james elward
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Eureka: Finding the Line Between Desire and Contentment, Then Riding It
- By: Graham Field
- Narrated by: Graham Field
- Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 16
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 16
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Story5 out of 5 stars 16
After the success of his first book In Search of Greener Grass, Graham Field hits the road again with his bargain-basement KLR650, recording his experiences in his inimitable and revealingly honest diary style. The Caucasus region is often overlooked by travelers, but Graham may inadvertently be about to change all that.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Living the dream thorough you
- By Ben kerwin on 09-11-2020
Another great listen...
Reviewed: 09-03-2019
As with Graham’s first book, this one does not disappoint. Ride along on an adventure as exotic to most of us as an Eskimo at a beach party, yet as familiar as the sense of uncertainty we can all relate to when faced with saving face or setting our own agenda.
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In Search of Greener Grass
- Riding from Reality towards Dreams and Finding Fulfillment
- By: Graham Field
- Narrated by: Graham Field
- Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
“Well, now I’m committed,” he thought to himself after telling a national TV game show audience that he wanted to ride a motorcycle to Mongolia with his winnings. He felt the fear that commitment always induced in him; he was hoping they might have edited that bit out. Commitments are something he tried to get as far away from as possible, the only other constants in his life being twenty-five years of financial prudence, travel and motorcycle obsession.So there he was, committed to going very, very far on a motorcycle with his meager prize money. Consequently, he spent a winter on eBay and a spring in the garage preparing his $1000 KLR 650 for an uncertain life on the road.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great read
- By ken Kroeger on 16-09-2020
- In Search of Greener Grass
- Riding from Reality towards Dreams and Finding Fulfillment
- By: Graham Field
- Narrated by: Graham Field
Real and raw adventure travel
Reviewed: 09-03-2019
Having read Graham’s books, to relive his real and sometimes raw adventure travel story told in his own words is fantastic. Relived through his travel diary it is far from a daily account of the mundane. Highly recommend for lovers of adventure motorcycling and travel alike.
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Tortillas to Totems
- Every Day an Adventure, Book 4
- By: Sam Manicom, Birgit Schunemann
- Narrated by: Sam Manicom
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11
Sam Manicom's dynamic fourth book is an enticing yet frequently challenging motorcycle journey across the dramatic landscapes of Mexico, the United States and Canada. Sam's partner Birgit is no longer a novice motorcyclist - riding through southern Africa and South America turned her into a rider capable of facing any challenge. But Sam was worried. As they arrived into North America they had been travelling around the world by motorcycle for six years and he was beginning to think that North America was going to be easy; too easy in fact.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The much anticipated end to an exceptional journey
- By james elward on 18-01-2018
- Tortillas to Totems
- Every Day an Adventure, Book 4
- By: Sam Manicom, Birgit Schunemann
- Narrated by: Sam Manicom
The much anticipated end to an exceptional journey
Reviewed: 18-01-2018
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Do yourself a favor, if you haven't listened to the first 3 of Sam's books - what are you doing with your life! Once again, listening to Sam's own telling of his round the world journey is just amazing. The people, the places and Sam's unique insights into the world of adventure travel is such a pleasure. I so often re-listen to Sams travel when i need some reassurance that the world is not all about the 9 to 5 and that not all people are just in it for themselves. This last installment is another testament to what adventure travel is about and the only disappointing part is that it's the final chapter of such an inspirational journey.
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Distant Suns
- Every Day an Adventure, Book 3
- By: Sam Manicom
- Narrated by: Sam Manicom
- Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story5 out of 5 stars 17
Sam Manicom's dynamic third book transports you to Southern Africa, South and Central America. Sam has a gift for describing the vibrancy of people and places, and you are led effortlessly through three very different parts of the world by his enthusiasm and his acute observations. Human behavior, drama, passion, disaster, humor, and the pure adrenaline buzz of overlanding such far-flung, wild and exotic places are all here.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sam keeps it comming in part 3
- By james elward on 18-01-2018
- Distant Suns
- Every Day an Adventure, Book 3
- By: Sam Manicom
- Narrated by: Sam Manicom
Sam keeps it comming in part 3
Reviewed: 18-01-2018
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You could be forgiven for thinking that you might start to feel tired of Sam's story after the first 2 books, but i was absolutely champing at the bit for the release date of Distant Suns. If you loved the first 2 books as much as I did, you will not be disappointed by this latest edition of Sam's travels.
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Under Asian Skies
- Australia to Europe by Motorcycle - an Enthralling Journey Through One of the World's Most Colourful and Diverse Regions
- By: Sam Manicom
- Narrated by: Sam Manicom
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story5 out of 5 stars 21
In Sam’s second book, Under Asian Skies, you'll find yourself immersed in an enchanting mix of drama, majesty, laughter, mystery, love, and his usual disasters. Sometimes a traveller's plans simply don't work out as intended, but for Sam every mishap is the beginning of a unique adventure; silver linings do exist. You'll travel on a journey across the vastness of Australia, through the twists and turns of New Zealand, and on up into the exotic lands of Southeast Asia.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Part 2 of an inspirational journey
- By james elward on 18-01-2018
- Under Asian Skies
- Australia to Europe by Motorcycle - an Enthralling Journey Through One of the World's Most Colourful and Diverse Regions
- By: Sam Manicom
- Narrated by: Sam Manicom
Part 2 of an inspirational journey
Reviewed: 18-01-2018
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Once again, Sam continues with his inspirational journey, told in his own words. Taking on a journey that so very few people in the world have taken on and sharing his stories from the road without the slightest hint of ego or elitism is truly a wonderful experience to listen to. Despite adversities, the human spirit prevails and Sam seems to find a way to see the positives in almost every situation, and savours the experience for every thing its worth. if you need a reason to believe the world is not the scary place it can be portrayed at times, just listen to Sam's story and it might just restore your faith in mankind a little.
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Into Africa
- Africa by Motorcycle - Every Day an Adventure
- By: Sam Manicom
- Narrated by: Sam Manicom
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 20
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20
A liberating motorcycle journey through Africa with descriptions of the amazing people and places, the joy of big skies and the open road, and the sometimes harrowing events that would shape destiny. Into Africa tells the story of a novice motorcyclist who takes on the challenge of riding the length of the continent just because, 'it seemed like a great idea’.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Join the journey
- By james elward on 18-01-2018
- Into Africa
- Africa by Motorcycle - Every Day an Adventure
- By: Sam Manicom
- Narrated by: Sam Manicom
Join the journey
Reviewed: 18-01-2018
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At first I was apprehensive to say the least, this was the first audio book of this type i had listened to and wasn't sure i'd make it though the day by day run through of ' here i am, heres what i'm seeing' but boy was i wrong!. Sam's stories are so engaging and well written that you're so quickly drawn into the story it's hard not to start thinking you're along for the ride with him. So much more than just a motorbike story, this is very much a story about people and experiences with the human spirit. The fact that Sam tells teh story in his own words and voice just adds to the experience. Well work a listen and highly recommended.
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