Loading...
134th out of 1,394 books
—
2,579 voters
My rating:
add to my books
Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need
by
Dave Barry
TAKE YOUR TRAVEL TIPS FROM DAVE BARRY,
A GUY WHO IS REALLY GONE!
Complete with maps, histories, quaint local facts (France's National Underwear Changing Day is March 12), song lyrics, helpful hints on how to get through Customs (all insects must be spayed), and tidbits from Dave Barry's own fond vacation nightmares, DAVE BARRY'S ONLY TRAVEL GUIDE YOU'LL EVER NEED is just tha...more
A GUY WHO IS REALLY GONE!
Complete with maps, histories, quaint local facts (France's National Underwear Changing Day is March 12), song lyrics, helpful hints on how to get through Customs (all insects must be spayed), and tidbits from Dave Barry's own fond vacation nightmares, DAVE BARRY'S ONLY TRAVEL GUIDE YOU'LL EVER NEED is just tha...more
Mass Market Paperback, 192 pages
Published
July 28th 2010
by Ballantine Books
(first published 1991)
There is a good chance some of your friends read this book. Sign in to see!
sign in »
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
1,327)
Whether you are a novice traveler or an experienced journey master, you’ll find something to chuckle about in this tongue-in-cheek “guide.”
Dave Barry satirizes not only the travel process, but also pokes fun at stereotypes in destination countries. In the USA, he reviews what each state has to offer, leaving the reader to decide the veracity of his statements. For example: “Other popular Pennsylvania attractions include Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where visitors may see authentic tourists eati...more
Dave Barry satirizes not only the travel process, but also pokes fun at stereotypes in destination countries. In the USA, he reviews what each state has to offer, leaving the reader to decide the veracity of his statements. For example: “Other popular Pennsylvania attractions include Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where visitors may see authentic tourists eati...more
When the author, Dave Barry, speaks of Disney World dominating the entire central state of Florida, it’s truth with a mixture of exaggeration. He writes:
“Once you get to Florida, you can’t miss Disney World, because the Disney corporation owns the entire center the state… Just get on any major highway, and eventually it will dead-end in a Disney parking area large enough to have its own climate, populated by large nomadic families who have been trying to find their cars since the Car...more
“Once you get to Florida, you can’t miss Disney World, because the Disney corporation owns the entire center the state… Just get on any major highway, and eventually it will dead-end in a Disney parking area large enough to have its own climate, populated by large nomadic families who have been trying to find their cars since the Car...more
This is a very funny book, ridiculous and silly but I really enjoyed it and at times found myself laughing really loudly in the airplane I was on at the time. My wife even peered over to see what was wrong with me and I then I had to read her some passages, in which she laughed but rolled her eyes and pretty much said it was 'silly'. So silly is the end remark but good.
This is one of those books that I read in just one or two sittings. It was that good (and that short). Anytime a friend or loved one of mine is going on vacation or traveling for business, I encourage them to read this book prior to their departure. They almost never do, but that's their loss.
Most critics will agree that this is Barry's best book (followed closely by "Greatest Hits"). Of the Barry titles that I have read, I would tend to agree. It's very cohesive and contai...more
Most critics will agree that this is Barry's best book (followed closely by "Greatest Hits"). Of the Barry titles that I have read, I would tend to agree. It's very cohesive and contai...more
Just a funny, silly little book
Complete with maps, histories, quiant local facts (France's National Underwear Changing Day is March 12), song lyrics, helpful hints on how to get through Customs (all insects must be spayed) and tidbits from Dave Barry's own fond vacation nightmares
Complete with maps, histories, quiant local facts (France's National Underwear Changing Day is March 12), song lyrics, helpful hints on how to get through Customs (all insects must be spayed) and tidbits from Dave Barry's own fond vacation nightmares
My Rating: 3 stars
Brief Summary: A goofy book about travel (both domestic and international) by popular funnyman Dave Barry. My personal favorite part was his description of the fifty states and their highlights.
Brief Thoughts: If you've ever read a Dave Barry book, I suspect you know exactly what this book is like already. This was a fun "bathroom" read, and I neither highly recommend this book or don't recommend it. It is what it is.
