Wild Abandon

By Jen Barclay,

Book cover of Wild Abandon: A Journey to the Deserted Places of the Dodecanese

Book description

"A vivid and intoxicating account of these beautiful islands" - Victoria Hislop.

"A must-read for anyone who loves the Greek islands" - Richard Clark

'There's something about abandoned places which moves me and captures the imagination.' So says seasoned travel writer Jennifer Barclay as she walks with her dog and…

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1 author picked Wild Abandon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book took me to a chain of wild Greek islands that I knew nothing of before.

Blending exploratory hikes with local history and local characters, I was transported to a world of sheep farmers, ferry rides, honey-makers, abandoned homes, warm seas, and beautiful beaches. In this book we explore the rugged side of island life; the off-season, the rain, the winds, and the wildness, after the tourists have gone home.

It was fascinating to learn that these islands have lost much of their populations as people migrated for easier lives elsewhere. If you want to learn about real Greek…

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