The Unsavvy Traveler: Women's Comic Tales of Catastrophe

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Summary: disappointing
Review: After all the good reviews, I was expecting more. It is very well written, but expect foul language and liberal overtones in many of the stories. For example, the "When Cubans Become Vegans" essay seemed more of a commentary on American government than a "hilarious misadventure tale." On the other hand, I really enjoyed some of them like "El Jolote Loco."

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Summary: makes me want to haul out my rucksack and hit the road
Review: freaking' hilarious, mate. Made me itch for the 34d class local from calcutta to delhi, sipping chai from a clay cutp. this is the real deal, no hot tub, no mint on the pillow. I howled. Thiss should be a mandatory purchase for anyone who's picking up a Lonely Planet guide to anywhere!

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Summary: Unsavvy Traveler
Review: I laughed out loud at some of the short stories found in this collection of "Comic Tales of Catastrophe." Ingrid Wendt's poetry reading in An American in Venice debacle; Julie Gerk's story, El Jolote Loco, the crazied turkey whose feathers seemed to erupt he was so agitated and Lucy Bledsoe's tale, On Being at Sea, in a leaky boat were truly funny.

Other tales of ill advised hikes into mountainous jungles, a good bear story and eating unsavory food in a foreign country are among some of the memorable contributions these 28 women made to make a book I read from cover to cover. I highly recommend this book as one that will lift your spirits, but will also give you a thrill and some great surprises.

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Summary: The Unsavvy Traveler - Good for Laughs
Review: I laughed out loud at some of the short stories found in this collection of "Comic Tales of Catastrophe." Ingrid Wendt's poetry reading in An American in Venice debacle; Julie Gerk's story, El Jolote Loco, the crazied turkey whose feathers seemed to erupt he was so agitated and Lucy Bledsoe's tale, On Being at Sea, in a leaky boat were truly funny.

Other tales of ill advised hikes into mountainous jungles, a good bear story and eating unsavory food in a foreign country are among some of the memorable contributions these 28 women made to make a book I read from cover to cover. I highly recommend this book as one that will lift your spirits, but will also give you a thrill and some great surprises.

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Summary: wacky, knee-slapper funny, inspiring!!!
Review: this book is a must read for all you adventure seeking divas out there, or anyone afflicted with wanderlust. it makes a great gift (i gave a few to my friends for the holidays and they inspired several adventures around the globe). i myself am on a long bike trip through central america and everytime i come across some wacko in a small town or get past yet another embarrasing touristy moment, i am reminded of this excellent collection of essays from around the globe... i give it a full thumbs up, two times.

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Summary: funny ...
Review: this book is not only hilarious and well written, it's also a smorgasbord of many countries and varieties of 'disasters'. read it and weep, this will inspire any intrepid adventurer to go out and make those mistakes, make them big!! what fun!

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Summary: High-drama Comedy
Review: This collection offers the funniest, most self-effacing travel stories I've ever heard, let alone read. Everyone has (or should have) a desperate travel story of their own--read this and weep at your own and others' foolishness, ill-preparation, and bad decision-making. Even the cover is sassy!

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Summary: Unsavvy Traveler
Review: This exceptionall well written, hilarious travel book should be in every travelers Christmas stocking, male or female. It makes you want to take off on adventuresome journeys, rids you of mundane travel plans, and gives you the heart to try new adventures daily.

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Summary: Laugh, Wince, Yelp!
Review: Whether you're a backpack-totting purist, an armchair vagabond or something in between, you'll laugh, wince and let out an occasional yelp of disbelief when you take in The Unsavvy Traveler. It's a lively collection of travelers' travails that, taken together, will either make you itch to catch the next plane or, perhaps, be just as content to play it safe in that armchair.