Travel the Planet Overland
Have you ever had that one special book that was equally inspirational and informative while also being full of humour and amazing pictures? I must admit, there are very few of those on my bookshelf and coffee table; but, I’ve found another. Released this week is Graeme and Luisa Bell’s second book Travel the Planet Overland.
Along with their children Keelan and Jessica, the Bell family set off from South Africa for a multi-continental adventure in their Land Rover Defender 130, named Mafuta. The truck itself was purchased from a farm to be refreshed and outfitted by Graeme. First, they reconquered Africa before shipping across the pond to South America. Their adventures in South America taught them how to deal with difficult situations, like importing expensive parts to repair their vehicle, crossing the Amazon, and tackling the Andes. They have since vagabonded their way north, through Central America, Mexico and the USA where they wrote and published their first book We Will Be Free and now Travel the Planet Overland.
Travel the Planet Overland
What I love about this book is how Graeme and Luisa’s love of life and travel really shine through in its text, while providing practical information and a healthy dose of their tongue-in-cheek South African humour. This is not a dry, scientific expeditioner’s guide to travelling the world. This is the antithesis. A book that can keep your attention while providing good information based on common, real world experiences. It not only gives the reader the Bells’ viewpoint but also from other adventurers. They even go so far as to describe the different types of travellers… in a good elbow prodding sort of way. While the book is written for a world audience, the overall narrative emphasizes the traveller’s positive attitude and open mind being the most important tools; regardless of your destination.
Make sure all proceeds go directly to the Bells by purchasing from their website; www.a2aexpedition.com
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