Böcker av Norman Handy

Embark on an unforgettable adventure along the east coast of Australia, starting at South Point, the southernmost tip of the mainland near Melbourne. The journey takes you by train through Canberra and on to Sydney, where iconic sights like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Manly Beach await, along with countless cultural landmarks. A side trip inland offers the breathtaking views of the Blue Mountains.Continuing north by road, the first stop is Walkabout Park, where you'll have close encounters with koalas and kangaroos. In Newcastle, discover the world's largest coal export terminal.The adventure includes an immersive Aboriginal cultural experience, relaxing on the beaches of Byron Bay beneath its iconic lighthouse, and diving into the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. A visit inland reveals the stunning Atherton Tablelands, with its numerous waterfalls.North of Cairns, explore the Daintree National Park, the world's oldest rainforest, before capping off the journey with a thrilling 4X4 expedition to Cape York, the northernmost point of Australia.

Starting out from Cape Town in South Africa, there is plenty to see as the journey heads north. The scenery changes from green fields and vineyards such as Stellenbosch to the deserts and giant sand dunes of Namibia. It is only further north that the desert changes to savannah. There are numerous safaris to see wild animals in their natural habitat including hippopotamus, the most dangerous animal on the continent and walking with cheetahs.There are close encounters with elephants in the Okavango and views of thousands of zebras before crossing the border in Zimbabwe. There are the magnificent Victoria Falls and a railway journey across the Zimbabwe countryside to Bulawayo with its great industrial centre and railway heritage.On safari through the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, there is the opportunity for visitors to see all of the Big Five Game animals, the five most dangerous animals to hunt on foot. There are the Spice Islands, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where there is an opportunity to walk with gorillas and there were plenty more countries and experiences to enjoy and this was still only halfway up the continent to Cairo.

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vastness of Russia, starting from the frozen north within the Arctic Circle in the Hero City of Murmansk. Once the destination of many Allied Arctic convoys during the Second World War, known in Russia as the Great Patriotic War, Murmansk overlooks the majestic Arctic Sea. Travel along the rivers and across the lakes of northern Russia, passing through historical cities brimming with captivating stories before reaching Moscow, the capital of the Tsars' empire, with its iconic Kremlin, magnificent cathedrals, and opulent palaces. Follow the mighty Volga River, journeying through significant historical cities, and arrive at Stalingrad, where the Russians made their valiant stand, turning the tide against the Nazi advance during the Great Patriotic War. There is caviar to experience and a visit to Sochi, widely known for its hosting of the Winter Olympics in 2014. Working my way along the Black Sea Coast, I reach Sevastopol, the largest city in the Crimea which was annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014 and was Putin's latest acquisition to his new Russian Empire. Discover what life is like in this region today.

For those travel addicts, who have always wanted to do overlanding through Africa, via the West Coast of Africa this one's for you. This exciting read is filled with adventure, slavery and history and will keep you informed and entertained to the very last page.