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Into Africa: Africa by Motorcycle - Every Day an Adventure
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LENGTH10 hrs and 47 mins
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RELEASE DATE08-14-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
A liberating motorcycle journey through Africa with descriptions of the amazing people and places, the joy of big skies and the open road, and the sometimes harrowing events that would shape destiny.
Into Africa tells the story of a novice motorcyclist who takes on the challenge of riding the length of the continent just because, 'it seemed like a great idea’. Sam Manicom had only planned to take a temporary break from his successful retail career, but the one-year ride was so life-changing that he continued adventuring around the world for another seven years, covering 55 countries and 200,000 miles. Sam had no idea how liberating motorcycle travel would be. Revelling in a new-found freedom without timetables or routines, he became fascinated by his ability to explore side roads at a whim and reach remote parts of the continent that many travellers never find. Though Africa is just 5,000 miles from top to toe, Sam explored over 22,000 miles on every kind of road imaginable.
Narrated by Sam, ride with him as he describes Africa's amazing people and places, the joy of big skies and the open road, and the sometimes harrowing events that would shape his destiny. This is a genuine tale of the unexpected.
©2008 Sam Manicom (P)2012 Sam Manicom
What Members Say
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"A touching and human account of Africa"
What made the experience of listening to Into Africa the most enjoyable?The author reads this book. In this case it becomes much more intimate. While it is based on a journey on a motorcycle, the focus of this book is the humanity and experiences of Africa and the people he meets, both native and visiting along the way.
What did you like best about this story?The easy and non-embellished style of telling the accounts without a political or preachy perspective.
Which scene was your favorite?When he is haggling over the price of a mango at the fruit stall with in the market.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?I felt like I was a part of this journey. It was richly described and experienced. I felt sad at the conclusion as I felt a great journey had just concluded.
Any additional comments?Though this journey takes place mostly on a motorbike, it is NOT focused on the motorbike. It a journey of humanity and the experiences of the author in Africa over a year.
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"Great for overland explorers"
Would you consider the audio edition of Into Africa to be better than the print version?Yes, however I did pick up a copy of the print to highlight and make notes in...it is rather tattered now
What was one of the most memorable moments of Into Africa?The whole trip is memorable...and good information on the medical situation if hurt.
What about Sam Manicom’s performance did you like?His voice carries you through the story, and I love the way his inflections pull you in...great campfire or pub tales must come from him.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?I was captivated through out the book and have recommended it as a must read/ must listen on Adventure IQ
Any additional comments?If you are into exploration by vehicle, this is a must. I have traveled some of these areas and love the way the story is told. We need more audio books that feature both two-wheeled as well as four-wheeled exploration (overlanding).
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