Joly, Dom
The Dark Tourist: Sightseeing in the world's most unlikely holiday destinations
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472146069
- author:
- Joly, Dom
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Robinson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 12.6 x 19.6 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Travel, Essays & Travelogues, Travel,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dom Joly's fascination with travel to unusual destinations began at an early age. Growing up in war-torn Lebanon had a profound impact on his perspective, leaving him with a strong dislike for the sanitized experiences of modern-day tourism.
In this travel memoir, Dom sets out to visit places that most tourists would avoid. He skis in Iran, spends a weekend in Chernobyl, tours sites associated with American assassinations and becomes one of the few Westerners to enter North Korea. His journey takes him back to his roots in Beirut, where he discovers an unexpected connection.
Partly humorous, partly frightening, this travelogue is a unique account from a fearless and innovative comedian. It's a story about exploring the darker side of travel and finding interest in the most unlikely destinations.
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