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A compelling narrative that moves, sometimes at breakneck speed, over some of the world's most beautiful and mysterious terrain ? packed with fascinating detail, splendid characterizations, and hair-raising adventures. (Boston Globe )
Vivid description of driving under conditions that were often ferocious. (NY Times )
Extremely readable, full of keen observation, perceptive insight ? conveying action, drama, tension and danger. (LA Times )
The best motorcycle travel book ever written. (Motorcycle Sport )
By all means TAKE THE PLUNGE. (Rider Magazine )
Vivid description of driving under conditions that were often ferocious. (NY Times )
Extremely readable, full of keen observation, perceptive insight ? conveying action, drama, tension and danger. (LA Times )
The best motorcycle travel book ever written. (Motorcycle Sport )
By all means TAKE THE PLUNGE. (Rider Magazine )
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Simon rode a motorcycle around the world in the seventies, when such a thing was unheard of. In four years he covered 78,000 miles through 45 countries, living with peasants and presidents, in prisons and palaces, through wars and revolutions. What distinguishes this book is that Simon was already an accomplished writer. In 25 years this book has changed many lives, and inspired many to travel, including Ewan McGregor.
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When the reserve tank ran dry too, and the engine choked and died, I guessed I was ten or fifteen miles from Gaya. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
When the reserve tank ran dry too, and the engine choked and died, I guessed I was ten or fifteen miles from Gaya. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jupiter's Travels revisited,
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This review is from: Jupiter's Travels (Paperback)
Having been a motorcycle rider for most of my life, (many years of it spent as a Motorcycle Patrolman,) I was naturaly interested to see what Ted Simon originally had to say about his long ride.The book kept me fascinated throughout, - his calm, unhurried 'matter of fact way' of relating his adventures kept me absorbed for many an hour. His story was read and read again, and often shared with others. I also decided to purchase a copy for a friend and give it as a gift. To my surprise and delight, although still in paperback format, it was a larger size, and even contained more photos than the original. An enjoyable read, and well worth the time and money spent.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!!,
By Steve Harris (Victoria, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jupiter's Travels (Paperback)
I've read a few travel books - Miles From Nowhere (a brilliant book in its own right), 10 years on 2 wheels etc... but there is something my limited vocabulary will simply fail to explain about this book - something intangible. Perhaps it's something that cannot really be put into words - more of a feeling - how finishing the book makes you feel (almost as if you were there with Ted).Anyway - make your own mind up but don't pass this book over it is truly great. Good travels - Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Trip of a Lifetime,
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This review is from: Jupiter's Travels: Four Years Around the World on a Motorcycle (Paperback)
This book is the next best thing to being there, all over the world. Another good one, with great, coffee-table sized photos though less text: 20 Years On Two Wheels, by Helge Peterson
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