Brief Summary: A goofy book about travel (both domestic and international) by popular funnyman Dave Barry. My personal favorite part was his description of the fifty states and their highlights.
Brief Thoughts: If you've ever read a Dave Barry book, I suspect you know exactly what this book is like already. This was a fun "bathroom" read, and I neither highly recommend this book or don't recommend it. It is what it is.
I'd love to see Dave do an update version of this book, seeing as how its 20 years old. I'd love to see him tackle the heightened security at airports, among other things. But even though the book is a bit out dated, it still has that same witty charm that all of Dave's works contain and it definitely made me laugh out loud on several occasions. He’s written better, but this is an entertaining read.
It's a funny book provided you understand American psyche and way of life. The book is about American life style. I enjoyed thebook because I could relate to it in many ways. I have seen people behave and work like that. I have seen some of the perspectives presented by Dave to be real since I have had similar experiences. Read this if you can relate to life in America.
Here's a taste:
"During the warm season (August 8 and 9), Maine is a true 'vacation paradise,' offering visitors a chance to jump into crystal-clear mountain lakes and see if they can get back out again before their bodily tissue is frozen as solid as a supermarket turkey...."
If you enjoy adolescent humor as I do, Barry is your man.
"During the warm season (August 8 and 9), Maine is a true 'vacation paradise,' offering visitors a chance to jump into crystal-clear mountain lakes and see if they can get back out again before their bodily tissue is frozen as solid as a supermarket turkey...."
If you enjoy adolescent humor as I do, Barry is your man.
Genre: autobiography, humor, travel
Summary: Bits and pieces of travel related humor as told from the familiar and ever-hilarious Dave Barry.
Response: Some parts I liked more than others, just as the funny bone was tickled. I enjoyed reading Dave Barry in the newspaper growing up, and I enjoyed reading this book. Funny stuff.
Summary: Bits and pieces of travel related humor as told from the familiar and ever-hilarious Dave Barry.
Response: Some parts I liked more than others, just as the funny bone was tickled. I enjoyed reading Dave Barry in the newspaper growing up, and I enjoyed reading this book. Funny stuff.
I'm generally a fan of Dave Barry, but I wasn't that impressed with this book. It was fairly amusing, but there were only a handful of times I actually laughed out loud.
The Best of the Barry Books. I laugh so hard I cry when I read the synopsis of each state. If you like Barry's humor, it doesn't get any better than this.
This book is wonderfully hilarious! It is about 20 years old now, but many of his descriptions of travel still apply. Highly recommended!
I actually used a couple of quotes from this silly (and outdated) book at a conference presentation. What has my research come to?
Hit-or-miss. Not Dave Barry's best book by a long shot, but hilarious in parts. Certainly worth a read.
3.5 STARS
There are very few writers who make me laugh as hard or as consistently as Dave Barry.
There are very few writers who make me laugh as hard or as consistently as Dave Barry.
There were a few gems, but mostly it felt pretty forced. Not one of his better works.
Dave Barry is hilarious! That's all you need to know about this book. It's fun.
A little frilly, flippant book which was a quick read. It made me laugh!
Brought back memories of all my families road trips. Hilarious!
Okay, I found a Dave Barry book I like. Now will you leave me alone?
i laughed my bottom off while reading this book. it was so funny.
Very dated. Was expecting to be amusing, not so much.
A Barry's classic. Read this while traveling.
Always funny, especially the second chapter.
Truly anything by Dave!
Very silly! Fun, easy read.
L-O-L-travel guide
My best Dave Barry!
Fun, but not great.
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
Dave Barry is a humor columnist. For 25 years he was a syndicated columnist whose work appeared in more than 500 newspapers in the United States and abroad. In 1988 he won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. Many people are still trying to figure out how this happened.
Dave has also written a total of 30 books, although virtually none of them contain useful information. Two of his books were u...more
More about Dave Barry...
Dave has also written a total of 30 books, although virtually none of them contain useful information. Two of his books were u...more
Share This Book
No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »
