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The Hunt For Puerto Del Faglioli Kindle Edition

by Paddy Tyson www.paddytyson.com (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 34 ratings
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A Motorcycle Adventure In Search Of The Improbable

It’s 2008. The world enters economic meltdown. A global flu pandemic looms. An historical US presidential election is taking place and, somewhere in the Americas, a lone Irishman is coaxing his temperamental Italian motorcycle through another electrical breakdown…

Interspersed with anecdote, social observation and liberal doses of humour, this book follows writer and seasoned overland traveller Paddy Tyson, through his battle with bureaucracy, bike breaking road surfaces, illness, accident, gun toting police and a pasty Celtic complexion remarkably unsuited to the Central American sun.

Published as a collection for the first time, this witty and informative account is essential reading for travellers and would-be adventurers.

“A fantastic account of life on the road and an antidote to celebrity overland adventures – I laughed out loud many times and felt like I was riding pillion. Can’t wait for the next adventure.” Gwen Roberts, Motorcycle Mojo Magazine

“Funny, informative and thought provoking. A great travel guide and a great read”
Nich Brown, The Road Magazine

“We are seeking legal advice” Puerto del Faglioli Tourist Board

Reader reviews:
This is a genuinely good book. Honestly. This comes from someone who reads a lot of books, and who sets great store by clear, incisive writing. And from someone who until a recent conjunction of circumstances with which I won't bore you had no interest in motorbikes or the people who ride them. The sequence of events is compelling, the story-telling is entertaining, and the narrative builds to portray a picture of a kind and sensitive Irishman, genuinely fascinated by the scenes he is witnessing. It is a delightful mix of personal anecdote and political and social commentary, which leaves the reader with a clear understanding of the size of Wales relative to virtually everything. And if that's not a reason to buy it, I don't know what is.

A fascinating read for all those interested in the world. This is a wonderful book filled with humour and social commentary. You feel as if you are travelling pillion with the author as he encounters inclement weather, mechanical failures, breath-taking scenery and a host of interesting characters, with the odd bear thrown in for good measure! His journey takes him through Canada and into the US for the 2009 presidential election capturing the mood and politics of this momentous time. From there he continues on through central America and provides the reader with all the delights that this journey has to offer. This book has something for everyone - it's a travelogue, a personal memoir and a great journey all with a twist of humour.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004J17G0I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shuvvy Press (January 13, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 13, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 922 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 395 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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Paddy Tyson

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Paddy is the editor of Overland Magazine and founder of the Overland Events. Born amid the incessant rain of County Fermanagh in north west Ireland, he has been travelling in search of sunshine ever since, which is odd given his pale complexion.

He has been a columnist and feature writer for publications on both sides of the Atlantic, an English teacher and University lecturer and remains an advisor to the Ted Simon Foundation nurturing new writing talent. Paddy is an author, editor and proof-reader and runs various publishing and writing workshops.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2016
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"The Hunt..." Is a wonderfully engaging tale of an adventure across and down a continent. The author's humorous commentary along the helps to provide onsite to the thoughts of visitors to a foreign land. We see ourselves as one way - but how do others see us?
This story could easily be enjoyed by those who do not ride motorcycles not have any aspirations of ultra long distance travels.
Now... If only I could get on my motorcycle and try to find my own Puerto Del Faglioli.
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Giovanni Di Tizio
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice easy reading book...
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2014
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Narrated in a very lay back style it makes for a pleasant read. Republicans and people with strong right wing political views will not agree with the author's left wing views but don't let this spoil the fun, is a book about travelling after all - not politics!

4 stars for not having any photos of the trip or the bike, I had to dig in the Internet until I found the authors's flicker to be able to see some photos of the trip.
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Daryl Wilding-McBride
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant story, very well told
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2011
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I loved this book. Paddy tells his story with lots of interest and humour. I have read other motorcycling adventure books, and some authors take their quest way too seriously. Paddy combines cultural insight with a self-effacing humour that kept me reading. Can't wait for the next one.
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RoberttheDrake
5.0 out of 5 stars A long, but Grand View of Travel in North America.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2021
I enjoyed the tongue in cheek humor and the attention to detail. Having read the MeGregor / Bormann books I was pleased to find this one on Amazon.
An easy, detail full read for anyone who loves Adventure riding!
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You are going WHERE?
4.0 out of 5 stars The search must continue!
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2013
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Good read! This, like Graham Field's "In Search of Greener Grass" is the reality of genuine seat of your pants navigation of the world by motorcycle. The author gets 4 stars to keep him thinking about how to outdo or undo himself with his next book. He even admits to leaving his helmet behind...now that is a real motorcyclist!
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Manuel Festoli
1.0 out of 5 stars The Irishman Who Bitched Through An Entire Trip And Wrote A Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2013
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I'm not sure why this Irishman went on this trip if he was goig to bitch endlessly about each country he was in. I've never read a more condesending book. What was the purpose of his trip?
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Brent Boyd
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2015
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Read a lot of it in Motorcycle Mojo. Really nice to see it all in one place. Damn Paddy you are 50 soon, time to get on with it !
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oldfenners
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant !!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2015
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Comfortably the most entertaining, humorous and sarcastic motorcycle travel book I've ever read. Tremendous stuff, highly recommend for all who venture over the horizon on two wheels.
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Moebuddy
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2017
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A very enjoyable read
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Gamerguy
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2015
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Interesting account of the authors journey written with a sense of humour. Definitely well worth a read especially if you are a motorcyclist yourself.
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Laura Griffiths
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2013
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book arrived very quickly. well packaged i have read it 3 times now and each time i find myself being part of the journey
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