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Dean Johnston

Biography

Dean Johnston was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada back around the time Canada was playing Russia in the original Summit Series. Duff Pounder is his pen name but don’t be intimidated, he does other stuff, too. He is a former financial planner who has blogged extensively about his travels and written numerous travel articles and financial resources.

He owns a bike and several pillows. His pet peeves are television commercials for other television shows and getting stung by things. He hates onions yet loves onion rings. Head colds make him sombre, but resolved to concentrate on no longer having a head cold. He plans to continue travelling the world and writing whatever pops into his head. He likes turtles.

Books

Roam: The 9 Greatest Trips on Earth by
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 44,920. Language: Canadian English. Published: June 26, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » General
Where to go? That is the ultimate travel question, and the first answer you need to start planning your next vacation. Roam: The 9 Greatest Trips on Earth provides detailed recommendations and amusing stories for those looking to find the world’s best two-week trips, and is simply an entertaining read for armchair travellers who enjoy jokes about hygiene, beer and uppity camels.
France 2016: A Game by Game Diary by
Price: Free! Words: 18,000. Language: Canadian English. Published: August 5, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Football & rugby » Soccer (association football), Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor & satire » Topic / sports
24 European nations competing head-to-head at the most popular sport in the world, battling for the coveted title of European Champion! Re-live all the drama, thrills and excitement in this game by game diary of France 2016, from the unbelievable tension of the French opener against Romania all the way through to the crowning of a shocking champion.
Behind the Albergue Door: Inspiration Agony Adventure on the Camino de Santiago by
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 66,810. Language: Canadian English. Published: August 28, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Hikes & walks
(4.33 from 3 reviews)
A detailed and, according to the author's mom, hilarious account of the 5 weeks he and his wife spent hiking the popular 800 kilometre pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago, in the fall of 2012. It mixes stories, advice and humour in a way unique among travel books and is a terrific read for past pilgrims, future pilgrims, travel buffs, and those who simply love reading about people in pain.
Random Acts of Travel: Featuring Trepidation, Hammocks and Spitting by
Price: Free! Words: 121,850. Language: Canadian English. Published: August 1, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Essays & Travelogues, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor & satire » Form / essays
(4.67 from 3 reviews)
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.

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