Title: Don’t look behind you but . . . Tales from an African safari guide.
Author: Peter Allison
My Rating: 3.5 stars
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This book was a really funny insight into the life of a safari guide in Africa – spanning across multiple years, there are lots of great and interesting moments as well as a lot of snorts of laughter.
Synopsis:
Join Peter Allison for a riveting, rollicking, behind-the-scenes dose of everyone’s dream experience—going on safari—and coming through amazed but, thankfully, without a scratch. In Don’t Look Behind You, Allison recounts adventures few would live to tell.
My Thoughts:
This book was a really good one for people interested in the tourist world of Africa. I really enjoyed getting in to the world of a safari guide and as I am visiting South Africa next year and doing a safari, it really helped give some background in what to (or not to) expect!
There are 24 short stories in this book, all of which show different experiences that Allison had while touring. Some were hilarious, some disturbing, some heartwarming and some just down right unbelievable. The book is not the most well written, with some of the stories needing editing but it is easy enough to read.
The author didn’t over exaggerate or embellish his stories which was great, they al sounded wonderful and crazy as they would be. The one thing I love about travel is that it is always unpredictable and it appears that travelling in Africa is no exception. This book was also wonderful because it didn’t overly make fun or disparage tourists; instead it recognised that it’s a key need in Africa.
There was a lot of laugh out loud moments and a lot of disbelieving and horrifying moments. This book was truly a joy to read and I loved that fact it makes the reader want to explore more of that beautiful country.
Recommended for: Travel lovers. This book made me even more excited about visiting Africa and it definitely ignites the wanderlust!
Quotes:
“Yet my proudest achievement was taking an aged lady with no common background, and making her a friend.”
“But there is another thing Africa taught me. It’s ok to look behind you. How else will you find your way home?”
Buy it here.
Have you ever felt the desire to travel the world? If you have then this book is for you!
Until next time booklovers!
Maddy x
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