★ New York Times Bestselling author ★When Vicky and Joe wave goodbye to their beloved Spanish village, they face their future in Australia with some trepidation. Now they must build a new life amongst strangers, snakes, and spiders the size of saucers. Accompanied by their enthusiastic new puppy, Lola, adventures abound, both heartwarming and terrifying.Will the Two Old Fools embrace the Aussie way of life or is it time to stop gallivanting around the globe and return to Britain?The "Old Fools" seriesChickens, Mules and Two Old FoolsTwo Old Fools - Ole!Two Old Fools on a CamelTwo Old Fools in Spain AgainTwo Old Fools in TurmoilTwo Old Fools Down UnderOne Young Fool in Dorset (Prequel)One Young Fool in South Africa (Prequel) by Joe and Victoria TweadTwo Old Fools in the Kitchen (cookbook) Read more

The weather was perfect as the Concerto sailed around Australia. The blue seas sparkled under the brightly shining sun and at night the stars were pinpricks like diamonds in the black sky.Aboard the ship, in the evening all the public rooms were full of sparkling jewels adorning the wrists, ears, fingers and necks of the wealthy clientele who loved to sail on Cosmos Cruise Line.Who wouldn’t enjoy sailing the circumference of Australia, visiting many of the wine areas as well as intriguing cities and towns, snorkeling, diving, touring, enjoying wonderful food every meal, faultless service, and the pinnacle of luxury at sea.Well, it was a joyful trip until some of those sparkling jewels began to disappear.At first, nobody noticed, the thief was that clever, but soon, one of the victims clued in to her loss.Chief Security Officer Marianne Mackness didn't like the idea there was a jewel thief on board, but she was confident her team would find the culprit.Captain John Crane had faith that his Security Chief was up for the task, and he was determined to do anything he could to help her.So were four passengers who were traveling on board in the Owner’s Suite – the four ladies from the Pine View Seniors Complex in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Julie had helped solve a mystery while the four ladies were sailing in the Caribbean, and as a thank you, Cosmos Cuise Line had gifted her the trip around Australia. She was sure she could help again, and so were Jill, Vicky, and Holly. After all, they unraveled most of the shenanigans that occurred at their Seniors Complex, so why couldn't they solve this mystery as well?There was one question Marianne, the Captain and the four ladies all had … was the charming little girl, Penelope, involved, and if so, how? Read more

Lonely Planet’s Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dive in the Great Barrier Reef, marvel at the unique wildlife, and hit the beach at Byron Bay; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Australia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Australia Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreakNEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Australia’s best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas Pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotelNEW Where to Stay in Sydney map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhoodImproved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kidsColour maps and images throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politicsOver 145 maps Covers Sydney & New South Wales, Canberra & the ACT, Queensland, Melbourne & Victoria, Tasmania, Adelaide & South Australia, Darwin & the Northern Territory, Perth & Western Australia The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Australia, our most comprehensive guide to Australia, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Sydney, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.  'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

This Australia guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about Australia’s people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see. This Australia travel book has the style of an illustrated magazine to inspire you and give a taste of Australia.This Australia guidebook covers: Sydney, New South Wales, Canberra, Melbourne, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Great Barrier Reef and the islands, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Tasmania.In this Australia travel guidebook, you will find:Unique essays – country history and culture, and modern-day life, people and politicsAustralia highlights – Fraser Island, Kangaroo Island, Lord Howe Island, Magnetic Island, Maria Island, Tiwi Islands, Bells Beach, Cable Beach, Maslin Beach, Noosa, Shark Bay, Whitsunday Island, Great Barrier Reef, Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Central Market, Adelaide, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, Richmond, The Rocks, Sydney, Charters Towers  Practical travel information – getting there and around, budgeting, eating out, shopping, public holidays, information for LGBTQ+ travellers and more When to go to Australia - high season, low season, climate information and festivals Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spotsMain attractions & curated places – narrative descriptions of where to go and what to see, covered geographicallyTips and facts – interesting facts about Australia and useful insider tipsHigh-quality maps of Australia – must-see places cross-referenced to colourful maps for quick orientationColour-coded chapters – each place chapter has its own colour assigned to aid easy navigation of this Australia travel guideStriking pictures – rich, inspirational colour photography on all pages, capturing attractions, nature, people and historical features Fully updated post-COVID-19This Australia guidebook is just the tool you need to get under the skin of the destination and accompany you on your trip. This book will inspire you and answer all your questions while preparing a trip to Australia or along the way.  Read more

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Get closer to Australia with DK EyewitnessSnorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. Dining out with a view of the Sydney Opera House. Strolling through trendy Melbourne. For a vacation to remember, Australia is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Australia to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country's sights and neighborhoods.You'll discover:our pick of Australia's must-sees and top experiencesbeautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Australiathe best spots to eat, drink, shop and staydetailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easyeasy-to-follow itinerariesexpert advice: get ready, get around and stay safecolor-coded chapters to each part of Australiaa lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of Sydney in your pocket? Try Top 10 Sydney. Read more

