KIDDING AROUND

Becoming a parent need to not put an end to wanderlust. That's the message in this new anthology from Bradt, the latest in a series of collections of real-life tales focusing on different aspects of travel. With contributions from a range of both well-known, professional travel writers and newer writers from the UK and North America, this engaging and entertaining compilation of 37 stories lifts the lid on the perils and joys of travelling with babies, toddlers and teenagers in locations spanning five continents. Contributors include renowned travel writer Dervla Murphy, National Geographic Traveller Editorial Director Maria Pieri, multi-award winning authors Adrian Phillips and Mike Unwin, and nature writers Amy-Jane Beer and Nicola Chester to name just a few. Potentially life-threatening situations, confessions of inept parenting and celebrations of derring-do are all part of the mix. There's plenty of adventurous travel, from trekking with toddlers in the Himalayas to sailing en famille across the Atlantic Ocean and the first circumnavigation of Mauritius by bicycle. Read how one mother threatens to dump her baby on jobsworth airport officials, how a father inadvertently takes his daughters to a brothel, and how one family turned up six hours early for a flight and still managed to miss it. Join families paddling with crocodiles and getting their jeep stuck on a beach as the tide is coming in, or eleven-month-old Rory as he eats alongside marine iguanas and three-year-old Quin who befriends a family of cockroaches. At times comical, hair-raising or just plain fun, there are also magical moments with wild creatures or in wild places. For anyone who has ever travelled with children, or wondered what it must be like to head out into the unknown with little ones in tow, this is a captivating read.

Préface
. The latest in Bradt's bestselling series of travel writing anthologies. Previous titles include: The Irresponsible Traveller, To Oldly Go and Beastly Journeys. . Foreword by and contribution from Dervla Murphy . Supported by a dedicated press and local radio campaign

Auteur

Compiled from tales written by 37 different authors, this anthology has been edited by seasoned travellers Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides, author of many guides and narratives, and editor of Bradt's previous anthologies, and James Lowen, wildlife photographer and writer who has travelled widely to share wildlife-watching experiences with his daughter, whether climbing Spanish mountains in pursuit of chamois, scouring Atlantic waves for the fins of whales or catching viperine snakes in Portugal.

Texte du rabat

Foreword Dervla MurphyIntroduction Adrian PhillipsHIKES, HILLS AND WHEELSBedtime Stories in Little Tibet Dervla Murphy David's First Glimpse of Eternal Snows Jane Wilson-Howarth Taking the Teen for a Walk Jude Marwa Harriet's First Trek Matthew Ellis Cycling in Mauritius Hallam and Carole Murray SCRAPES AND MISHAPSEarly Birds Adrian Phillips The Husky Ride Maria Pieri The Night I Took My Daughters to a Filipino Brothel Hugh Brune The Best Medicine Vernon Lacey Returning Elizabeth Pimm Using Basketball Skills in a Chinese Hospital Lori Green LeRoy Fall in Mexico Astrid Vinje A Wild Bus Journey Across Borneo Sophie Beesley WATERWORLDSAdjusting to Life at Sea Caspar and Nichola CravenThe Voyage to Wild Cat Island Amy-Jane Beer River Journey Jonathan Lorie Bali Ginny Whitelaw CULTURAL ENRICHMENTBack to our Roots George Bernard Shaw A Winter in Menorca Kirsty Fergusson Bulgarian Lessons Jonathan Campion The Castle of Misadventure Mairi McCurdyBeing Explorers, Having an Adventure. and Going to School Celia Dillow Chinese Blessings Marie Noonan NATURES VS NURTUREFun and Games Drive Mike Unwin Travel from the Doorstep Nicola Chester Encounters with the Gal gos Jane Vincent-Havelka Wild, Wet and Wondrous Amanda VincentThe Trip to Bunny Island Suzanne Kamata James's first night camping David Lowen THE ROAD TO ENLIGHTENMENTTravels with my Teen: Edinburgh Theresa Sainsbury Looking Up Dom Tulett Travelling, Differently Penny Wincer Thomas and the Great Japanese Farewell Marie Kreft How to Lose Weight on Vacation Jen DowdNext Stop, Camping Lydia UnsworthThe Faraway Family Tree Kirstie Pelling

Résumé
Kidding Around: Tales of Travel with Children - anthology of 37 stories about travelling with children with contributions from Dervla Murphy, Maria Pieri, Adrian Phillips, Mike Unwin, Amy-Jane Beer, Nicola Chester and others. Tales span five continents and range from embarrassing to hair-raising to magical moments with wild creatures.

Contenu
Foreword Dervla Murphy Introduction Adrian Phillips HIKES, HILLS AND WHEELS Bedtime Stories in Little Tibet Dervla Murphy David's First Glimpse of Eternal Snows Jane Wilson-Howarth Taking the Teen for a Walk Jude Marwa Harriet's First Trek Matthew Ellis Cycling in Mauritius Hallam and Carole Murray SCRAPES AND MISHAPS Early Birds Adrian Phillips The Husky Ride Maria Pieri The Night I Took My Daughters to a Filipino Brothel Hugh Brune The Best Medicine Vernon Lacey Returning Elizabeth Pimm Using Basketball Skills in a Chinese Hospital Lori Green LeRoy Fall in Mexico Astrid Vinje A Wild Bus Journey Across Borneo Sophie Beesley WATERWORLDS Adjusting to Life at Sea Caspar and Nichola Craven The Voyage to Wild Cat Island Amy-Jane Beer River Journey Jonathan Lorie Bali Ginny Whitelaw CULTURAL ENRICHMENT Back to our Roots George Bernard Shaw A Winter in Menorca Kirsty Fergusson Bulgarian Lessons Jonathan Campion The Castle of Misadventure Mairi McCurdy Being Explorers, Having an Adventure. and Going to School Celia Dillow Chinese Blessings Marie Noonan NATURES VS NURTURE Fun and Games Drive Mike Unwin Travel from the Doorstep Nicola Chester Encounters with the Galápagos Jane Vincent-Havelka Wild, Wet and Wondrous Amanda Vincent The Trip to Bunny Island Suzanne Kamata James's first night camping David Lowen THE ROAD TO ENLIGHTENMENT Travels with my Teen: Edinburgh Theresa Sainsbury Looking Up Dom Tulett Travelling, Differently Penny Wincer Thomas and the Great Japanese Farewell Marie Kreft How to Lose Weight on Vacation Jen Dowd Next Stop, Camping Lydia Unsworth The Faraway Family Tree Kirstie Pelling