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by Laurie McAndish King (Author)
Award-winning travel narrative
Winner of the San Francisco Book Festival (2017) - First Place, Nonfiction
Silver Medalist, North American Book Awards (2017)
Silver Winner, Readers' Favorite Book Awards - Travel (2017)
What happens when curiosity outruns caution?
In these true stories, curiosity doesn't just lead to discovery-it invites chaos. Whether navigating unfamiliar landscapes, unexpected hosts, or situations that escalate beyond all reason, these true stories capture what happens when you say Yes a little too often.
By turns funny, tense, and deeply human, these essays explore the fragile line between adventure and misadventure-where the smallest decision can spiral into something unforgettable:
- Escape kidnappers
- Lock the keys in your car in the middle of the Outback
- Accidentally marry a Maasai warrior...
Sometimes the story you come home with isn't the one you meant to tell-it's the one you survived.
If you've ever wondered what lies just beyond the edge of the itinerary, this book goes there.
Part of The Curious Traveler series: True stories from the edge of misadventure.
Start with curiosity. Cross the line. See what happens next.
