5 Ways to Carry a Goat: A Blogger's World Tour

Dive into the uproarious escapade of '5 Ways to Carry a Goat: A Blogger's World Tour', an extraordinary travel memoir that takes you on a whirlwind journey across 14 countries. Written by the adventurous travel blogger Ben Groundwater, this captivating book explores the chaotic yet hilarious world of blogging and digital communities. Perfect for fans of travel literature, this insightful narrative probes into the connection between a blogger and their audience, unveiling the quirky experiences that come with relying on the goodwill of readers around the globe. From unexpected accommodations to bizarre adventures, Ben’s journey offers a unique look into modern travel and social media's influence. Join him as he meets colorful characters, explores diverse cultures, and discovers how to literally carry a goat in Ethiopia. Ideal for both travel enthusiasts and readers who appreciate humor, this paperback edition is your ticket to laughter, insight, and inspiration. Get your copy today at Smartfox NZ and enjoy free shipping—embrace the journey and the joy of exploration with '5 Ways to Carry a Goat'!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702237775
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2010
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 352


Description:
Hilarious, insightful and one hell of a wild ride, this is Bill Bryson for the new world. Blogging- it's a vicious, anonymous world - so why does Sydney Morning Herald travel blogger Ben Groundwater want to go out and start putting faces to his readers' made-up names? Armed with a backpack, a laptop and a cover story in case of emergency, Ben has a plan- to boldly travel around the world, relying purely on the kindness of his sometimes frightening but always entertaining readers. After sending out a cry for help on his blog, he has a full itinerary of supposedly kindly strangers offering up their spare beds, couches, daughters' weddings and bier cellars in the far corners of the globe. Five Ways to Carry a Goat- A Blogger's World Tour is the riotous result. With thousands of his readers scattered across the globe, Ben wanted to explore the nature of a digital community- Who is his audience? What are their lives like? And how does one carry a goat through the middle of Ethiopia? He discovers all this - via 14 countries - and more.

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