True tales of mishaps, humour, cultural encounters and resilience.
Veteran globetrotter and travel writer Alistair Smith is launching his new book Been There, Done That at the Bayswater Bowls Club on July 26 at 2pm. All are welcome. Admission is free.
“Alistair Smith’s travel humour style is characterised by self-deprecation, candid storytelling, and a focus on the mishaps and realities of travel. While he shares common ground with writers like Bill Bryson in tone and subject matter, Smith’s unique blend of industry insider perspective, meta-commentary, and relentless focus on the comedic potential of disaster sets him apart in the travel memoir genre.
Been There Done That is a memoir that uses humour, candid storytelling, and a critical eye to explore the unpredictable, challenging, and ultimately rewarding nature of travel. The main themes—mishaps, humour, cultural encounters, industry insights, and resilience—are woven through a series of vivid, self-deprecating anecdotes that both entertain and offer deeper reflections on what it means to journey far from home.”