Product Description

What makes a man sell all he owns and ride a motorcycle 22,000 miles from his hometown in upstate New York to the southernmost tip of South America? Some call it craziness; Latinos call it "cojones." This funny, fast-paced narrative follows a young man in his search for meaning, adventure, and the best rum in Latin America. Battling rough roads, careening buses, and bribe-taking cops in 14 countries, he discovers breathtaking beauty as well as what it feels like to hit a truck head-on. He and his companions for much of the trip - two bikers he met over the Internet - form an unlikely and amusing trio. In the tradition of "Road Fever" and "Motorcycle Diaries", "Odyssey to Ushuaia" is a riot for every reader, and absolutely essential for those planning a similar trip. Loaded with insider information such as how to bribe cops and not lose one's savings, how to cross a border without going crazy, how to handle an accident, and much more, it also features an appendix with the detailed trip lists from all three riders.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #725079 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

John Greenya, The Star Ledger
"More fun than I've had sitting down in a long time"

Tom Reece, Friction Zone
"An amusing tale"

Spirit
"Honest, engaging account"