num_pages: 172
description: While he was reading a book about Africa, Joe's wife asked him how he would like to celebrate his forthcoming 60th birthday. Casually he said "I'd like to go to Timbuktu", and thought no more about it. She sent him. This is the true story of that solo overland journey from Dakar in Senegal, to Timbuktu in Mali, a return distance of around 3000 miles, with many excitements and tribulations. It is not only the story of a physical journey, but also of his psychological journey from inexperienced nervous tourist, to street-wise traveller.Read Joe's story, then pause and think - "I could do that"
language: English
title: Ticket to Timbuktu
publisher: Joseph Lindsay