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GREAT READS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR OWN ADVENTURES

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Karen McCann's Recommended Travel Books: UK
Across the Pond: An Englishman's View of America by Terry Eagleton   Americans have long been fascinated with the oddness of the British, but the English, says Eagleton, find their transatlantic neighbors just as strange. Only an alien race would admiringly refer to a colleague as "aggressive," use superlatives to describe everything from one's pet dog to one's rock collection, or speak frequently of being "empowered." On his quirky journey through the language, geography, and national character of the US, Eagleton proves a charming and idiosyncratic guide. Read more

Karen McCann's Recommended Travel Books: UK

Free Country: A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain by George Mahood  "...spent last night laughing so much my coffee came out my eyes..."   "...this book is quite simply the best I've read in years..."   "...a completely bonkers challenge and a brilliantly funny read, I couldn't put it down..."   "...inspiring, uplifting, need I say more? Quite brilliant..."   "...funny, totally engrossing and actually quite moving..."  Read more



Karen McCann's Recommended Travel Books: UK
A Week at the Airport: A Heathrow Diary 
by Alain de Botton  The author, who claims he actually enjoys spending time at airports, was invited to live for a week at Heathrow and write about his impressions. Working at Terminal 5, with every keystroke displayed to passersby on an overhead screen, he wrote a book that has been described as "Simultaneously poignant and terribly funny...de Botton's most imaginative work yet."    "Funny, surprising ... [de Botton's] observations on airport life are wry and thought-provoking ... excellent."  `"Shrewd, perceptive and gently ironic ... " Read more

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Unlike some of my better-organized and more practical blogger friends, I have not included any books on these pages (or indeed any products anywhere on my blog or website) due to sponsorship of any kind. The books here are ones that have helped me on my own journeys, and I believe you might find them entertaining and useful while planning your own adventures.
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    • GREAT MED COMFORT FOOD BOOK
    • MOVING TO SEVILLE
    • EASTERN EUROPE BY RAIL
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    • Seville's New Normal 2023
    • STARTING EXPAT LIFE
    • 101 EXPAT TIPS
  • Med Comfort Food Tour
  • Mediterranean Recipes
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