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Summary: A classic!
Review: Quite easily one of the finest humor authors does it again! This is a hilarious account of traveling, not to mention a brief description of each U.S. state, and most European countries!Definetely recommended for anyone who knows a bit of history, or who travels a lot.
Rating:
Summary: A classic!
Review: Quite easily one of the finest humor authors does it again! This is a hilarious account of traveling, not to mention a brief description of each U.S. state, and most European countries! Definetely recommended for anyone who knows a bit of history, or who travels a lot.
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Summary: Loved It!
Review: This is actually one of my favorite Barry books. It is one of the few humor books I have found funny the second and third time I've read it. I thought some of his tips were terrific, not to mention side-splittingly funny, and I nearly fell over laughing at some of the "historical" information. This may be a book you don't want to read in the company of others, lest they look at you like you're nuts. I was laughing out loud; there was something funny on every page.
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Summary: Never leave home without it. Actually, never leave home.
Review: This is the ideal book for anyone who was been left frothing and screaming in a plane that is "experiencing technical difficulties," or someone who is being forced to view large wads of culture in a foreign city, or has been dragged to Disney World by a small child. Dave Barry unleashes his frustrated commentary on the travel world in general, in one of his most hilarious books ever. (In general, the more frustrated Dave Barry is, the funnier he is) He goes over various details of travelling, such as proper travel planning, travel checks ("A Lot of People Never Figure Out How to Cash Them"), car rentals, luggage ("... will hold two pairs of socks PLUS your dental floss"), and bribing nuns. Then we handle foreign languages, and he gives you a few useful phrases like "Sacre moo! Ce EST mon CHAT!" ("Holy cow! This [the food] IS my cat!"). Then it's air travel, where Barry vents his spleen on airport security, airport food, small children on planes, and tips for kids on how to have fun with security personnel. Then it's time for family fun, at Disney World where cheerful employees will make sure you have fun, or else. He also gives you tips on the fifty states of the US, useful info and plenty of trivia. (For example, the Florida state seal shows a mosquito with a machine gun, and Iowa's Official State Motto is "You Bet!") He also handles other North American countries like Canada (which has cold air masses) and Mexico (Unit of Currency: The Lambada). He also briefly forays to Europe, where he lampoons various countries in turn. (Instructions: How to use a bidet) Then it's staying in a hotel, and if that isn't awful enough, camping out. If you have a deep-rooted hate of airport security personnel, or you hate camping, or you hate being shortchanged in Austria, then this book is for you. Keep on writing, Mr. Barry, but you may want to rethink the book tours...
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Summary: Never leave home without it. Actually, never leave home.
Review: This is the ideal book for anyone who was been left frothing and screaming in a plane that is "experiencing technical difficulties," or someone who is being forced to view large wads of culture in a foreign city, or has been dragged to Disney World by a small child. Dave Barry unleashes his frustrated commentary on the travel world in general, in one of his most hilarious books ever. (In general, the more frustrated Dave Barry is, the funnier he is) He goes over various details of travelling, such as proper travel planning, travel checks ("A Lot of People Never Figure Out How to Cash Them"), car rentals, luggage ("... will hold two pairs of socks PLUS your dental floss"), and bribing nuns. Then we handle foreign languages, and he gives you a few useful phrases like "Sacre moo! Ce EST mon CHAT!" ("Holy cow! This [the food] IS my cat!"). Then it's air travel, where Barry vents his spleen on airport security, airport food, small children on planes, and tips for kids on how to have fun with security personnel. Then it's time for family fun, at Disney World where cheerful employees will make sure you have fun, or else. He also gives you tips on the fifty states of the US, useful info and plenty of trivia. (For example, the Florida state seal shows a mosquito with a machine gun, and Iowa's Official State Motto is "You Bet!") He also handles other North American countries like Canada (which has cold air masses) and Mexico (Unit of Currency: The Lambada). He also briefly forays to Europe, where he lampoons various countries in turn. (Instructions: How to use a bidet) Then it's staying in a hotel, and if that isn't awful enough, camping out. If you have a deep-rooted hate of airport security personnel, or you hate camping, or you hate being shortchanged in Austria, then this book is for you. Keep on writing, Mr. Barry, but you may want to rethink the book tours...
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Summary: Stressed by planning a journey? Read this book to relax!
Review: Traveling -- a blessing or curse? Reading "Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need" makes you asking this very question -- and then deciding to plunge head first into the next traveling adventure.
Divided into an introduction, eight chapters, and an epilogue titled "Welcome Home! Or: 'That's Odd! Our House Used To Be Right Here!'," the book practically covers every aspect of traveling. A special treat are Dave Barry's descriptions of the fifty U.S. states and some European countries.
Funnily enough, you often find yourself thinking: "Yeah -- it's exactly like that!" Or should that be scaring? No matter what, Dave Barry's hilarious travel guide is definitely one of a kind and will entertain every traveler -- and those who prefer to stay home.
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