'The definitive work on Pacific crossings'CruisingThe Pacific Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health and provisioning to seasonal weather, departure and arrival ports, facilities, likely costs and dangers, this comprehensive new edition will both inspire dreamers and instil confidence in those about to depart. Completely updated, expanded and refreshed for the new generation of Pacific cruisers, this is the definitive reference, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers. Part 1 covers thorough preparation for both East-to-West and West-to-East crossings and Part 2 covers Pacific weather patterns, major routes and landfall ports, with useful website links throughout. There are sections on rallies, coral atolls and atoll navigation, the cyclone season and laying up, use of electronic charts, satellite phones versus HF radio, ongoing maintenance, and Pacific festivals. Updated with new charts and photographs, the new 4th edition focuses on ports of entry rather than secondary anchorages, and expands the North Pacific coverage, making it a valuable resource for sailors doing a North Pacific circuit, particularly US and Canadian sailors from the Pacific North. Read more

International Bestseller: The famed travel writer and author of In Patagonia traverses Australia, exploring Aboriginal culture and song—and humanity’s origins. Long ago, the creators wandered Australia and sang the landscape into being, naming every rock, tree, and watering hole in the great desert. Those songs were passed down to the Aboriginals, and for centuries they have served not only as a shared heritage but as a living map. Sing the right song, and it can guide you across the desert. Lose the words, and you will die.   Into this landscape steps Bruce Chatwin, the greatest travel writer of his generation, who comes to Australia to learn these songs. A born wanderer, whose lust for adventure has carried him to the farthest reaches of the globe, Chatwin is entranced by the cultural heritage of the Aboriginals. As he struggles to find the deepest meaning of these ancient, living songs, he is forced to embark on a much more difficult journey—through his own history—to reckon with the nature of language itself.   Part travelogue, part memoir, part novel, The Songlines is one of Bruce Chatwin’s final—and most ambitious—works. From the author of the bestselling In Patagonia and On the Black Hill, a sweeping exploration of a landscape, a people, and one man’s history, it is the sort of book that changes the reader forever.  This ebook features an illustrated biography of Bruce Chatwin including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.   Read more

Discover the destinations that have inspired the world’s greatest art, cinema, food, novels and music.Pure armchair travel, this book is for anyone with a sense of wanderlust and curiosity: immerse yourself in 100 places that have inspired a remarkable cultural environment.In Paris, visit the labyrinth streets of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables and the charming streets of Montmartre, the backdrop of Amélie; in New York visit Brooklyn, home of Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s stomping ground round the East Village. Split by continent, and with fascinating text and charming hand-drawn illustrations for each entry, this is the ultimate atlas of 100 cultural places every armchair traveler needs to know about. Read more

'Nothing less than a guided tour of the human soul ... A masterpiece' Elizabeth Gilbert'A work of spiritual evolution [and] inner journeys told through extraordinary exteriors' Washington PostOne of our most perceptive travel writers embarks on an exploration of the world's holiest places and where we might find paradise on Earth.It's so easy, I thought, to place Paradise in the past or the future – anywhere but here.After half a century of travel, Pico Iyer asks himself what kind of paradise can ever be found in a world of unceasing conflict. In a spectacular journey, both inward and outward, he roams the globe from Jerusalem to Belfast to North Korea, from crowded mosques in Iran to a holy mountain in Japan. By the end, he has upended any of our expectations and dared to suggest that we can find paradise right in the heart of our angry and confused world. Read more

Your kids will love reading the weird and wonderful facts about Australia in this brand new book!Check out this hilarious Australian kids book, chock full of amazing facts, trivia and stories.Learn about Australia in this amusing and entertaining children’s book, which will appeal to the adults too.You will laugh and you will gasp, and then you will want to explore Australia and see its amazing animals and places for yourself.Can you answer these questions:o What name was almost used for Vegemite?o Who fought the Emu Wars?o Is Australia an island?o What shape is wombat poo?o What is the unique secret of emu’s feathers?o What is the big controversy over the pavlova?o Why was a book written about the anzac biscuit?o Is Cow Bay named after a dairy cow?o Is Uluru the world’s largest rock?o What’s unique about the dinosaur fossils at Lark Quarry?o What did First Nations Australians use as a football?Australia is a huge country and it is a really unique and amazing place, and not just because of its sharks, crocodiles, spiders and snakes?Kids love fun facts and parents love to see kids reading!This book makes a terrific gift for the children in your life!Check out some of the pages in the images below. Read more

