alexecho's review

4.0
informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

bookbear's review

3.25
informative lighthearted medium-paced
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halfmanhalfbook's review

4.0

Of all the places to go on holiday the places that would not be top of the list include Slough, Croydon and of course Hull.

But Tom Chesshyre has decided, with sometime uncontrolled laughter from his partner, to visit some of these unloved places. He goes to all of the dozen places with an open mind, but does take the precaution of contacting the local tourist agencies first so he maximises his experience at the locations. There are some moments that make you smile when reading it, there are some dreadful B&B's that he stays in, and some of the areas that he visits are not particularly salubrious, one part of Croydon especially. Overall he comes across as impressed with some of the towns, even parts of Slough!

A good little travel book revealing some of the lesser considered parts of Britain. Chesshyre writes with conviction and enthusiasm, and even convinces his parter to go along.