Review: Travel Journalism at its Best!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 27, 2014
I haven't been to Australia yet, but it is in my next three destinations. I enjoy real-life travel journalism, told from the perspective of a normal person traversing the wilds of wherever they wander. "Gray Nomad" certainly has a way of capturing the essence of a place, yet providing all of the necessary information on campsites, scenic spots, and the best routes around the country. I prefer to go on the road when I travel, as does this author, and this information is going to be extremely useful once I make it to the Outback! The book reminded me of a much simpler version of Steinbeck's "Travels with Charley", complete with a dog and everything! This is the way travel journalism should be written, easily digestible, extremely informative, and with a bit of personal flair, without the boredom of reading a typical travel guidebook. I don't know if Gray Nomad has more books on Australia, or on other countries/continents, but I really enjoy the style of this book, and would highly recommend it to anyone that wants the real experience of an "on the road" adventure!