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Wide-Eyed Wanderers: A Befuddling Journey from the Rat Race to the Roads of Latin America & Africa

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The Ligatos have accomplished a goal that most of us only dream of. Their 3-year adventure is both heartwarming and nail-biting. They tell their stories with such clarity and passion that you can't help but get wrapped up in their adventures.

Being totally non-mechanical, I was fascinated with their tales of keeping their old VW running -- but they met such wonderful characters because it, that it wouldn't have been half as much fun in a more modern cruiser!

This book is a must read for anyone who has ever dreamed of just taking off and letting life happen. A truly great read.

This book is amazing! I would recommend this to anyone who likes adventure books like "One Man Caravan" or "Jupiters travels" or fans of "Long way Round"
this is not just a book about traveling in a vw van, it is about living life rather than just existing.
If this book does not make you want to make some changes in your life after reading it, then you probably would rather watch tv than read this anyway.
Buy this and rethink everything.

A truly fun adventure in which the reader experiences life on the open road, exploring new countries and cultures, and gets a taste of what it would be like to live a more simple life.

Informative, fun, and inspiring!

The book starts in San Diego and whisks you off at the speed of a VW van to Mexico and Africa. The best part of the book is the honesty of Richard Ligato. He doesn't make you think its an easy trip, in fact, he and his wife Amanda have to overcome all kinds of obstacles. However, he remains very reflective and humbled by the whole experience. This book really draws you in to their world. A great read for anyone interested in traveling outside of the US. Lots of interesting facts and bits of trivia too.

This book is great! I couldnt put it down. Takes the reader along on the adventure and shares unique cultural insights. Truly an amazing acomplishment, both the trip and the book.I hope the Authors write another soon.