Honestly, I wasn't impressed by this book. Sure, it was amusing in parts, but didn't this guy have any sensible people on his tours? It kinda seemed like a collection of "idiots abroad" and though his tours were mainly made up of Aussies and Kiwis, he had idiot stories from all nationalities, are those of us who go travelling that dumb? Is the reason we travel only to get drunk and get laid?

Amusing in some parts, but I've certainly read better. ( )

http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/6048670 ( )

This silly book is an enjoyable read for anyone who has ever been on a Contiki tour (or any 18-30 coach tour).

The book was written by a tour leader, and contains tales of the mayhem caused by ferrying young, alcohol fueled Australians on whirlwind tours of Europe.

It is crude and full of adolescent humour but it is funny, mostly because the stories, unfortunately, ring very true.

Only read it if you've been down the coach-tour path yourself - certainly don't read it if you're after beautifully crafted images of travel through Europe. ( )