Search -
Last Trout in Venice: The Far-Flung Escapades of an Accidental Adventurer
Last Trout in Venice The Far-Flung Escapades of an Accidental Adventurer Author:Doug Lansky With a bottomless taste for the absurd, Doug Lansky takes the reader on a global odyssey. In Naples, reputedly the worlds worst place to drive, Lansky rents a car. In Berlin, he dons a latex jumpsuit and spiked collar for a visit to the notoriously erotic Kit Kat Club. And in Tokyo, determined to deepen his appreciation for sumo wrestling,... more » Lansky takes lessons from a master and rediscovers how it feels to be lifted into the air by a wedgie. Other adventures include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in ill-fitting hiking boots, competing with the mobs to get picked for The Price Is Right, and tandem hang gliding with a daredevil pilot in New Zealand.« less
A compilation of hilarious stories about Doug Lansky's travels as he writes his Vagabond newspaper column. Not a book you listen to in one big gulp, rather something to be savored a piece at a time. Perfect for commuting, since even if you arrive at your destination before the story is done, it will only take a few minutes to complete, barely enough to make you late to your appointment.