GREAT READS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR OWN ADVENTURES
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED KINGDOM
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
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 
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 MORE RECOMMENDED READING
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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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