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Free Country: A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain
Free Country: A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain | MR George Mahood, George Mahood
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**THE AMAZON #1 HUMOUR, #1 TRAVEL AND #1 SPORT BESTSELLER** ..".spent last night laughing so much my coffee came out my eyes..." ..".this book is quite simply the best I've read in years..." ..".a completely bonkers challenge and a brilliantly funny read, I couldn't put it down..." ..".it reminded me of some of Danny Wallace and Dave Gorman's best bits..." ..".this wonderful story had me crying with laughter more often than not..." ..".inspiring, uplifting, need I say more? Quite brilliant..." ..".funny, totally engrossing and actually quite moving..." ..".one of the most heart-warming, genuinely funny books I have read in a long time..." ..".not many books keep me up 'till 4am, endangering my marriage in the process... Read it now..." ..".for the price of half a pint of beer you'll fill at least 4 pint glasses with tears of laughter..." FREE COUNTRY: A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain The plan is simple. George and Ben have three weeks to cycle 1000 miles from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland. There is just one small problem... they have no bikes, no clothes, no food and no money. Setting off in just a pair of Union Jack boxer shorts, they attempt to rely on the generosity of the British public for everything from food to accommodation, clothes to shoes, and bikes to beer. During the most hilarious adventure, George and Ben encounter some of Great Britain's most eccentric and extraordinary characters and find themselves in the most ridiculous situations. Free Country is guaranteed to make you laugh (you may even shed a tear). It will restore your faith in humanity and leave you with a big smile on your face and a warm feeling inside.
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In this book, the author and a friend #hike and bike from one end of the UK to the other without spending any money. I really enjoyed it! #LitsySpringBreak

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I read this book several years ago but I still think about it. This is the true story of the author and his friend taking a #journey from one end of the UK to the other without spending any money. They had to rely on the generosity of strangers. It was funny! I‘ve read some of his other books, but still need to read one where he travels around the U.S. (not for free, I don‘t think.) #LetsTravelJuly

OriginalCyn620 Good choice for this prompt! I forgot about this one. It was good! 5y
MallenNC @OriginalCyn620 Thanks! I really liked it. 5y
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Free Country
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The tagged book is hilarious and a fun way to read about the United Kingdom

#ManicMonday @JoScho

wanderinglynn Bueller ... Bueller ... Bueller. 😂 Love that movie! 6y
JoScho Thanks for playing 💕 6y
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For #Journey I thought of high school/college classics The Odyssey and The Canterbury Tales, as well as Free Country, which isn't taught in English class but was a really fun read. The author and his friend travel from one end of the UK to the other without any money. They just relied on what they could find for free and the kindness of strangers. I read it years ago and still think about it. #JubilantJuly @RealLifeReading

Centique If it's that funny it has to go on the TBR! 👍 7y
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