|
|
15 Apr 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,377
|
|
I guess we're supposed to have heard of Russ Malkin?
|
15 Apr 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Moscow
Posts: 1,117
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by motoreiter
I guess we're supposed to have heard of Russ Malkin?
|
The goon who made a drama and crisis out of every normal everyday happening on the Long Way sagas - good at rolling and breaking 4x4 suspensions.
|
15 Apr 2011
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,187
|
|
Yes, that's the fellow, think even my mother has heard of him
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony P
The goon who made a drama and crisis out of every normal everyday happening on the Long Way sagas - good at rolling and breaking 4x4 suspensions.
|
|
15 Apr 2011
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
Posts: 1,350
|
|
Does anyone else think the Amazon reviews read like they've been written by a PR person at the publishing company?
__________________
http://adventure-writing.blogspot.com
http://scotlandnepal.blogspot.com/
*Disclaimer* - I am not saying my bike is better than your bike. I am not saying my way is better than your way. I am not mocking your religion/politics/other belief system. When reading my post imagine me sitting behind a frothing pint of ale, smiling and offering you a bag of peanuts. This is the sentiment in which my post is made. Please accept it as such!
|
15 Apr 2011
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,187
|
|
Tsk, Matt you cynic....but yes, bit too many glowing reviews on something that's only now getting plugged
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt Cartney
Does anyone else think the Amazon reviews read like they've been written by a PR person at the publishing company?
|
|
15 Apr 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,377
|
|
I guess he's a UK phenom; in any event Amazon (US) has never heard of him or his book...
I bought a similar book (without a celebrity author) in the mid-nineties which I have to say was pretty cool--had everthing from white-water rafting the Zambezi to hot-air ballons to overlanding, etc. Thinking back, reading that book probably sparked my interest in overlanding, and thus in motorcycles.
|
15 Apr 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 236
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by motoreiter
I guess he's a UK phenom; in any event Amazon (US) has never heard of him or his book...
|
Hes a motorsports movie maker who has hired to direct LWR, RTD, LWD and the By Any Means shows. It looks as if the book is a compilation of the 'mini adventures' found in these television shows.
An interesting idea, but I find it a bit cringeworthy. The website is quite good; sort of a 'how to' for motorcycle travelling (if your wanting a similar journey to that of E&C).
I guess it all ads to the commerical viability of 'adventure touring'......I wonder what Thomas Cook would make of all this
|
15 Apr 2011
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LONDONISTAN, England
Posts: 1,034
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony P
The goon who made a drama and crisis out of every normal everyday happening on the Long Way sagas - good at rolling and breaking 4x4 suspensions.
|
Yes Tony, thats the very guy, you have summed him up well..... 'A legend in his own lunchtime'!
__________________
'He who laughs last, was too slow to get the joke'
Never confuse the map with the journey.
|
16 Apr 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,377
|
|
For anyone looking for cool adventure travel ideas, I think that National Geographic Adventure magazine is really good, although now that I live overseas I haven't seen it in a while, not sure if it is still published.
Also, they were a bit heavy on the $400/night "ecolodges" and such, but in addition they feature some cool low-budget destinations.
|
16 Apr 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Posts: 1,049
|
|
Hmmmm...
I liked the LWR as it kept me in an overlanding frame of mind during the soooooo long saving period before our trip.
However that looks a bit cringey! But don't judge a book ......
I do find the "Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed" listing quite telling...
__________________
Adventure: it's an experience, not a style!
(so ride what you like, but ride it somewhere new!)
|
16 Apr 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Between London & Singapore
Posts: 153
|
|
You're not wrong matt! That's not even subtle!... All three reviews by LisaB, SarahD and the other one were all written on the same day too (probably right after the team marketing meeting!)
They really thinks it's important to get across that he really is an adventurer, and that he's part of Big Earth, LWD, LWR etc. Oh, what a glossy cover it has!.....
|
16 Apr 2011
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: London / Moscow
Posts: 1,913
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt Cartney
Does anyone else think the Amazon reviews read like they've been written by a PR person at the publishing company?
|
Or written by Russ Malkin and staff?
|
16 Apr 2011
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: London / Moscow
Posts: 1,913
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobduro
You're not wrong matt! That's not even subtle!... All three reviews by LisaB, SarahD and the other one were all written on the same day too (probably right after the team marketing meeting!)
|
Oddly enough, the first two reviewers have only ever done one review ... i.e they registered on the day solely for the purpose of "reviewing" this book.
The 3rd reviewer actually has one other review ... a grand total of 2 reviews. The other review she did was also done (oddly enough) on the same day ... 14th April. I guess she decided to review one more book while she was logged on, having created an account for the sole purpose of "reviewing" this book. Hell, thats Russ Malkin's time she was spending doing that other "review".
|
17 Apr 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Moscow
Posts: 1,117
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by colebatch
Hell, thats Russ Malkin's time she was spending doing that other "review".
|
LOL!
You and I have had many laughs about this goon.
Particularly as we travelled and met people who had actually been in the background of the 'heroic exploits'.
It's almost worth another book!
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|