There’s quite a bit of overlap in the genres travel, adventure and memoir – but this is a page for those writers whose books are primarily about a particular place they have visited.
BARBARA CARMICHAEL - I've Come to say Goodbye
Barbara Carmichael fell in love with India the very first time she visited with a friend, and has returned again and again. This book is dedicated to a friendship that made those visits so memorable.
VERONICA FARMER - Veronica's Story
Veronica has turned her life's lessons into a meaningful philosophy and health practice- here she becomes deeply aware of Singapore, seeing and feeling it as though for the first time.
From the collection 'Abroad, Broke and Busted' edited by Matt Towner
IAN HARRIS - The Honorary Consul
The 'Honorary Consul' in the title of this story refers to Ian's dubious business partner G.J - and when Ian has a falling out with him things get rather sticky in Bali.
From the collection' Crazy Sh.t in Asia compiled and edited by Matt Towner.
MEGAN JENNAWAY- The Real Indian Hospitality
This is another overseas misadventure that is part of the 'Crazy Sh.t in Asia 'short stories edited by Matt Towner. In search of the 'real India' Megan endures that often common traveller hazard, the scary bus trip.
Recorded at Bay FM 99.9 , 2018
FEATHER KIBBY - Welcome to Cambodia
Feather Kibby was tired and hungry after a long travel to Cambodia, so despite her inner misgivings she accepted a local woman's invitation to visit her home and share a meal with her family, Then she met the woman's brother, and she began to to really worry about just what she had got herself into.
From the collection 'Crazy Sh*t in Asia' compiled and edited by Matt Towner
MATT TOWNER- Abroad, Broke and Busted
Matt Towner had a long time in hospital to realise he wasn't chasing his dream to be an author. Here he reads his account of the classic disaster motorbike accident in Bali.
Recorded at Bay FM 99.9 studios Byron Bay