Lonely Planet's Pocket Melbourne is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore galleries and street art, check out the dining scene and find your perfect hidden bar; all with your trusted travel companion.Uncover the best of Melbourne and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Melbourne: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreakFull-colour maps and travel photography throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers the City Centre, Southbank, Fitzroy, Carlton, Richmond, Prahran, St Kilda and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Melbourne, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Melbournewith trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences, and extensively covers all of Melbourne's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's Melbourne & Victoria guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.   'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

SCUBA in Cuba? Find seashells in the Seychelles? Discover the must-dive destinations recommended by the experts—includes beautiful underwater photos.   The earth’s oceans hold many wondrous surprises—be they the small, colorful critters off the coast of Papua New Guinea, opportunistic red demon squids in the Sea of Cortes, or naval wrecks in the lagoon of Bikini Atoll. In Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die, Chris Santella has invited diving experts from around the world to share some of their favorite destinations, so ardent divers can experience these underwater wonders for themselves—either on location in their SCUBA gear, or at home in their armchair.   Part of the bestselling Fifty Places series, the book takes divers from hot-spot destinations like Raja Ampat (off the coast of West Guinea) to old Caribbean favorites like Grand Cayman. Swim among whale sharks off Myanmar, befriend wolf eels off the coast of Maine, and marvel at the giant mola mola of Lembognan, Indonesia. These wonderful creatures—plus the brilliant coral reefs that often provide their backdrop—are captured in forty gorgeous color photos from the world’s greatest underwater photographers. And for those who want to travel to these breathtaking locales, Santella provides complete “If You Go” suggestions to help you plan your trip. Read more

Sell up, move abroad, and live the good life. How difficult could it be?When Craig Briggs and his wife Melanie followed their dream of a life in the sun, things didn’t go exactly to plan.Craig’s bestselling memoir Journey To A Dream began this life-changing story. The fifth book in The Journey series, Driving Ambition, chronicles their ever-evolving lives.In Driving Ambition Craig and Melanie get to grips with their latest property restoration project. Keeping costs down comes at a price. Suppliers and subcontractors test their patience and beasts in the bodegas keep them on their toes. With the help of their builder Manolo, they transform a romantic ruin into luxury accommodation for the discerning traveller.But there’s more to life than work. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance takes precedence. Their quest for the Holy Grail is a great success and leads to an amazing discovery. Wacky ideas keep life interesting. Who said you need to work in an office to hold an office Christmas party?Craig’s driving ambitions have mixed results but the trip of a lifetime takes them far from their rural home in Galicia and all the way to Wollongong in Australia via Shanghai in China. A forty-nine-day tour to six countries on three continents, flying 27,000 miles and driving over 13,000 kilometres.Once again, Craig’s attention to detail and flowing writing style will keep you turning the pages. Read more

With its ever-changing landscapes, Australia is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Australia, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 22 drives across the country, from the coastal roads of the southwest to the red-dirt tracks of the outback.Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Australia at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Australia is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Road Trips Australia you will find: - 22 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to seven days- Walks, delightful detours and activities to do along the way, plus you'll savor the best local -experiences with our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat and shop- Practical tips: rules of the road, detailed directions and driving tips- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the country easily and confidently - Covers: Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and moreAbout DK Eyewitness:At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion. Read more

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Sydney is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take to the water and explore the spectacular harbour by boat; laze on the beach at Bondi and watch the waves - and the surfers - roll in; and hunt down the latest trendy bars and restaurants. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Sydney and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet's Sydney:Colour maps and images throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, cuisine, politicsCovers Circular Quay, The Rocks, Sydney Harbour, City Centre, Haymarket, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont, Inner West, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Kings Cross, Potts Point, Paddington, Centennial Park, Bondi, Coogee, ManlyThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Sydney is our most comprehensive guide to the city, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences.Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Sydney, our handy-sized guide featuring the best sights and experiences for a shorter visit..After wider coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's East Coast Australia or Australia.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

