The Irresponsible Traveller is a light but edgy collection of true tales about the stickiest situations in which travel writers and travel celebrities have found themselves over the years. From being chased by a sea lion to being accosted by Brazilian kidnappers, these are the scrapes theyll never forget whether entertaining, amusing or downright terrifying. Publishing to coincide with Bradts 40th anniversary, this collection of short stories comes from a hand-picked selection of contributors who have had special connections with Bradt over the years.
Featuring tales of sticky situations from famous travel writers and celebrities, The Irresponsible Traveller celebrates Bradts 40th anniversary.
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'A fitting way to celebrate this intrepid publisher's 40th anniversary' Wanderlust Magazine
'A tongue-in-cheek collection covering disasters that have happened to travel writers - but did not make it into the official guidebooks.' Bookseller
'These stories are not the stuff travel brochures are made of, and are all the truer for it.' National Geographic Traveller
'One of the most delightful travel books to be published in a generation. It reminds us that the joy of travel lies in the thrill of discovery when things, thankfully, don't go to plan.' Travel Africa Magazine
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. Includes stories from some of the leading figures in the world of travel writing and broadcasting . Guaranteed broadcast and national media publicity coverage in the UK in September and beyond . 40 intrepid stories from 40 different destinations, from Cuba to Australia, Ethiopia to Canada, Bhutan to Libya . To be launched with a major on-stage event at the Royal Geographical Society featuring celebrities including Kate Humble, Simon Calder and Ben Fogle
The title is a collection of true tales about sticky situations told by a number of travel writers and travel celebrities.