beauty of over 20 states of the USA; exploring the Inca trails of South America and cruised round Cape Horn; and visited many of the countries of the Far East including Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Brian and Jill live in their favourite city, Sydney.

Brian Lawrenson is a traveller, writer, speaker and the author of Following Marco Polo’s Silk Road and the upcoming book Silk Road Magic.

Where to find Brian Lawrenson online

Website: http://www.marcopolopress.com
Twitter: brianlawrenson
    Facebook: Facebook profile
    LinkedIn: http://au.linkedin.com/pub/brian-lawrenson/21/254/525
    Wattpad: brianlawrenson
    MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/511228993

    Where to buy in print

    http://www.marcopolopress.com

    Books

    Following Marco Polo's Silk Road    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $4.99 USD. 89190 words. Published on November 2, 2011. Nonfiction.
    The book, Following Marco Polo’s Silk Road, is a personal account of a couple’s journey as they follow the footsteps of the legendary traveller, Marco Polo. As independent travellers, they explore the lands and the people along the mythical Silk Road. This is a graphic account about the lives of the people that they met along the way.
    West Australia's Margaret River    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 10750 words. Published on October 31, 2011. Nonfiction.
    Margaret River is tucked away in the very south east corner of Australia and is one of Australia’s hidden wonderlands. It has striking beautiful and pristine beaches, excellent surfing, good swimming, towering forests and Australia’s premier wine region. Join this couple as the tour the region and experience all that it has to offer. You’ll want to visit there.
    Darwin, Arnhem Land and Kakadu    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 14320 words. Published on October 31, 2011. Nonfiction.
    The very north of Australia has long been regarded as one of the most remote and distinctly different areas on earth. Join three travellers as they safari through three different areas: the city of Darwin and its surrounds, Kakadu - the largest National Park in Australia, and on through Arnhem Land where time stands still to visit the seldom visited but scenically stunning Coberg Peninsular.
    South Australia's Barossa Valley    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 11320 words. Published on July 8, 2011. Nonfiction.
    The state of South Australia is Australia’s most productive wine area. It is also rich in history and artistically, culturally and scenically wonderful. This is the story of a couples exploration of the capital city, Adelaide, then follow them as they spend sevens days exploring three of the most developed wine regions: the Barossa Valley, Clare Valley and the McLaren Vale.
    West Australia Wildflowers    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 12960 words. Published on May 16, 2011. Nonfiction.
    West Australia is the wild flower capital of the world. In September and October each year the rough Australian bush turns into fields of color. Join two couples as they tour the rugged Outback searching for the best of these 6,000 species of wild flowers, many of them unique. Along the way they find a number of other interesting places and people. With color photos.
    Australia's Red Centre    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 9940 words. Published on February 5, 2011. Nonfiction.
    The centre of Australia is flat, red and hot. It offers of the most amazing travel experiences that anyone could have. Here is sacred Uluru, and mystical Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), both huge sandstone massifs with spiritual links to the local Aboriginal people. The scenery is spectacular, the local people unique and the food very different - try kangaroo, camel and bush tucker. Visit the Red Centre.
    Great Ocean Road    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 13940 words. Published on January 28, 2011. Nonfiction.
    The Great Ocean Road that stretches along 300 miles of Australia’s rugged southern coastline is ranked as one of the word’s most spectacular scenic and historic coastlines. Join this couple as the shop in Melbourne, drive the Great Ocean Road and return via the historic gold town of Ballarat. An Australian classic.
    Oprah Down Under    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $0.99 USD. 11780 words. Published on January 4, 2011. Nonfiction.
    Oprah Winfrey’s visit to Australia in December 2010 was designed to be the most dramatic ending to the 25th Year of the her Oprah Winfrey Show. Backed by a production team of over 150 professionals and bringing an invited group of 302 of her most loyal and deserving fans, her visit to Australia was a HUGE success. This is the story of what Oprah and her audience did while she was in Austrailia.
    Rajasthan in India    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 9200 words. Published on January 2, 2011. Nonfiction.
    Join two couples as they take a ten day tour of Rajasthan including visiting the amazing, colourful, annual Pushkar Animal Fair. Spend the night at the home of the Maharajah of Jodpur and the next night in the only accommodation available at $2 per night - yes, it was awful. After you have read this account you’ll taste the dust, small the animals and have met the friendly people of Rajasthan.
    Grand Canyon and Beyond    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 9940 words. Published on January 1, 2011. Nonfiction.
    The Grand canyon in Arizona is without doubt one of natures most amazing accomplishments and rightly listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Join three travellers as they spend seven days exploring the North Rim, the Zion and Bryce National Parks, Arches NP, Monument Valley then to the South Rim. Afterwards you’ll feel like you’ve been there.
    Hawaii Aloha    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 8310 words. Published on October 22, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Join a couple as they take a vacation on Oahu, the most popular of the six Hawian islands. Swim the beaches of Honolulu, climb Diamond Head, visit the Arizona Monument in Pearl Harbor, relex, tan, eat, drink and shop till they dropped.
    North Pakistan and Kalashia    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 9220 words. Published on October 18, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Join a couples 12 day tour of North Western Pakistan, the Hunza Valley and Chitral in a 1974 vintage ex-army Jeep. Meet the people that they met along the way including the remote Kalashi people, who are believed to be the descendents of the soldiers of Alexander the Great. After you have read this account you’ll feel like you’ve been to these tiny settlements on the Pakistan-Afghani border.
    Journey from Venice    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 8110 words. Published on September 7, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Venice has long been one of the most intriguing cities on earth. Once the leading seaport of the Mediterranean it now is one of Europe’s busiest tourist cities. Everybody loves Venice. This is the story of a couple who went to Venice in search of history, romance and a little adventure. They ate in tratttorias where mainly Italians eat. They then caught the Venice-Istanbul Express to Turkey.