Whether you want to dive into the vibrant coral wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef, witness the sunset paint Uluru in brilliant orange hues, or surf the legendary waves of Bondi Beach, this comprehensive Australia travel guide unlocks the very best of the Land Down Under. From Sydney's iconic Opera House to Melbourne's hidden laneways, this expertly crafted guide reveals Australia's most extraordinary experiences across its vast and varied landscape.Australia captivates visitors with its stunning contrasts: ancient rainforests meet modern cities, red desert sands stretch to turquoise coastlines, and 60,000 years of Aboriginal culture blends with contemporary innovations. This complete guide by Nick helps you navigate this continent-sized country with confidence, whether you're planning a three-day city escape or a month-long adventure.Inside this complete Australia travel guide by Nomad Nick you'll find:COMPREHENSIVE CITY GUIDES covering Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, with detailed walking tours and local insights for each major destination17 DETAILED CHAPTERS packed with practical information, from visa requirements to eco-friendly travel tipsCUSTOMIZABLE ITINERARIES including 3-day and 7-day adventures, carefully crafted to maximize your timeOUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES covering hiking, rock climbing, surfing, diving, and wildlife safarisCULTURAL DEEP DIVES into Aboriginal heritage, Australian cuisine, festivals, and traditionsLOCAL SECRETS AND HIDDEN GEMS, helping you discover the real Australia beyond tourist hotspotsPRACTICAL PLANNING TOOLS including seasonal guides, budgeting tips, and transportation adviceSUSTAINABILITY FOCUS with eco-friendly accommodation options and responsible wildlife tourism tipsDETAILED MAPS and visual references to help you navigate with confidenceEXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS for every budget and interest, from luxury resorts to backpacker hostelsINSIDER TIPS on Australia's coffee culture, craft beer scene, and local customsPerfect for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike, this guide equips you with all the tools and insights needed for an unforgettable Australian adventure. Whether you're planning to explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest, sample world-class wines in the Barossa Valley, or discover Melbourne's famous café culture, this comprehensive guide ensures you won't miss a thing.Planning a longer trip? This guide includes valuable information about working holiday visas, seasonal travel considerations, and creating multi-region itineraries. With up-to-date practical information and local insights, you'll travel Australia like a local, not a tourist.CLICK THE BUY BUTTON NOW!!! Read more

I’m Chaitanya Vuriti and this is my story. It has been 2 years since I moved to Australia and I have been travelling across the country all this time. After travelling the entire East Coast, I left the mainland to explore the Land of Opportunities aka Tasmania. Even though it’s a part of my Solo Backpacking Trip covering Tasmania and South Australia, I limited this edition to my travel tales in Tasmania for a more unique experience. This book is a part of my bigger project “How I Travelled Australia”. My first travelogue “Backpacking the East Coast of Australia” reached #1 in Amazon Best Sellers under Arts & Photography and Travel categories, and "my Spirit of Tasmania" reached #1 in Amazon Best Sellers under Photo Essays and Australia & South Pacific Travel categories. The Series : How I Travelled Australia, is not in anyway a Travel guide or just a collection pictures taken randomly at every place. As the name suggests “How I Travelled Australia“, the series of books let the readers experience the Beauty of Travel and the Love of People along my journey of being a Digital Nomad. And my photos show the true beauty of nature and a different perspective to this world. The Series is a Travelogue of my journey in Australia and is a truly personal experience. Read more

Discover South Australia: Travel information on Adelaide, Barossa, Clare Valley, Eyre Peninsula, Fleurieu Peninsula, and the Flinders Ranges. Read more

One man's tour of Ireland on tap; a rollicking travelogue in the tradition of Round Ireland with a Fridge and McCarthy's Bar."Regret" is the word that best describes Evan McHugh's first taste of Guinness. For an Australian raised on Vegemite, Ireland's black brew is very much an acquired taste. But the travel-writer is committed to acquiring it. Determined to discover exactly what makes a pint of Guinness so legendary, he crosses the Emerald Isle in search of his answers.But in sampling pints as he goes, McHugh soon realizes that in each town, and at every pub, someone always says that the best glass of Guinness is to be found . . . . somewhere else. In his comedic and sentimental journey, McHugh and his companion, Twidkiwodm (the-woman-he-didn't-know-he-would-one-day-marry), hitch around Ireland, meeting unforgettable characters. He goes rowing with a German bagpiper on the lakes of Killarney, windsurfing with a one-armed man in Dingle, survives an encounter with poteen and even finds his own bar . . . but keeps searching for the perfect pint.As entertaining as it is informative, Pint-Sized Ireland is both a hilarious travelogue and thoughtful diary. McHugh's comedic voice swiftly moves in and out of pubs, peering into froth-rimmed pints, and leading readers to question: So does he ever find the perfect pot of black gold? Those who have rested upon the barstools of Ireland, who have sought the famed "perfect pint of Guinness," realize that perfection rests in more than just the taste. McHugh captures the visceral experience of Guinness and Ireland in a warm memoir that's perfect to savor.International Praise for Pint-Sized Ireland"McHugh's idea of traveling is one continuous pub crawl . . . an entertaining homage to the black brew."---The Age (Australia)"McHugh's writing style is intelligent, quirky, and conversational. The result is a consummately easy to read book, amusing and engaging. It'll make you want to go in search of your own perfect pint."---Adventure Travel"This is a lovely book, well written, full of humorous anecdotes and works both as a travelogue and as a guide to drinking in Ireland. One of the real joys of this book is the way that the author captures the nuances and syntax of the way the people speak (‘"Rooit", said the pub-landlord, ‘in ye coom"'). After a few pages you find yourself falling into this yourself and by the time you finish the book you will have developed a full-blown Irish accent."---www.bootsnall.com Read more