Freighter Odyssey - Around the World in 130 Days [Kindle Edition]

Dale Stenseth (Author)

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Product Description

In October 2008, the author began a journey around the world, as a passenger on a working freighter. The ship visited 17 ports in the US and 8 foreign countries, and passed through the Suez and Panama Canals. East of Somalia in early December, the ship was chased by pirates 2 nights in a row.

This daily journal describes life and conditions on a real freighter. Planning guidelines and check lists are included for those who may be interested experiencing a similar adventure.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 298 KB
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0056J1ECI
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,600 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #72 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Travel > Specialty Travel > Adventure

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Once in a life time epic, September 11, 2011

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K. Fairchild "Never read a book just once." (Minneapolis, MN, USA) - See all my reviews
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A great read about a fascinating journey. A once in a life time adventure that I felt a part of.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars See the World Without the Crowds, July 11, 2011

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I very much enjoyed Dale's book, and how he presented his unique view of sailing around the world. Note that the book is a collection of short Blog entries in a diary format.

I worked with Dale several years ago, and when a mutual acquaintance told me about his trip, I started following his Blog posts. It's nice to have everything compiled into one book.

If you are interested in sailing without having to be herded into a cruise ship, then check out this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful chronicle and reference, July 4, 2011

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Lamont Cranston "georgek63" - See all my reviews

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Full disclosure: I had the great good fortune to be Dale's fellow passenger from Singapore to Houston. He also generously sent me a copy of his book, so in many ways I am a biased reviewer.

That being said, his book is an excellent primer for anyone considering a freighter cruise. His details of his preparation are invaluable as well as his list of travel related resources. I wish Dale's book had been available before I started planning my own trip.

His daily narrative is great reading and provides a wonderful and succinct overview of what life aboard a modern freighter ship is like.

The trip was one of my best experiences and Dale captures much of what made it so special. The routine and mundane activities that define life on a modern cargo ship, punctuated by those exceptional moments that remind us of the romance and adventure of travel and exploration.

If you are considering, hoping, or dreaming of a freighter cruise, buy this book.