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Fascinating time capsule from the 80'sHave you ever wanted to read someone else's diary?Would you like to experience travelling in Asia without leaving home?Then this book is for you. Fred's Diary 1981 is a fascinating insight into a young man's travels around Asia in the early 1980's. This is a unique opportunity to delve into Fred's daily diary, which details the 158 days he spent travelling around Asia. Follow Fred throughout his extensive travels to Hong Kong, Thailand, India and Nepal.Appreciate the many friendships formed along the way with fellow-travellers.Relive the highs and lows that he experienced during this fascinating journey.Recognise the huge differences in technology, particularly communications.Become immersed in the different cultures, peoples and surroundings of Asia in the early 1980's.Understand more about the drug culture of the 1980's, especially in Thailand and Nepal.Learn from Fred's youthful mistakes, especially if your dream of travelling to Asia becomes a reality.Favourite reviewsNot only a time-capsule but a cautionary tale of gems, drugs, and jail time as he explores waterfalls, Buddhist temples, and snow-capped peaks. Doug E. JonesFred's heart-felt awe towards the beauty and the intensity of the place, his appetite for living the adventure, the mishaps and his clear narrative "takes you there". Richard KleinI came to this diary with some expectation, having written a very similar diary myself...and only a few years after this one. And I was not disappointed. Frank KusyA real rollercoaster of a read written in a very clever and informative style. This really would make a fascinating movie. Caryl WilliamsThis book is written with respect and so is not about an Englishman patronisingly describing his trials in another country. Graham HigsonRobert Fear has written a masterpiece. Writing a story in the form of a daily diary is always a challenge but Robert Fear has shown how well he has mastered the art. Pankaj VarmaThis book allows for reflection and thought whilst experiencing the culture of Asia in full technicolor. Rukia the ReaderI was attracted to this diary as I was backpacking through some of the same places 33 years later, and I love travel writing. From start to finish I was hooked. G. HughesWhat a wonderful throwback to the 80s. Colour, sounds & sights of Asia are detailed, thoughts dissected which makes this book both fascinating and real. Paul JohnsonI learned what it is to be a traveler as opposed to a tourist. Well written and interesting, and at times, harrowing and turbulent. Bonni Morrison

Travel around the world with this wonderful compilation50 stories take you on journeys through Australia, Borneo, Brazil, Chile, England, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Hawaii, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Lithuania, Nepal, Peru, Scotland, Siberia, South Africa, Spain, Sumatra, Tasmania, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and USA.50 highlights engage you in more amazing experiences from around the globe.Travel through time, sail across oceans, fly through the skies and navigate land by public transport, car and foot. This is an absorbing book that will live on in your memory.Get your copy now.

A holiday can change everything......it did for Fred. He went on a two-week break with three friends to the Spanish island of Ibiza in July 1976. It was so enjoyable they all vowed to come back for the following season. In April 1977, Fred returned to Ibiza, alone, in pursuit of his dream. Behind him, he left his family, his girlfriend, and a promising career in banking. Challenges lay ahead. This would be no holiday. He needed a place to stay and to find work that would sustain him through the next six months. This true to life memoir follows 21-year-old Fred's adventures as he acclimatises to living abroad. In a time before instant communication, he keeps in touch with family and friends by letter. They are his lifeline to home. If you enjoy reading about people's life-changing experiences, then this book is for you. Get it now.

Travel the world with these coffee-time reads This anthology showcases the talents of 55 authors, writers and poets. Among them are well-known travel memoirists, experienced travel writers and rising stars in the travel writing world. A compilation of 66 short stories and 66 highlights, this collection will transport you around the globe from the comfort of your own home. It is a book you can pick up and enjoy whenever you have a spare minute. See the world through the eyes of a Dominican man on his first trip abroad. Travel across the outback to the most remote roadhouse in Australia. Teeter on the edge of a cliff on the Adriatic coast as the bus loses control. Chill out on a Flotel in the remote Amazon tributaries of Bolivia. Find Christ in the high Andean passes between Chile and Argentina. Experience terror in the Egyptian desert at the hands of armed soldiers. Swim as nature intended with reef sharks in the warm waters of the Maldives. Enjoy these and many more fascinating insights. They will stay in your thoughts long after you finish reading them. This book will inspire your travel dreams. Get your copy now.

Travel around the world with this fascinating collection 60 compelling Travel Stories and 40 absorbing Travel Highlights from 44 authors, writers, and poets.An enthralling mix of travel experiences that will let you explore different parts of the world from the comfort of your own home. A book you can just pick up and enjoy whenever you have a spare minute.Travel from the Australian outback to the wilds of North Borneo. Spend time rafting in Bosnia, trekking in the Himalayas and on a road trip through Europe. Experience living as an illegal immigrant in Mexico. Encounter a shark and swim with dolphins. Enjoy the ambience of Paris and a miracle at Lourdes. Marvel at Bedouin hospitality. Travel by train across India and meet a prince along the way.Immerse yourself in these and many more wonderful recollections. These enchanting short stories and highlights will stay with you long after you finish reading them.You never know, this book may just inspire your next travel destination.Do not delay, get your copy now.