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`Alan captures Africa to a `T' - the joy and heartache, the despair and exhilaration, the moments of sheer insanity.' -- Peter Moore (author & travel writer) from his full review of the book in his blog, 5th April 2010
`extraordinary one-man mission... with no shortage of adventures along the way... the most physically and emotionally challenging months of his life'
-- The Blackpool Gazette, 24th March 2010
`thoroughly enjoyed... His writing ability is way above the norm... recommend African Brew Ha-Ha to anyone with the travel gene.'
-- Adventure Travel OnLine, 19th April 2010
`an amazing 14,000-mile African motorbiking odyssey - to prove the power of a nice cup of tea can unite the world.'
-- Lancashire Evening Post, 27th March 2010
`Mr Whelan... sense of adventure verges on insanity... with a keen, predominantly optimistic eye, Whelan portrays his encounters poignantly.' -- Real Travel, May 2010
He described his adventures and mishaps with a disarming honesty... fresh insights into life in some of Africa's forgotten corners
--The Lancashire Writers' Hub website, 10th January 2011
`... very entertaining and difficult to put down... highly recommended.' --Bikersespana.com, 20 Feb 2011
'Alan captures Africa to a `T' - the joy and heartache, the despair and exhilaration, the moments of sheer insanity.' --petermoore.net, 5 April 2010
`This is a wonderful book that is written from hard-won and well-lived experience; I cannot recommend it highly enough'
--arrse.co.uk
`extraordinary one-man mission... with no shortage of adventures along the way... the most physically and emotionally challenging months of his life'
-- The Blackpool Gazette, 24th March 2010
`thoroughly enjoyed... His writing ability is way above the norm... recommend African Brew Ha-Ha to anyone with the travel gene.'
-- Adventure Travel OnLine, 19th April 2010
`an amazing 14,000-mile African motorbiking odyssey - to prove the power of a nice cup of tea can unite the world.'
-- Lancashire Evening Post, 27th March 2010
`Mr Whelan... sense of adventure verges on insanity... with a keen, predominantly optimistic eye, Whelan portrays his encounters poignantly.' -- Real Travel, May 2010
He described his adventures and mishaps with a disarming honesty... fresh insights into life in some of Africa's forgotten corners
--The Lancashire Writers' Hub website, 10th January 2011
`... very entertaining and difficult to put down... highly recommended.' --Bikersespana.com, 20 Feb 2011
'Alan captures Africa to a `T' - the joy and heartache, the despair and exhilaration, the moments of sheer insanity.' --petermoore.net, 5 April 2010
`This is a wonderful book that is written from hard-won and well-lived experience; I cannot recommend it highly enough'
--arrse.co.uk
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Tea-drinking is a ritual that binds people together. Alan Whelan was on a unique quest: to find the people at the hidden heart of Africa… and sit down for a nice cup of tea with them. On the 14,000-mile solo journey through Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and all the way to Cape Town across deserts and the toughest roads imaginable, he met sporting legends and ministers, peacekeepers and outlaws, and countless people who shared their last morsel of food with him. Armed with little more than blind optimism, he experienced a jaw-dropping ride. Uplifting, insightful and funny, this is the story of one man’s determination through the most physically and emotionally challenging five months of his life.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a brillant read. It's very funny; it's educational; it's thought provoking; it's inspirational. Alan Whelan has produced something sensational and very easy to read. I could not put it down once I had started it, and every chapter, indeed every page, was riveting.
The two BBC bikers 'cum so called adventurers' take a full team with them when they head off somewhere - Alan had himself and his bike. He's a REAL Biker-adventurer, not a pretend one like they are, and the book shows up that difference. This is REAL adventure, REAL danger, REAL excitement, and not made for TV like theirs is!
Read it now and buy it for a friend.
The two BBC bikers 'cum so called adventurers' take a full team with them when they head off somewhere - Alan had himself and his bike. He's a REAL Biker-adventurer, not a pretend one like they are, and the book shows up that difference. This is REAL adventure, REAL danger, REAL excitement, and not made for TV like theirs is!
Read it now and buy it for a friend.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I gave up after the first few pages -he was staying with a couple at their camp but criticised his host several times (I find this is a running theme with travel writers who always seem to see free digs as a given )
. When I got to the point of a dog eating his diarrhoea I felt this was not for me and there were better books to read-perhaps I should have given it another chance but this is my honest review
. When I got to the point of a dog eating his diarrhoea I felt this was not for me and there were better books to read-perhaps I should have given it another chance but this is my honest review
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A brilliant book. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but if you have any interest in travel, motorbike riding, Africa, social commentary on people and culture, or tea, (of course) then this is a must have book.
Very well written with a dry and, at times, wicked sense of humour Alan Whelan has captured the adventure of taking on all Africa can throw at anyone crazy enough to ride a Triumph motorbike through the deserts and jungles. All for a cup of tea.
Highly recommended!
Very well written with a dry and, at times, wicked sense of humour Alan Whelan has captured the adventure of taking on all Africa can throw at anyone crazy enough to ride a Triumph motorbike through the deserts and jungles. All for a cup of tea.
Highly recommended!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Develops into great story
Initially disapointed as reason for trip seemed 'wooly' but quickly gained respect for the authors humour and perseverance. Read more
Published 6 months ago by marbles
Brew Ha Ha
So many bikers have done this and i have read many of the books but this one takes the biscuit for lack of preparedness bordering on plain stupid. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Victor Haarhoff
Fantastic
Fantastic book! Full of heart warming stories about the good things in life when all around is falling down! Read more
Published 8 months ago by twiggy
Travel
Found to be another well written travel experiance of the writer. Maybe not a good as another one read by myself.
Published 8 months ago by Gene Autrey
Thoroughly good read.
The story hangs well based on the cuppa. More importantly it does not pretend riding through West Africa is anything but easy while giving insights into local cultures. Read more
Published 9 months ago by twixt
a journey through africa on 2 wheels.
A very good read from Alan Whelan. Could have done with a few photos to illustrate his journey!
This book is a recommended read for anyone with an interest in travel,... Read more
This book is a recommended read for anyone with an interest in travel,... Read more
Published 10 months ago by road nomad
Great read
This is to date one of the best motorcycle adventure books I have read. Alan Whelan tells it like it is, good and bad, by the end of the book you almost feel like you did the trip... Read more
Published 12 months ago by N. Bass
Dave C, Author of 'Pack Your Bags and Get Out!'
I loved this book. Alan undertakes his journey for the simple pleasures of travelling and drinking tea! The way in which he goes about it is far from simple though. Read more
Published 15 months ago by DaveCStockport
Dont get It at all !!!!!
Gave up after three chapters.Bought this book after reading favourable Amazon reviews.
Have learnt not to trust reviews!!!! Read more
Have learnt not to trust reviews!!!! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Eddyace
African Brew Ha Ha
Who in their right mind would travel from Lanashire to Cape Town just to search out the ultimate cuppa? Read more
Published 15 months ago by John Dowson
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