Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.7 / 5.0

Quintessential cyclist travel book:

I read this book 8 years ago. I was about to embark on a journey through Africa on my bicycle and found motivation through Barbara's tale. What struck me the most was that she and her husband were riding 10 speeds! 10 speeds! Imagine. And they did it (imagine "granny gear" on a 10 speed)! Their journey, her words, her life are inspirational. I have my bicylce tales in foreign lands as well, but rather than writing about them, I found myself laughing and relating and thanking her for her anecdotal... more info

My favorite book of all times!!!!:

This book is without a doubt my favorite book ever! I first read this book in the late 80's. It was the inspiration for my husband and I to do some traveling of our own. After saving for a few years, we decided to take 18 months off from our "normal lives" and travel the world. We spent 4 months cycling Europe,traveling 4000 miles. We backpacked the rest of the way through Asia,Australia, and America. We had a great time and am so glad we took the plunge and just did it. I don't think we ever would have,... more info

FASCINATING AND REMARKABLE - A MUST READ!:

This is a book that I will never forget. Barbara and her husband take on the feat of riding their bikes all over the world. Some of their stories were eye-openers and a quick lesson in what places to NOT visit. I shudder when I think of their visits through India or Egypt. Some of their tales were absolutely shocking. But over all, their journeys evoke a desire to travel and to dream of faraway lands. Their example of bravery and spunk, encourages the desire to leave the armchair and to do something... more info

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