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Summary: Good if you are affraid, or simply curious about backpackers
Review: Although I like the style of the author, direct, funny and full of personnal impressions and comments, I found this book quite innapropriate for wannabe travelers. Of course, I disagree with some of tha author's "advices" or comments... and of course I did not learn much reading his book... (and I doubt anyone who seriously thought about traveling would) However, I have to admit I would have loved to read that book in my late teenies and even my very early twenties. It is sometime disrecpectful, sometimes close to racism, sometimes just dumb... BUT it can help to motivate young people to find their way when they dream of a round-the-world travel. And lets be honest, most backpackers of the world share the same "disrespect" and "foolishness" as Brad Olsen... I am sure you can find better books than this one... but if you want to have an idea of what your road fellows might look like, read that book.
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Summary: The Greatest Travel Book Ever Written!
Review: Brad Olsen has really put together a masterpiece. He manages to get beyond the "tour guild" approach taken by most travel books and get to the heart of what extensive travel should be all about. His country reviews and insights into the local culture are on the money. To appreciate the life we as Americans enjoy, one must travel. To be disheartened by what Americans as a society have lost, one must travel. To gain insight into the interdependence of all of us on this planet, one must travel. Brad Olsen's "World Stompers" is a great place to start.
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Summary: locating the author
Review: can anyone give me the email address of the author of this book? I want to tell him an amazing travel story for next edition. email: danbloom@reporters.net
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Summary: Inspiring!
Review: Even if you are not planning a trip as extensive as his, Olsen will open your eyes to the beauty of the world around you. World Stompers is an adventure book, not about death-defying feats of strength or endurance, but about the advenutre of the everyday world both inside and outside our own country's U.S. borders. He encourages the reader not only to seize the opportunity to travel, but to live life to its fullest every day. I have been trying to locate similar books but have been unable. I can only hope Olsen continues his fantastic work.
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Summary: How to perpetuate the fallacy of the spoil American
Review: I am a non American living in America who has a lot of American friends who certainly are not insesitive to other peoples cultures like the author of this book is. With sections like the best "stonner places" this book is not for a serious world traveler. There are other books try them before you try this. I have not found one , so I am not recommending one.
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Summary: Good for teenagers and college kids
Review: I am disappointed with the book. The book it can be useful for teenagers and college kids that have never wandered very far from home, as it provides a health excitement about world travelling and good anecdotes. However it is shallow, repetitive and opinionated. It is the world as seen from a rich kid perspective. All said, although do not recommend it to travelers, it can be interesting to 16-24 inexperienced wannabe stompers.
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Summary: World Stompers: A Global Travel Manifesto by Brad Olsen
Review: I bought this book a couple of years ago on a whim. While the packing and work tips are great, Brad's personal stories are pretty lame. They all start off with him mentioning some chick or "girlfriend" he hooked up with. The actual information about each country is pretty superficial too. I would suggest the DK series travel books over this. More pictures, better info and you don't have to hear about Brad's sexual accomplishments.
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Summary: yah, NO!
Review: I bought this book yesterday from borders and spent some with it and ive decided that im going to return it tomorrow
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Summary: awesome travel book!
Review: I don't know why people slam this book -- I found it informative, exciting, upbeat and enlightening! Sure, it's primarily designed for first time travelers who need to know the basics, but it also combines a sense of humor and clever anecdotes, which, when you think about it, is what travel is all about. Seize the moment ... live for the day.Don't listen to the nay-sayers -- get this book!
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Summary: Buy This Book!!
Review: I found World Stompers down-to-earth, informational, and inspiring. If you need a book that will tell you more than just where to stay and what to eat, this is for you. Brad Olson's personal anecdotes give a real taste of what to expect in traveling... A must-read for anyone planning an extensive stomp.
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