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Journey through Southern India is a delightfully irreverent yet insightful travel memoir that invites readers to join two wisecracking retirees on an extraordinary three-week odyssey across the dazzling landscapes of southern India. It neatly fills in some of the geographical gaps left after the duo's tour of northern India, described in author Mark Probert's 2021 book, Journey through India (2021). The two British pensioners' latest 'trip of a lifetime' proves to be an unforgettable tour brimming with strange encounters, near-misses and life-affirming moments. This book's refreshing candour and gentle wit sweep readers into a kaleidoscope of rich experiences. With travels taking in the bustling streets of Mumbai and the serene backwaters of Kerala, ancient temples of Hampi and the modern experimental township of Auroville, the cricket world cup and the world's largest bust, this fast-moving narrative is an immersion into a dazzling world of vibrant colours, exotic aromas and cacophonous soundscapes. From your armchair, you can meet an internationally famous yoga guru, swim in the Arabian Sea and celebrate Diwali in what was once the world's second-largest city, Hampi. Whether dodging Delhi belly with a thimbleful of Imodium, nearly causing an international incident at the Auroville exhibition centre or finding themselves accidentally stoking political fervour at a Mumbai rally, Mark and his best friend Nick gamely stumble into experiences that would shake travel certainties in even the most daring souls. Yet it is his openness to adventure, self-deprecating humour in the face of chaos and profound appreciation for the diversity of the human spirit that makes Mark such an enchanting and compelling guide on this intercultural exploration of India's intoxicating extremes.Fun yet thoughtful, and written in richly descriptive prose, Journey through Southern India takes readers far beyond a typical tour itinerary to deliver an authentic, amusing and surprisingly moving account of a traveller's quest for perspective, connection and meaning amid the beautiful contradictions of the subcontinent. This is a perceptive, open-hearted memoir of an unforgettable journey - one that inspires us to live every adventure to its fullest.

Journey through Southern India is a delightfully irreverent yet insightful travel memoir that invites readers to join two wisecracking retirees on an extraordinary three-week odyssey across the dazzling landscapes of southern India. It neatly fills in some of the geographical gaps left after the duo's tour of northern India, described in author Mark Probert's 2021 book, Journey through India (2021). The two British pensioners latest trip of a lifetime proves to be an unforgettable tour brimming with strange encounters, near-misses and life-affirming moments. This book s refreshing candour and gentle wit sweep readers into a kaleidoscope of rich experiences. With travels taking in the bustling streets of Mumbai and the serene backwaters of Kerala, ancient temples of Hampi and the modern experimental township of Auroville, the cricket world cup and the world s largest bust, this fast-moving narrative is an immersion into a dazzling world of vibrant colours, exotic aromas and cacophonous soundscapes. From your armchair, you can meet an internationally famous yoga guru, swim in the Arabian Sea and celebrate Diwali in what was once the world s second-largest city, Hampi. Whether dodging Delhi belly with a thimbleful of Imodium, nearly causing an international incident at the Auroville exhibition centre or finding themselves accidentally stoking political fervour at a Mumbai rally, Mark and his best friend Nick gamely stumble into experiences that would shake travel certainties in even the most daring souls. Yet it is his openness to adventure, self-deprecating humour in the face of chaos and profound appreciation for the diversity of the human spirit that makes Mark such an enchanting and compelling guide on this intercultural exploration of India s intoxicating extremes.Fun yet thoughtful, and written in richly descriptive prose, Journey through Southern India takes readers far beyond a typical tour itinerary to deliver an authentic, amusing and surprisingly moving account of a traveller s quest for perspective, connection and meaning amid the beautiful contradictions of the subcontinent. This is a perceptive, open-hearted memoir of an unforgettable journey one that inspires us to live every adventure to its fullest.

Two sixty-somethings, five weeks in India, and little idea what they've let themselves in for.Ever wondered what it's like to backpack across India when you're old enough to know better? Mark and his travel companion embark on the adventure of a lifetime – a five-week odyssey through the subcontinent that tests every assumption about age, comfort zones, and what constitutes a good idea.From the golden temples of Amritsar to the chaotic streets of Agra, from overnight train journeys that redefine the meaning of 'sleeper class' to encounters with sacred cows who clearly own what passes for roads, these unlikely adventurers navigate a country that doesn't come with an instruction manual. Along the way, they face jet lag, culture shock, baffling scams, food encounters that challenge their digestive systems, and spontaneous acts of kindness that restore their faith in humanity.Told with dry British wit, open-hearted curiosity, and the occasional 'middle-aged' meltdown, Journey through India is part travelogue, part comedy of errors, and entirely authentic. It's a story about discovering that the best adventures often begin when your plans go spectacularly wrong – and that sixty-something might just be the perfect age to venture boldly into one of the world's most bewildering and beautiful countries.Perfect for armchair travellers, late-life adventurers, and anyone who's ever dreamed of throwing caution to the wind and booking a ticket to somewhere extraordinary.Pack your sense of humour – this unforgettable journey begins on page one.