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The Wrong Way Home

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Wrong Way Home
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Moore
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 129,Width 209
Category/GenreTravel writing
ISBN/Barcode 9781863251334
ClassificationsDewey:910
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Transworld Publishers (Division of Random House Australia)
Imprint Bantam
Publication Date 7 May 1999
Publication Country Australia

Description

Sporting a fabulous new jacket in line with the new look mirrored in his backlist titles, THE WRONG WAY HOME is the classic must-read from the author of the bestselling NO SHITTING IN THE TOILET and THE FULL MONTEZUMA. THE WRONG WAY HOME is a hip, hilarious and highly entertaining travelogue that takes the author on the old hippie trail from the UK to Australia without flying. Why would anyone decide to take on such a journey in the 90s, you might ask? The answer was perversity and a severe case of hippy envy- hippies had the best music, the best drugs, the best sex. But most of all they had the best trips. With woefully inadequate funds and only a slim chance of making it through notorious hot spots en route, Peter followed the trail overland to the East. The crazy, beautiful and sometimes shocking places he visits and the wonderful cast of eccentric characters he meets along on the way make for a delightfully funny and informative armchair read that you won't want to put down. Praise for THE WRONG WAY HOME- 'Moore writes in a racy, witty style that has no pretension or self-censorship this book is a hilarious read and fits snugly into any pack.' TNT magazine 'An h

Author Biography

Author of the bestselling NO SHITTING IN THE TOILET which grew from his award-winning website of the same name; THE WRONG WAY HOME; THE FULL MONTEZUMA and SWAHILI FOR THE BROKEN-HEARTED, Peter Moore has visited 92 countries and has become the voice of independent travel. His monthly email newsletter goes out to more than 3000 subscribers. A former advertising copywriter and website designer, he now writes full-time to support his travel habit