Overview

The Comic Memoir of a Questionable Road Trip ""Don't go there,"" they said. So Jackie and Mark did. In their sixteen-tonne truck, The Beast - with four dogs. Looking beyond the headlines - and drawn by curiosity - they set course for a misunderstood country on the fringes of Europe. Their slow, dog-filled adventure winds through France and Italy, where they seek out quiet roads, wild camps, and experiences you won't find in guidebooks. But the journey didn't quite go to plan. When they finally cross into Albania, a frightening incident forces them to confront the realities that come with choosing an unconventional life - particularly when others depend on you. Rich in history and populated with unforgettable characters, this is not a glossy van-life fantasy. It's a wry, honest, and witty memoir about choosing curiosity over fear - even when it comes at a price. If you've ever wondered what lies beyond the well-trodden routes - and whether it's worth the risk - this journey is for you. Perfect for readers who enjoy: van life - overland expeditions - The Balkans - dog-friendly travel - slow adventure - funny, heartfelt travel memoirs. Book 1 of Never Mind the Balkans - the hit new series from bestselling author Jacqueline Lambert.

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""To paraphrase Forrest Gump, reading Jackie's books is like eating a box of chocolates ... you never know what you're gonna get, although you know you're guaranteed a good laugh at the more hapless tangles they get into with their 33ft-long truck camper and the colourful characters they meet along the way."" Drew Johnson, Author of the Andalusian Adventures series ""I could not put this book down!"" Dawne Archer, Author of Trekker Girl Morocco Bound

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Jacqueline (Jackie) Lambert is an award-winning travel writer, adventure traveller, blogger and dogmother, who loves history and curious facts. B.C. (Before Canines) she hurtled, slid, submerged and threw herself off bits of every continent except Antarctica. With husband Mark, A.D. (After Dog), she became an Adventure Caravanner. Her aim: To Boldly Go Where No Van Has Gone Before.Jackie has published six light-hearted memoirs about her travels since quitting work: Fur Babies in France, Dog on the Rhine, Dogs 'n' Dracula, It Never Rains But It Paws, To Hel In A Hound Cart, and Pups on Piste. Two books in her Wayward Truck series chronicle her Brexit-busting plan to convert The Beast, a 24.5-tonne army truck into an off grid tiny home on wheels fit to drive to Mongolia: although global events derail her adventures making them More Manchester than Mongolia...Jackie's latest Never Mind The Balkans series follow the team's road trip east to Albania and the Balkan peninsula.

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