The Road Trip Pilgrim's Guide: Witchdoctors, Magic Tokens, Camping on Golf Courses, and Everything Else You Need to Know to Go on a Pilgrimage

by Dan Austin

* Fun and funny stories, as well as goofy illustrations, will entertain all for whom the shout "Road Trip!" brings an automatic smile
* Vagabond, couch-surfing, road-wise filmmaker author writes with the experience of someone who lives with one-hand clutching a sleeping bag
* Contains useful advice to help launch aspiring pilgrims onto their journeys

This guidebook-cum-journal describes how to plan and complete a successful road trip. Anecdotal and inspirational, it offers learned-on-the-road advice for seeking adventure, having fun, and taking time for yourself-whether it's a weekend trip to a nearby bluegrass festival, a week's vacation to explore your roots in Ireland, or a months-long journey to explore the ruins of Southeast Asia. The most essential element for a pilgrim? A sense of purpose and mindfulness every time you hit the road.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 9, 2007

Reviews

[Erica · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed with this book, although I admit I had high expectations. I wanted something that would inspire me to travel, and remind me of the spirituality of the journey. I expected incredible tales and narrow escapes. What I got was some amusing anecdotes and instructions on how to dismantle various kinds of sprinklers.

[Devon · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit on the bizarre side. Made me want to be on the road, but not with the author. A magic token? For real?

It kind of felt like rich kids playing poor.

[Jackie Harrison-jewell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm into pilgrimages lately. Which is way this ended up on the library pile. But after a quick read, and it is a quick read, I'll give it that, I have to say I didn't find it particularly inspiring or informative. Although, it got the extra star for the hint about the magic tokens.

[Elaine Torrence · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe if I were younger...I'm not sure I grant such importance to anything I do.