Bücher von Alistair Mcguinness

When three friends set off on a 900-mile trip to explore Britain, using an out of date map to guide them, the scene is set for a wayward adventure. Along the way they visited numerous country pubs, went in search of the remaining Beatles, discovered an ancient hideaway used by Scottish clans, and survived a storm in the Highlands. Each time they got lost they were helped by a variety of kind and quirky characters.One cyclist didn't own a bike, but luckily, his brother was working out of town and had one in his garage.Painted racing green, with wide wheels and a robust frame, it was far from perfect for such a trip. But it was free! If you like adventure travel books, then you'll enjoy this tale about three ordinary men,proving that extraordinary things can happen, just when you least expect it.For one of the cyclists, the journey would change his life forever.

''Get out of the bloody water, mate. There''s a tiger snake behind you!''Within seconds I was on the ledge, breathing hard as I caught sight of the creature. It looked to be a metre long, its banded stripes impossible to miss, as it moved silently across the pond with barely a ripple.As a newly arrived migrant, Alistair was keen to experience the people and places that make Australia one of the most sought-after holiday destinations on the planet ­­­­­and home to the world''s cutest animal - the quokka - but also to some of the deadliest. In A Taste of Australia, the author explores the ''Lucky Country'', from the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge to the hippy vibe of the east coast and the boom and bust of Kalgoorlie, where everyone in town knows the price of gold.Sometimes alone, or with family and friends, these escapades have taken him into the outback, foraging for bushtucker with Aboriginal guides. At other times he''s travelled by campervan to Byron Bay and swam alongside turtles over untouched coral. Along the way he''s stayed in remote mining camps and discovered a new way of working, where heat and dust are a way of life.If you enjoy getting off the beaten track, these bite-sized stories will inspire you to travel far and wide - and perhaps to experience a different kind of life. Don''t forget to slip on a shirt, slop on the sunscreen, slap on a hat and slide on your sunglasses, before seeking a shady spot to enjoy each tale.