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This book offers an entertaining and informative perspective on an under-travelled continent, appealing not just to adventurous backpackers but also to those who question the safety of hitch-hiking in Africa. If you've ever wondered about the risks, prepare to be inspired to explore this incredible place. Originally planning a six-month journey in Asia and Europe, Liam's plans changed after meeting an American woman in Laos. Months later, he found himself hitch-hiking across Africa with her and two new friends, their route shaped by the people who picked them up and unexpected encounters. Over five months, they traveled from Cape Town to Nairobi, covering 17,500 kilometers through thirteen countries, sharing stories that challenge common media-driven perceptions of the continent. Along the way, they befriend a princess, meet a Losi king, and participate in the grand Kuomboka Ceremony in Zambia. An accident leaves them hanging upside-down in Mozambique, while they camp in no-man’s-land between Zambia and Zimbabwe and face unexpected flooding in Namibia’s desert. In Tanzania, a dispute over a boiled egg escalates into a punch-up. They learn the nuances of the African handshake, create a solar-heated shower for a Peace Corps volunteer, and even discover that underpants can serve as a makeshift coffee filter.
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But You Don't Know? It's Faster to Fly. (Full Colour Edition), Liam Walls
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- Année de publication
- 2016,
- État du livre
- Bon
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- 2,79 €
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- Titre
- But You Don't Know? It's Faster to Fly. (Full Colour Edition)
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Liam Walls
- Éditeur
- Blurb
- Publié
- 2016
- ISBN10
- 1364501414
- ISBN13
- 9781364501419
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Cartes et voyages, Histoires vraies, La nature, Voyage, Aventure, Problèmes sociaux
- Description
- This book offers an entertaining and informative perspective on an under-travelled continent, appealing not just to adventurous backpackers but also to those who question the safety of hitch-hiking in Africa. If you've ever wondered about the risks, prepare to be inspired to explore this incredible place. Originally planning a six-month journey in Asia and Europe, Liam's plans changed after meeting an American woman in Laos. Months later, he found himself hitch-hiking across Africa with her and two new friends, their route shaped by the people who picked them up and unexpected encounters. Over five months, they traveled from Cape Town to Nairobi, covering 17,500 kilometers through thirteen countries, sharing stories that challenge common media-driven perceptions of the continent. Along the way, they befriend a princess, meet a Losi king, and participate in the grand Kuomboka Ceremony in Zambia. An accident leaves them hanging upside-down in Mozambique, while they camp in no-man’s-land between Zambia and Zimbabwe and face unexpected flooding in Namibia’s desert. In Tanzania, a dispute over a boiled egg escalates into a punch-up. They learn the nuances of the African handshake, create a solar-heated shower for a Peace Corps volunteer, and even discover that underpants can serve as a makeshift coffee filter.