Bus-Pass Britain Rides Again (Bradt Travel Guides (Bradt on Britain)) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841624659 ISBN 13: 9781841624655

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 1 edition (27 Aug. 2013), 1600

Synopsis

Discover the spice of modern Britain from the top deck of a bus. We may complain about the quality of our local bus services, but Britain is blessed with a very fine network of local bus routes. That network takes in celebrated coastal and mountain landscapes as well as gritty industrial towns and unsung suburbs. In Bus-Pass Britain Rides Again, four dozen writers retrace journeys that have particular meaning for them, along the way revealing the diversity of modern Britain. Evocative and fun, often witty and perceptive, the book gives a fresh perspective on communities across Britain. Just the ticket for travellers of all ages.

About this title

About the Author

This book is the result of a community-writing initiative in which members of the public were invited to write about their favourite bus routes. The writers whose work features in this book responded to our invites on Twitter and other media, including The Daily Express. The editors are Susanne Kries and Nicky Gardner, two writers who are great devotees of slow travel. They are also the publishers of hidden europe magazine.

Review

'Celebration of some of the country's most interesting and scenic routes.' Powys County Times and Express 'Gives ordinary travellers the chance to describe their own favourite routes, with details of pubs, cafes and museums that can be visited.' Evergreen 'Each route is accompanied by a route-map, timetable information aand suggestions for watering holes and restaurants along the way.' Good Book Guide 'The journeys are a heartening assertion of localism and offer an antidote to globalisation.' Yorkshire Post 'Celebrates the joys of sitting on a bus, absorbing the passing scenery, and chalking up environmental Brownie points' Daily Express 'Treats the bus as a social entity and not just a means of getting from A to B and even C.' Worcester News 'This book is a delight for those with time on their hands, or for people who want a slower pace of a day trip out' Great Yarmouth Mercury

Edition details

• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 1 edition (27 Aug. 2013)
• Publication date: 1600
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841624659
• ISBN 13: 9781841624655
• Binding: Paperback