    Brazil Beaches and Waterfalls    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 11160 words. Published on September 1, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Brazil is one of the most interesting and diverse countries on earth. It is a great tourist destination. This is the story of a couples two weeks vacation in Brazil and the story of the places that they visited and the people that they met. Not everything was as straightforward as expected but overall the holiday was an exciting adventure.
    Cruising Cape Horn and Patagonia    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 12030 words. Published on August 20, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Cape Horn has long been a place of adventure, history and fear. Almost every ocean sailor has had a dream of sailing round Cape Horn. It is the ultimate sailing challenge. Join this couple as they take a cruise round Cape Horn on the 70,000 ton cruise ship Splendour of the Seas. Afterwards they returned to spend ten days exploring Patagnia.
    Machu Picchu and the Incas    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 12070 words. Published on August 5, 2010. Nonfiction.
    This is the story of a couples search to explore and understand the culture of the Incas and the meaning behind the legendary lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. They meet the people behind the legends and visit Lake Titicaca the legendary birthplace of the Incas. Illustrated with color photographs.
    Mysteries of Easter Island    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 7760 words. Published on July 28, 2010. Nonfiction.
    The myths and statues of Easter Island remain one of the world’s most intriguing unsolved mysteries. Join a couple who have visited most of the island of the Pacific as they attempt to unravel the secrets of Easter Island.
    Cruising the Inside Passage Alaska    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 10380 words. Published on July 24, 2010. Nonfiction.
    This is the story of a couples cruise through the Inside Passage from Vancouver to Alaska on the cruise ship, Radiance of the Seas. It describes the ship, their onboard activities, meals, their shore excursions and provides useful tips about making this popular cruise one of your best ever. It ends in Vancouver and Vancouver Island and a stay at the legendary Empress Hotel and Butchart Gardens
    Straw Hats and Bicycles travels in Vietnam and Cambodia    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 20650 words. Published on July 1, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Straw Hats and Bicycles is about a couple's travels in the depth of Vietnam and Cambodia. The eBook is illustrated with beautiful color photographs (only color if your have a color reader). The eBook combines travel, adventure and history. It is light, informative and entertaining. If you are to visit Vietnam or Cambodia, you'll find this book an interesting read and useful resource.
    The Secrets of the Terracotta Warriors    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 14470 words. Published on June 9, 2010. Nonfiction.
    The history of the Terracotta Warriors is one of China’s most intriguing mysteries. Since the first remains were found in 1974, excavation of the site has continued. In the last 10 years a number of significant breakthroughs have been made, including advances in protecting the colors of the warriors. Hundreds of new excavations have found an amazing collection of animals, people and artefacts.
    Istanbul and Travels in Turkey    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 11170 words. Published on June 7, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Istanbul is one of the most exotic cities on earth. It is rich in culture and history. Join a couple’s once-in-a-lifetime experience as they explore the sights of Istanbul, shop in the bazaars, experience the foods and then go on a journey of exploration that takes them to Gallipoli, across the Dardanelles, on to Ephesus, Fethiye to Cappadocia.
    Syria and Jordan Adventures    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 11950 words. Published on June 6, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Syria and Jordan are two of the most interesting countries in the Middle East. Steeped in history, affordable and easy to travel in, they are now popular travel destinations. The great bazaars in Damascus and Aleppo still trade as they have done for 000s of years. This is the story of a couples travels including visiting Petra and Wadi Rum, the location of the secret camp of Lawrence of Arabia.
    China Silk Road Adventures    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 9840 words. Published on June 6, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Travelling by train across the Silk Road from Beijing to Kashgar is an established tourist route. It offers adventure, history and an opportunity to meet some of the cultures that you’ll find along the Silk Road. This is the story of a couples quest to meet these people, of experiencing their culture and their foods. The journey ends as they connect up with the Karakorum Highway into Pakistan.
    Beijing City of Emperors    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 8270 words. Published on June 6, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Visit Beijing the seat of 24 Emperors and experience the highlights of Chinese culture, history and foods. Try the night Food markets and experience the full ceremony of Peking Duck. Walk the Great Wall of China and visit the site of the 2008 Olympic Games.
    Journey to Lhasa in Tibet    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 9950 words. Published on June 6, 2010. Nonfiction.
    An ancient, beat-up, rusty Chinese bus is the transport to Lhasa from Nepal. It providing an unforgettable travel experience. Visit the ten storey high Potala Palace once the home of the Dalai Lama and his Summer Palace and the monasteries of Sera and Deprung.
    The I Love Lukla Club    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 10010 words. Published on June 6, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Lukla in the Himalayas is one of the most dangerous airports in the world. Follow a group as they dig their way out of a snowbound air strip. Experience a trek to view the high Himalayan peaks and meet the Sherpa people of Nepal.
    The Golden Road to Samarkand    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 9320 words. Published on June 6, 2010. Nonfiction.
    Join a group of travellers as they visit Uzbekistan and celebrate Navrus (New Year) in Samakand, the centre of Central Asian culture. Journey to the ancient walled city of Khiva and spend time at some of most amazing bazaars in Asia.
    Rockets, mice and men    by Brian Lawrenson
    Price: $2.99 USD. 7930 words. Published on June 2, 2010. Nonfiction.
    This is the story of how a small white mouse named Mickey became one of the earliest contributors to the US Space Program. It tells a largely untold story of how a group of young rocket enthusiasts in South Africa were at the cutting edge of rocket research and how they successfully fired over 500 liquid and solid fuel rockets, one of which reached the zone of lower earth orbit.

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