Turning Left Around The World: David and Helene shared the adventure, the sights, the laughs... and even the tears - Softcover

Moore, David C

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1912601214 ISBN 13: 9781912601219

Publisher: Mirador Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

For some people, retirement dreams consist of comfy slippers and gardening. Not so David and Helene whose dream was of adventure.

 

They presented Audley Travel, specalities in creating tailor-made journeys to all corners of the globe, with the challenge of exploring the history, landscape, wildlife, people and food in fifteen countries over ten months.

 

Fortunately, they were up to the task so David and Helene traded their slippers and gardening gloves for 53 flights, 30 trains, 8 boats, 3 cruise ships, 1 light aircraft, 1 hot air balloon, a motorbike and sidecar, countless speedboats, taxis, tuk-tuks, cyclos, bicycles. And a disobedient horse.

 

Turning Left Around The World is an entertaining account of their adventure, often intriguing, frequently funny and occasionally tragic. Share their adventure, enjoy the surprises and meet some fascinating people with some unusual customs.

 

There are over 100 colour images to enjoy as you travel with the intreped explorers. 

About this title

About the Author

I retired from advertising and marketing when Helene through I may still be fit enough to take on an adventure around the world. It was an itinerary for those of us of a certain age who prefer to turn left when boarding, choose a one-to-one specialist guide rather than a bus full, and enjoy a room with a sea view rather than one with a shared loo. I hope you enjoy our exploits and share a laugh with us along the way. Happy travels David

Review

"A great journey, full of laughter, a few tears and lots of heart. It's romantic and adventurous, amusing and understanding, a story to enjoy" - Claire Ashton, Book Blogger.co                           "An entertaining must-read for any discerning traveller" - Audley Traveller magazine                    
David writes with a warmth and humour that charms the reader from tears to laughter and back again with a turn of the page. An easy to read guide of their travels with an often tongue in cheek view of the countries visited. A truly entertaining and informative read with a good dose of humour - highly recommend - Emma Jane, Book Reviewer                                                "I enjoyed Turning Left Around the World and David's style of writing is just right for a memoir of this kind--funny, self-deprecating at times, and humorous, while also being instructive about the local cultures and traditions that they encountered and experienced. I also liked the numerous photographs that accompanied the descriptions of the countries they were exploring" - Gisela Dixon, Readers' Favourite                                                                            "I found this book to be a thoroughly enjoyable and informative read in its own right; full of interesting insights into the history and cultures of countries around the world. If you are unsure of your next destination this book is a motivational must read! - Andrea Smith, Book Reviewer                                                                                                                     The book is well written and very easy to read. The travels were enlightened by sometimes very humorous interaction between David and his wife Helene, his tongue in cheek wit and Helene's comebacks often had me laughing out loud. - Jane Wright, Amazon Book Reviewer "This book was a delight. A travelogue of great detail, plenty of photos and a terrific balance of historical facts, sociological observations and nature descriptions. 
It helped that the narrator, yes that very British man, David, was...well, so very British. The sort of man that says goodness...a lot. But he's also funny and observant 
David is obviously someone who shows genuine interestin and pays respect to local cultures. And again...funny, funny guy. 
The intrepid Brits did itall, climbed, hiked, biked...this was a sort of once in a lifetime trip everyone dreams about. 
And yeah, many might never get to do that, but it'sworth a dream, just reading this book might give you strong wanderlust. And forthose who do travel and have the money to do it in style, this can probablyserve as a tour guide. Really enjoyable read. What a trip." - Mia D (NetGalley Reviewer) 
Rating:5 out of 5 stars

"I'm pleased to have been able to enjoyreading about David and Helene's adventure, reading about the people that they metalong the way. But far more I enjoyed reading about all the places David andHelene visited.
The glossy pictures with over 100stunning photos  in this book are amazing, I can't seem to pick myfavourite but I do really adore the photo where Helen is creating  with astick in the sand a sign saying Merry Christmas, which was their Christmascard at Thala Beach Nature Reserve to be photographed and forwarded to friendsand family back home."  - Bookread2day
 

"A book well worthreading, without being staid or preaching it has geography, history, adventurelaughs and pathos, a truly enjoyable read. I hope all who read it enjoy it asmuch as I" -  E.M.Parker, Amazon Reviewer

"This inspirational 'grey-gap-year' tale will make youlaugh and cry" - Andrew Morris, Editor of theSilver Travel Adviser

"David and Helene share their enthralling ten-month adventure living the dream gap year of a lifetime. " - Sally Lock -Creative Director, Silversurfers.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Mirador Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1912601214
• ISBN 13: 9781912601219
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 374