Any funny travel books suggestions?

lc180

I am currently reading The Dark Tourist by Dom Jolly. Its a great read. Its a good mix of humor and travel stories. Serious travel memoirs don't really appeal to me but books like this do the trick.

Just looking for suggestions of any other humorous travel books?

Cheers

craggle

any of bill brysons travel books, full of information but very funny. the one about australia, i think its called down under, is great.

mfceiling

All of Tony Hawks books - round ireland with a fridge, playing the mongolians at tennis etc.

Dave Gorman's googlewhack is a good one....not a travel book per se but he travels the world finding the googlewhacks (google it!!)

lc180

craggle wrote: »

any of bill brysons travel books, full of information but very funny. the one about australia, i think its called down under, is great.

I'm heading to OZ in November so this is the perfect read for me.

I like the look of Googlewhack so gonna pick that up too. Cheers for the suggestions!

Anyone else read any good books worth checking out?

Gatica

picked up "You are not so smart" by David McRaney at the airport when forgot my book. It was fairly easy read and very entertaining. It's a bit of stats and psychology about human nature/brain.

Yamanoto

mfceiling wrote: »

All of Tony Hawks books - round ireland with a fridge, playing the mongolians at tennis etc.

The Fridge subsequently wrote a book titled 'Around Ireland with a Moron'.

Tony Hawks stuff is awful, as the lazy paddywhackery he engages in will attest. Dave Gorman's a whole different ball game, clever stuff.

Layinghen

Really love Bill Brysons travel books. Notes from a Big Country is a particular favourite.

notdarkyet

Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide you'll ever need

lc180

Layinghen wrote: »

Really love Bill Brysons travel books. Notes from a Big Country is a particular favourite.

Thanks for the suggestion! I like the reviews I've seen of it, def going on my list. Have you read 'Neither Here nor There'? Tales of backpacking Europe always interest me, just wondering what its like.

Layinghen

Yes I have read all his books. Neither Here Nor There is excellent as well. The only problem with Bryson's books is that every now and again you burst out laughing at some of the situations he ends up in. Can be a bit embarrassing if you are surrounded by strangers

Reesy

I thought 'An idiot abroad' well worth avoiding.

Obviously, The hitch-hiker's guide to the galaxy is the funniest travel book in the solar system, although it's a bit dated nowadays.

And I like Bill Bryson too. My personal fave is 'A walk in the woods'.

ncmc

lc180 wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestion! I like the reviews I've seen of it, def going on my list. Have you read 'Neither Here nor There'? Tales of backpacking Europe always interest me, just wondering what its like.

I'm re-reading it at the moment, it's super. Bryson is the only author that literally makes me laugh out loud. For that reason, I avoid reading his books in public. Have been caught out on a plane before were people thought I was having a seizure as I shook silently and turned bright red trying not to guffaw loudly

Balmed Out

McCarthys Bar. Writen by Pete McCarthy born in England but with an Irish mum. Fantastic book detailing his links with and travels around the west of Ireland. Its a great insight into how Ireland was changing during the 90's.

ScottSF

"Whatever you do, don't run" by Peter Allison is a fast funny read, especially if you think you'll go on an African safari some day.

The Bill Bryson's Australia book is a must read for sure. Interesting the title of the book is different in America as elsewhere. Some people objected to the title "In a Sunburned Country" so it was titled "Down Under" elsewhere. Strange...

miezekatze

I also recommend Bill Bryson's books, really liked them all! I also recently read Stephen Fry in America and I really enjoyed it.

lc180

Cheers folks for all the great suggestions! I'll try check as many as possible out.

Down Under arrived in the post today and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in!

Thanks again