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The Gran Tour

Travels with my Elders

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The Gran Tour

By: Ben Aitken
Narrated by: Ben Aitken
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When Ben Aitken learnt that his gran had enjoyed a four-night holiday including four three-course dinners, four cooked breakfasts, four games of bingo, a pair of excursions, sixteen pints of lager and luxury return coach travel, all for a hundred pounds, he thought, that's the life, and signed himself up. Six times over. Good value aside, what Ben was really after was the company of his elders - those with more chapters under their belt, with the wisdom granted by experience, the candour gifted by time, and the hard-earned ability to live each day like it's nearly their last. A series of coach holidays ensued - from Scarborough to St Ives, Killarney to Lake Como - during which Ben attempts to shake off his thirty-something blues by getting old as soon as possible. Europe Gerontology Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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I thought the author’s idea of travelling on holiday with groups of “elders” was a novel and worthwhile concept. It’s a great listen and he raises some interesting points about life, death and human nature. Amusing too. I look forward to hearing his other books

Great concept well documented

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Although there are some quite funny parts, the author, who in this case is also the narrator seems to find himself more amusing than he is.

Mildly amusing but the self narrating author ruins it

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.